MSA Extra, July 2016

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MSA THANKS BRITISH GRAND PRIX VOLUNTEERS After such an incredible weekend for British sport it is easy to focus on the stars, and deservedly so. Just like Andy Murray at Wimbledon, Lewis Hamilton made history on Sunday, producing a masterclass to join Nigel Mansell as a four-time British Grand Prix winner.

However, no major sporting success could be achieved without the unseen support of some very dedicated and hard-working volunteers. In the case of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, this means over 1,000 volunteer marshals and officials, ranging from incident officers and scrutineers to medical teams and race administration. We believe they are the best in the world, and we owe them all a debt of gratitude.

Every year we hold a random prize draw among the Grand Prix marshals and we are very pleased to announce that this year’s winner is Martin Rowe, an Incident Officer at Hangar Straight. He wins passes to this year’s Wales Rally GB and tickets to the 2017 British Grand Prix.

May we offer our sincere thanks to all those who gave up their time to deliver another outstanding British Grand Prix.

Rob Jones Chief Executive Motor Sports Association Ben Taylor Managing Director International Motor Sports

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THE WOMEN BEHIND THE BRITISH GRAND PRIX Almost 150 female marshals and officials are working behind-the-scenes at last weekend’s F1 British Grand Prix, helping to ensure the safe and successful running of UK motorsport’s headline event at Silverstone.

Their roles range from Trackside Flag and Incident Marshals to Technical Scrutineers and the fast response Medical Extraction Unit.

The MSA celebrated their invaluable contribution with a special photo call on the track on Friday 8 July.

FIA Race Director Charlie Whiting and Deputy Race Director Herbie Blash joined the ladies gathered on the grid in a show of support by the world governing body.

Herbie Blash said: “I would like to say a huge thank you to all the volunteers who give up their time for the sport. It’s great to see so many women coming into all areas of the sport in the UK, and in particular the passion and dedication shown by the volunteers is fantastic. We really hope that this example can be followed worldwide so that

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more women are encouraged to get involved not just in Britain but across the globe.”

twitter feed Lewis Hamilton @LewisHamilton Jul 10 What a day!!! #BritishGP #TeamLH @mercedesamgf1 Jakob @JakobEbrey Jul 11 Met some motorsport heroes at the weekend.....

The #BritishGP @MSAUK Marshals ! #marshalpower!

The MSA recently teamed up with former racer Susie Wolff to launch Dare To Be Different – a campaign to inspire, connect and celebrate women in all areas of motorsport.

“It’s great to see so many women coming into all areas of the sport”

UK Prime Minister @Number10gov Jul 10 PM: Fantastic race by @LewisHamilton.

Congratulations on winning 3 consecutive #BritishGP & fourth victory @SilverstoneUK. #SportisGreat Mobil 1 The Grid @Mobil1TheGrid Jul 10 More than 135,000 fans were in attendance at @SilverstoneUK – The most since @NigelMansell won in 1992. #BritishGP

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HAMILTON RECEIVES HAWTHORN TROPHY ON SKY F1 The Sky Sports F1 cameras filmed Lewis Hamilton receiving the Hawthorn Memorial Trophy from MSA Chief Executive Rob Jones at Silverstone yesterday (Thursday 7 July) ahead of the British Grand Prix weekend.

The Hawthorn Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the most successful British or Commonwealth driver in the previous year’s FIA Formula One World Drivers’ Championship. It was first presented by the Hawthorn family in memory of Mike Hawthorn, who became Britain’s first F1 champion in 1958 but tragically died a year later.

“I’m going to accept it on behalf of all the fans because, really honestly, I wouldn’t be standing here if it wasn’t for these guys who turn up not only this weekend but throughout the whole year”

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Thousands of F1 fans cheered from the grandstands when Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team driver Hamilton held the trophy aloft.

“Wow. This is a real trophy,” said Hamilton. “I’m going to accept it on behalf of all the fans because, really honestly, I wouldn’t be standing here doing what I do and what I love, and doing it with the love that I do it with, if it wasn’t for these guys who turn up not only this weekend but throughout the whole year. You guys are the ones who really inspire me to keep doing what I’m doing and I will keep going for as long as I can.”

Hamilton has received the Hawthorn Memorial Trophy a total of five times since his debut season in 2007.

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Cover BRITISH GRAND PRIX IN PICTURES Dan Bathie was Highly Commended in the 2015 Renault MSA Young Photographer of the Year awards. As one of the MSA’s pool photographers at last weekend’s British Grand Prix, he captured a stunning series of photographs. Here is a selection of the best work from Dan’s first F1 event.

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F1 GIRLS DARE TO BE DIFFERENT Almost 100 daughters of F1 team personnel enjoyed a special Dare To Be Different event at Daytona Milton Keynes last week (7 July) ahead of the British Grand Prix.

Mercedes AMG F1 Team boss Toto Wolff was on hand as the girls – daughters of Force India, Haas, Manor, McLaren, Mercedes, Renault and Williams team members – gained an insight into various aspects of motorsport.

They took to the track Daytona Motorsport’s fleet of Honda GX 160cc and 200cc karts. They also trained their media skills with Sky Sports F1, learned about nutrition and fitness with the Willow Water Workout, and tested their reaction skills on a BATAK board.

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said Toto. Today was a great opportunity to open their eyes to the possibilities that exist and change this age-old perception.

“I’m sure some of these girls went home and said, ‘This is what I want to do’. I actually had two girls come up to me, with one of them saying, ‘One day, I’d like to drive for you’ and the other saying, ‘One day, I’d like to interview you’ – so I think we can say the campaign is on the right track.”

Engineering exercises included the Pirelli Pit-Stop Challenge wheel change competition, and a fun and educational STEMNET (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Network) hovercraftbuilding activity. A replica of Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes F1 car was a popular source of inspiration.

“With motor racing traditionally regarded as a male-dominated sport, a lot of young girls simply aren’t aware of the breadth of careers available to them within the industry – from driving to commentating and engineering and everything else in-between!”

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twitter feed Susie Wolff @Susie_Wolff Jul 7 Milton Keynes, England A great day - @D2BDofficial hosted a special event @DaytonaMSport for daughters of those working in @F1 Megan Stephenson #22 @Megan_Louise22 Jul 12 @MSAUK @Susie_Wolff @D2BDofficial I feel very lucky to race and be part of Dare to Be Different. Proud to be a girl in Motorsport đ&#x;? đ&#x;‘?đ&#x;?ť Maria Costello MBE @MariaCostello Jun 22 Here @DaytonaMSport with @D2BDofficial talking bike racing to over 100 school girls @BMWMotorradUK S1000RR #D2BD Louise Goodman @LouGoodmanMedia Jun 12 East Midlands, England Louise Goodman Great initiative, great to be involved - and great to meet so many girls looking to make a career in the sport #D2BD Alice Powell @alicepowell Jun 22 Great day so far @D2BDofficial event! Some of the girls having media training with @LouGoodmanMedia & Claire Williams Nathalie McGloin @nathaliemcgloin Jun 22 Very excited to meet @MariaCostello today at the @D2BDofficial event. Talking to the kids about my car and her bike

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CONWY COUNCIL CONFIRMS WRGB BACKING Conwy County Borough Council will continue to support Dayinsure Wales Rally GB as the event’s ‘Host County’ in 2016.

Conwy Council has fostered an award-winning partnership with the UK’s round of the FIA World Rally Championship since 2010.

The County features prominently in this year’s route, including Thursday evening’s Ceremonial Start at Parc Eirias Stadium, Colwyn Bay and the finish on Mostyn Street in central Llandudno on the Sunday afternoon.

Councillor Graham Rees, Conwy County Borough Council’s Cabinet Member for Tourism, Marketing & Leisure, said: “It has been a pleasure working with Wales Rally GB organisers over the last few years. Events are very important to us and we’re looking forward to welcoming another major championship to the area. For every £1 we spend on events, we have a return on investment of £32 making them crucial to our economy in supporting our many small businesses, specifically those within the tourism industry which remains our economic driver.”

Ticket offers and details of October’s route can be found at www.walesrallygb.com.

SANDERS NAMED IN AUTOCAR’S GREAT BRITISH WOMEN Autocar magazine has named Sue Sanders, the MSA’s International Training Manager, as one of the 100 most inspirational women in the British car industry.

Autocar said: ‘In her role at the Motor Sports Association, which works on behalf of world motorsport body the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), Sanders co-ordinates safety training for government motorsport bodies around world. The position, which she has now held for six years, is the culmination of a career spent in organisational roles within motorsport, including event safety co-ordinator for Wales Rally GB and head of health, safety and security for the Race of Champions.

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‘Sanders is also a director of a business training company and a member of the FIA’s Women and Motor Sport Commission, set up in 2009.’

Susie Wolff, who has partnered with the MSA to launch the Dare To Be Different campaign, was also featured.

For the full list, visit www.autocar.co.uk/greatbritishwomen

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News obituary twitter feed AlexTothJones Racing @AlexTJRacing Jun 27 My new upgraded licence as arrived thanks @MSAUK its official I’m off to race at Spa! #excited @RichardsonRace1 @GinettaCars #weareginetta MIA Motorsport @MIAmotorsport Jun 30 Alan Gow recognised for Outstanding Contribution to the Motorsport Industry http://the-mia.com/Alan-Gow-recognisedfor-Outstanding-Contribution-to-theMotorsport-Industry @DunlopBTCC @MSAUK TrentValleyKartClub @TVKCpfi Jul 3 Essential reading for all motorsport competitors: www.msauk.org/The-Sport/ Race-n-Respect Sarah @volunteerspacey Jul 3 All sports require an element of mutual respect between competitors and officials @MSAUK Race’n’Respect NMW @NMW_16 Jun 16 @MSAUK Clubs...

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MALCOLM NEILL 1944-2016

It was with deep sadness that the MSA learned of the passing of Malcolm Neill after a short illness at the age of 72. Malcolm was perhaps best known for running Rally GB for 14 years between 1986 and 2000.

He was born into a motor sport family in Northern Ireland – his father raced Bugattis between the wars and later organised the Circuit of Ireland and famous RAC TT Races at Dundrod. Growing up in such company, it was no surprise that Malcolm raced and rallied himself with highlights including winning the Gold Leaf Trophy at Phoenix Park in 1969 and the Donegal Rally when co-driving for Brian Nelson in a Porsche Carrera in 1976.

Having been involved in the organisation running the Circuit of Ireland between 1973 and 1975, Malcolm moved to England in the early eighties and was appointed as Manager of the Lombard RAC Rally in 1986 – a role he retained for what he described as 14 ‘wonderful’ years. It was a glorious era which saw Colin McRae and Richard Burns both win the event three times and the very successful title sponsorship of Network Q. After leaving the MSA in 2003, Malcolm shared his experience with other rallies around the world, helping Turkey, Jordan, Mexico and Qatar to establish world championship events. He was also instrumental in setting up Rally Shows at Cornbury and Chatsworth.

Everyone at IMS, MSA and Wales Rally GB sends their condolences to Malcolm’s family and friends. www.msauk.org

Robert Lee @RobLee559 Jul 6 The @MSAUK and @fia keep delivering on the marshalling front! Very humbled to have been at the @FIAformulaE RoyalAutomobileClub @TheMotoringNews Jul 8 Congratulations to @LewisHamilton who was presented with the Club’s Hawthorn Trophy by Rob Jones of @MSAUK Carl @carlnorwich Jul 12 Suffering post Silverstone/back to work blues. @SilverstoneUK @MSAUK #fedup

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TEAM TITAN WINS THE 2016 HENRY SURTEES FOUNDATION TEAM KARTING CHALLENGE The fifth annual ‘Henry Surtees Foundation Team Karting Challenge’ took place at the Mercedes-Benz World Circuit, Brooklands on Tuesday 5 July and raised an estimated £60,000 for the Henry Surtees Foundation and Brooklands Museum (before direct costs to contractors).

The prestigious event once again received incredible support. There was an impressive grid of 32 teams consisting of 128 competitors, including 24 corporate teams from the world of business, together with teams representing motorsport and media.

Sports car racing driver David Brabham officially started the race proceedings on the Mercedes-Benz World test track for the 120-minute endurance race.

The karting challenge saw exciting racing all down the field two-hour session, and as the chequered flag dropped it was Team Titan that raced into victory securing first place with their four-man team comprising of Martin O’Neil, his sons Jack O’Neil, Andy O’Neil and Owen Jenman. Team mate Jack O’Neil was also awarded Fastest Lap.

In hot pursuit and in second place were Worldsport Management with its team of Graham Sharp and Racing Steps Foundation drivers Ben Barnicoat, Jack Harvey and Jake Dennis.

Other teams included Sky TV’s all female team headed up by Sky Sports F1 correspondent Rachel Brookes.

news in brief SMS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER APPOINTED Gillian Sefton has been named as Development Officer for Scottish Motor Sports. This appointment follows a recent launch event, where SportScotland’s announced their commitment to invest into the development of motor sport over the next four years.

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Gillian, 26, holds a Masters in Sports Management from the University of Stirling. The role will be focused on working with member clubs, to support them in all aspects of their development from club governance to membership recruitment initiatives.

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Technical Updates, clarifications and advice

FHR GUIDANCE UPDATED Following FIA clarification of acceptable helmet standards for use with Frontal Head Restraints (FHRs), the MSA Technical Department has amended the standard compatibilities document (v2.0 downloadable HERE). This amendment confirms that the Snell SAH2010 standard can now be approved for use with FHR in compliance with FIA 8858-2010 for both National and International events. Helmets that are approved to FIA 88582010 can be found on FIA Technical List No.25, accessible HERE. Please note that this is in addition to MSA regulation (K)10.4 which approves the use of Snell SAH2010 with an FHR without the additional FIA 8858-2010 approval.

Competitors are reminded that for MSA National events all Snell SAH2010 helmets are recognised for use with FHR, with or without the FIA 8858-2010 approval. For FIA International events a Snell SAH2010 helmet must have the additional FIA 88582010 approval.

TKM UPDATES

HONDA GX160 EXHAUST

Kart competitors are advised that there have been two updates to the TKM BT82 engine fiche, with immediate effect.

The first concerns a new type clutch drum and the second a new material for carburettor and carburettor flange gaskets.

There is an announcement on the Tal-Ko website (www.talko.com) which explains the following:

Kart competitors should note the latest ABkC bulletin (no.

4) concerning the new-type exhaust used on the Honda GX160 engines.

“The V clutch used for clutched and TAG versions of the engine has a revised clutch drum which has been modified to prevent leakage of chain lubricant into the clutch. The latest drum has no lightening holes but now has lightening recessed radial slots machined instead. Its weight is unchanged and there is no performance difference between the two.

Meanwhile the gaskets used for the carburettor and carburettor flange are now coming from a new supplier with different markings and a superior material. Again there is no performance difference.

In both cases the parts may be used on any age engine and will be introduced immediately because current stocks are exhausted.”

The updated fiche – with both of these changes detailed on the last page – can be downloaded from the Kart Technical page of the MSA website at www.msauk.org/karttech.

The full bulletin can be downloaded HERE, and clarifies the situation concerning fitment of tethers to the exhaust to prevent it from detaching from the kart in the event of a failure.

Competitors are reminded that there is a requirement for all exhausts in the Honda Cadet class to be modified by the manufacturer by 29 July 2016 at the latest. From 29 July 2016, any exhaust that has not been correctly modified by the manufacturer in accordance with this bulletin will no longer remain eligible for use in the class.

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Results

Latest results across the different types of motor sport goverened by the MSA

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DUNLOP MSA BRITISH TOURING CAR CHAMPIONSHIP Ashley Sutton stormed to his first ever BTCC victory in a thrilling finale at Croft, with Colin Turkington and Rob Collard also taking wins on an exciting race day in North Yorkshire.

Provisional championship standings 1 Sam Tordoff – 168 points 2 Rob Collard – 156 3 Matt Neal – 153

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MSA BRITISH CAR TRIAL CHAMPIONSHIP THE AWNING COMPANY MSA BRITISH CADET KART CHAMPIONSHIP

Steve Courts won a closely fought Wyre Forest Trial, dropping just one point and becoming the sixth different winner in as many events this year.

A dominant Harry Thompson powered to a double victory at Fulbeck.

Provisional championship standings 1 Mark Hoppe – 29 points 2 Dave Oliver – 20 3 Barrie Parker – 19

Provisional championship standings 1 Harry Thompson – 1116 points 2 Joseph Taylor – 1095 3 Jonny Wilkinson – 1058

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SBD MOTORSPORT MSA BRITISH SPRINT CHAMPIONSHIP MCGRADY INSURANCE MSA NORTHERN IRELAND RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP Gary Jennings took victory on round four of the championship, the Mourne Rally, in sunny conditions.

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(Subaru Impreza WRC) 57m22.3s 2 Derek McGarrity/James O’Reilly (Ford Fiesta WRC) 1h00m06.4s 3 Damian Toner/Patrick McCrudden (Talbot Sunbeam) 1h00m30.3s

The Calder family dominated the event at Anglesey with Heather winning round seven and father Colin taking round eight, before the meeting was ended early due to heavy rain.

Provisional championship standings 1 John Graham – 76 points 2 Colin Calder – 69 3 Steve Miles – 65

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Championship Updates

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BRDC BRITISH F3 CHAMPIONSHIP

Andy Robinson in his Chevrolet Camaro was the winner at Santa Pod Raceway after hardly putting a foot wrong the whole weekend. He was number one qualifier with a 6.088s / 237.87mph run, almost two tenths ahead of the rest of the field.

Lando Norris and Thomas Randle shared the victories at Spa-Francorchamps.

Provisional championship standings 1 Andy Robinson – 200 points 2 Philip Englefield – 145 3 Kev Slyfield – 143

Provisional championship standings 1 Ricky Collard – 354 points 2 Matheus Leist – 350 3 Thomas Randle – 335

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F4 BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIP CERTIFIED BY FIA – POWERED BY FORD

BRITISH GT CHAMPIONSHIP Mark Farmer scored his maiden British GT Championship victory, and co-driver Jon Barnes his first in eight years, to claim a narrow win over Team Parker Racing’s

Zane Goddard, Luis Leeds and Devlin DeFrancesco claimed a victory apiece at Croft circuit.

Seb Morris and Rick Parfitt Jnr at SpaFrancorchamps.

Provisional championship standings 1 Max Fewtrell – 184 points 2 Petru Florescu – 164 3 James Pull – 153

Provisional championship standings 1 Derek Johnston – 106 points = Jonny Adam – 106 2 Jon Minshaw – 97.5

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MSA BAMBINO KART CHAMPIONSHIP PIRELLI MSA WELSH RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP A fifth maximum points haul on the Nicky Grist Stages has taken Luke Francis a step closer to the championship title, while co-driver John H Roberts has clinched overall

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co-driver honours.

Provisional championship standings 1 Luke Francis – 150 points 2 Andrew Jones – 110 3 Wug Utting – 99

Nathan Tye was fastest in round five of the championship at Glan Y Gors.

Provisional championship standings 1 Leo Robinson – 438 points 2 Monde Jnr Konini – 431 3 Finlay Brown – 398

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ARR CRAIB MSA SCOTTISH RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP Garry Pearson and Robbie Mitchell took their second consecutive victory of the year on the RSAC Scottish Rally.

Provisional championship standings 1 Garry Pearson – 114 points 2 Jock Armstrong – 105 3 Mark McCulloch – 101

AVON TYRES/TTC GROUP MSA BRITISH HILL CLIMB CHAMPIONSHIP After a gruelling two events, Scott Moran maintains his 18-point lead ahead of closest rival Trevor Willis.

Provisional championship standings 1 Scott Moran – 170 points 2 Trevor Willis – 152 3 Wallace Menzies – 111

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MSA ASPHALT RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP MSA BRITISH AUTOTEST CHAMPIONSHIP Richard Pinkney took his second win of the championship with a victory on the Fern Furnishing Autotest.

Provisional championship standings 1 Alastair Moffatt – 173 points 2 Malcolm Livingston – 169 3 Paul Fobister – 165

Steve Simpson and Patrick Walsh took maximum points on the Smartpart ALMC Stages Rally, finishing seventh overall in their Subaru Impreza WRC. Provisional championship standings 1 Damian Cole – 84 points 2 Steve Simpson – 60 = Wynne Watkin – 60

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MSA BRITISH RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP MAXXIS MSA ENGLISH RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP The championship returned to Cumbria for the Carlisle Rally which took place over stages in Kielder forest.

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Provisional championship standings 1 Cameron Davies – 74 points 2 Kit Leigh – 69 3 Freddy Brick – 66

Elfyn Evans and co-driver Craig Parry were the winners of the Nicky Grist Stages taking victory on round five of championship.

Provisional championship standings 1 Elfyn Evans – 110* points 2 Tom Cave – 71* 3 Fredrik Ahlin – 65* *Joker used

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RallyFuture Helping to ensure a bright future for stage rallying in the UK

RALLYFUTURE: WHERE ARE WE NOW?

Number of Safety Delegates trained – 12

Number of events they’ve covered – 43

Number of Safety Car Training sessions held – 10

Number of licensed Safety Car delegates – 95

Number of people who have completed the online marshals’ training – 3661

What percentage of those were new registered marshals – 42.7%

Number of accredited media – 88

Number of Rally Forums held – 7

Locations – Exeter, Carlisle, Warwick, Thurrock, Chesterfield, Ballynahinch NI, Llandrindod Wells

RallyFuture Facebook fans – 765

Views on the First on Scene video – 7674

RallyFuture events ABERDEEN TO HOST NEXT FORUM

The next RallyFuture forum takes place in Aberdeen on 11 August, in conjunction with the Sottish Association of Car Clubs (SACC).

The event will be held at the Aberdeen Altens Hotel, at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Guests

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will include Rallies Committee Chairman Andrew Kellitt, Safety Delegates Nicky Moffitt and Sue Sanders, and MSA Officers. Please contact Peter Weall at the SACC for further information.

The last forum was organised by the Association of Eastern Motor Clubs and held in Thurrock, Essex, on 13 July. There was a strong turnout and a lively debate on various aspects of safety and the sport’s future.

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GoMotorsport Developing club motorsport for people of all ages and backgrounds

GUIDES TACKLE WHEEL-CHANGE CHALLENGE South East RDO Suze Endean helped Sevenoaks & District Motor Club run a Motor Sport Evening for the 7th/9th Sanderstead Guides on 17 June.

The Guide Leader had seen GoMotorsport’s wheel-change competition at the Spark show at Alexandra Palace in February. She wanted to give the Guides an introduction to motorsport, combined with life skills, so SDMC replicated the competition.

The Guides also took part in a tabletop navigational rally to boost map reading skills. The results of both activities determined the winning pair, and SDMC provided the trophies. The club gave the Guides ‘goodie bags’ with plenty of information that will help to build links in the future.

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“It was great to see all the guides enjoying a different activity, and being able to link them with and introduce them to Sevenoaks & District Motor Club,” said Endean. “The girls were so competitive and their enthusiasm was great, so it was a pleasure to be able to give them their first introduction to motor sport with the support of the club.”

Go Motorsport would like to thank Sevenoaks & District Motor Club and in particular Chris Judge, David Judge, David Balderson, Yvette Knight, Emily Knight and Chin for their efforts.

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Clark’s Capers Updates from Scotland RDO Alison Clark

ENDEAN ‘ACES’ MCAC ‘Last month I attended Speedfest at the Grampian Transport Museum in Alford along with over 6,000 spectators. The bumper crowd was there to witness track action, which included pursuits and drifting demonstrations, as well as a huge static display of performance and classic cars.

‘I was joined by Junior 1000 Ecosse Challenge competitors Johnnie Mackay and Harry Chalmers, who had brought along their respective Nissan Micra and VW Up rally cars. The boys demonstrated their autotesting skills on the track, each having a couple of runs around the cones. Despite the added pressure of all eyes on the pair, and a wet track, each showed great handling skills.

‘Following their display, the GoMotorsport stand was busy with enquiries from visitors keen to find out more about autotests and junior rallying.

Representatives from Stonehaven & District Motor Club were present to promote their upcoming autotest events.’

Clark, along with Glenrothes Motor Sport Club, Disability Motorsport Scotland and Saltire Rally Club will be demonstrating autotesting and offering passenger rides at the Scottish Car Show, Ingliston, on Sunday 17 July.

With around 20000 visitors expected, this is one of the showground’s biggest events. “This is going to be a huge event for us,” said Clark.

“Not just in terms of the visitor numbers, but the logistics and manpower involved in offering passenger rides for seven hours!

Thankfully we have managed to find enough willing volunteers to make this a big success, but I think sales of energy drinks will soar at the show!”

South East RDO Suze Endean attended the Middlesex County Automobile Club June social night at the iconic Ace Café in North London.

Members of MCAC and other clubs convened to display their cars, talk to the crowds and promote their activities. Suze spoke with club members to discuss their development opportunities.

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HARROW CAR CLUB Harrow Car Club held a Concours evening at Chipperfield Common on 14 June – an event it has been running for over half a century.

With classes ranging from pre-war cars to competition cars the event saw over twenty cars taking part. The club promoted the event within the local area and there was a healthy interest from locals, as well as club members.

The club runs a number of autotests, autosolos and sprints throughout the year and made the most of the opportunity to share information about what they do within the local community and area.

contact your RDO Are you a motor club that needs a helping hand?

If so, get in touch with your local RDO today by visiting www.GoMotorsport.net/contact www.msauk.org

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GoMo Moore’s Month Updates from South West RDO Kevin Moore ‘The ASWMC Autocross Championship’s June event, held near Crediton on 25-26 June, was a perfect example of how it can be mutually beneficial for motor clubs to work together.

‘Drawing on each club’s individual strengths, the event ran very smoothly and was greatly enjoyed by competitors. Exeter Motor Club sourced the venue and handled the on-the-day PR, while South Hams Motor Club looked after the paperwork and competition organisation.

‘Members from both clubs marshalled on the day, with the whole event being a great example of how such a project can work harmoniously to the benefit of two clubs by tapping into their respective skill sets.

‘The event was well supported and witnessed the debut of several new competitors to autocross, a discipline that is still growing healthily in the South West. Interest from other regions is giving hope that a rejuvenated national championship may not be far away.

‘If you or your club would like to know more about autocross, please contact your Regional Development Officer through www.msauk.org or me on SouthWest@ GoMotorsport.net.’

SHROPSHIRE COUNTY SHOW GoMotorsport headed to the Shropshire County show in Shrewsbury over the May Bank Holiday weekend, where three clubs were promoting themselves: Whitchurch Motor Club, Telford Auto Club, and Hagley and District Car Club, with support from the Association of West Midland Motor Clubs.

The show was well attended by an estimated 20,000 people, many of whom were drawn to the club stand by a Porsche 911 hill climb car and a Vauxhall Nova Rally car.

Discussions were had and phone number swapped so that the clubs can help each other in the future.

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UNDER 17 MC PROMOTES CLUB MOTORSPORT TO WRGB BUSINESSES Last month the Under 17’s Motor Club (NW) organised a Production Car Autotest to promote affordable motorsport to business leaders in North Wales, the Wirral and West Cheshire.

Around 150 delegates attending the Mersey Dee Alliance Innovation network event joined Ben Taylor, IMS Managing Director, for a presentation on the economic benefits Wales Rally GB brings to the region.

After the presentation, delegates were offered free passenger rides by North West motor sport club members.

Passengers were then presented with packs containing information on forthcoming events and how to contact their local club. They were also given the opportunity to navigate and time their driver through the autotest route.

Steve Johnson, RDO for the North West region, said: “This event was the perfect opportunity to showcase affordable motorsport, inspire new and young drivers to take up motor sport, and secure new venues for local clubs wishing to organise their own autotest events. More than 70 delegates signed on for passenger rides, many of whom came back for a second or third ride and all of whom left with a very big smile on their face.”

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KING REIGNS AT SILVERSTONE

Team UK’s Jordan King scored his second GP2 win in as many rounds with victory on home soil at Silverstone during the British Grand Prix weekend.

Alun Cairns, Secretary of State for Wales, presented the winner’s trophy to 22-year-old King, just a week after his maiden GP2 triumph in Austria.

weekend I felt under less pressure. I knew how to win a GP2 race from the front, so I was focused on doing just that once more.”

“It was a fantastic feeling to be sitting on pole position at Silverstone in front of the home crowd,” said King. “I made a good start and concentrated on getting my head down, controlling the pace and reeling off the laps. Having won in Austria last

Also in action at Silverstone were fellow Team UK drivers Alex Lynn in GP2, Matt Parry and Jake Dennis in GP3, and Nick Yelloly in the Porsche Mobile 1 Supercup.

BRITS ABROAD SCORE RALLY SUCCESSES British rally star Chris Ingram is leading the ERC Junior Rally Championship after a second place finish on last month’s Ypres Rally.

Meanwhile Welshman and fellow Team UK member Osian Pryce (23) finished second in round two of the Drive DMACK Fiesta Trophy on last month’s Rally Portugal. Pryce leads the championship and has claimed two 2017 WRC2 prize drives as the highest scoring driver from the opening two rounds.

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BRADSHAW CLOSES ON CIK-FIA TITLE

Callum Bradshaw narrowly missed out on a second consecutive win in the CIK-FIA Karting Academy Trophy at Portimao in Portugal (24-26 June), having been nominated by the MSA to represent the UK in the three-round world championship.

Fourteen-year-old Bradshaw leads the championship by a comfortable margin with one round remaining. “An engine problem in the final meant I dropped to seventh but I pulled it back to take second,” he said. “It now puts me 29 points clear so I am looking forward to enjoying the final round and hopefully getting another podium but the championship is my focus.”

LYNN THIRD IN SILVERSTONE TEST Team UK’s Alex Lynn was third fastest in this week’s Formula One test at Silverstone, clocking up 54 laps for the Williams F1 team.

“I’d tested for the team twice at Barcelona, but this was the first time I’d driven an F1 car at Silverstone,” said Lynn, 22. “That’s something to tick off, isn’t it? A Formula 1 car at Silverstone… It was pretty special, particularly going through the new Turn 1, plus Copse, Maggotts, Becketts and Stowe. I really can’t thank the team enough for giving me the opportunity.”

Fellow national squad member Jordan King also took part, completing 70 laps for Manor Racing.

The MSA’s second nomination, 13-year-old Oliver Clarke, finished sixth among a 34-strong field of top international competitors and is fourth in the championship standings. “I was disappointed not to set a lap in timed qualifying but raced hard through all the heats and pre final to work my way up from last on the grid, making up 22 places in one heat alone,” he said.

“Finishing the pre-final in 16th still left me with lots to do for the final but I was delighted to finish sixth after a tough two days.”

PERFORMANCE MASTER CLASSES MSA Academy coach Adam Gould coached drivers in the MSA British Rally Championship at the recent RSAC Scottish Rally and the Nicky Grist Stages.

In Scotland Gould worked with

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competitors during reconnaissance and offered advice on their current practice.

On the NG Stages, he helped drivers individually throughout the rally and evaluated their performances on the stages.

Meanwhile fellow MSA Coaches Jake Cook and Nick Yelloly supported British F4 drivers at Croft Circuit, spending time with each driver and comparing various qualifying laps with the pole lap.

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