Marshals Drive Attracts 700+ New Names at
BTCC Events
27
June 2007
More than 700 members of the public have put forward their names to
become motor sport marshals in the UK, thanks to a focused recruitment
drive among the crowds at Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship
race meetings.
The British Motorsport Marshals Club (BMMC) has attracted 743 prospective
volunteers from the season’s first five BTCC meetings, at Brands
Hatch, Rockingham, Thruxton, Croft and Oulton Park.
All put forward their names as part of a BTCC/BMMC initiative, in
conjunction with the enthusiastic group of volunteers known as ‘Team
Wilson’. Within the BTCC paddock – which draws huge crowds – they
have been handing out literature on marshalling and chatting to interested
parties.
At Oulton Park last weekend, a staggering 217 prospective new volunteers
came forward.
BTCC Series Director Alan Gow comments: “The BTCC cares tremendously
about the need to attract new volunteers into our sport, at all levels.
Without them, motor sport events simply would not happen.
“We are proud to both assist the sport and to encourage Team
Wilson/BMMC by continuing to allow them to use our resources and popularity.
Certainly, the BTCC paddock is a hive of activity among the public
during race day and I’m delighted by the excellent response that
this recruitment drive has already attracted.
“Thanks must also go to the individual circuits who have very
generously offered the access and the prominent positioning of sites
which is required to bolster Team Wilson’s and the BMMC’s
efforts.
“I’m confident that the recruitment drive will go from
strength to strength during the second half of the BTCC season – and
with marshals having the ‘best seat in the house’ there
is no better way for a motor sport enthusiast to become more closely
involved with his or her sport.”
Race day enthusiasts interested in becoming a volunteer can visit
the Team Wilson/BMMC stand at any of the remaining five BTCC meetings
in 2007. Dates include: Donington Park (Leicestershire), 14-15 July;
Snetterton (Norfolk), 28-29 July; Brands Hatch (Kent), 18-19 August;
Knockhill (Fife), 1-2 September; Thruxton (Hampshire), 13-14 October.
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