Category: Motorsport UK

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2026 Edition 3 of NCRs published – 14 April 2026

Edition 3 of Motorsport UK’s 2026 National Competition Rules has been published to day (14th April).

The email below from Motorsport UK outlines the changes.

——– Forwarded Message ——–
Subject: National Competition Rules Update: What you need to know
Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:00:52 +0000

We wanted to let you know about a number of updates to the National Competition Rules (NCR), recently approved by the Motorsport UK Board in March 2026 and released in Edition 3 of the 2026 NCR.

These changes are designed to make things clearer, improve safety, and better reflect how the sport operates today. Continue reading “2026 Edition 3 of NCRs published – 14 April 2026”

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Motorsport UK – Proposed changes to NCRs for Racing

From Motorsport UK:

Six proposed regulation from the Race Committee have been uploaded for consultation. The documents outline proposed changes relating to Clerks of the Course, Race Officials, Competitor Vehicles and Vehicle Safety Equipment, Competition Regulations, Signals by Flags and Light Panels and Organisers’ Regulations and Restrictions.

Consultation closing date: 5th May 2026
Proposed implementation date: 1st January 2027

Please send any comments to raceconsultation@motorsportuk.org

Click here to view: https://www.motorsportuk.org/the-sport/regulations/proposed-changes-for-consultation/

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Stage Commanders

Motorsport UK is changing the requirements for Stage Commanders.

The latest edition of the Stage Rally Safety Requirements says:

2.10.9. From 2027, all special stages must have a licensed Stage Commander. Non-licensed Stage Commanders may be used only when shadowed by a licensed Stage Commander, or when the Deputy Stage Commander holds such a licence.

For this year (2026) everyone who had a Stage Commander grade on their marshals registration was entitled to apply for a Stage Commander licence. Our current understanding is that people who have a 2026 Stage Commander licence will be able to renew it for 2027.

However, if you don’t currently have a Stage Commander licence and want to become a licensed Stage Commander we believe you will have to attend a training session. We believe that Motorsport UK are arranging dates for these sessions.

If you want to become a licensed Stage Commander, or want refresher training, I would urge you to email volunteers@motorsportuk.org asking when there will be Stage Commander training – that should get your name on to a list of potential attendees (and might influence where the training is offered).

David

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Stay in the loop with regulation updates from Motorsport UK

At Motorsport UK, powering safe, fair and fun competition together with our community is at the heart of everything we do.

As part of that, we, alongside the Committees, regularly review the National Competition Rules to make sure they keep pace with our sport. Proposed regulation changes go through a consultation process, giving you and the wider motorsport community the chance to share your views before they’re reviewed by Rules Committee and finalised by the Motorsport UK Board.

To keep you updated on consultations in your area of interest, we invite you to reconfirm your notification preferences. Please visit our website and scroll to the bottom of the page to update your email preferences.

Earlier this year, a technical issue meant some contact preferences were lost, so this will ensure you continue receiving updates.

Prefer WhatsApp? You can also join our broadcast channel to get alerts directly on your phone. You can also view our short guide on how to use the WhatsApp channel here.

Please help spread the word – share this email with anyone in your club, region or committee who might not be receiving updates.

Thank you for your continued support. Together, we’re powering safe, fair and fun motorsport for everyone.

Kind regards,

Motorsport UK

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Safeguarding and Race with Respect

From Robert Newlove:

I have been asked to send this around the club members list
Robert

From: ANEMMC Secretary <anemmcsec@gmail.com>
Sent: 12 November 2025 9:46 AM
Subject: Safeguarding and Race with Respect – PDF file

At the ANEMMC October delegates meeting there was a presentation by Ciara Nicholson, Safeguarding Officer MSUK. The slides for this are available here with additional text to expand on some of them shown below.

Safeguarding cases
Similar to 2024 in reports received.
Spike in August due to the number of events run.
Safeguarding training
Only 38 officers trained in 2025, less courses run.
Newsletter goes out to all officers.
CIMPSA is the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity, this will be funded by MSUK
Adults at risk to be added.
Webinar with MIND met with mixed response.
Open to ideas to include in the training, if you have any contact MSUK.
What is Race with Respect?
Now includes Good Manners in the graphic.
A code of conduct everybody with a MSUK licence signs up to.
Runs alongside safeguarding to ensure a fun, fair, safe and inclusive environment for everyone is achieved.
Positive communication
Something that has come up more in the last six months with Race with Respect cases
Often it is a heat of the moment retaliation.
‘Communication doesn’t have to be confrontational.’

The contact email for Ciara is: Ciara.Nicholson@motorsportuk.org

Would club secretaries please forward this on to your club members

Kind Regards,
Roy Bell.
Secretary – Association of North East Midland Motor Clubs

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The Motorsport UK App

Information from the Association of North East Midland Motor Clubs

——– Forwarded Message ——–

Subject: The Motorsport UK App.
Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2025 17:07:13 +0100
Good afternoon,

Revolution magazine, the latest National Competition Rules (NCRs), and regular updates, brought together all in one place and accessible on the go.

Designed to make your Motorsport UK experience smarter, simpler, and faster.

Download now and stay connected to the heart of UK motorsport.

Apple
Google

Kind Regards,

Roy Bell.
Secretary – Association of North East Midland Motor Clubs
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David James

 

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Motorsport UK Club Workshops and Event Safety Officer/Spectator Safety Officer courses

Please see email below – the Club Workshops are for Club Committee members, the Rally Event Safety Officer/Spectator Safety Officer workshops are for anyone interested (but require nomination from one of the club’s licenced rally Clerks of the Course).

If anyone is interested, please contact me in the first place.

David James

——– Forwarded Message ——–

Subject: Motorsport UK Club Workshops and Event Safety Officer/Spectator Safety Officer courses
Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2025 11:23:27 +0100 (BST)
All please find below information and invitations from MSUK
Club Workshops
We are hosting club workshops in October and November this year, alongside Event Official Workshops. The Club Workshops are open to committee members of the club to help their club with recruitment, marketing, retention and more.
Topics of the Club Workshops will include
Sustainability – Carbon Calculator & Environmental Management System
Marketing – Creating your Club’s Image & How to promote your Club and Events
People – Welfare, Recruitment & Safeguarding
Management – Club Development, Risk Assessments & Sport:80
Event Officials – National Competition Rules, Judicial and Event Steward/Event Secretary content
This year we will be visiting six locations across the UK with plans already in place to visit different locations in 2026.
10th October – Cambridge
8th November – Belfast
15th November – Newcastle
16th November – Cumbernauld, Scotland
29th November – Exeter
30th November – Swansea
ESO/SSO Training
In addition to the above, we will be running a series of Event Safety Officer/Spectator Safety Officer courses available to those already acting in these roles, and those who are interested in becoming an ESO/SSO. The course will consist of a one-day workshop with presentations, interaction and activities and serves as a great opportunity for delegates to learn from experienced Trainers and to engage in valuable discussion with colleagues carrying out the role.
There will be three courses taking place in 2025, although further workshops will be arranged in 2026:
5th October – Greater Manchester
1st November – Glasgow
13th December – County Antrim
Individuals looking to apply for the course will need to have completed the Marshals’ Accreditation Course and already be registered as a Marshal, Licensed Official or Event Official, and will require a nomination from a licensed Stage Rally Clerk of the Course.
Kind Regards
Phil Foster
Chairman
East Midlands Association of Motor Clubs Ltd
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Motorsport UK Committee Recruitment Opportunity

From Robert Newlove

Dear All

Please see attached regarding MSUK committees, if anyone is interested

Robert

From: ANWCC Secretary
Subject: Motorsport UK Committee Recruitment Opportunity

Motorsport UK is inviting applications for volunteers to join various committees – the full committee list is attached.

To apply, please submit your CV and covering letter to committeeinterest@motorsportuk.org by Sunday 3rd August, 2025.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with Liberty Holroyd at Liberty.Holroyd@motorsportuk.org.

Good luck with your application.

Kind regards,

Tracey Smith
ANWCC General Secretary

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Motorsport UK Club Webinar – Volunteering – 18th May 2022

From Claire Kirkpatrick (Head of Club & Community Development at Motorsport UK):

On Wednesday 18th May at 19:00, Motorsport UK will be hosting a webinar to provide guidance on how best to support and recruit new volunteers.

In the 2021 club consultation, clubs told Motorsport UK the biggest challenge they face is recruiting volunteers, find out about resources being developed to support clubs. As well as top tips and discussions about the recruitment and retention of volunteers along with ideas for celebrating National Volunteers Week. You can register to attend the webinar here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7biPyIp_RqShC3nrrI_3Yw

If your club has any volunteer top tips or good practice stories, please get in touch by emailing club.development@motorsportuk.org

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Return to Motorsport: Competitor Guidance – 1 April 2021

An email from Motorsport UK:

This weekend sees the long-awaited return of motorsport, with over 25 events covering seven different disciplines being held across the Easter weekend in England and Guernsey. Events in other devolved nations look set to follow in the coming weeks.

Motorsport UK have produced this short Competitor Guidance video to help you prepare for the start of the season. Please take some time to watch the video and familiarise yourself with the guidance and regulations to ensure we can all enjoy a safe and successful season.
PLEASE WATCH – Return to Motorsport: Competitor Guidance

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