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MSA Pays Tribute to British GP Volunteers Page 2-3 MSA EXTRA THE NEWSLETTER FOR BRITISH MOTOR SPORT JULY 2018 MSA pays tribute to British GP volunteers Page 2-3 4 8 11 NEWS NEWS VACANCIES Grayling and Todt Opportunities Head of Education & discuss Vnuk at for new MSA Training and Safety Silverstone Registrars Administrator @msauk /msauk msa_motorsport www.msauk.org Cover MSA PAYS TRIBUTE TO BRITISH GP VOLUNTEERS MSA Chairman David Richards has paid tribute to the British Grand Prix marshals in an open letter praising their contribution to a “near-perfect weekend”. 2 MSA Extra / July 2018 Cover Richards wrote: “After a record race- “This year Silverstone offered one day crowd and a heroic drive by Lewis volunteer a ride in the two-seater F1 Hamilton, it’s difficult to pick a highlight car and we’re delighted that one of our of the British Grand Prix. However, one of marshals, Stuart Glanfield, was the lucky mine was certainly visiting the marshals’ passenger. As usual the MSA will also be campsite to meet some of the men and running a random prize draw among the women who helped make it all happen. marshals for a chance to win grandstand tickets to next year’s race and passes to “There were nearly 1000 volunteers at Dayinsure Wales Rally GB.” Silverstone and their dedication was evident throughout the weekend, as The MSA offers its sincere thanks to all they kept everything running smoothly those who made the 2018 British Grand through the extraordinary heat. Whether Prix such a wonderful occasion for both marshals, recovery crews, scrutineers, UK and world motorsport. timekeepers or medical personnel, they delivered a showpiece event that demonstrates why the British Grand Prix deserves its place on the F1 calendar for many years to come. “Whether marshals, recovery crews, scrutineers, timekeepers or medical Michael Moore MP, personnel, they delivered a showpiece former Scottish event that demonstrates why the British Secretary, flags cars away on the 2013 Grand Prix deserves its place on the F1 Jim Clark Rally calendar for many years to come” www.msauk.org 3 News The latest briefing from your governing body GRAYLING AND TODT DISCUSS VNUK AT SILVERSTONE The Secretary of State for Transport, Chris Grayling, met FIA President Jean Todt at Silverstone (8 July) to discuss Vnuk, an insurance issue threatening all motorsport across Europe. Vnuk is a 2014 European Court judgement, which ruled Richards said: “We had a very good discussion at that EU member states had been misinterpreting the Silverstone and it’s clear that both the Transport Secretary Motor Insurance Directive and that all vehicles must have and the FIA are of the view that third parties are already compulsory third party insurance, even on private land. suitably protected at motorsport events. This would make motorsport unworkable. “The Vnuk threat is real but the motorsport community can The MSA facilitated the meeting between Grayling and rest assured that the MSA continues to lobby at the highest Todt ahead of the British Grand Prix; MSA Chairman David levels to ensure common sense prevails.” Richards also attended, along with Graham Stoker, FIA deputy President for Sport, and Lord Robertson, Chairman of the FIA Foundation. “The Vnuk threat is real but Ahead of the meeting, Grayling said: “The sport is already well-regulated to ensure safety, and I don’t want to see the motorsport community unnecessary red tape stopping budding young drivers from can rest assured that the following their dreams – not to mention the enjoyment brought to millions of fans. MSA continues to lobby at “That’s why I’m calling on the European Commission to the highest levels to ensure consider protecting the future of motorsport by limiting the common sense prevails” directive to vehicles used in public places.” 4 MSA Extra / July 2018 News McGLOIN PRESENTS “The atmosphere, THIRD-PLACE TROPHY the occasion, Nathalie McGloin, the first female MSA Race Licence holder the sense of with a serious spinal cord injury, presented the third-place to enormous Kimi Raikkonen following the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. pride I felt Normally the Chairman of the host National “I was so excited about presenting the representing Sporting Authority (ASN) presents the third-place trophy after the F1 race at trophy for the final podium place after Silverstone on Sunday but the reaction disabled drivers each F1 race. Having assumed MSA of the three drivers to my being on that in front of Chairmanship in January, the British podium with them was more than I could millions of Grand Prix due to be Richards’ first time have hoped for,” said McGloin. “The performing this duty, however instead he atmosphere, the occasion, the sense of people was quite elected to nominate McGloin. McGloin enormous pride I felt representing disabled overwhelming” is President of the FIA Disability and drivers in front of millions of people Accessibility Commission and a consultant was quite overwhelming. It was a truly to the MSA in respect of disability in humbling experience that I’ll never forget.” motorsport. www.msauk.org 5 News HAMILTON BREAKS HAWTHORN TROPHY RECORD Lewis Hamilton has received the Hawthorn Memorial Trophy for a record eighth time after ranking as the top Commonwealth driver in F1 last year. David Richards CBE, MSA Chairman, presented the Hamilton’s remarkable 2017 season yielded nine race trophy at Silverstone, where Hamilton scored his sixth victories en route to his fourth F1 title – sealed with two British Grand Prix pole position – another record. races to spare. Along the way he surpassed Michael Schumacher as the all-time pole position record holder. While Hamilton is Britain’s latest F1 champion, Mike Hawthorn was the first, winning the title in 1958. His efforts also helped the UK-based Mercedes AMG Hawthorn tragically died a year later and the Memorial Petronas team to earn its fourth consecutive title and Trophy has been presented every year since to the extend its dominance of the V6 turbo hybrid era. highest place British or Commonwealth grand prix driver. 6 MSA Extra / July 2018 MSA Extra twitter feed Sporting Heritage @sportinghistory Jul 8 It may not have the crowds of the LATEST RULE #britishgp, but thoroughly enjoying our day @Harewoodhill climb championships. New and classic cars CHANGES PUBLISHED pitted against the #yorkshire countryside and the clock. Listening to the sounds of #motorsports #heritage makes for a The latest MSA regulation changes include great #sunday. @MSAUK changes to rallying rules to permit special features Jean Todt @JeanTodt Ju 8 What a such as donuts on stages. Other amendments to spectacular race! That’s how we like @F1. Congratulations to all those who made section R include a recommendation that road this happen #BritishGP rally competitors carry a high visibility vests or GREAT Britain @GREATBritain Jul 8 There’s something special about @ jackets and, where appropriate, a torch. SilverstoneUK. The iconic circuit was There are changes to section E, Circuit and Venues, prohibiting the use home to the very first #GrandPrix in 1950, and remains the home of of cement or sawdust to clear up spillages with immediate effect. Also British motorsport today. #Silverstone for immediate implementation are changes legitimising certain existing #BritishGP #SportIsGREAT roll cage installations. MSA @MSAUK Jul 5 Thanks @achrisevans For all these changes and more, please see July 2018 on the MSA website and @VassosA for having our Chairman HERE. David Richards on the air this morning, talking about this weekend’s #BritishGP and the future of UK #motorsport Dare to be Different @D2BDofficial Jul 3 Last week, our #D2BD ambassador @cristiana_pace was in @TruroHigh school for girls, opening the engineering lab! The pupils did a great job building their own hoverboard and had lots of fun! @STEMAmbassadors @WomeninSTEM @MSAUK @STEMLearningUK MSA @MSAUK Jun 30 #ICYMI @TransportScot have committed to closed roads consultation. @SMS_Scotland and the MSA are pleased to reveal that Transport Scotland will launch a public consultation on developing new legislation facilitating closed-road motorsport. @MSAUK Issued by the Motor Sports Association Motor Sports House, Riverside Park Colnbrook, SL3 0HG Tel: +44 (0)1753 765000 Email: [email protected] www.msauk.org twitter.com/msauk facebook.com/msauk instagram.com/msa_motorsport www.msauk.org 7 News OPPORTUNITIES FOR NEW MSA REGISTRARS Historic motorsport enthusiasts with knowledge of period specifications and associated FIA regulations can become MSA Registrars, inspecting vehicles and processing applications for FIA Historic Technical Passports (HTPs). Although licensed by the MSA, registrars operate MSA Registrars must have: a good understanding of period independently; those needing HTPs deal directly with the competition vehicle specifications; an understanding registrars, who inspect vehicles and complete applications of period FIA homologations and regulations, plus on behalf of their customers. Registrars typically charge the current FIA Appendix K historic regulations; good customers an inspection fee and travel expenses. They attention to detail and good IT skills. handle applications from start to finish, including Anyone interested in becoming an MSA Registrar should answering any queries from the FIA following submission. email [email protected]. 8 MSA Extra / July 2018 News The RSF team and beneficiaries RSF CELEBRATES DECADE OF YOUNG DRIVER SUPPORT The Racing Steps Foundation (RSF) celebrated 10 years of supporting young British racing drivers by launching a new commemorative book at Silverstone ahead of the British Grand Prix. Graham Sharp and Derek Walters launched the RSF in without the RSF. We were incredibly fortunate to find a 2008 to support youngsters with the talent but not the group that was not only launching at the same time as us funds to climb the racing ladder. Over the following decade but which shared our vision and wanted to help us achieve it spent millions of pounds backing the likes of Oliver it.
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