Revolution July 2020
The official magazine of
BUILDING BACK BETTER
FEATURE: MOTORSPORT IS BACK ON TRACK
FOCUS: POSITIVE ACTION FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
WHAT’S ON: DOUBLE SERVING OF BRITS AT SILVERSTONE
PLUS HOW TO GO ROAD RALLYING + COMPETE IN YOUR OWN CAR
CEO’s MESSAGE Hugh Chambers
“How do we take this experience and turn it into an opportunity to reimagine so much of what we do, and build back better?”
Build back better Before March 2020, few of us knew that the word Zoom meant a great deal more than an onomatopoeic reference to speed. In the space of just over 100 days we have become accustomed to a new virtual reality, in which we can simultaneously speak with dozens of people, spread across the globe, as if they were sitting across the table. Our ability to adapt and embrace change - when forced to do so - is a demonstration of the age-old maxim that necessity is the mother of invention. Motorsport has been at the forefront of innovation in the automotive world for over 120 years, with the pursuit of clever solutions born in the crucible of competition. That defining characteristic of our sport has attracted more than its fair share of brilliant engineers, and talented managers; and this permeates throughout the culture of the sport. Even at the grassroots level of the sport, where budgets are miniscule, the challenge that is met by every competitor is that of eking out the maximum performance from every Revolution - July 2020
last pound. So we are good at adapting and being efficient. Our own ‘necessity’ has been the resumption of motorsport in the midst of a COVID-19 pandemic. And the inventions that derive from this fall into two categories. Firstly, how do we operate our sport safely and viably with the ongoing situation? And second, how do we take this experience and turn it into an opportunity to reimagine so much of what we do, and build back better? Before the crisis we had already identified a perfect storm of existential threats to the sport; with the real spectre of becoming a social pariah through the gathering opposition to the internal combustion engine – and the seeming impossibility of bridging the gap between our almost universal use of the ICE and the imperative to embrace society’s expectations. Allied to this is the fact that society’s love affair with the car as a symbol and tool of freedom seemed to be ending, becoming increasingly a utility machine with AI beckoning,
and perhaps as a result a lack of connectivity to youth and subsequently an ageing community of motorsport aficionados. And aside from Formula 1, there is very little visibility in the general media, and as a result, motorsport is at risk of becoming mainstream invisible. Last autumn, Motorsport UK declared its intention to ensure the long-term sustainability of motorsport through a bold plan of investment and sport development. Built around four pillars, this is designed to focus our resources on better promotion, helping the clubs to recruit more people into the sport, elevating our programmes of learning and development and being innovative in the formats and delivery points. As we were beginning to deploy these new interventions, so COVID-19 struck. On the 17th March, all motorsport activity ceased, with no sense of when it may resume. We should share a sense of collective pride that the UK motorsport community has done such a fantastic job of getting back on track just 110 days after it was
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CEO’s MESSAGE put on hold. The need to rethink every aspect of the sport was greeted with determination and commitment by members from across the whole sport; and with leadership from Motorsport UK we gained the approval of the government to restart on the 4th of July. Since then we have seen hundreds of competitors back behind the wheel, and before long we will also have co-drivers back in rallying. All of this would be an achievement in itself, but what is much more important is what we have learnt that can have a long-term impact on the sport. I think that we have all appreciated the potential benefits of IT, (from those Zoom calls to home shopping), and so with our sport we have adopted digital signing on, online driver briefings, pre-event scrutineering and post-event evaluations. These are all working well and beg the question “why go back to how it was before?” To communicate the new ways of working, we conducted a series of webinars with officials, marshals and COVID-19 officers. In the space of ten days we reached 544 people with the key details. Each year, in January, we run a series of training sessions across the UK, and yet now we have to ask if we are better off doing these with an even wider group, but all done remotely through the innovative use of technology. No wasteful travel or imposition on volunteers’ free time. As a result of the pandemic, I think it is true to say most people have been forced to reflect on many aspects of their lives, and in a wide range of areas have a desire not to return to the old way of doing things. It is this zeitgeist that has invited such a broad response to the debate on equality, diversity and inclusion. Later in this magazine, Revolution - July 2020
“We should share a sense of collective pride that the UK motorsport community has done such a fantastic job of getting back on track” our chair, David Richards provides
are, and so with connectivity comes
his thoughts on the subject, and I
communication and engagement. Our
am delighted that Lewis Hamilton
plan is to create the introduction of
has provided Revolution with his
pathways from indoor karting to the
perspective. Surely, we cannot let this
next steps along the way, like arrive-
opportunity go to waste to reset our
and-drive Club 100, now a Motorsport
perspective on what all of this means
UK permitted series.
to our sport – and what we need to do to change it.
We also need to be innovative in how we bring more young people into
For some time now, the sport has
motorsport. It is an easy assumption
begun to focus on ways to make it
to make that we should try to bring
more appealing and accessible to girls
all youngsters into karting and take
and women, with important initiatives
them on a pathway to professional
led by the FIA Women in Motorsport Commission and our own support of Dare to be Different and Girls on Track. But when females represent just 9% of our licence holders, we clearly have a very long way to go. For me, the most promising initiative that we had planned for 2020, pre COVID-19, was the tie up with TeamSport, the indoor karting leaders, in order to enable their keener racers to access a pathway into more advanced forms of karting. Together we developed the KI (kart indoor) licence for their most competitive customers across all their 33 tracks. The intent was clear; to engage their town and city dwelling customers and inspire them through the purest and most affordable form
careers. But I don’t think that is really the point here. We have around 45,000 licence holders, of which less than 100 are professionals. We need to start to promote the diversity of motorsport, as in so many ways, a great opportunity for kids as young as 14 would be to compete using a low-cost secondhand hatchback, with no helmet or expensive overalls, in autosolos. They are fun, social, low cost, and run by small clubs that embody the very best of motorsport’s generous and welcoming culture. Motorsport UK is fully committed to come back from this crisis stronger and more dynamic than before. We need to fight the corner of motorsport, and use
of motorsport. Equally exciting is
all of our collective inventiveness and
that 30% of their customers are
innovation to Build Back Better.
female! We have to get a much higher proportion of girls into contact with the sport and provide an environment where they will be comfortable and
Kind regards, Hugh Chambers CEO, Motorsport UK
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CONTENTS How Motorsport UK is addressing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, the effort to get motorsport back on track, looking forward to F1 at Silverstone and the many ways you can compete in grassroots events with your regular road car.
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News feature: A renewed sense of purpose
10 36 Statement: Motorsport UK Chairman David Richards
12 Lewis Hamilton: Levelling the playing field
Latest news
Feature: How motorsport got back on track
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What’s on: Double serving of Brits at Silverstone
52 Inside HQ: Creating a sustainable future
A lasting legacy + My Motorsport + Results
Cover Image Š XPB Images
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A RENEWED SENSE OF PURPOSE
Motorsport will not only recover, it can build back better
Even the most turbulent of times offer a ray of light, and the
That Hamilton has reached the very pinnacle of motorsport,
COVID-19 pandemic is no exception. It has created a unique
is one of the nation’s greatest sporting ambassadors and is
opportunity to reassess, and inspired hope for a better future.
well on his way to becoming the most successful Formula 1
When motorsport restarted on the 4th July, it did so against a backdrop of renewed optimism, triggered in part by the
driver of all time could be interpreted as proof enough that British motorsport is, indeed, open to all. But as the only black driver in Formula One, and a sportsman with a huge personal
global Black Lives Matter protests. Lewis Hamilton has been
stake in the themes of inclusivity and equality, Hamilton’s
central to the narrative, vociferously championing the need
experience also speaks of the challenges he has met along
for greater equality in the sport.
the way. And those faced by many across the sport.
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Equality on all fronts, be that gender, opportunity, education or in careers, is central to Motorsport UK’s future plans, and informs a huge amount of the work it carries out, much of it in partnership with the FIA. For its part, the world governing body announced its #PurposeDriven movement in June, which encompasses a number of initiatives and programmes ranging from the environment, technology, sustainability, equality, and more.
eponymous commission of his own. Dedicated to encouraging talent from underrepresented communities, the Hamilton Commission aims to make a difference by supporting young people who may otherwise be excluded from exploring careers within the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) sector. The UK and its motorsport community is fortunate to have such a strong figurehead for what can be achieved with a
Meanwhile, on the eve of the new season, Formula 1® launched its #WeRaceAsOne initiative, aimed at tackling the major issues that motorsport and society are facing, and which are key to a successful longer-term future for the sport. Designed to underpin F1’s strategy to make a tangible difference in motorsport and society, #WeRaceAsOne echoes the FIA’s #PurposeDriven pledge and is a way of harnessing the unity shown around the world during the pandemic.
renewed focus on purpose.
During the Austrian Grand Prix, Formula 1 said thank you to key workers and individuals by displaying rainbows on every car and around the circuit, Lewis’ Mercedes team made its own robust statement by unveiling a new black livery. There was also a demonstrative display of support for the fight against racism, with many drivers taking the knee before the seasonopening race.
Motorsport UK is learning more and more about how equality
The F1 drivers had issued a collective statement saying that they “stand united with their teams against racism and prejudice, at the same time embracing the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion and supporting F1’s commitment to these.
that all-important first motorsport encounter.
“Together the drivers will all show their public support for this cause on Sunday ahead of the race, recognising and respecting that each individual has the freedom to show their support for ending racism in their own way and will be free to choose how to do this.”
Hamilton to bring his important message straight to the heart
Nobody would argue that it takes more than slogans on cars and snappy hashtags to effect real change. Lewis Hamilton has channelled his passion and campaigning spirit into an
policies and programmes, and you can read more about these
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For Motorsport UK, the coming months will see an even greater commitment to accessibility. It has already taken steps to open up opportunities for women in motorsport, lending its full support to the W Series and developing plans for new female-oriented initiatives such as a UK edition of the FIA Girls on Track programme. It has also made progress in its efforts to shine a light on the opportunities for disabled competitors. and diversity apply to its activities, constantly reviewing policies, procedures and practices to ensure they are fit for purpose and eliminating barriers for underrepresented groups within the sport. At a grassroots level this is about supporting the many thousands of volunteers running clubs, events and other activities to ensure the spirit of diversity is evident in The organisation’s determination to effect positive change is articulated in a statement by Motorsport UK Chairman David Richards, which is printed in full in the pages that follow and available at: www.motorsportuk.org. He also invited Lewis of the motorsport community, an opportunity Lewis embraced, and which features in this edition. Furthermore, two new committees will bring together experts in these fields to inform all aspects of the organisation’s plans in this month’s Inside HQ. Expect to hear a lot more on these topics over the next few months.
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EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION A STATEMENT FROM MOTORSPORT UK CHAIRMAN DAVID RICHARDS
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“As the governing body for motorsport in this country one of our key functions is to provide the regulatory framework for the sport and I honestly think we do a pretty good job of that. So, when Lewis Hamilton raised the issues of prejudice in our sport and the racial abuse he has faced throughout his career, it is easy to think everything can be solved with yet another entry in the rule book.
“Motorsport has the opportunity to be totally
“However, we all need to recognise that new regulations or policy statements alone will not achieve what is required. It is a far deeper issue that goes right to the culture of our sport and requires each and every one of us to examine the way we behave and the values we want to uphold.
to represent the interests of all motorsport
“I remember all too well the early days of karting with Lewis and his father, Anthony. It never occurred to me at the time that Lewis felt like an outsider, let alone the racial abuse he was experiencing behind the scenes. “When I look back now and consider what a father and son from such a modest background achieved, it is nothing short of a miracle, given all of the challenges that they faced. But more importantly I ask myself ‘has anything really changed in the last 25 years?’ Do the same barriers and prejudices still exist today and what are we as a governing body doing about it? “Unless we recognise the reality of the situation things will never change and I trust that all in our sport would agree that what happened to Lewis is unacceptable.
inclusive, but we are far from that today. We have tried numerous initiatives to get more women racing and things are improving, yet they still represent only 9% of our licence holders. Those with disabilities find that barriers to participation are there at every turn. We might claim to embrace diversity, yet we still have a long way to go. “Our Vision as a governing body should be enthusiasts in this country, not just some of them. We need to address this issue with a cultural change that democratises a sport that has for far too long been seen by the outside world as the bastion of the white middle class male. “We, the governing body, need to take advantage of the momentum that Lewis has created to look far deeper into our own organisation and ask ourselves searching questions about how we reduce the barriers to entry and embrace diversity in all its forms. But it is up to each and every one of us, within the motorsport community, to ensure the cultural change required is something that we all embrace. “So we will not be writing any new regulations but instead we’ll take a proactive approach to adopting new initiatives that lead to our sport becoming genuinely diverse, inclusive and welcoming for everyone. “After all, how can we applaud our own British World Champion if we continue to place barriers in the way of his successor, whoever they might be?” David Richards CBE Chairman, Motorsport UK
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LEVELLING THE PLAYING FIELD BY LEWIS HAMILTON David Richards invited six-time Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton to share his hopes for the future of the sport with Motorsport UK’s community. Having driven in over 250 Grands Prix and with over 150 podiums to his name since his F1 debut in 2007, Lewis has used his platform to good effect to help draw attention to causes close to his heart.
As the world of sport returns to some sort
if nothing in the background of the sport changes.
of normality following lockdown, the first
Looking at team photos at the end of last season,
point on the agenda is equality. The current
there were very few people of colour. It seems if you
conversation around race is having a huge impact
are male and white then you take centre stage and
across all industries, and sport is no exception. Sport
black and female engineers are virtually non-existent.
is traditionally a great leveler within society, but we
I often get asked about where the next black driver is
have come to realise that many sports have deep
coming from, but it isn’t just about the drivers – after
rooted issues of racism and inequality. The type of
all we are just a small part of the sport. The truth
discrimination present differs depending on which
is, people of colour and female team members are
sport you look at, and I can only speak to my own
hugely underrepresented within the paddock and in
experience but it’s clear that across motorsport there
factories too.
is very little diversity, which hasn’t changed in all my years competing. The industry has remained mainly white and male throughout its history and no one, including myself, has done enough to encourage diversity. The recent Black Lives Matter movement is a great reminder of the importance of equality and is the perfect fuel needed to change the sport for good.
I wanted to understand the reasons behind the lack of representation within the Formula 1, so that we can improve for future generations. Obviously, I was already aware how expensive it is for emerging drivers to get into the sport, which immediately excludes kids from more humble backgrounds. I was able to overcome those odds through the support of
The need for racial inclusion within motorsport
my father and his sacrifices, but sadly not everyone
is not new to me however, as I have always felt
is that lucky and we urgently should look at how we
isolated as the only black driver in F1. While I have
lower the costs associated with karting. I was also
experienced racism during my career, it is the lack
surprised by the effect the lack of diverse students
of awareness and action to combat it which was the
pursuing science, technology, engineering and maths
most concerning. At first, I thought my success could
(STEM) is having on motorsport. The barriers facing
help to change that, to show that someone who
many students from minority backgrounds in pursuing
looked like me could have a career in motorsport.
STEM subjects throughout the education process
But I soon realised, it was not enough for me to win,
are significant. This directly relates to the inclusivity
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we see in our teams, as many don’t know the careers subjects like engineering can lead to. The future of the industry relies on us ensuring we keep diverse talent on their journey to motorsport. That is why I recently announced the Hamilton Commission, my research partnership with the Royal Academy of Engineering. The research will explore how motorsport can be used to engage more young people from black backgrounds with STEM subjects and, ultimately, employ them within our Formula 1 teams. While this report is focused specifically on young black people, I hope the Hamilton Commission will act as a guide for all teams and organisations who want to investigate issues of racial inequality. I hope our findings will throw the conversation of inclusion wide open and I welcome the insight and knowledge that other motorsport teams and organisations can provide. I truly believe that Formula 1 should be as diverse as the world around it, because by employing a more multicultural workforce you unlock different perspectives and experiences, which will ultimately make the sport thrive. So, now is the time for everyone in the sport to stand united and to make a commitment to levelling the playing field for everyone. It is when we work together that we see the best results, and the future stars of motorsport deserve our unity on this issue.
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BRITISH GIRLS ON TRACK FOR MOTORSPORT SUCCESS IN FIA TALENT DETECTION PROGRAMME British drivers Jessica Edgar and Ella Stevens have been selected by the governing body of world motorsport, the FIA, and Ferrari’s Driver Academy, as contenders in their search for Ferrari’s first-ever female racing professionals. The two drivers have been chosen as part of an exciting and innovative talent detection programme by the FIA Women in Motorsport Commission and its first major partner, Scuderia Ferrari. The programme reviewed hundreds of FIA Girls on Track – Rising Stars applications to make the best possible decision about who should take part in the programme, planned for October. As a part of the long-term pathway to support young female racing drivers, Jessica, 15, and Ella, 13, will compete against each other and 18 other competitors aged between 12 to 16 from around the world to try to earn a place as one of two drivers accepted on a four-year programme, with the ultimate aim of joining Ferrari for an FIA Formula 4 Championship season.
Ella Stevens
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Having karted since an early age, Jessica and Ella are no strangers to success. Both have multiple wins, championship titles and a wealth of experience between them, including Ella’s 2017 BirelART UK Cadet Championship win and Jessica representing the UK in the FIA Motorsport Games last year, held in Rome. Jessica is also a part of Motorsport UK’s Academy programme, a talent development pathway equipping the UK’s most promising young drivers with the knowledge, skills and attitude needed to maximise their performance. Motorsport UK wishes both Jessica and Ella the very best of luck during the programme.
Jessica Edgar
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BRITISH KART CHAMPIONSHIPS ANNOUNCE MORE CALENDARS FOR 2020 Having already published the calendars for the IAME, TKM, Honda Cadet and Rotax series, Motorsport UK has confirmed details of the last two classes to complete the 2020 British Kart Championships. The Motorsport UK KZ2 Championship will once again join the British Kart Championships’ bill this season, with a three-round contest for the gearbox class.
The Motorsport UK Bambino Championship is for the youngest drivers, giving them the chance to compete at British Championship level events in 2020.
The fastest and most spectacular short circuit class in the UK will begin in August, with Rowrah opening the proceedings before a double-header finale at Fulbeck in October. This short, sharp series will be further strengthened by a fantastic support package from Zip Kart, the Le Cont tyre distributor in the UK.
In previous years, the Bambinos were a guest class but, for the 2020 season, Motorsport UK is delighted to bring them into the fold full-time with a three-round championship. The contest will get underway at Rowrah in August, followed by a trip to Mansell Raceway in September, before the curtain call at PFI in October.
Any driver already registered for the Championship, or any driver that registers before 1 August, will receive their race tyres free of charge when entering for round one. In addition, those drivers will also pay a reduced registration fee of £85, kindly supported by Zip Kart and Le Cont once again.*
The Championship registration fee is £185 and includes a set of Le Cont all-weather tyres, with race entry costing £155 per meeting. For further information, please contact danielle.short@motorsportuk.org
2020 Motorsport UK KZ2 Championship
2020 Motorsport UK Bambino Championship
Round 1
Rowrah
14-16 August
Round 1
Rowrah
14-16 August
Round 2
Fulbeck
10-11 October
Round 2
Mansell Raceway
26-27 September
Round 3
Fulbeck
10-11 October
Round 3
PFI
23-25 October
REGISTER Championship registrations are open now at: www.kartinguk.alphatiming.co.uk/register/series *Championship offers and events are subject to minimum numbers by 1 August
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LANDO NORRIS AND F1 MEDIA SELECT 2020 FIA F1 FUTURE STARS McLaren driver Lando Norris has joined a host of motorsport media personalities in selecting ten FIA F1 Future Stars to take part in the virtual national anthem ceremony of the 2020 British Grand Prix on Sunday 2 August. Norris was joined by Sky Sports FI presenter and former F1 driver Karun Chandhok, BBC Radio 5 Live F1 presenter Jennie Gow, and The Sun’s F1 correspondent Ben Hunt as they viewed the video entry submissions. Motorsport UK’s nationwide competition invited young karters and children of Motorsport UK members who work for the NHS to submit a 30-second video explaining why they want to be an F1 Future Star, who their F1 hero is and why, and what it would mean to represent the discipline of karting or the NHS at the British Grand Prix. The panel selected the following winners:
Archie Clark (9) Charlie Warren (10) Donell Straton (10) Fiona Moffatt (7) Josh Bugembe (10) Joshua Smith (10) Kyle Moffatt (7) Noah Pikes (9) Ollie Hart (8) Sasha Bagley (10)
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The winners will represent the NHS and UK Karting to millions watching the British Grand Prix around the world, joining 2019 Motorsport UK Bambino Kart Time Trial and Race Champions Harry Freeman and Jesse Philips as virtual FIA F1 Future Stars. ‘F1 Future Stars’ was launched in 2018, offering young motorsport enthusiasts the chance to accompany drivers on the start grid for the national anthem before each race. For 2020 the experience will be offered virtually, in keeping with the current global health context.
Click to watch Lando Norris, Karun Chandhok, Jennie Gow and Ben Hunt judging our FIA F1 Future Stars competition.
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“I have never driven a rally car before; it will be my first time in a proper car. I think my skills will be transferable and I can’t wait to meet the team and absorb all the information I can and give the day a good go.”
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MOTORSPORT UK PCSPECIALIST ESPORTS BRITISH RALLY CHAMPION CROWNED Scottish driver Alan Scott has been crowned the inaugural PCSpecialist Esports British Rally Champion (eBRC). Scott lifts the first Motorsport UK Esports title, and a test drive in a Ford Fiesta R2T with frontrunning BRC team, EDSL Sport. Following the coronavirus outbreak, Britain’s premier rallying series launched the eBRC, using the popular DiRT Rally 2.0 game by Codemasters. The series consisted of four rounds, with asphalt events in Spain and Germany, and gravel challenges in Wales and Scotland to bookend the three-month contest. The series was open to members of the Motorsport UK community with over 580 registered competitors, as fans, marshals, Esports drivers and rallying stars all coming together to go head-to-head in the virtual contest. With the prize coming in the form of a test in a real Ford Fiesta, all drivers used an identical car in the game, which was contested by PlayStation, XBOX and PC users. 23-year-old Alan Scott, who runs under the gaming tag Alan6R4, was the class of the field as he took two wins from four events. A second place to open his account in Wales was backed up by a win in Spain. However, disaster struck in Germany as Alan went off the road, forcing the car to reset, resulting in a time penalty. He could only fight his way back to claim eight points, reducing his grip on proceedings to just five championship points. Normal service resumed on the finale, as Alan threw everything at the Scottish stages, chalking-up his second win and sealing the title by 19 points. “I have never driven a rally car before,” said Alan upon winning the title. “I have driven in local navigational rallies in my road car, but it will be my first time in a proper car. I think my skills will be transferable and I can’t wait to meet the team and absorb all the information I can and give the day a good go.”
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Revolution joined the Esports fun Having devoted much of last month’s Revolution to Esports, editor Dan Trent bought a steering wheel and pedals to plug into his PS4, configured an improvised sim rig out of a coffee table and camping chair, and set about the fourth and final round of the eBRC. “I’ve spent more of lockdown than I’d like to admit to racing online informally against friends and family,” says Dan, “but the reality of digging out my race licence to sign up for the eBRC rather brought it home this was a more serious undertaking.” With a fresh copy of Codemasters’ DiRT Rally 2.0 installed on his PS4, it was time to practice the four, intimidatingly fast Scottish gravel stages selected for the closing round of the eBRC. “The game is pretty unforgiving,” says Dan, “and you get one shot at setting a time, with no option to hit reset if it goes wrong. I realise I was sat in my living room rather than a genuine rally car but the competitive pressure was real enough, as was the sense of consequence if I’d gone off and hit a tree. I managed a relatively clean run, having opted to go relatively steady and give myself a margin for error. Congratulations go to Alan on a phenomenal achievement.”
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MOTORSPORT IS BACK ON TRACK! How Motorsport UK has supported the restart of competition while maintaining the safety of competitors, officials, and the wider public, by Dan Trent
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“The process of unlocking is a lot more complex and nuanced, and needs to be adapted to specific circumstances”
As we come to terms with the ‘new normal’ of living and working during the COVID-19 pandemic, Motorsport UK has been working hard to make sure the sport gets back on track, with the safety of all concerned the number one priority. This is, of course, a challenge facing every aspect of life, as workplaces and public venues of all types balance the need to prevent further transmission of the virus and the desire to reopen and get back to business. The implications of moving too fast – or too slowly – weigh heavily on anyone hosting events or running activities where people can gather outside of household groups or social bubbles. Some people may not consider sport an ‘essential’ element of post-lockdown life or a priority to reopen. But, for many thousands of people, it is more than just a pastime or form of entertainment – it is a life and livelihood keeping roofs over the heads of households across the nation. In the case of motorsport alone, we are talking about over 4,500 businesses, 40,000-plus skilled jobs, a £10bn contribution to the economy and a significant role in the health and mental wellbeing of the tens of thousands of competitors, marshals, officials and millions of fans who attend events across the country every year. Balancing those needs against the unprecedented health and safety concerns
presented by the pandemic has been the major focus of Motorsport UK over recent months, as a plethora of guidance, training and support documents has been drafted to help the sport resume under the #BackOnTrack initiative. These resources are located at: www.motorsportuk.org/restart “This project has involved a wide representation of the motorsport community coming together and examining how each aspect of every discipline can be adapted to respect government advice on social distancing, and the broader needs of the community,” says Motorsport UK CEO Hugh Chambers. “As ever with motorsport, our responsibility is to the safety of both our community and the wider public.” It is a serious message, but one the motorsport world has responded to with typical dedication. “Motorsport has always thrived on innovation and adaptability to overcome problems, and it has been enormously encouraging to see the community come together and freely contributing to reimagine every part of our sport, and the practicalities of each event,” says Chambers. At an organisational level, this has included drafting guidance to help clubs, venues and event organisers decide the appropriate time
British and World Rally Championship competitor Tom Williams and British Rallycross rising-star Patrick O’Donovan joined Motorsport UK CEO Hugh Chambers to pack the 150 parcels of PPE sent out from Motorsport UK ahead of the first weekend of racing since lockdown
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The Radical SR1 Cup was among the series getting underway, organisers praising the implementation of the guidelines
“Ahead of the first postlockdown weekend of competition on 4-5 July, £50,000 worth of complimentary PPE was distributed to clubs” Revolution - July 2020
to restart respective activities, specific to the particular demands of the 11 disciplines Motorsport UK governs. Given the diversity of events, there can, of course, be no one-sizefits-all directive. But these common guidelines, together with provisions such as remote signing-on, licence checks and scrutineering to help minimise person-to-person interactions, are vital tools to help each of the 720 clubs and 4,500 events make informed decisions about the right moment to restart. Everyday scenarios have been scrutinised, streamlined or adapted to suit the situation, with clear and simple-to-understand rules for all to abide by. These are spelled out in accessible, downloadable guides for procedures such as how to put on and remove PPE, protocol for marshals and rescue crews attending incidents, guidance to support the newly appointed COVID-19 Officers, and events hosting media. If you are attending an event in any capacity in the coming weeks or months, you should familiarise yourself with these resources. Practical assistance is also part of Motorsport UK’s support for competitors, volunteers, officials, and clubs and, ahead of the first post-lockdown weekend of competition on
4-5 July, £50,000 worth of complimentary PPE was distributed to clubs across the UK. Over 150 parcels containing face masks, aprons, gloves, wipes, shields and guidelines on how to use them were packaged up and sent from Motorsport UK’s Colnbrook HQ at the end of June, supporting the 12 events taking place on that opening weekend and the 160 events for which permits have been granted throughout July. Additionally, Motorsport UK has provided individual pocket hand sanitiser to all officials working at events over the coming months, supported by Baylis and Harding. So, how did all this work in practice at those first events? Motoring journalist Matt Bird of PistonHeads.com has competed in everything from Caterhams to GT4, his return to motorsport coming in the slightly more modest EnduroKa series, but no less exciting for that, especially given the circumstances. “Everyone just seemed really happy to be back in competitive action again,” he says of the 12 Heures du Norfolk, which ran among several events at Snetterton over the opening weekend of 4-5 July. “Racing felt even more of a privilege than it ever has, and you could see that in everyone taking part - more generous, more grateful, more appreciative than they would normally be.”
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How did it feel to race under the new guidance, though? “There was certainly some initial trepidation around the paddock as everyone was a little unsure about what they could do and where they could go, although sufficient space, and the requirement to bring a gazebo for outside, meant teams sharing a garage could keep a sensible distance from each other. Series and other cars were also well dispersed throughout the paddock to keep all competitors safely apart,” says Matt. “MSVR was great at communicating the updates to the regulations and procedure changes that would happen ahead of the weekend, too.” The Radical SR1 Cup also took place at Snetterton. “The event ran seamlessly, and everyone was very happy to be back on circuit,” says Radical’s Carly Latcham, while acknowledging the responsibility for all involved to swot up on the new rules. “There is so much information to read and distribute, particularly ahead of an event, rather than on the day.” She also noted digital signing-on was a challenge for some less techsavvy competitors, and that venues without a strong phone or Wi-Fi signal may struggle to communicate the essential information people need throughout an event. Overall, though? “So long as people stick to the guidelines everything will be fine,” she says. James Dorlin is another competitor glad to be back in business, firstly as a coach at the BARC’s opening weekend at Cadwell Park, and secondly with a successful weekend (and two wins from two) in the Porsche Sprint Challenge UK, held at Snetterton the week following the EnduroKa and Radical races. He was impressed at how quickly everyone has adapted. “Everyone was very understanding, and made that conscious effort to follow the guidelines,” he affirms. “We have all missed racing, and everyone respects the rules because we understand why they need to be there. It is going to be tricky to cover off every aspect, but everyone felt comfortable knowing what to prepare for. And once you are in the car with your helmet on, everything else goes out of your mind and you are back to the racing.” This is reassuring news for other clubs and disciplines as they consider the particular demands of their situations. While the controlled environments of circuits and similar venues make it relatively straightforward to manage the number of people on-site, activities taking place in public settings, or with more than one person to a car, have faced additional challenges. Rallying is one example, with the unfortunate cancellation of Wales Rally GB being an especially difficult decision for the governing body. While the rally community looked on enviously at the circuit racing world getting back up and running, the nature and specific demands of holding stage events, and the greater number of stakeholders involved, meant it took a little longer to sort out. Revolution - July 2020
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“Racing felt even more of a privilege than it ever has, and you could see that in everyone taking part�
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James Dorlin had a successful return to motorsport and says once in the car, it felt like business as usual
Thankfully, that moment has now come, with Motorsport UK confirming permits can now be issued for single and multi-venue, closed road, navigational and road rally events. Guidance is issued to afford flexibility, given the devolved territories of the UK may be moving at a different pace in easing restrictions, and applications for event permits will be subject to approval based on the prevailing local government advice. For his part, Hugh Chambers points out, “Rallying had to follow at a later date, as we worked upon the relevant information and followed the latest government guidelines. Following the updates from the Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), this has enabled us to work on similar procedures to accommodate both driver and co-driver in a vehicle. We have also put together information for event organisers, giving them time to implement appropriate measures and Motorsport UK is here to help support our clubs restart this popular discipline.”
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As more and more events get up and running, Motorsport UK has also confirmed that applications for the popular RS Clubman licence are now open once more, which is especially helpful for the grassroots forms of motorsports we are looking at elsewhere in this month’s Revolution. As we are discovering in motorsport and life beyond, while lockdown was a shock to the system and caused a great deal of hardship, it was at least relatively simple to implement. The process of unlocking is a lot more complex and nuanced and needs to be adapted to specific circumstances. There is still plenty to do in getting motorsport #BackOnTrack. But through a spirit of consultation, collaboration and cooperation, huge steps have already been taken and it is a credit to all involved that the guidance enabled the first events to pass off successfully. Most importantly, as clubs, competitors, and volunteers alike, we are once again ready for the flag to drop.
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FEATURE Cheltenham & Cotswold Rover Owners Club got action underway at Indemnifying Farm, Little Compton
“Activities taking place in public settings, or with more than one person to a car, have faced additional challenges”
“Provisions such as remote signing-on, licence checks and scrutineering can help minimise person-toperson interactions”
Packed grids and close racing were the best possible way to celebrate motorsport’s return to action
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MOTORSPORT UK AND M-SPORT WORK TOGETHER TO RETURN TO THE STAGES M-Sport is delighted to announce the M-Sport Return to Rally Stages – a one-off event taking place in Greystoke Forest on Saturday 22 August 2020. Celebrating all things M-Sport, the entry will be limited to any M-Sport manufactured Focus or Fiesta, while the event itself will act as an example of how the UK can return to rallying. Back in March, Greystoke and the Malcolm Wilson Rally marked the last UK gravel event before COVID-19 brought the industry to a standstill. Five months later and the Cumbrian forest is set to host the return of competition whilst showcasing how club rallying can return safely and responsibly. Plans came about after M-Sport reached out to Motorsport UK to see how it could help get the industry back up and running as quickly as possible. After a number of brainstorming sessions, a day in Greystoke was organised to produce a series of short films explaining the necessary safety measures and advising event organisers how to run rallies during the COVID-19 pandemic. The M-Sport Stages will showcase these new practices in operation, including the electronic
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management of information and documentation, socially distanced time controls and the safe recovery of vehicles and crews. The entry is limited to 45 M-Sport manufactured vehicles only, with the intention of showcasing the breadth of rally cars built by the firm over the past 20 years, and how it has nurtured what it calls a ‘ladder of opportunity’ to help competitors progress through the sport, from the grassroots to the very pinnacle in the FIA World Rally Championship. Further information, regulations and special announcements will be issued on the M-Sport website. Although spectators will unfortunately not be permitted to attend the event, fans will be able to follow the action and preparations on the company’s social media platforms.
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BRSCC LAUNCHES NEW CITYCAR CUP SERIES
The CityCar Cup is a new saloon car sprint racing series from the British Racing and Sports Car Club with ambitions to attract a whole new generation of competitors, given its focus on accessible and realistic running costs and affordable cars. The CityCar Cup is open to the 2005-2013 Citroën C1, Peugeot 107 and Toyota Aygo, all three having been built on a common platform in the same factory, as part of a joint project between Toyota and PSA. This widens the pool of potential donor cars, all of which are widely available at very low cost and make an ideal basis for an entry-level racing car. Although more heavily modified than the Citroën C1 Racing Club cars, the BRSCC’s Paul McErlean is confident a full car could be built for around £7,000, or even less for those able to carry out preparation work themselves. The CityCar Cup race series was officially previewed at Croft Circuit on 9 June, where fully-prepared versions of each model were given a shakedown prior to sign-off for the technical specification. This will be followed by a full race launch at Cadwell Park Circuit on Sunday 2 August, where a number of race cars will take to the circuit in the BRSCC’s ClubSport endurance series. The BRSCC has thereafter committed to hosting the CityCar Cup series as a class in the successful Clubsport Trophy races, before scheduling its own dedicated calendar for 2021.
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DESIGN A TOYOTA RALLY CAR LIVERY COMPETITION Toyota GB and Wales Rally GB are calling for schoolchildren and pre-university students across the UK to enter a competition to design a livery for a Toyota rally car. The winner will see their dream design come to life as a wrap for a Toyota GR Yaris, the eagerly-awaited, rallyinspired hot hatch due on sale this autumn. Due to serve as the homologation model for the next generation of Yaris WRC car, the four-wheel drive GR Yaris has been built with input from both Toyota Gazoo Racing and Tommi Mäkinen Racing. After returning to the WRC in 2017 after a 17-year absence, Toyota won the manufacturers’ world title the following season with its Yaris World Rally Car. Ott Tänak then won the drivers’ title for the team last year before
moving to Hyundai, new signings Sébastien Ogier and Welshman Elfyn Evans both scoring wins in the Yaris this year, before the championship was suspended. Entry forms with the official design templates and full competition details are available at: www.walesrallygb.com/spectators The competition closes at midnight on Friday 28 August. The overall winner will receive a framed picture of the GR Yaris and be invited to an unveiling of the car in their livery in the presence of Elfyn Evans.
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MOTORSPORT UK COMMUNITY COMES TOGETHER TO INNOVATE IN FIGHT AGAINST COVID-19 The professional expertise and community spirit of two Motorsport UK representatives on FIA Commissions have resulted in the successful development of an innovative product to help healthcare workers treating patients with COVID-19. Dr Cristiana Pace and Dr Clare Morden, representatives of the Environment and Sustainability Commission and Medical Commission respectively and also ambassadors for FIA Girls on Track UK, worked with another volunteer from that same initiative – Dr Samantha Harmer, one of Silverstone’s doctors – to assist Oxford University Hospital in the design of an ‘aerosol box’, drawing on Dr Pace’s engineering background and previous role within the FIA safety department.
has been redeployed to simulate the contamination of airborne particles as a result of coughing, in order to model speed, direction and air flow, and has been used to establish a time in which airborne particles settle.
Developed by Enovation Consulting (of which Dr Pace is the director) and One Group Engineering, with significant input and laboratory testing by Oxford University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust under the leadership of Dr Bianca Tingle, the innovative shield helps protect clinical staff and patients during the process of intubation and extubation in the treatment of COVID-19. Both businesses are part of the Silverstone Technology Cluster, which pools expertise and shares knowledge among various motorsport companies in the area.
For more information visit: www.theoxfordbox.com
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has approved the use of the Oxford Box across its four hospitals and it is now available to the medical sector. A paediatric version is also being trialled.
“Both businesses are part of the Silverstone Technology Cluster, which pools expertise and shares knowledge among various motorsport companies in the area.”
The compact, collapsible box is placed over the head and chest area of patients, thereby greatly reducing the risk of contamination to medical practitioners and the surrounding area. Its design has been enhanced with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), carried out by Renault DP World Formula 1 Team. CFD is usually reserved for the development of race cars but
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BRITISH MOTOR SPORTS TRAINING TRUST ANNOUNCES SUPPLEMENTARY ‘RECOVERY UNIT SUPPORT FUND’ Following the launch of the ‘Rescue Unit Support Fund’, as announced in the June edition of Revolution, the British Motor Sports Training Trust (BMSTT) has also agreed a supplementary support fund for non-commercial Motorsport UK licensed Recovery Units. The purpose of the fund is to help offset some unavoidable ongoing and non-recoverable costs incurred during the cessation of the sport caused by the COVID-19 outbreak. Professor Richard Parry-Jones CBE (Trust Chairman) said, “The British Motor Sport Training Trust recognises that, in addition to the essential rescue and medical cover provided by licensed Rescue Units, licensed Recovery Units also provide a required safety function on events, and the Trustees have agreed that we provide some supplementary support to help retain the continuity of these volunteer operated units as Motorsport UK permitted events progressively resume.” Applications have opened, and an online application form, together with guidance notes and full details about the Recovery Unit Support Fund, can be accessed on the BMSTT website at: www.bmstt.org/recovery-unit-support-fund.html All applications must be received before 4 August for all disciplines without a co-driver/ passenger. For stage rallies and sporting trials, applications must be received within one month of the to-be-announced resumption date. The fund will be terminated after these deadlines.
NEW DIGITAL EVENT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE FOR ALL CLUBS Motorsport UK has been working closely with Alpha Timing to expand its portfolio of products to support motorsport clubs, making it easier for them to comply with COVID-19 guidance. Alpha Timing’s online club management system has always been at the heart of its karting-oriented software. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Motorsport UK has worked
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with Alpha Timing to bring online further initiatives, including digital signing-on, digital scrutineering, digital briefings and an equipment barcoding system, the latter mainly used for managing tyres.
Upgrades to the new functionalities are free of charge for current Motorsport UK clubs registered with Alpha Timing, with prices starting from £30 per month (excluding VAT) for new clubs wishing to join.
Dan Parker, Motorsport UK Karting Manager, has been instrumental in persuading Alpha Timing to offer its services to all Motorsport UK clubs across all disciplines, in addition to supporting them having the software live in time for the restart in July.
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BEST OF BRITISH AT SILVERSTONE’S F1 DOUBLE
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Haydn Lloyd Davies/Aintree Circuit Club
The 65th Anniversary of the 1955 British Grand Prix at Aintree was marked by Sir Stirling Moss’s 1956 Monaco Grand Prix winning Maserati 250F
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31 July–2 August Formula 1® Pirelli British Grand Prix 7-9 August Emirates Formula 1® 70th Anniversary Grand Prix 70 years ago in May, Silverstone hosted the very first round of the FIA Formula One® World Championship, an event we would have been celebrating in suitable style at the circuit this July, were it not for the current circumstances. Obviously, our day to day lives have changed beyond anyone’s imagination and the racing will be taking place behind closed doors. But every cloud has a silver lining and this year we will be treated to a double dose of F1 action at Silverstone, with an abundance of British teams and drivers for the home crowd to cheer on, albeit from the sofa rather than the grandstands. And, after a long, hard lockdown, not to mention a considerable amount of work behind the scenes to ensure the racing can take place safely, the return of Formula One to the circuit where it all started is something to celebrate. Accordingly, we will all be at Silverstone at the end of July, if not in body, then in spirit, for the British Grand Prix, ready to support the teams based here in the UK. Mercedes’ Brackley base is, of course, just down the road, and the team has already shown dominant pace in the opening three races of the season. Lewis Hamilton will be hoping for a seventh victory on home asphalt, with few doubting his chances of doing so.
support to show what he is capable of, and offer the team a boost for the races ahead. Meanwhile, British-born Alex Albon of Red Bull will be keen to make Hamilton work hard for his hoped-for seventh win, not least after the first-race tangle at Austria that seemingly cost Albon a podium position. A week later we get another opportunity to cheer on the Brits as Silverstone hosts its second F1 event of 2020. The 70th Anniversary Grand Prix will celebrate that historic race on 13 May 1950, when polesitter Giuseppe Farina triumphed in his Alfa Romeo to win the inaugural round of the first FIA Formula One World Championship. In the intervening years, the British Grand Prix has presented us with many memorable moments. On 16 July, the Aintree Circuit Club hosted a celebration of the 65th Anniversary of the first British Grand Prix to be held at the circuit, now better known for its famous racecourse. There, Sir Stirling Moss’s Monaco Grand Prix winning Maserati 250F car was the star of a 65-car parade and evoked the sights and sounds of Formula One’s rich history when it completed four laps of the historic Grand Prix track.
In total, 12 British drivers have won the British Grand Prix: Sir Stirling Moss, Tony Brooks (shared with Moss), Peter Collins, Jim Clark, Sir Jackie But Hamilton could have a fight on his hands, not Stewart, James Hunt, John Watson, Nigel Mansell, least from his former team, McLaren, and another Damon Hill, Johnny Herbert, David Coulthard and home-grown hotshot looking to follow his path Lewis Hamilton. Between them, they have won the to the top step of the podium. It has been a long event an astonishing 25 times over the 70 years. time since the Woking-based team has been in While much has changed in this time, with the top-three contention, but the sight of Bristol-born sport constantly seeking to innovate and teams Lando Norris taking huge chunks of time out of always pushing the technological boundaries Hamilton en route to a podium in the first race of the season demonstrates the former Motorsport UK in order to find the quickest route to victory, its capacity to thrill has never waned. Academy driver’s star is in the ascendancy. Norris’ emphatic third place finish displaced Hamilton as If the 1950 event signalled the birth of F1 as we the youngest ever Brit to stand on an F1 podium. know it, the 70th Anniversary edition will stand, in George Russell of Williams is another home driver part, as a symbol of motorsport’s rebirth after the with a British team and has been showing true grit COVID-19 lockdown and a wonderful milestone for everyone involved to savour. And that will be all and determination, despite a challenging start to the season. With his seat at Williams settled for the more poignant if it involves domestic success 2021, he will hopefully be channelling that home at the home of British motorsport.
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25-26 July, Brands Hatch (Indy and GP) Ferrari Challenge UK The only national championship in the Ferrari Challenge family, the Ferrari Challenge UK opens with three rounds over two days of racing. Open to any owner of a 488 Challenge car, the series is back after a successful inaugural year in 2019 and promises spectacular racing in the upgraded 2020 version of the car. Packing a 670hp twin-turbo V8 and an upgraded aero package with nearly 30% more downforce than last year’s car, the 488 Challenge racers will make for an awesome sight at Brands, the feature event supported by Ferrari Owners’ Club GB Pirelli Ferrari formula classic series. With reduced spectator capacity in accordance with COVID-19 guidelines, the event will be open to advance ticket holders only. Visit: www.brandshatch.co.uk for more information.
1-2 August, Cadwell Park BRSCC Race Weekend Now the flag has finally dropped on the 2020 race season, it is all go for the various British Racing and Sports Car Club series, including the Mazda MX-5 Championship and Supercup, the Clubsport Trophy, Fiesta and Fiesta Junior Championships, various Caterham series and the inaugural round of the new CityCar Trophy. As such, Cadwell Park will be hosting a hectic weekend of racing as the many and various drivers taking part look to open their respective championship accounts for the 2020 season. Visit: www.brscc.co.uk for full details.
1-2 August, Donington Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship BTCC is back with a bang, following a successful tyre test at the start of July at Snetterton, and ahead of a truncated calendar of 27 races over nine events. “Obviously this calendar presents a hectic four months, with three separate back-to-back events and four events in the first five weeks alone,” says BTCC Chief Executive Alan Gow. “But our teams and drivers are fully up for the challenge – there is such enormous energy, enthusiasm and passion for the BTCC. However, the overarching element will always be to ensure we have the correct procedures and protocols in place, in order to provide a safe environment.” See: www.btcc.net for more information. With reduced spectator capacity in accordance with COVID-19 guidelines, the event will be open to advance ticket holders only. Visit: www.donington-park.co.uk for ticket information. Revolution - July 2020
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2 August, Oulton Park British GT and British F3 Championships With motorsport officially back on track, the first weekend of August offers plenty of events all over the country to get that racing fix, albeit in a suitably socially distanced manner. For its part, Oulton Park is hosting two hour-long races for the British GT Championship, with a stellar grid of supercars and GTs from Aston Martin, Mercedes, Bentley, Ferrari, McLaren, Lamborghini and more. Four races for the influential British F3 Championship will also be taking place, along with support events from the Radical SR1 Cup, Ginetta GT5 Challenge and G40 Cup. With reduced spectator capacity in accordance with COVID-19 guidelines, the event will be open to advance ticket holders only. Visit: www.oultonpark.co.uk for ticket information.
14-16 August, Rowrah British Kart Championships The 2020 British Kart Championships (BKC) fires into life once again with a return to tracks up and down the country. The IAME classes will get the BKC proceedings underway, with wheel-to-wheel action at Rowrah on 14-16 August. Entries are open for the Cadet, Mini X30, Junior X30 and Senior X30 championships, with the latter set to be defended by 2019 Champion Danny Keirle. For further information on the IAME classes and the other Motorsport UK Karting categories, visit: www.britishkartchampionships.org
Photo: HERO-ERA/Will Broadhead
21-23 August, Oswestry HERO Novice Trial Fired up to try your hand at road rallying and regularities after reading our feature in this month’s Revolution? HERO’s A Novice Trial could be just the ticket, combining instruction and classroom sessions explaining how classic car rallies work, how to use ‘tulip’ diagrams and other tips, before a working lunch and then two regularities to put what you have learned into practice and identify any issues, with one-on-one debriefs as required. Sunday will then see a ‘mini rally’ on the surrounding roads, with entrants joined by other novices learning the ropes. The event is open to all cars built before 1 January 1986 and entrants will need a free RS Clubman licence to take part. HERO is working with Motorsport UK to ensure the event complies with all COVID-19 guidelines for the safety of all participants and officials. Visit: www.heroevents.eu for more information.
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A Lasting Legacy Denis Cardell Denis was an all-rounder, supporting grassroots motorsport as well as competing at the highest level. In the 1960s, he showed his versatility by taking part in the RAC Rally and Rallye Monte Carlo both as a driver and co-driver. As a competitor, he loved British cars and he rallied Minis, an Austin Allegro, Morris Marina and a Rover SD1. Denis held several roles supporting the work of the governing body, then the Motor Sports Association (MSA), as both a Board Member and member of the Motor Sports Council, as well as Chairman of the Rallies Committee. He was also instrumental in finding the new Colnbrook headquarters when the MSA made the move from central London. A Steward, International Stage Rally Clerk and National Timekeeper, Denis also invested considerable energy in supporting Welsh motorsport as Clerk of the Course of the International Welsh Rally, Chairman of the Welsh Association of Motor Clubs and a key member of Brecon Motor Club.
Martin Holmes Martin Holmes was a familiar figure on international rally events and widely considered one of the discipline’s most experienced and talented journalists. Martin attended an incredible total of 500 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) during his career. Martin covered the WRC, FIA European Rally Championship and all major rally championships with passion and integrity since the 1950s and brought his formidable authority on the sport to bear as a successful author, famous for his ‘World Rallying’ annuals which covered every international and domestic series worldwide. In addition to his career as a journalist and author, Martin was also a successful co-driver and made it all the way to the WRC, co-driving alongside the likes of Andy Dawson, Pentti Airikkala, Ove Andersson and Jean Ragnotti as part of more than half a dozen works teams until the end of 1981.
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Mike Garton Mike was a skilled driver and dedicated Technical Commissioner, who had a great impact on the sport for over 50 years. Mike had significant success in the 1960s and 1970s in international sports car races such as the Nürburgring 1000km and Spa 1000km, Sebring 12-hour, and RAC Tourist Trophy, notably driving various Austin-Healey Sprites, and, latterly, Chevrons. Mike’s experience made him a very effective and formidable Eligibility Scrutineer and, consequently, he became Chief Scrutineer for the BRDC, progressing to Technical Commissioner for numerous high-level national championships, such as the Rover 200/Tomcat Championships.
Photo: Roger Heavens (left) and Mike Garton reunite with their Chevron-BMW B8
A great supporter and friend of Motorsport UK, Mike was Chairman of the Kart Technical Committee and had over 20 years of service on the Technical Committee and the National Court, where he exhibited a unique and always fair judicial function. Latterly, he used his vast experience to great effect in historic motorsport as an FIA HTP registrar, as well as assisting competitors from other ASNs with technical queries and contributing to the training of scrutineers.
Selwyn Kendrick Selwyn was well-known in the motorsport community and contributed a considerable amount of his time and expertise to various disciplines over many years. A founder member of the Wye & Welsh Land Rover Club, Selwyn was a Motorsport UK competition licence holder, a Licensed Official and an International Cross Country Clerk of the Course. Selwyn was a dedicated off-road enthusiast and formidable 4x4 driver and worked tirelessly to train Wales Rally GB safety car crews and raise standards in off-road motorsport, as well as driving the safety car himself on countless stage rallies of all levels. His passion for motorsport extended to the promotion and organisation of a wide variety of events including the MSA British OffRoad Championship, Hill Rallies, 4x4 events and even the Dakar Rally supporting a BMW biker.
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PERFORMANCE PSYCHOLOGY “CONCENTRATION IS THE ROOT OF ALL THE HIGHER ABILITIES OF MAN” – BRUCE LEE
WHY PERFORMANCE PSYCHOLOGY In elite sport it has been suggested that success is at least 50 percent mental when comparing opponents of similar ability. In some sports, such as motor racing, that percentage can be as high as 80 to 90 percent. Performance psychology is used to help drivers break through the mental barriers that keep them from performing at their best and allows them to reach their peak potential.
Performance psychology can be used to help drivers: Identify and focus on their goals Cope with the pressures of competition Improve focus and the ability to deal with distractions Control anxiety and emotions to prevent choking
Develop coping skills to deal with setbacks and errors Instill a healthy belief system and identify irrational thoughts Become consistent performers Identify and enter the "zone" more often
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INSIDE HQ POSITIVE ACTION: MOTORSPORT UK’S COMMITMENT TO CREATING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE The investment strategy Motorsport UK announced at the end of 2019 is fundamental to helping the sport grow and ensuring its sustainability for the long-term. Central to this effort is the creation of two new committees, which will pool expertise from within the organisation and also from industry, education and beyond, as well as working in collaboration with the FIA. Motorsport UK is leading the way in building a sport that is accessible to all, and equipped to capitalise on any opportunities and weather any challenge. The new Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee will be devoted to broadening all pathways into motorsport (and the industries supporting it) – while the Sustainability
Committee will seek to futureproof the sport by ensuring it can respond to environmental, technical and economic challenges. These may be two distinct topics, each requiring its own panel of experts and dedicated initiatives, but it is inevitable that there will be a degree of overlap in their activities going forward. Motorsport UK has articulated a clear position in relation to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, devising a strategy to deliver on the vision for grassroots sport, as well as directing budget and resources to make it more affordable to all. The organisation’s determination to effect positive change is made clear in a statement by Chairman David Richards on its website.
The EDI Committee, chaired by Motorsport UK Board Director Catherine Bond Muir of the W Series, will lead a working group comprising a diverse range of members from within and outside the organisation. It will work closely with the FIA’s Women in Motorsport Commission and its initiatives such as Girls on Track – Rising Stars. With the support of Scuderia Ferrari, this project seeks to identify the most promising 12-16-year-old female drivers from around the world and support them in personal development at this critical stage of their careers. Two British drivers – Jessica Edgar and Ella Stevens – are among those selected by the FIA to participate in the programme, which ultimately aims to find Ferrari’s
Sam Shaw was part of the team representing the UK at the inaugural FIA Motorsport Games in Italy in November 2019
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INSIDEHQ first-ever female professional drivers and serves to highlight the opportunities beyond driving, be that as race mechanics, engineers, officials or team management. The W Series, and its British champion Jamie Chadwick, have already done a fantastic job of demonstrating that women can compete and forge a career at the highest levels of a traditionally male-dominated sport. More generally, the fact that motorsport is among the few sports where men and women can compete against each other on a level playing field, places the onus on making sure that they have equal opportunity to do so. The EDI Committee will also embrace the role of Safeguarding in the sport, with Motorsport UK’s Head of Safeguarding, Linda Medlicott, implementing schemes including NSPCC Child Protection in Sport standards, while offering guidance and support to those within the sport who have experienced or witnessed bullying, harassment or victimisation. The aim is to ensure that everyone who participates in motorsport is protected and educated about Motorsport UK’s Safeguarding measures. The Sustainability Committee, chaired by David Lapworth, will work closely with the EDI Committee, while focusing on its specific role of addressing the sport’s commitment to environmental and technological development. The wider automotive industry is evaluating how it must recalibrate
BTCC is among the major series adopting hybrid power
in response to the pandemic and a changing consumer landscape, including the increasing appetite for hybrid, electric and other alternative fuel vehicle technologies. With many of these manufacturers also involved in motorsport, it is therefore vital that the governing body is one step ahead in making sure the sport is equipped to adapt, as it has with the recent guidelines helping clubs and race organisers run series for Electrified Vehicles. This effort reflects the wider purpose the sport must serve if it is to remain relevant to society. It also recognises the motorsport related career opportunities in the realm of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), with the companies in this field ideally placed to innovate and lead into this more environmentally conscious age.
“The W Series, and its British champion Jamie Chadwick, have already done a fantastic job of demonstrating that women can compete and forge a career at the highest levels of a traditionally maledominated sport” These opportunities require a suitably skilled workforce, and the educational opportunities for youngsters of all backgrounds to acquire the STEM skills to equip them for working in this exciting and rewarding sector. This brings us full circle to the work of the EDI Committee and its dedication to breaking down barriers.
Motorsport UK is seeking expressions of interest for its two new committees Individuals wishing to be part of shaping the future of motorsport in the UK are invited to submit their expression of interest to join either the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee or the Sustainability Committee. Background information on the sport can be found at: www.motorsportuk.org All applications must be emailed to: committeeinterest@motorsportuk.org by 15 September 2020. Please indicate the applicable committee. All applications will be acknowledged.
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MY MOTORSPORT JOHN RYAN Sport, Safety and Technical Director, Motorsport UK Born in 1977, John studied at Brooklands College, Weybridge, before starting work at the RAC Motor Sports Association, now rebranded as Motorsport UK. John is Vice President of the FIA Single Seater Commission and a member of the FIA Homologation Commission and CIK (Karting Commission).
Revolution: “Let us start at the beginning: what is your
R: “Who from motorsport history is your unsung hero and why
earliest motorsport memory?”
do you feel they deserve greater recognition?”
John Ryan: “I was immersed in motorsport from a very
JR: “That is a good question! Johnny Herbert. He was very
young age because my father built race bikes and my brother
talented, even with formidable teammates like Mika Häkkinen
was doing motocross. So I think my first experience was at
and Michael Schumacher setting a high bar, and it was
three years old riding a little Italjet motorbike, which I very
unfortunate that he had that nasty accident.”
quickly fell off! In terms of mainstream motorsport, I think my first memory is of Nigel Mansell in 1985 – I must have
R: “How and when did motorsport evolve from a hobby into a
been seven or eight years old and I remember watching the
job for you?”
European Grand Prix at Brands Hatch with my dad. I took a real
JR: “I suppose in an educational sense when I left school and I
interest because of the colours of the car and the fact that he
realised I wanted a career in motorsport. I had done some work
was a British driver.”
experience at McLaren and knew I wanted to continue in F1, so
R: “Did you have a motorsport hero as a youngster?”
when I started at the RAC Motor Sports Association (as it was then) I thought of it as a stepping stone – I never anticipated
JR: “Nigel Mansell became my boyhood hero and I have been
I would end up working for the governing body long-term. But
fortunate enough to meet him on several occasions. More
it was fantastic discovering the diversity of the sport and my
recently, I have fond memories of his visit to the office when
focus on getting into F1 took a back seat.”
he performed some of his magic tricks. With motorsport in my family’s DNA, when I welcomed my son into the world, I refrained from calling him ‘Nigel’ and instead named him ‘Ayrton’.”
R: “What was the first motorsport event you attended?” JR: “Outside of the motocross and the karting I was doing, the earliest major event would probably have been the 1991 British Grand Prix at Silverstone, when Mansell won and Senna hitched a ride on the winning car.”
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R: “Can you tell us about the various positions you have held?”
R: “Are there any specific examples of how your job has
JR: “Before my HND qualification, I used to race karts at
changed?”
Camberley Kart Club and I was also working at my father’s
JR: “Whereas before I was focused on the technical side,
specialist engineering factory in Woking, running CNC mills
now I have more involvement with the sporting aspect of
and building specialist components for all sorts of industries,
the business, which means I deal with a wide variety of
including motorsport. I started at Motorsport UK in 1998 when
stakeholders, members and officials rather than focusing on the
I finished an HND in motor vehicle engineering, and my roles
engineers and manufacturers I was working with previously.”
have evolved over the years from Technical Support Engineer, Technical Executive to Technical Director. I am now Sport, Safety and Technical Director.”
R: “To whom do you owe the greatest thanks for where you are now?”
R: “Does working on the sporting side require a different mindset?”
JR: “It does. When I started in the technical department, I was educated as an engineer and using those skills. But the governing body is a customer-facing organisation and there
JR: “In terms of my career at Motorsport UK, I have so many
is a heavy reliance on addressing the constant queries and
people to thank from the very beginning to the present day.
challenges, even when there is no textbook to answer to them.
I would like to specifically highlight my original boss, Paul
So, it is a case of finding a dynamic way of working with the
Gladstone. He often threw me in at the deep end but was
network of officials, competitors, and staff members to create
always there to fish me out - he was a great coach and tutor.”
solutions.”
R: “So what is your long-term ambition in motorsport?”
R: “Do any examples of that spring to mind?”
JR: “To remain with the governing body. I love the job and the
JR: “Restarting motorsport this last quarter is a prime example,
people I work with, and the recent changes in my role have
given that a pandemic is something we have never experienced
opened up exciting opportunities and made the job even more
before. It has meant we have all had to work together with
interesting than it was before.”
the various stakeholders to come up with an action plan to safeguard the sport’s future.”
R: “That really is critical and a topic debated at length in this month’s Revolution. Looking ahead, what is the greatest opportunity for motorsport from your perspective?”
JR: “The internal combustion engine is prevalent right now but electric is part of motorsport’s future and we need to embrace both and celebrate new technology, something that we at Motorsport UK are working hard on.
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artefacts and hands-on interactive displays. With a stunning lap of Silverstone in the special effects cinema, and an outdoor walk on the original track, it is a day out not to be missed. The winner will receive a family ticket (two adults plus two children aged under 16) to visit the museum before 31 December. For more information about the attraction go to: www.silverstone-experience.co.uk
HOW TO WIN Just correctly answer this question: Who officially opened the Silverstone Experience in March this year alongside Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex? Send your entries to Revolution@motorsportuk.org by 23:59 on Friday 31 July with the subject line ‘Silverstone Experience competition’. The winner will be notified by email. For full terms and conditions visit: www.motorsportuk.org/competition-terms-conditions Revolution - July 2020
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RUN WHAT YOU BRUNG! A guide to motorsport you can enjoy in your road car, and why it does not have to break the bank, by Gareth Evans
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There are many motorsport disciplines out there to test your mettle as a driver without wiping out your life savings, many of which you can actually enter with your everyday road car. Along the way, you can get to know the many local enthusiasts and motor clubs who keep these grassroots activities alive. These accessible forms of motorsport are also perfect when, for whatever reason, the time or budget for more committed forms of competition are not forthcoming, be that at the start of your journey or after family or career have intervened. Rally driver Richard Felgate is a typical example, having got the bug for motorsport from these more informal events. “I started off as a lot of people do, converting my normal road car into something I could use for road rallies, clubman events, autotests, and autosolos. Primarily, I wanted it to be manageable from a cost perspective and it also meant I had a car that could be multi-purpose. I was unable to afford a second car, so I started out on events that were cheap.” This opened the door to more serious competition, a recent break meaning he is now coming full circle and dabbling in a few autosolos to see if that is enough to scratch the competitive itch, or if he once again wants to go all-in with the stage rallies. Whatever your level, though, he reckons it is a great way to get your skills up to scratch. “They are brilliant for car control,” he muses. “If something happens when you are flying through a forest, you will be glad of that time when it happened between a couple of cones, because you will probably save the car!”
“You will rarely venture out of first gear and will make good use of reverse, as well as your handbrake”
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Autotests and Autosolos It does not get much cheaper than autotests and autosolos. You can enter a completely standard road car, and you do not even need to wear safety kit to compete. Motor club membership is required but that can be as cheap as £5 per year, and entries cost from £35 for a full day. You will need a free RS Clubman competition licence to compete. Winners exhibit otherworldly car control, the idea being to get around a low-speed circuit, often marked with cones and memorised by the drivers, as quickly as possible. You will rarely venture out of first gear and will make good use of reverse, as well as your handbrake. There will be several tests in an event, with drivers getting two shots at each, and the winner being the competitor who covers all of the challenges in the lowest accumulated time. You accrue time penalties for hitting cones, not stopping on a line, or for getting lost on the course. Autosolos are the same, but on simpler courses and without reverse-gear sections. Motorsport UK Autotest Committee member, Steve Johnson, advises what sort of people you would expect to see at an autotest or autosolo event. “14 to 85 years old, male and female - three generations sometimes!” he laughs. “Autosolo and production car autotests can allow 14-yearolds to drive with a passenger who holds a driving licence and has experience in the sport,” Johnson continues. What better way to get the whole family into motorsport? If you are tempted, just be mindful of tyre wear on abrasive surfaces – many competitors carry a spare set of wheels and tyres to ensure they can legally drive home after the event.
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Car Trials
Sprints and Hill Climbs Sprints are high-speed events, often held on race circuits but also marked out on open spaces such as airfields. You are usually allowed two runs to set the fastest time around the course, and it is possible to enter a completely standard road car. You will need basic safety clothing (helmet and fireproof overalls), which is probably the biggest cost at the outset. Hill climbs are similar, but typically held at dedicated venues on short, narrow, and twisting courses with entrants getting a minimum of two runs to set their best time. In both cases, there are classes catering for road cars, but you will need a few basic modifications according to Motorsport UK regulations. These include a sticker on your ignition key showing which way to switch off, a yellow battery earth cable (this can be taped over), a race number on both sides, and a timing strut on the front end. You will also need to join a club and hold an RS Interclub competition licence. For those wishing to venture off-road, autocross is a ‘speed’ event taking place on grass or stubble fields. The aim is to make your way around a temporary course as quickly as possible. Classes are determined by engine size, and, to enter a standard road car, you will need a fixed fire extinguisher and mud flaps behind each wheel. Helmets and fireproof overalls are mandatory.
“Car trials are all about the distance you travel over an off-road course, rather than how quickly you go”
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Unlike many of the disciplines in this article, car trials are all about the distance you (and your optional passenger for balance, stability, and traction benefits) travel over an off-road course, rather than how quickly you go. There are classes of trials catering specifically for standard road cars with no additional safety kit required. And you can be remarkably successful, as Barrie Parker, British Car Trials Champion and member of Motorsport UK’s Trials Committee, has proven. “Over the years I have won the BTRDA and Motorsport UK National Championships in standard cars, including an old Mini Cooper S, Peugeot 104, Peugeot 205 XS, Citroën AX GT, and Toyota MR2.” All that is allowed in the ‘standard’ car class is a spare pair of wheels with the chosen tyre, taken to the event, and fitted there for the day. Call it £100 for the sake of argument, and perhaps the same again for a sump guard and/or underbody protection weighing not more than 10kg. So, car preparation costs are low and so are entry fees. “You will be competing all day,” says Barrie. “Consequently, it is very good value for money at £30-£35 per event.” To enter you will need a free RS Clubman competition licence and to be a part of a motor club.
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Cross Country Tyro Trials Another option, if you are among the many drivers with an SUV or 4x4 at home, is to compete in a tyro trial, taking place on off-road courses with stages of up to five minutes at a time. You will get six to eight runs in a day. Tyro is a great way to get the family involved, as Andrew Flanders, a long-serving member of Motorsport UK’s Cross Country Committee, explains. “We can actually teach people to drive,” he says. “13-year-olds can do this, as long as their co-driver is someone who has done this sort of thing themselves before. We often use automatics, which makes offroad driving that much easier.” The courses are relatively gentle and designed not to damage your vehicle. “We are only allowed about 100mm of water and one-in-30 slopes, not the hardcore one-in-one gradients found in some other disciplines,” Flanders explains.
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Popular vehicles for taking part include the inevitable Land Rover Defenders, but also ‘soft-roaders’, such as earlier Freelanders, Discovery 1 and 2s, Range Rovers, and the various Japanese alternatives like Suzuki Jimnys. In all cases, suitable turn-key cars can be bought for a couple of thousand pounds, with no modifications required. Equally, if you fancy getting mud on the tyres of your family SUV, you would be welcome to give it a go! Stages are marked out by gates, and the further you progress through each section without hitting a gate, the lower your penalty will be. Entry fees are approximately £30 for a day, while motor club membership will cost around £20-£30 per year. Once again, an RS Clubman licence and membership of your local club are all you need beyond that.
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RWYB Drag Racing Affordable motorsport is not just about flinging a car quickly around corners or up hills. There is a healthy drag racing scene in the UK, and strips such as the famous Santa Pod in Northamptonshire offer Run What You Brung events where you are allowed to enter your standard road car and see how quickly it can cover the famous quarter-mile. You will need lightning-fast reactions and fabulous hand-eye coordination to get the lowest time and highest terminal (top) speed you can. Just £35 buys you unlimited runs in a day, each with a printout showing your reaction times to the start lights, 60ft, 1/4 mile, 1/8 mile times, and terminal speed. No licence or extra kit is required.
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“Strips such as the famous Santa Pod in Northamptonshire offer Run What You Brung events where you are allowed to enter your standard road car”
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“These accessible forms of motorsport are also perfect when the time or budget for more committed forms of competition are not forthcoming” Touring Assemblies If you fancy getting out and using your car but do not want to thrash it to within an inch of its life, a touring assembly could be just the ticket. These navigational events typically run through picturesque routes, punctuated by checkpoints where marshals stamp your route book. You take a navigator, and there are clear rules about distance and average speed, in deference to the fact that you are driving on the public road. It is often the case that prizes are given for challenges throughout the event rather than for driving, the emphasis on a sociable day out rather than going hell for leather.
Great, so what do I do now? Now that we have gone through the options, you are bound to want to know more, in which case the best plan is to contact your local motor clubs and see what sorts of events they offer. Pop along to a club night and get involved, hear some stories, and ignite that fire within yourself. What do you have to lose?
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INSURANCE If you are driving on public roads, you need to have the correct insurance cover, and many regular policies specifically exclude motorsport events – even if just driving between stages. Some will ‘top up’ your cover, for an extra cost, of course. Ensure you have done your research before you get started.
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DRIVER Q&A MOTORSPORT UK ACADEMY TEAM UK MEMBER: JOHNATHAN HOGGARD Discipline: Race 2020 Championship plans: Porsche Carrera Cup Asia Team: Team StarChase
Biggest achievements to date?
Favourite race track and why?
What is your ultimate goal?
My biggest achievement was winning the Aston Martin Autosport BRDC Young Driver of the Year Award in 2019. The prize was £200,000, an Aston Martin GTE test and a Red Bull F1 test day.
My favourite track that I have raced at
To be a professional racing driver.
How old were you when you started racing? I started in karting when I was around 12 years old.
Who is your biggest inspiration? Fernando Alonso, as he went through some tough times but never gave up.
What made you take up racing?
is either Brands Hatch GP or Knockhill as they are both very fast and require a lot of commitment. The one I would like to race at is Macau because it is very complex and a street circuit.
Do you have any routines or rituals before you start a race? I have a snack and listen to music.
What is the best piece of advice you have been given? Do not drive so hard that you make mistakes and therefore lose time. It is very easy to do.
I tried it at a birthday party and I really enjoyed it so decided to take it further and progressed up the ladder.
If you were not a race driver, what career path would you have followed instead?
What advice would you give to anyone interested in taking up racing?
If I wasn’t a racing driver, then I would
Always give 110%, as you need to be the one that stands out from the rest. It requires lots of hard work and dedication, however, when you see it paying off, it is very rewarding.
Favourite road car? Ferrari SF90 Stradale.
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have probably helped my parents in the family business.
What is something that you have learned from the sport, that helps you in your life outside of it?
What do you think makes a great race car driver? To be hard working, determined and to be able to listen and learn quickly.
QUICKFIRE! Any pets? Two cats Milk or white chocolate? Milk Favourite film? The Big Short Most listened to band/artist? Drake If you had one superpower, what would it be? The ability to mind-read Three words that describe you? Hardworking, nice, quiet Avocado or no avocado? Avocado What’s worse: laundry or dishes? Dishes Theme park or day at the beach? Day at the beach
I have learned how to present myself well and be confident talking to lots of different people.
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ROAD RALLYING RULES OK A test of driving ability and brainpower alike, the relationships and skills forged in road rallying are an accessible motorsport anyone can enjoy, by Lizzie Pope
Images: Andy Manston/M&H Photography
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Little did I know when I scrawled my name on a piece of paper in Freshers’ Week 20 years ago that joining my university’s motor club would change my life. That is no exaggeration. Through road rallying I have met many of my closest friends, not to mention my long-suffering boyfriend, I am part of a fabulous community and I have an exhilarating hobby that still gives huge enjoyment. But what is it all about? Stripped to its basics, it is a navigational challenge on public roads from which all other rallying derives. Driver and navigator must work together to stay on a time schedule based on a 30mph average. That might not sound tricky, but on tight, twisty roads with the navigator often having to work out the route on the move, it definitely is. And it is seriously addictive. “Road rallies are the purest form of rallying with just driver, navigator and car against the route,” says long-time competitor and organiser, and member of Motorsport UK’s Rallies and Historics committees, Matt Fowle. “Road rallying has its roots in the 1950s, and has evolved so there is something for everyone, from your £500 Nissan
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Micra doing 12-cars, to your million-pound Bentley on vintage rallies.” There is so much going on, it can appear baffling to newcomers, who do not realise how easy it is to get involved. How easy? Start by contacting your local motor club using Motorsport UK’s online search function. Different clubs specialise in different types and aspects of rallying, but such is this tight-knit world that someone will be able to point you in the right direction. Again, clubs can advise, but in most cases the free RS Clubman licence is sufficient to get you going. Then you need a crew. Remember this is for fun, so buddy up with someone you get on with! Trust and teamwork are crucial, but there will be a lot of trial and error, so make it someone you can have a giggle with. Anyone with a full driving licence can sit behind the wheel and you can navigate from the age of 12. “A good navigator needs to keep calm no matter what is going on, and it helps if a driver can think as quickly as they can drive, but they also need to understand that sometimes patience can pay,” shares experienced navigator, organiser and sixtime winner of the prestigious Rally of the Tests, Mark Appleton.
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“Being quick on the wrong road is of no use to anyone,” adds Matt Endean, competitor and member of Motorsport UK’s Rallies Committee. Crew sorted, now you need a car. At the most basic level, you can compete in whatever you have, as long as it is taxed and MoT’d. But be mindful that you will need it to get you home and maybe to work the next day! “I started doing 12-cars using mum’s car and with my brother navigating,” recalls Fowle. “Our first event ended in a ditch, luckily with no real damage.” We have mentioned 12-cars and these, together with scatters, form the basis of road rallying. Whatever other kind of rallying you might go on to do, the skills honed here will stand you in great stead. A scatter is often described as a treasure hunt. You will be given a list of points to plot on your Ordnance Survey map. You need to choose your route and visit a maximum of three-quarters of the points to answer the clues in the allotted time. Different points carry different tariffs and the winning crew has the highest score. It is a super way to learn how to read a map, plot and work together. Just make sure you reach the finish in time! A 12-car rally is for up to 12 cars, follows a defined route, has strict timing and lasts about two hours or 50 miles. The navigator usually gets the route a section at a time and has to use the information
provided to plot it on the move. 12-cars are ideal for beginners because organisers cater for all, so more experienced crews receive tougher clues en route, whereas novices might be given a map with the route already on it, or get the clues in advance. “Lots of help is given to those starting out, so the onus is on following the route rather than plotting it,” explains navigator, multiple British Women Racing Drivers Club champion and Motorsport UK Rallies Committee member Sasha Heriot. Many clubs also run training sessions, teaching the types of clues used and how to interpret them. If you do not understand, ask. Tabletop rallies can help navigators refine their skills, too. These navigational exercises – rallies without cars – have been a popular way for the community to come together competitively in lockdown.
“Road rallies are the purest form of rallying with just driver, navigator and car against the terrain, weather and organisers”
You do not need an expensive or flashy car to go road rallying, the accessibility is one of the many reasons it is so popular
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“A good navigator needs to keep calm no matter what is going on, and it helps if a driver can think as quickly as they can drive, but they also need to understand that sometimes patience can pay” Want to take it to the next level? Night-time road rallies are one path and, in many respects, these are extended 12-cars, being on the public road and to a 30mph average, maybe with some off-road special tests. If it is a road rally you will usually get the route beforehand, so you can ‘pre-plot’. If it runs under a navigational road rally permit, some advance information might be supplied, but the navigator may also have to plot while moving, known as ‘plot and bash’. This will be stated in the event’s regulations and you can ask organisers to supply examples of the navigation to help you prepare. The biggest difference is your car, which must be painted a single colour (unless otherwise specified when new) and have an engine with no more than four cylinders. Various specific restrictions apply to whether it runs carburettors, fuel-injection or a turbo and there are further rules to consider, too, which are all contained in the Motorsport UK Yearbook (or Blue Book), available to download from the Motorsport UK website at: www.motorsportuk.org/newspublications/publications/yearbook/
For those seeking a greater emphasis on the driver’s performance against the clock, targa road rallies are an increasingly popular spin-off you can participate in with standard road cars. Combining elements of rally and autosolos, but with a driver and navigator, targa road rallies take place at closed venues on both hard and loose surfaces, but can also incorporate navigational sections on the road, so you will need a taxed and MoT’d road rally car. Drivers rely on the navigator’s instructions on the tests, although stage rally style pace notes are not used. In some events, driver and navigator can also swap over and run as discrete entries, albeit in the same car – you may hear this referred to as ‘double driving’ and it means you both get a go at the wheel. Roll cages, harnesses and underbody protection can be fitted, but the car must have all its original interior trim (headlinings, carpets, door cards etc.), meaning more heavily modified rally cars may not be eligible. Once again, talk to organisers and competitors and decide what kind of events you are likely to do before buying or modifying a car.
Road rallying is a test of teamwork, where the driver is dependent on the navigator’s problem solving skills, planning and map reading
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Another option is historic road rallying. While classic cars can be used on other road rallies, these are for cars built on or before 31 December 1985 and offer a slightly different challenge. The cars’ regulations are broadly similar to those for road rallying (see the Blue Book), but these daytime competitions combine two disciplines: special tests and regularities. The former lets the driver show off. Held on private land, you follow a predefined route, often marked by lettered cones, in the fastest time possible. Regularities are the navigator’s time to shine. Using your pre-plot and plot and bash skills, you are also given an average speed at which to complete each timed-to-the-second section. This might sound daunting, but Mark Appleton has some words of reassurance. “A good 90% of regularity is relatively simple. If you are new, get someone to talk you through the basics then focus on taking the correct route. If that goes well, you might not win, but you
“For those seeking a greater emphasis on the driver’s performance against the clock, targa road rallies are an increasingly popular spin-off”
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will not be last! Have a go and do not be disheartened if it does not result in immediate glory. Just have fun.” Both major series provide training, but the basic format and skills required are the same. The Historic Road Car Register (HRCR) runs one-day classic rallies across the country in its Historic Road Rally Championship, now in its 26th year. “It comes into its own by offering an extremely competitive series that will not keep you off work for a week or break the bank,” explains Championship Secretary Martin Phaff. Meanwhile, HERO-ERA’s events range from singleand multi-day rallies to long-distance endurance epics. “From the smallest most standard car to the largest old Bentley, we cater for all,” says Patrick Burke, Managing Director of HERO-ERA. “Competition is an integral part, but so too is camaraderie in the evening. A family has formed, friendships grow.”
Road rallies can include sections off the beaten track while targa road rallying goes a step further
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FEATURE A young Richard Burns navigating on a road rally, before going on to great things and FIA World Rally Championship stardom
Regularities offer a relatively more sedate way to compete in your road car, and at more sociable hours of the day
This is a recurring theme. “I remember the final leg of a tough Lombard Revival Rally where we had been scrapping for podium positions but our fuel pump failed,” recalls Mark Appleton. “Without a spare, we were at the roadside when the driver two places ahead of us donated his spare and, within minutes, four of the five leading crews were swarming over the car helping us to fix it.” Those with the time and means to treat rallying as more than just an after-hours hobby have options to go further – literally in the case of longer events offered by HERO-ERA or newcomers such as Rally the Globe. And it can even be a stepping stone to national or even global competition, road rallying alumni including Tony Pond, 1977 and 1985 British Rally Champion Russell Brookes and 2001 World Rally Championship winner Richard Burns.
“There is not a nicer family of people from whom to learn and there is no such thing as too many questions – there will always be someone to help”
25-year-old Elliott Edmondson – Gus Greensmith’s co-driver in the FIA World Rally Championship – is another name familiar from the road rallying community. “For a co-driver, there is no better place to learn your trade,” he reveals. “An immeasurable number of skills are transferable and they can all become second nature if you pick them up early in road rallying. There is not a nicer family of people from whom to learn and there is no such thing as too many questions – there will always be someone to help.” Seeking a high-octane buzz on a night out with your mates? It doesn’t get any better.
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Latest results across various motorsport disciplines
Radical SR1 Cup, 4 July
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With drivers chomping at the bit, the Snetterton 200 celebrated motorsport getting back on track in suitable style. The Radical SR1 Cup was one of the championships getting underway, described by organisers as the “go-to formula for the aspiring sportprototype racer.” Former champion James Pinkerton looked on strong form, taking pole and winning the first of the two races ahead of Ross Elliott and Dean Warriner. The latter scored his maiden SR1 Cup win in race two, chased hard by former Ginetta racer Nick Zapolski, while pole sitter Pinkerton had to settle for fourth.
Formula 1® Rolex Grand Prix of Austria, 4 July The huge anticipation for the return of Formula One® was rewarded with a thrilling race packed with drama. Admittedly, the blistering pace of the two Mercedes suggested business as usual, and Valtteri Bottas scored a commanding win after Lewis Hamilton was penalised for an uncharacteristic tangle with Red Bull’s Alex Albon. With three safety cars, nine retirements and fears of gearbox trouble, Bottas had to manage his car to the line ahead of Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari and the McLaren of Lando Norris. Hamilton was awarded fourth after a penalty, and fifth went to the second McLaren of Carlos Sainz, sealing a great weekend for the team.
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EnduroKa 12 Heures du Norfolk, 4 July The popular EnduroKa series took to the track for a 12-hour endurance race, populated by a packed grid of enthusiastic racers. Intended to offer an affordable path into circuit racing, the EnduroKa series nonetheless attracted some big names in its inaugural season last year, including Le Mans winner Nick Tandy, former BTCC champion Robb Gravett and former F1 team boss Éric Boullier. After 12 hours of close racing, the win eventually went to the Club Racing UK team of Matthew Hibberd, Nick Holmes and Stefan Marsh, leading the secondplaced S&N Racing car home by the best part of a lap.
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BARC Weekend, 4-5 July At Cadwell Park. Alec Graham and Luca Proietti took a win each in the 2CVs, while Paul Rose and Paul Dobson thrilled the crowds in the Sports/Saloon Car Championship. The Classic Touring Car Championship also saw some great racing, Guy Smith winning the Pre ’66 Touring cars, Stephen Primett dominating the Pre ’83 category, Alexander Owen bagging two wins in the Pre ’93 and Pre 2003, while Andy Robinson and Michael Pensaville took a win each in the combined Blue Oval Saloon Series and Thunder Saloons Championship.
PCSpecialist BRC Esports Invitational Championship and Motorsport UK Esports British Rally Championship
Motorsport UK iRacing Esports Series powered by iZone Rounds two and three
With four wins from four rounds, Welshman James Morgan took a commanding victory in the PCSpecialist BRC Esports Invitational ahead of Josh McErlean and double BRC champion Matt Edwards. “After the first night, we did think there was a chink in the armour, but once again he paved the way,” said BRC Championship Manager Iain Campbell. “We have had over 400,000 views and to have people watching around the world is exciting to see, as we continue to take the BRC to new audiences.” As reported in the news pages, Scotsman Alan Scott (pictured) took the overall win in Motorsport UK’s first ever open Esports Championship, earning a test in a real rally car courtesy of EDSL Sport.
The Motorsport UK iRacing Esports Series powered by iZone hosted the second round at the legendary SpaFrancorchamps, Belguim. The drivers battled for the top spots of each league, with congratulations due to Chris Lulham (League 1), Toby B Sowery (League 2), Ross Deal (League 3), Stevie Hicks (League 4), Michael Maguinness (League 5) and James Fremont (League 6). This was followed by Round 3 at Snetterton, with some great wheel-to-wheel action from all the drivers. The championship leaders after Round 3 are now Chris Lulham (League 1), Kieron Vernon (League 2), Oliver Richardson (League 3), Jamil Hasanli Rogers (League 4), Michael Maguinness (League 5) and Joe Turner McMullan (League 5). There are still 10 rounds to go.
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Formula 1® Pirelli Grand Prix of Styria, July 11-12 Lewis Hamilton dominated the race to win after an incredible lap to take pole position by 1.2 seconds in torrential conditions. After the uncharacteristic missteps of the opening Austrian Grand Prix, Hamilton left the Red Bull Ring with the spring back in his step and rivals struggling for answers. It was a second great weekend for Lando Norris too, battling from ninth to fifth in another performance suggesting both he and McLaren are looking promising for 2020. Fourth place for British-born Alex Albon was a strong result for Red Bull, with teammate Verstappen in third, while Bottas locked out a 1-2 for Mercedes. Hopes were dashed at Williams when George Russell went off the track, although his qualifying performance suggests the Grove team is heading in the right direction.
Formula 1® Aramco Hungarian Grand Prix, July 18-19 With his eighth victory at the Hungaroring, Lewis Hamilton has equalled Michael Schumacher’s record for wins at a single circuit, en route to a victory so dominant that he had time to pit for fresh tyres to bag the fastest lap of the race and an extra championship point. While few would doubt his likely claim on a seventh world title, it is clear he takes nothing for granted and will grab every point he can while the opportunity presents itself, although given the gap between Mercedes and the rest of the field, few would doubt he is already a favourite. Max Verstappen atoned for an embarrassing crash before the race even started to claim second by the flag, the McLarens of Lando Norris and Carlos Sainz not matching the pace they’d shown at Austria, while the Williams of George Russell and Nicholas Latifi were at the back of the field in another tough race for the team.
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The Parting Shot In this month’s Revolution we have expanded on the classic ‘Run what you brung’ ethos to look at the many and various forms of accessible motorsport you can participate in with your regular road car. The term originates from grassroots drag racing, making this shot of a Nissan Skyline preparing to launch up Santa Pod’s famous quarter-mile on a public session, the perfect embodiment of this spirit. As we have learned, the same idea applies equally whether you want to do it between cones, up a hill or across fields – just get out there and do it!
Photo: Santa Pod Raceway