Governing Motor Sports in the UK The MSA is a member of the ISSUE 03: JUNE 2010 General News Team UK Go Motorsport MSA Academy Regulations Update Judicial Appointments [ Please send us your news. Email: [email protected] [ [ Combe last weekend, introducing drivers in the MSA Formula Ford Championship of Great Britain to some of the basic elements of human performance. The three sessions were delivered at Castle Combe by MSA Academy Coaches Greg Symes and Tom Gaymor. They explored the concepts of: ‘What does it take?’ – the skills needed to be a top-line driver; ‘Eating to Win’ – the principles of nutrition 02 QR!! !"!#$ maximum support. The team was joined by on Saturday by Andrew Turvey – father of GP2 racer Oliver – who shared some insights into life as a racing parent in a major international series. MSA Performance Director Robert Reid said: “These Master Classes have been developed in conjunction with the Youth Sport Trust and in partnership with the 05 Racing Steps Foundation to mirror similar programmes in other sports. The Master Classes sit underneath the Advanced Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence (AASE) programme within the MSA Academy structure, so the ideas we discuss here are dealt with in more detail higher up the Academy.” Three additional Classes – ‘Talking to Team You’, ‘Goals !Q[R%# programme from next month. 06 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 - June 2010 !"# MSA Chief Executive Colin Hilton attended round six of the MSA Car Trial Championship at Wyre Forest. Hilton was given the opportunity to ride aboard a Citroen AX GT, a Hillman Imp, a &'%*/"89!$ insight into the performance disparities between all four classes. “I always try to visit as many rounds of the various MSA championships as !#9P=>OV!$$& Forest and it was good to see the championship running in such rude health.” Former MSA Chairman John Grant is making good progress on the road to recovery having being hospitalised after an incident in a Masters Interseries Revival race at Brands Hatch earlier this month. Grant sustained serious injuries when a mechanical breakage sent his McLaren M8C into the Paddock Hill Bend crash barriers at high speed. He has since written a letter of thanks The MSA British Kart Championship to those involved in the rescue and recovery title will be awarded to the winner of the process. Super One KF2 series from 2011. “I would particularly like to express my gratitude Teams and drivers voted in support to the fast-acting marshals who were on the of the switch from Super KF (pictured scene immediately and who displayed the tremendous professionalism in dealing above) at an MSA meeting at Nutts with the accident, which we have come to expect in the UK,” John wrote. Corner earlier this month. In attendance “The medical team was brilliant and deserves praise for the reassuring and was MSA General Secretary Rob Jones, meticulous way in which I was looked after. I would also like to thank the members who said: “We had already considered #%!"9[ this issue at length, but we wanted to #$%!!% make sure we had the support of the staff at King’s College Hospital, who put me back together so promptly and have teams and competitors. Following this looked after me so well in the subsequent days.” meeting, we are pleased that all parties are in agreement.” The MSA sends John its best wishes for a quick recovery. $%&#'(( Reigning IndyCar Series champion Dario Franchitti this month claimed victory in the 94th Indianapolis 500 – the second time the Scot has won the most © Getty Images prestigious event in US motor racing. Franchitti shared the podium with Dan Wheldon, thus completing a memorable one-two for the UK. '"$=]O^V_``$ z``{%$9#%!$ himself to be one of the world’s foremost racing drivers, as well as a superb ambassador for British motor sport. Having Dan alongside him on the podium further underlines the extraordinary racing talent that the UK continues to produce.” The race was ended by a huge smash involving fellow Brit Mike Conway. The MSA sends its best wishes to Mike for a speedy recovery. Issued on behalf of the Motor Sports Association, Motor Sports House, Riverside Park, Colnbrook, SL3 0HG. Tel: +44 (0)1753 765000 Email: [email protected] MSA News - June 2010 General News 3 -(-( /45# Ross Brawn, Patrick Head and Nico =/# to be taking part in the Bridgestone Eco- % Rally on July 7. Now in its fourth year, the event MSA Women in Motorsport Group Chairman Sue Sanders travelled to Jerusalem showcases the latest in low and zero- earlier this month at the invitation of the Palestinian Motor Sport & Motorcycle emission vehicle technology via a Federation. convoy from Brighton’s seafront to Sanders was tasked with developing a training programme to coach a group of London’s Hyde Park. female Palestinian autocross drivers in various elements of human performance Major manufacturers supporting this and personal development. Accompanying Sue was ARDS ‘S’ class instructor Helen year’s event – which is raising funds for Elstrop, who focused on improving the women’s competitive driving skills. the Royal Parks Foundation’s Look Out “It’s been wonderful to work with a group of such enthusiastic women drivers in Education Centre – include Lotus, Tesla, Palestine,” said Sanders. “My thanks to Federation president Khaled Qadoura for TH!NK, MINI and Honda. The world his vision in supporting women in motor sport. Thanks also to Karen McLuskie, the record-breaking Ford Fusion, which ~%9% !$[ Through My Eyes’ project provided the funding for the Autocross project and for plans for Europe, will also be on display. Helen and I to travel to Jerusalem.” Zac Goldsmith MP, who helped Sanders and Elstrop were presented with plaques by the Federation president and launch the Eco-Rally in 2007, said: the governor of Ramallah respectively. Meanwhile the MSA Women in Motor Sport “Sustainable transport is one of the Group as a whole was awarded a medal as a gesture of gratitude. most pertinent issues we face. We can become world leaders in this ! )* 9%/$ The London Counties Association !!9%%# economically, environmentally and The MSA continues to invite the of Motor Clubs (LCAMC) has been socially. I applaud the aims of the Eco- support of licence holders in its efforts disbanded following an Extraordinary Rally and am proud to have been there to facilitate the staging of Closed Road General Meeting. at the start.” events in mainland Britain. The MSA’s Allan Dean-Lewis said: “The Over 4500 people have already signed LCAMC has for many years provided a petition supporting the implementation valuable services to support the clubs of a mechanism to allow such events in its area. However, these clubs are to take place. The MSA urges all motor now represented by adjoining Regional sport fans to indicate the strength Associations and the LCAMC has been of support for this initiative to the #$! government by signing the petition at otherwise revitalise the association.” +++!%,. The LCAMC’s remaining funds have been donated to charity, including Help for Heroes and the Motorsport Safety Fund. Issued on behalf of the Motor Sports Association, Motor Sports House, Riverside Park, Colnbrook, SL3 0HG. Tel: +44 (0)1753 765000 Email: [email protected] 4 General News MSA News - June 2010 !!!/ Reigning world champion Jenson Button visited Buckingham Palace this month to receive his MBE from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The 30-year-old Go Motorsport ambassador was recognised for his outstanding contribution to British sport after taking six grand prix victories en route to the 2009 Formula One world '8 championship title. Jenson said: “I’m incredibly proud to have joined the likes of Mike Hawthorn, Graham Hill, Jim Clark, John Surtees, Sir Jackie Stewart, James Hunt, Nigel Mansell, Damon Hill and Lewis Hamilton as British Formula 1 world champion. But to be recognised by Her Majesty The Queen and the British people is a tremendous honour for me. This really is the crowning glory to what has been the most incredible year of my life.” Fellow Go Motorsport ambassador David Coulthard was awarded an MBE in the Queen’s birthday honours list earlier this month. Coulthard was recognised for his David Coulthard, courtesy of FIA contribution to motor sport, which includes 13 grand prix wins during a 14-year Formula One career in which he raced for Williams, McLaren and Red Bull Racing. He now competes in the DTM with Mercedes, in addition to his work as an expert pundit on the BBC’s F1 coverage. © Gary Hawkins MSA Chief Executive Colin Hilton and the Go Motorsport campaign were both in evidence during Motorsport at the Palace, the sprint event held at the historic Crystal Palace venue over the second May bank holiday. Hilton met with Bromley Mayor George Taylor and local Council representative 6 Carol Seldon, while Go Motorsport displayed an RBS-loaned Williams F1 car and arranged for evo Magazine’s ^$! Roger Green to compete in the sprint Egger gave his Go Motorsport event aboard a Tesla Roadster Sport. presentation to year seven students at OV#! Bourne Grammar School in Lincolnshire return to this historic venue,” said last week. Richard took his Forest Hilton. “The event has provided a rare !``*$ and welcome opportunity for the Go was kindly joined by Louise Richardson Motorsport initiative to reach Londoners with her race-prepared Ginetta. The en masse, and interest from many # of those among the thousands of on the design and purpose of the safety spectators has been encouraging.” !%!> * #% Wiltshire College.