All About Marshalling

For those wishing to become involved with motor sport - but not as a competitor, there can be no better introduction than to volunteer as a marshal or as an official. To organise any event requires a small army of volunteers, usually many more than the number of competitors. These volunteers carry out a wide range of duties, all of which contribute to the overall efficiency and success of the event. The largest single motor sport event during the year is the Network Q Rally, which needs almost 11,000 marshals and officials alongside its two million spectators.

Volunteers are also needed as administrators within motor clubs. Whatever you choose, your presence will be welcomed and appreciated. As a marshal, you will join a band of enthusiasts who enjoy their motor sport.

Signing-on as a marshal is easy, and there are special training days throughout the year. After you have gained experience as a marshal, you might like to consider one of the many other duties, such as scrutineering or timekeeping.

Minimum Requirements

In general terms, there are none. Volunteers are welcome at any age, although the duties of young people may be limited in certain situations. Motor Sport offers "equal opportunities" at all levels, although there are a few legal exemptions, including certain competitor disabilities and minimum ages for both competing and officiating.

If you already have special skills - technical, mechanical, rescue, vehicle recovery, medical, first aid or administration - you may wish to use those skills as a volunteer in motor sport.

Specialist Contacts

British Motor Racing Marshals Club
Peter Roberts
British Motor Racing Marshals Club
22 Adlington Drive
Sandbach
Cheshire
CW11 0DX
Telephone 01270 768769 (h) or (0161) 839 9000 (w)

British Rally Marshals Club
Andy Baker
British Rally Marshals Club
Flat 5, Alba Ryder Court
Longbridge
Shepton Mallet
Somerset
BA4 5EN
Telephone 01749 345633 (only 1900 - 2300)

Prospective scrutineers contact:-
Paul Gladstone, Motor Sports House, Riverside Park, Colnbrook, Slough,
Berkshire, SL3 0HG

Prospective timekeepers contact:-
Allan Dean-Lewis, Motor Sports House, Riverside Park, Colnbrook, Slough,
Berkshire, SL3 0HG