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MSA warns that forest battle is not over yet MARCH 2011 The Motor Sports Association is warning that last month’s government General News U-turn over the sell-off of the public forest estate leaves motor sport in no Motor Sports Council better position than before. Women in motor sport While the proposed sell-off may have sport are not taken into account by this been scrapped, the government has panel, then it will likely be just the rights of MSA Academy announced that it will now set up an walkers, cyclists and horse riders that are independent panel of experts to consider protected in any future policy. We need Team UK what the future forestry policy should be. everyone to make the point to their MP that the forests are so Go critical to the future of Championships Update motor sport that we Simon Clarke cannot be ignored as a Staff profile user group.”

During a recent debate Find us on Facebook in the House of Lords the issue of motor Follow us on sport access for the forests was raised by Please send us your news. the Rt Hon the Lord Email: [email protected] Rooker, who drew attention to the near £1m contribution of The MSA is concerned that this panel motor sport to the Forestry Commission will inevitably be more concerned with in 2010. “The forests play an absolutely bio-diversity and commercial logging than crucial part, particularly for the rally it will be with the needs of the motor sport side of the industry,” he said. “It is very community, and has therefore proposed important that they can put their piece that motorised recreation be represented at the table and are not reduced to 02 by the Land Access Recreation external flag-waving or lobbying. If LARA Association (LARA). is represented on the body, then I am assured that the issues relating to motor sport can be raised, because the issues have not gone away.”

Jakob Ebrey Photography Baroness Royall of Blaisdon then identified that “rights of access under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 04 (CROW) are simply not enough when it comes to forests. We are all deeply grateful to the Forestry Commission for “We have no idea what recommendations enabling cyclists, those who ride horses the new panel will come up with in the and those who practise motor sports to Autumn,” said MSA Chief Executive Colin enjoy our forests. They simply could not Hilton. “However, we do know that if the do that under the CROW Act.” views and access requirements of motor 08 Issued on behalf of the Motor Sports Association, Motor Sports House, Riverside Park, Colnbrook, SL3 0HG. Tel: +44 (0)1753 765000 Email: [email protected] 2 General News MSA News - March 2011

National Motorsport events during National Motorsport InterSteps become first Week and plans for several exciting Week gathers pace initiatives will be confirmed in the next MSA U18-Compliant series Plans for the new and much improved few weeks. “We will be organising some The MSA has awarded U18-Compliant National Motorsport Week (25 June - 3 headline grabbing events during the status to the new Dunlop InterSteps July) have received widespread support week to promote the UK’s world leading Championship, which has become the from all areas of the sport and industry. roles in motor sport,” said Colin Hilton, first to commit to upholding MSA Chief Executive. “More than that, the governing body’s though, we are creating a high profile principles regarding the platform for others to use to promote welfare, education and their own activities within the sport development of young Since the MSA announced that it was whether that’s as a car club, event competitors. joining forces with the Motorsport organiser or one of the thousands of InterSteps has implemented a number of Industry Association (MIA) to create companies involved in the thriving UK measures to promote the welfare of young a major platform for the promotion of motor sport industry. This is a terrific people in its championship, such as: UK motor sport, the scheme has been opportunity for us all to celebrate what’s • Ensuring that its events calendar does gathering more and more momentum. one of this country’s major success not conflict with exam timetables A new logo has been designed and is stories and we’ve already had hugely • Mandating that competitors can take available for all those organising special positive feedback from all quarters.” time out of school to compete only if their head teachers provide written However, that rule has been relaxed approval, which can be revoked if their

Geoff Field Geoff for the 19th running of the event, which schoolwork suffers takes place on 4-11 September. • Committing to the provision of dedicated “Over the past few years we have and supervised study space at all race received growing interest from owners of events current ‘supercars’, so for 2011’s event • Hosting – and encouraging participation we have decided to increase the number in – MSA Academy Performance Master of entries we will accept,” said IMS Chief Classes at a number of test and race Executive Andrew Coe. events throughout the season MSA Euroclassic The provisional route for the 2011 MSA Ian Watson, Business Development now open to modern Euroclassic is available online at www. Manager at the British Automobile Racing Club (BARC) said: “When the InterSteps supercars msaeuroclassic.co.uk. Event entries cost £2,250 per car and two-person concept was originally conceived, it was The MSA Euroclassic, the annual crew (£2,100 if booked before 31 March always the intention – both of BARC pan-European tour for owners of 2011). The price includes detailed route and RSF – to ensure that we made the classic cars, is being opened to more instructions, on-event medical and championship as responsible as possible. contemporary vehicles from this year. mechanical assistance, lunches on most In the long-term, it does no-one any good Since its birth in 1993, the International days and a Celebration Dinner on the if we are encouraging young people to Motor Sports-run event has been limited final evening. Entries will be accepted turn their back on their own personal to cars that are at least 20 years old. on a first-come, first-served basis. development in order to go racing.”

New Therapeutic Use World Championship; FIA Formula for drivers competing in national Two Championship; FIA World Rally championships. However, any such Exemption process Championship; FIA World Touring drivers who are drugs tested should The MSA has adopted a revised Car Championship; FIA GT1 World apply to the MSA for a retrospective application process for a Therapeutic Use Championship; CIK-FIA Karting TUE certificate within 10 days of their Exemption certificate (TUE), which acts World Championship for Drivers; sample being taken. The MSA is awaiting as dispensation for competitors who are GP2 International Series. Any drivers clarification from the FIA regarding the required to take medications containing competing in these championships who TUE process for drivers competing in prohibited substances. require a TUE certificate should apply to international championships not listed From this year a TUE is required the FIA. above. The revised regulations in full only for drivers who are competing can be found at http://www.msauk.org/ There is no longer any pre-sampling in the following FIA International uploadedfiles/msa_forms/anti_doping_ requirement for annual TUE applications championships: FIA regulations.pdf

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£2m funding for motor an investment of £1,200,000 across Symes signs off the three permanent motorsport circuits sport in Northern Ireland in Northern Ireland, Bishopscourt, revamped Snetterton The 2&4 Wheel Motorsport Steering Kirkistown and Nutts Corner. MSA Technical Director John Symes Group (2&4 Wheels) has announced has given the green light for the issuing The majority of the funding for each details of the initiatives that have of an MSA Track Licence for the of these initiatives has been provided been supported under its 2009 - 2011 revamped Snetterton Circuit. by DCAL/Sport NI with the balance Investment in Motorsport Programme. being provided by the respective circuit The funding, of up to £2m, for this owners under a ‘partnership funding’ programme has been provided by the arrangement. Department of Culture Arts and Leisure (DCAL) through Sport Northern Ireland The partnership funding arrangement (Sport NI). has also been used to fund the purchase of two new Rally Rescue Vehicles costing £61,000 for the Over the winter months circuit owner Ballynahinch Motor Club and the British MotorSport Vision has extended the Motorsport Marshals Club (NI) with 2&4 Norfolk venue by building within the providing £50,000 towards the vehicles infield a 1km circuit known as Snetterton and the clubs providing the balance of 100, which can be incorporated into the funds. the traditional track, Snetteron 200, to Speaking at a reception in Rosspark create Snetterton 300. Alternatively, Hotel, Kells, Ballymena, Sports Minister the 100 and 200 circuits can operate The investment programme commenced Nelson McCausland said “Motorsport is separately and simultaneously. part of Northern Ireland’s rich sporting in April 2009 with the tarmac surfacing After carrying out a circuit inspection heritage with a large and growing fan of the NW200 paddock. This, in addition on 7 March, Symes confirmed that an base. In 2009, the Northern Ireland to providing a much improved facility for MSA Track Licence could be issued. Executive provided up to £2m to help the International North West 200, has “Jonathan Palmer has used his personal motorsport improve health and safety also enabled the venue to be used for experience to put together a series of at motorsport venues in all disciplines kart racing and autotests. challenging and interesting features across Northern Ireland.” The programme continued throughout in the new section,” said Symes. “By Alan Drysdale, Chair of 2&4 WMSG 2010 with the purchase of additional carrying out this work and resurfacing said: “This major investment by DCAL/ safety equipment for motocross and the entire circuit, MSV has made Sport NI has enabled 2&4 to make road racing circuits and also a number clear its commitment to Snetterton. significant upgrades to the facilities of course improvements at some of the Congratulations to all at MSV and used for regulated motorsport in NI and road racing circuits. Buckingham Group who, despite provide better and safer venues for battling snow, heavy rain and low Activity really increased over the past competitors, officials and spectators”. four months, with major projects totalling temperatures, have brought the project through on time.” APPOINTMENTS The first meeting to take place on the new Snetterton 300 will be the MSVR MSA seeks North Wales Development Officer Season Starter on 19 March. The MSA is seeking a Regional Development Officer (RDO) to cover the North Wales region on a part-time freelance basis. Shelsley Walsh to stage A total of 10 RDOs are spread across the UK, tasked with delivering the Go Jaguar display Motorsport message to schools and colleges, as well as working with clubs, Shelsley Walsh is to incorporate associations and venues to develop motor sport in their areas. celebrations of the 50th and 60th The successful applicant will need a strong knowledge of UK motor sport, be anniversaries of the Jaguar C- and confident and articulate and possess their own car. Contacts within the North Wales E-Types into the Nicholson McLaren motor sport community would be advantageous, as would a working knowledge of MSA British Hill Climb Championship the Welsh language. meeting on 4-5 June. As well as competitive classes for both models A full job description, together with details of the application process, can be found there will be demonstration runs of other on the news pages of www.GoMotorsport.net historic Jaguars.

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FIVE QUESTIONS WITH... Dario Franchitti, three-time and reigning IndyCar Series champion.

there’. I had a different attitude. I wouldn’t give up either the Indy 500 wins or the Getty Images championships for a chance at driving a FKS Driver of the Day grand prix car. winners to visit BGP How does the US racing scene compare to that in Europe? Twelve Formula Kart Stars ‘Driver of the At the top level I think it’s every bit as Day’ winners will receive grandstand competitive but maybe there’s less tickets and VIP paddock passes for the How does it feel to be the most politics, and it’s less cut-throat. You save Santander F1 British Grand Prix in July. successful British driver in US open- wheel history? all the aggression for the track, which Series director Carolynn Hoy said: “I The ‘most successful British driver’ – works for me. But I think Europe, and have to thank Bernie Ecclestone and Americans love their statistics. It feels very especially the UK, has the stronger feeder Formula One Management for their good, and I’m proud of what I’ve managed series. If you’re a young driver right now continued support of our series and to achieve in the US, particularly the three I think you still get a better education in the Driver of the Day prize. I know championships recently and the two 500s. Europe. that he has had to work very hard to By winning one championship and one When did you last race in the UK? find a suitable date that will allow all 500 I’ve achieved my goals, so to have The last time was in the Tourist Trophy at our drivers to attend without causing multiples of that is very satisfying. the 2006 Goodwood Revival. As for proper disruption to their racing and school day job stuff, it was the Champ Car round schedules and I know that he will give Have you ever regretted moving to the at Rockingham in 2002, which I won. our drivers a really special weekend.” US in 1997? No, it was absolutely the right decision. Would you like to race here again? Meanwhile, three FKS drivers got their Whenever I was offered opportunities Yeah, absolutely. The first goal though first taste of single-seaters at Valencia to come back to do Formula One it was would be to race, at some point either recently. Matthew Graham, Bobby never the right situation and I wasn’t before or after I retire from IndyCar racing, Thompson and Zubair Hoque (pictured, prepared to gamble everything I had in over at Le Mans. I’ve won at the 12 Hours with Jack Barlow) took part in the Official America. My cousin, , said, of Sebring and the Daytona 24 Hours but I Test Course for the 2011 Formula ‘I don’t care about anything else, I want haven’t done Le Mans yet. BMW Talent Cup as a reward for their to get on the F1 grid and to be successful achievements in FKS last year.

WOMEN IN MOTOR SPORT Hannah Pym nominated for CIK-FIA initiative The MSA has nominated Hannah Pym to represent the UK in an FIA Women and Motor Sport Commission-backed competition, the winner of which will receive a fully-funded drive in this year’s CIK-FIA Karting Academy Trophy. ASNs from across the globe were invited to nominate a driver each for the initiative. The top Marshal wins Services to 10 nominations will take part in a shootout in Geneva on 26-27 April, and the driver adjudged

Sport Award Kartpix.net Chris Walker, Northern Ireland marshal Pat McAleer to have demonstrated the greatest potential will (centre) received the Services to Sport receive the prize drive. Award at the Omagh Sports Awards “When I was told that I had been chosen to ceremony in February. Omagh Motor represent the UK I was at first a bit disbelieving,” said 14-year-old Pym. “I will make Club member McAleer, 80, has been a sure that I represent my country to the best of my ability and I believe I have every timekeeper at rallies, hill climbs, sprints chance of getting that place.” and autotests for over six decades and In 2009 Pym finished second overall in both the Little Green Man championship and was most recently involved in the opening in the prestigious Kartmasters Grand Prix. Last year she was the only UK karter to round of the Hankook MSA Northern contest GPO, the French National Championship, in the KF3 class and ranked 20th Ireland Stage Rally Championship. out of 45 competitors despite missing a round due to a damaged kart.

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Motor Sports Council decisions The Motor Sports Council met at the Royal Automobile Club on Tuesday 8th March and among a number of decisions taken, were the following which require immediate communication:

Immediate rule change for ROPS Where the main rollbar forms the rear legs of a lateral rollbar (see drawing K6), the connection to the lateral rollbar must be The Motor Sports Council unanimously agreed to implement at roof level. To achieve an efficient mounting to the bodyshell, immediate changes to Regulations K1.3.1 and K1.3.5, which the original interior trim may be modified around the safety cover the Technical Specifications of Rollcages. cage and its mountings by cutting it away or by distortion. This change takes immediate effect and competitors are However, this modification does not permit the removal of the advised to ensure that all vehicles are fully compliant with the complete parts of upholstery or trim. Where necessary, the new regulations before any future event. Should further advice fusebox may be relocated to enable a rollcage to be fitted. be required, competitors are encouraged to speak to the MSA K1.3.5. Optional Reinforcement of Rollcage. Technical Department or an MSA-registered Scrutineer. (e) Windscreen Pillar Reinforcement The revised regulations are as follows (red wording indicates new text; double strike through indicates deleted A tube the upper end of which must be less than 100mm text): from the junction between the front (lateral) rollbar and the longitudinal (transversal) member and the lower end less K1.3.1. Main, Front and Lateral Rollbars. than 100mm from the front mounting foot of the front (lateral) These frames or hoops must be made in one piece without rollbar, as shown in drawing K62. joints. Their construction must be smooth and even, without ripples or cracks. The vertical part of the main rollbar must be The tube may be bent on condition that it is straight in side as straight as possible and as close as possible to the interior view and that the angle of the bend does not exceed 20°. contour of the bodyshell. The front leg of the front rollbar or a lateral rollbar must be straight, or if it is not possible, must follow the windscreen pillars and have only one bend with its lower vertical part unless a windscreen pillar reinforcement [K1.3.5(e)] is fitted. The mounting foot must not be rearward of the foremost point of the rollbar. Drawing No. 62

Trial for suspension of carry automatic penalty points,” says standards for all competitors.” penalty points in karting Colin Hilton, MSA Chief Executive. Regulation C2.1.5(iii) General Conduct “There have also been representations will continue to attract penalty points for In a bid to improve driving standards made to the MSA that because of the breaches of the regulation. within karting, the Motor Sports Council comparatively large number of races approved a proposal from the Judicial they contest, kart competitors could be Advisory Panel to trial the suspension of at greater risk of losing their licences No new kart classes penalty points for certain offences at kart when the regulations are properly for 2011 events. imposed. The Motor Sports Council voted to The Panel proposed that Regulations “As the governing body, we do not suspend Regulation U1.2, which C2.1.5(i) Driving and C2.1.5(ii) Failure believe that turning a blind eye to poor governs the creation of new kart to comply with flag or light signals driving is good for the sport nor does classes, until the end of 2011. be suspended for kart events until it send out the right message to teams The Council members accepted that the the end of this year. Competitors will and competitors. We do have an urgent proliferation of classes had already been still be punished at the time for their need to address a decline in driving identified as a key issue within the sport transgressions, but no penalty points will standards – particularly in karting – of karting and agreed that while the full be imposed on their competition licence which is turning people away from the karting review was on-going it would be in relation to those incidents. sport. We will be monitoring this trial inappropriate for any new classes to be “There have been anecdotal reports closely and very much hope that it will accepted in the intervening period. The that some officials may have been wary enable officials to punish offenders Council will reconsider this position at its of penalising drivers for offences that where appropriate and thereby raise September meeting.

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CHAMPIONSHIPS UPDATE

Dulux Trade MSA British Rally Championship Reigning Hankook MSA Scottish Rally Championship positions (provisional) after Round 1 Champions David Bogie and Kevin Rae 1 David Bogie – 20 points (pictured) scored their maiden BRC win 2 Tom Cave – 18 Jakob Ebrey Photography on the Rallye Sunseeker International. 3 Elfyn Evans – 16

Dunlop/WONAGO.com MSA British Historic Rally Championship Julian Reynolds, Simon Wallis and David Championship points (provisional) after Round 1 Paul Lawrence Stokes are tied atop the BHRC points 1 Simon Wallis – 31 points table following round one, the Mid Wales = David Stokes – 31 Stages. = Julian Reynolds – 31

SWISHER MSA English Rally Championship Darren Pinchin (pictured) and Ashley Championship positions (provisional) after Round 2 Simon Clarke Slights are tied for the lead of the 1 Darren Pinchin – 50 points Championship following round two, the = Ashley Slights – 50 Malcolm Wilson Rally. 3 Warren Philliskirk – 48

MSA Scottish Rally Championship David Bogie and Kevin Rae got their title Championship positions (provisional) after Round 1 defence off to a perfect start by winning 1 David Bogie – 30 points LindsayPhotoSport round one of the 2011 Championship, the 2 Euan Thorburn – 28 Arnold Clark Thistle Hotel Snowman Rally. 3 Jock Armstrong – 27

Hankook MSA Northern Ireland Stage Rally Championship

Hankook.ie Kenny McKinstry (pictured) won a Championship positions (provisional) after Round 1 curtailed opening round to take first blood 1 Kenny McKinstry – 12 points and lead into round two, the McGrady 2 Connor McCloskey – 10 Insurance stages on 19 March. 3 John McGaffin – 9

Hankook MSA Welsh National Rally Championship Hugh Hunter and his co-driver Andy Championship positions (provisional) after Round 11 Marchbank head the standings after 1 Hugh Hunter – 30 points collecting a maximum points haul on the 2 Roger Chilman – 27 www.rallysportmedia.com Team GMF Wydean Forest Rally. 3 Tom Cave – 25

MSA British Car Trial Championship Reigning champion Duncan Stephens Championship positions (provisional) after Round 2

Duncan Stephens heads the early title race from Barrie 1 Duncan Stephens – 10 points Parker, each having won one of the first 2 Barrie Parker – 8 two rounds of the season. 3 Malcolm Brown – 7

MSA British Sporting Trials Championship Ian Bell (pictured) and Steve Courts share Championship positions (provisional) after Round 3 the Championship lead. Bell, Ian Wright 1 Steve Courts – 38 points www.2020zoom.com and Roland Uglow have a win apiece after = Ian Bell – 38 three rounds. 3 Ian Wright – 37

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TECHNICAL / REGULATIONS Harness Specification There are some harnesses on the market that are described as “3 point double release”, which comprise a lap strap with two shoulder straps Thanks to the support of the major that merge to a release buckle, with Revised structure for championships, we will now be able to a single strap for attachment to a Performance Master deliver these workshops and combine single mounting. This does not meet Classes the requirements of MSA General it with the valuable experience of being Regulations (K)2.1.1. or (K)2.1.2. A The MSA Academy has adopted a introduced to major championships and similar harness described as “4 point revised structure for the Performance teams.” double release” has a lap strap and two Master Classes (pictured) this year. shoulder straps merging to a release MSA to deliver anti- buckle, with two straps connecting that doping workshops at release buckle to two mounting points. Such a harness is not acceptable, for 2011 events under (K)2.1.8 it is stated that, “Only - Kartpix.net Chris Walker MSA Academy coaches will be on hand one release mechanism is permitted at nationwide championship meetings on each seat belt configuration and throughout the season to provide this must be available for the wearer to an overview of the latest anti-doping operate whilst seated in the competing regulations and drug testing procedures. position”. MSA coaches will attend the opening MSA Chief Executive Colin Hilton said: rounds of a number of championships “We are fortunate that performance- TKM Axle Collars to deliver sessions introducing young enhancing drugs are not a big issue in Competitors are advised that a minor drivers to the MSA Academy. Those motor sport, but competitors can still amendment to the TKM 2-stroke Class drivers will then be invited to register fall foul of the regulations as a result of Regulations will be effective from 1 for Performance Master Classes at a taking prescription medication, over-the- April 2011, at which point the maximum number of events during the season: counter preparations, recreational drugs width of the axle collars permitted • Dunlop MSA British Touring Car or training supplements. We are making in regulation 2011 MSA Kart Race Championship: Donington, 16-17 April a great effort to educate all drivers about Yearbook D3.3.5 will increase from the the regulations and the procedures published 16mm to 21mm. • Dunlop InterSteps Championship: involved; I would urge all competitors to Snetterton, 7-8 May make sure that they know what they are • Cooper Tires British F3 International Welded Wheel Rims taking as there will be testing this year at Series/Avon Tyres British GT The MSA can confirm that welded UK motor sport events.” wheel rims manufactured by Douglas Championship/: Brands Technologies (DWT) are permitted for Hatch, 18-19 June MSA Cadet Kart racing. Regulation • Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Fannin wins Sports (U)16.8.1 states that, “wheels which Championship: , 1-2 Personality award have been cut and welded are October MSA Advanced Apprenticeship in prohibited”, but DWT wheels have not “We have built on the success of last Sporting Excellence (AASE) student been “cut”; they are manufactured in year’s Performance Master Classes Jody Fannin was named Young Sports two parts and then welded, and are to introduce a tiered approach to the Personality of the Year at the East therefore acceptable. training offered by the MSA Academy,” Surrey & Sussex News Media awards The DWT said MSA Academy Coordinator Greg earlier this month. “The award was voted rims for by the public, so can be Symes. “We are offering young drivers it’s a great confidence identified the chance to develop their knowledge boost ahead of the by their and will be able to tailor the teaching to new season,” said markings, their level of competition. 17-year-old Fannin, (as “We found last year that drivers found who will contest the pictured). it difficult to concentrate on learning Ginetta G50 Cup. while in the middle of a race weekend.

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TECHNICAL / REGULATIONS Environmental Spill Kits The MSA has issued a clarification of the Environmental Spill Kits definition that appears on page 57 of the 2011 Blue Book. The full and clarified definition, Evans and Edwards secure Sunseeker podium with additions highlighted in red, is as Team UK crew Elfyn Evans and Andrew Edwards finished third overall on the follows: opening round of the Dulux Trade MSA British Rally Championship, the Rallye Environmental Spill Kits – For use in Sunseeker International. managing spills of automotive fluids, lubricating oils and fluids, gasoline, The pair is tackling this year’s Championship aboard a TEG Sport-run Subaru coolant additives, hydraulic oil etc. All Impreza as a prize for winning the 2010 Pirelli Star Driver shootout. “I was relatively kits to include adequate number of happy with the stage times early on as I was still getting used to the car,” said disposal bags for collection of used 22-year-old Evans. “The car was perfect and to come away with a podium is a materials. Used spill kit materials to be fantastic result, so thanks to the team for doing a great job and I’m hoping for disposed of in accordance with National another good result on the Bulldog Rally.” and/or Local Authority Guidelines. Finishing less than seven 1. Large Spill Kit. Absorbent pads and/or seconds behind Evans in fourth granular absorbent material capable was Team UK graduate Adam of dealing with spillages of up to 14 Gould, who secured a last minute litres capacity.

Jakob Ebrey Photography deal to pilot a second TEG Sport 2. Medium Spill Kit. Absorbent pads Impreza. Less fortunate on the and/or granular absorbent material Bournemouth event was the capable of dealing with spillages of up national squad pairing of John to 7 litres capacity. MacCrone and Stuart Loudon, 3. Small Spill Kit. Absorbent pads and/or who retired with electrical failure granular absorbent material capable on their Ford Fiesta R2. of dealing with spillages of up to 1.25 litres capacity. Team UK gets expert coaching Impact Racing Helmets & Members of the Team UK national Overalls squad received one-on-one training Certain helmets and overalls from esteemed driver coach Rob manufactured by Impact Racing have Wilson at Leicestershire’ Bruntingthorpe had their FIA standard approvals Proving Ground last month. withdrawn with immediate effect for Williamson secures MW Wilson is one of the world’s most safety reasons. Use of these items Arden GP3 deal respected driver coaches and has is therefore prohibited in cases that worked with the likes of Mikko Hirvonen, require compliance with the relevant Team UK racer will Kimi Raikkonen and Timo Glock. FIA standard. Please click here for contest the GP3 Series this year with further information. http://www.fia.com/ MW Arden, the team owned by Red Bull Team UK rally driver Harry Hunt found en-GB/mediacentre/pressreleases/ the time spent alongside Wilson to be Racing’s Mark Webber and Christian fiasport/2011/Pages/fia-safety.aspx Horner. of invaluable help. “I learnt so much from Rob about various aspects of “GP3 is the feeder route, via GP2, to performance driving theory, such as Regulations for F1, which is where I want to be,” said positioning and weight transfer,” said consultation 21-year-old Williamson, who won the 22-year-old Hunt. “We took turns driving Regulation changes proposed by the 2010 McLaren Autosport BRDC Award. in a road car and by the end of the day Rallies and Cross Country Committees “Our races form part of the grand prix I was something like six seconds faster are now available for online consultation. package over a Formula One weekend, around the course than at the start. I’m To view the action sheets detailing the which means we’ll be racing in places sure I’ll see great benefits when I put proposed changes, please visit like Istanbul, Valencia, Silverstone, Spa what I’ve learnt into practice on rallies, www.msauk.org/regulations. and Monza.” and particularly on tarmac.”

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Widening participation and raising awareness of motor sport around the country, particularly among young people

on the road with visits to Ardstraw In total, more than 30 schools Primary near Newtownstewart, Aghavilly nationwide signed up for visits and/or NI RDO introduces 1000 Primary near Armagh, and Abbey entries into next year’s BSKC. pupils to motor sport Primary in Newtownards. Once again local competitors came out in force to The Go Motorsport initiative has enjoyed ASEMC promotes GoMo lend a hand, with Jonny Crozier bringing great success in Northern Ireland of The Association of South Eastern Motor Robert Woodside’s BMW M3, Stanley late, with Regional Development Officer Clubs promoted Go Motorsport during its Ballantine supplying his Mitsubishi Lancer Jonathan MacDonald delivering the awards ceremony last month. ASEMC’s and Jason Curran his Peugeot 106. campaign message to more than 1000 Chris Judge said: “We had about 80 In February, a flurry of three school visits pupils across the country over the past guests and took the opportunity to within four days kept MacDonald on his six months. hand out Go Motorsport stickers and toes. Students had access to a range literature. We’re also using funding from The Northern Ireland School Visits of competition cars, thanks to Mick Quaife to add four grass rounds to the scheme really began to gather pace in McGill (Escort Mk2), David Craig (Escort Southern Autotest Championship this September, when MacDonald visited Mk2), Barry Dalzell (Land Rover), Sam year, which will make it easier for people Down High School in Downpatrick. Tweedy (Land Rover) and David Laird to get involved.” Dulux Trade MSA British Rally (Fiat Punto Super 1600). Championship contender, Jonny Greer, Join the Go Motorsport also attended with his Ford Fiesta rally Campaign makes its mark car, giving the students an opportunity to campaign get a closer look at a competition car. at sports conference There are many ways for you to play your In October, Go Motorsport headed to Go Motorsport was one of many national part in encouraging more newcomers into Saintfield, Co. Down, where 200 pupils governing body schemes exhibiting at all areas of motor sport: were shown around a Subaru Impreza the two-day Sports Colleges Conference • Direct anyone interested in competing, WRC by Hankook MSA Northern Ireland at the International Centre in Telford last volunteering or visiting a live motor sport Rally Champion, Stuart Biggerstaff. month. event to the ‘Go Drive’, ‘Go Help’ and And in November, no fewer than Organised by the Youth Sport Trust, ‘Go See’ sections of the Go Motorsport four primary schools enjoyed the Go the conference was aimed at head- website, Motorsport treatment. teachers, directors of specialism and www.GoMotorsport.net A number of local competitors teamed subject leaders from Sports Colleges, • Help us to set up a visit to your local up with MacDonald during November, Academies and non-Sports College hub school by emailing the relevant contact including Wesley Johnston, who brought sites. It was opened by Rt Hon Jeremy details to [email protected] his Skoda Favorit rally car to the Hunt MP, Secretary of State for Culture, • Promote the initiative by running Go Castlewellan and Newcastle schools, Olympics, Media and Sport. Motorsport decals on your competition Stanley Ballantine, who headed to This year’s event set out to showcase car. A selection of free decals is Omagh with his Mitsubishi Lancer, and exciting and innovative work, with available from [email protected] Roy Haslett, who attended Ballygowan inspirational ideas about how to • Include Go Motorsport advertisements with his ex-Simmonite sister’s Ford maximise learning and achievement in your event programmes. Artwork is Escort Maxi F2 Kit Car. for young people in what’s a changing available from the ‘downloads’ section of Just before the big pre-Christmas education and sporting landscape. Go www.GoMotorsport.net freeze MacDonald visited Aghadrumsee Motorsport teamed up with the British • Establish web links to the Go Motorsport Primary School near Enniskillen. Schools Karting Championship (BSKC) website where relevant or possible. Competitor Brian Durnien also attended to offer schools both free motor sport Distribute Go Motorsport and Let’s Go with his Ford Escort MkII, which the presentations and a chance to get their Karting promotional materials. Flyers, students were able to climb aboard. students competing in karts. pencils, DVDs and other materials are After Christmas, MacDonald was back available from [email protected]

Issued on behalf of the Motor Sports Association, Motor Sports House, Riverside Park, Colnbrook, SL3 0HG. Tel: +44 (0)1753 765000 Email: [email protected] 10 Staff Feature MSA News - March 2011 MEET… MSA Head of Customer Services Miles Booker

This month Miles Booker sheds light on the administrative side of the MSA, and recalls how his first competitive event was very much a two-horse race…

Have you always been a motor while those departments have their own operational improvements over the past sport fan? managers, I have line management few seasons, such as with the refining I always had an interest, which I responsibility for them and their teams, of the licensing process; the effect of suppose comes from my father. and while they’re busy with the day-to- these changes is that we now offer a Whenever the sport was on television, day running of their department I’m very much better service to our customers, be it Formula One or banger racing, much looking to the future, which means be they licence holders, clubs, officials we’d watch it. Then, when I was 17, getting feedback from customers and or volunteers. I had the chance to go along to a then working with suppliers to implement The next real enhancement we’re rallycross event in Germany (my dad those changes within the feasibility of going to see is the Competitions and was in the Royal Air Force and so we our timescales and budgets. Clubs Department’s fixture list solution. travelled a lot). The last race of the It’s also my job to make sure that the This will not only improve the process meeting was for novices and I won in company’s IT systems, telephony, for clubs uploading event data, but it a Fiat 127, although if I’m honest there database systems and website are all will also provide a far more accurate, was only one other person in the race – functioning and fit for purpose – we’re easy to use and robust system for a lady in a Ford Capri! looking at new technologies all the competitors, volunteers and the general What is your career background? time. I also manage contracts for the public to find out what events are going Throughout school and university I knew Blue Book, licence cards and renewals on. that I wanted to serve in the armed paperwork, and assess the functionality You mentioned refining the forces, so after I graduated I went to of the website on a continual basis. We licensing process; what does this Sandhurst, and thereafter spent six want the MSA website to become a one- entail? years in the army. I then decided to stop-shop for our licence holders. The main focus is on the online licensing pursue other opportunities so I worked Is yours a challenging role? system, which went live in 2008. It is for a couple of years as an IT consultant Any organisation that deals with the now possible for around 75 per cent of both in the UK and abroad. Then I had public is going to face challenges, applications to be completed online and a change of career again; I’d always because there are as many opinions as this not only ensures that competitors had an interest in sailing, and so I set there are customers, and it’s all about are in charge of their own details, but it up a yacht brokerage office within an trying to ensure that you can deliver means that they get their licences back international company, and was based value and quality. We’ve made lots of much quicker. Currently, though, we on the south coast for a few years. Then only have a take-up getting married and starting a family of around 30 per meant that I had to get a ‘proper job’ cent and while this as it were, and I saw that the MSA was figure goes up a little advertising for a Head of Customer each year, there is Services. I applied, went through the plenty of scope to selection process and started just under improve it further. three years ago. We are looking at What does your role involve? ways to make the If the MSA is broken into two very simple process simpler and halves of administration and regulation, more intuitive, so I work on the former side. I have that it becomes the primary responsibility for the two main preferred method of administrative departments, which are renewal. Competitions and Clubs, and Licensing;

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