2025 AWARDS
Ray Sumner
Ray began marshalling in the late 1960s and has risen to become an Examining Post Chief, alongside Chief Flag at Oulton Park, and being an Observer. In his time with BARC North West, Ray has become a renowned Senior Clerk, is Clerk for national championships such as the Porsche Carrera Cup, and is Chairman of BARC NW.
Ray’ s clerking career started with Oulton Park Racing Club, and he was soon clerking for BARC & BRSCC. In 1998 he was invited to clerk for the National Formula Fords on the TOCA package, and continued to clerk with TOCA for the next 21-years, covering Formula Ford, Fiesta, Formula Renault, Clio, BMW Junior, Seat, Ginetta and the Porsche Carrera Cup. From 2010 until 2019 he supported the Porsche Carrera Cup at Le Mans, Spa and Monza. He also worked on the British Grand Prix as Clerk of the Course for several years.
As a Motorsport Grade 3 marshal( Post Chief / IO) Ray still tries to get some days in annually – he believes it is essential that officials are aware of what happens race side. As a Clerk of Course he has achieved International level, and now works as a National Clerk doing assessing and mentoring. He is also a Motorsport UK Steward( race only).
Henry Woodgate
Henry has dedicated over 25 years as an Event Steward and has contributed to motorsport for more than 50 years. His analytical mind, sharp and undulled by age, has consistently ensured events ran smoothly and safely. Recently celebrating his 90th birthday, Henry remains as passionate and capable as ever, a testament to his lifelong commitment to the sport. His wisdom, reliability, and calm decision-making have made him an invaluable figure in the motorsport community. Henry retires this year, and his remarkable service and enduring legacy deserve the highest recognition.
Henry started as a member of the BMRMC in the early 70’ s marshalling at Silverstone, Mallory Park and Donnington Park. Originally, he was graded as a fire marshal and was then appointed as an incident officer. He then trained as a flag marshal then as an observer( now post chief).
For the last 15 years or so he has been an Event Steward for Aston Martin sprints and the Historic Sports Car Club.
Tim Thomas
Tim has been associated with motorsport for approaching fifty years, in many roles. Starting as a marshal at rally events, first aid instructor, then setting up his own RAF Rescue unit. He is also a rescue assessor. After retirement from his full-time job, he still finds time to assist at Oulton Park on a regular basis, and recently joined Longton and District Motor Club committee and is supporting its events too. Tim is the rock in our team that always has time to listen to our problems and provide practical solutions to overcome any issues.
One of Tim’ s highlights of his motorsport career was being asked to join the Motor Sport Association Rescue Panel, and being involved in the introduction of licencing of Race and Rally Rescue Units.
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