2013 - The year of the Volunteer

Marshals and recovery set about sorting out the aftermath of a particularly eventful BTCC Race.

Marshals and Scrutineers work together to make sure all is in order

The Motor Sports Association, governing body of UK motor sport, will launch its ‘Year of the Volunteer’ at the Autosport International show to be staged at the NEC, Birmingham from 10-13 January 2013

Celebrating the invaluable work carried out by volunteers and encouraging others to get involved, the MSA’s ‘Go Motorsport’ display stand will highlight the many opportunities open to volunteers ranging from trackside marshalling and timekeeping to technical scruntineers and event officials.

Not all doctors wear white coats.

“It is often said ‘without volunteers there would be no motor sport’ and that truly is the reality,” said Colin Hilton, Chief Executive of the MSA. “From the British Grand Prix and Wales Rally GB, to the many thousands of local events organised by enthusiastic motor clubs throughout the land, none of them would happen without the expertise and generosity of these volunteers. Motor sport, though, is a fantastically exciting attraction and for those who want to get involved but, for whatever reason, don’t actually want to compete, there are lots of ways for them to get really close to the action by performing some of these hugely rewarding roles.”

You can't park that there!

To assist interested newcomers to understand the many exciting opportunities available, the Go Motorsport exhibit at Autosport International will include a special ‘help desk’ manned by experienced volunteers. The stand will also include a fully equipped rescue vehicle while for the more technically minded a team of engineers will be busy building a Formula 1000 entry-level rally car. Of further interest to budding scrutineers will be a pair of vehicles each with five built-in faults. Visitors will be invited to spot these defects for a chance to win tickets to the British Grand Prix and Wales Rally GB.  

Way back in September 2011, our very own Rosemary John found out about the work of the Marshals - check it out here!

BARC seeks marshals for Winter Series meeting

BARC are looking for a number of marshals to help officiate their Winter Series meeting at Snetterton this coming November. The date of the meeting is as follows:

Saturday 5^th & Sunday 6^th November

The race meeting will include a selection of Formula Renault’s, Ginetta G55 & G50’s and Ginetta Juniors.

If you’d be interested in attending this event then please get in touch with Chris Logan on 01264 882210 or clogan@barc.net Alternatively, if you volunteer for meetings through the BARC Online System, the dates are available there for selection too.

Are you a motor club looking for Marshals? Get in touch with us and we'll put a post up on this site!

Marshals Wanted for BARC Rockingham Meet

Any marshals out there? If you're not committed to another meeting, then this one featuring the fantastic pickup truck championship at Rockingham could be just the thing for the 2nd-3rd of July!

Clubs : Do you have an event that needs more marshals? Please feel free to get in touch with us and we will try and spread the word, e-mail us at info@overdrive-uk.com

Please note that marshals interested in attending the Rockingham Meeting should contact Chris Logan at BARC in the first instance, and not Overdrive. Contact details at the bottom of this article.

BRITISH AUTOMOBILE RACING CLUB - REQUEST FOR HELP

We have a race meeting coming up shortly (2rd & 3rd July 2011) at Rockingham and we do not have enough Officials / Marshals of any grade or discipline to be comfortable.

Racing there, we have: Dunlop Production Touring Car Trophy, Intersteps Championship, Pickup Trucks and Kumho BMW to name a few.

If you are not already committed to another meeting and are able to help us at this meeting please contact:

Chris Logan - BARC Officials Secretary -  or marshals@barc.net  or 01264 882210 (direct line).

Heavy Metal

Extra! Extra! Read all about it. Well you don't have to read it, because it's a video. Here's Pembrey rescue crew member Colin King demonstrating some hydraulic tools to us as part of the Marshals film coming in the first of the new format, re-vamped, jump started series of Overdrive!

Coming Soon : Flags and heavy Metal

Rosie brandishes the "Jaws of Life" 

It's almost here! The April Edition of Overdrive is nearly completed and features Rosemary John training with the Marshals at Pembrey circuit, and a high speed ride around Walter's Arena in Glynneath.

We had a great time at the training day at Pembrey and we're sure that you'll find the resulting film interesting. If after watching it you have an urge to don orange overalls and head for your nearest race track, here's some links for anyone who's interested in becoming a Marshal.

Please note, this list is far from exhaustive and that Overdrive can't offer anyone advice on getting started - but we can put you in touch someone who can - Drop us a line through the comment system on this page.

Finally we'd like to thank everyone at Pembrey circuit and BARC - not least the Marshals and Rescue Crew - for putting up with us filming during the day. It really is much appreciated!

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