CEO ' s MESSAGE
Those who have been to the Motorsport UK HQ in Bicester( you are always welcome) will know that it houses a unique collection of helmets from pretty much all the British World Champions of motorsport. But one helmet that was missing was that of Andy Priaulx. He is a former European Touring Car Championship champion, three times World Touring Car Championship champion, and the only FIA Touring Car champion to win an international-level championship for four consecutive years( 2004 to 2007). Andy has recently joined the board of the British Racing Drivers Club( BRDC) and has a passion for the future of the sport that aligns closely with our mission. He has generously loaned us one of his helmets – and it looks splendid on display amongst the likes of Hill( s), Mansell, Hamilton, Surtees and so many others.
As we enter April the weather is gradually improving after what seemed like a very long dark winter. The first three months of this year have seen a very healthy volume of motorsport events taking place across the country, nevertheless, there is always more that we can do to encourage people to take part and compete, and one aspect that I reflected on the other day was how many competition cars must be sat idle in people’ s garages, barns, and lockups. Having reached a point where they need some updates or repairs, it would be great if we could find a way to help people get these vehicles back on track or the rally stage. I think we should put real energy behind helping people to reinvigorate and bring life back into mothballed competition cars. Do let us know if you have any technical queries on your car.
On that positive note, as we head into the spring sunshine, I wish everybody a month of safe and enjoyable motorsport.
Best regards, Hugh Chambers CEO, Motorsport UK
World Touring Car champion Andy Priaulx has added his helmet to the display wall at the Bicester offices
Revolution- April 2025
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