Silverstone thanks ‘Incredible’ BRDC Marshals at Annual Club Dinner The annual BRDC Marshals’ Club Dinner, organised by Silverstone Circuits Limited, took place at the Daventry Paramount Hotel on the evening of Saturday 27 January, with a fantastic attendance of over 275 marshals and their guests.

Members of the Marshals’ Club travelled from as far as Guernsey and Scotland to be at the ever-popular event, to see trophies awarded for the 2006 Marshal of the Year and The David Allen Trophy for the Trainee Marshall of the Year. The 2006 Marshal of the Year award went to Anthony Burman (of Towcester) who, upon accepting his award, paid tribute to the team of people he works with, who he referred to as the “A Team.” Donna  Vernon  (of  Oxford)  received  the  Trainee  Marshall  of  the  Year  award.  On collecting her trophy she commented:

“It is always special to be thanked for something you  do  but  to be thanked for something you love to do is wonderful  – thank you very much.”

One of the highlights of the event is the tombola, which boasts more than 350 items of merchandise   and   memorabilia   donated   by   Formula   1   and   other   racing   teams, manufacturers, the BRDC and Silverstone Circuits Limited. Delighted guests went home with  some  fantastic  prizes  as  mementos  of  the  evening,  including  Formula  1  drivers’ overalls. Richard  Phillips,  Managing  Director  of  Silverstone  Circuits  Limited,  commented: 

“This has been a thoroughly enjoyable evening for everyone. It was a pleasure to see Anthony and Donna receiving their well-deserved awards, but it is important that every marshal in the  club  is  recognised  for  their  incredible  and  vital  work.  Without  them,  race  events simply could not take place and this event is a great way of thanking them for all that they do.” Event  organiser  and  Marshals’  Club  Marshal  Pam  Dearn  wished  to  thank  all  of  those organisations that donated prizes, adding that “their support is an important and valuable contribution to the event’s continued success.”

For  information  on  becoming  a  member  of  the  BRDC  Marshals’  Club  please  contact Pam Dearn on 08704 588301 or pam.dearn@silverstone.co.uk.