to include mock race exercise

MARSHALS from across the region will be descending on Rockingham this weekend (January 21/22), to take part in a mock race meeting as part of the volunteers annual refresher training course before the start of the new motorsport season.With support of the Northamptonshire circuit’s Safety Team, the British Motorsport Marshals Club South Midland Region will set up different scenarios which their volunteers could face when trackside during a live race event.The practical session will cover all aspects of marshalling from enforcing track regulations and assisting with judicial reviews through to removing debris from a live track, incident handling and the recovery of a rolled car.Around 100 marshals will attend over the weekend. Each day will start with a morning in the classroom before moving trackside in the afternoon. The theory session will provide a refresher on basic skills such as flags, fires and first aid through to report writing, communications and incident handling.Circuit Operations Manager at Rockingham, Nick Breed said: “Marshals are an essential part of motor racing and all circuits. We depend on the goodwill of these enthusiastic volunteers to ensure all our race meetings can go ahead and are delighted to continue our support to provide a free training venue.“It is always a pleasure to host this training weekend, which is a great opportunity for the marshals to not only brush up on their skills but to also meet up with fellow enthusiasts before the start of the new season.”British Motorsports Marshals Club South Midlands Region Training Officer, Elaine Brice added: “We are very grateful to Rockingham and Prize Motorsport, without whom we couldn’t put on the training days in this style.“The training the British Motorsport Marshal Club provides for marshals is essential to keep our marshals up to the high standards they achieve at circuits all around the world.”So whether you’re a motor racing fanatic who would love to get involved in the sport or just looking for a new challenge, the British Motorsports Marshals Club (BMMC) is always looking for volunteers. If you would like more information visit www.marshals.co.uk or come along to Rockingham between 07:30 and midday this weekend.