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Geoff Robinson
Rich Danby
New rescue units for Midland Motorsport Rescue
Midland Motorsport Rescue was formed in 2022 as a new crew-run company based on the two rescue units previously operated by the Midland Hill Climb Championship and run by the much-respected Tony Fletcher.
Guaranteed bookings for an initial two-year period from the Bugatti Owners’ Club at Prescott and Hagley & District Light Car Club at Loton Park, provided early stability. Midland Motorsport Rescue is extremely grateful for the continued support of both clubs and is proud to provide the rescue services that help these events run safely and successfully.
During 2024 it became clear that the existing rescue units – both over 20 years old – were approaching the end of their serviceable lives. Updating the fleet offered the opportunity to incorporate modern design ideas and improve layouts based on best practice across motorsport rescue operations. Replacing both units simultaneously brought efficiencies in build and long-term operation, but the cost was beyond the company’ s resources alone.
At this point, Midland Motorsport Rescue received outstanding support from its sponsors. Will Hall of Vanity Hall and Graham Wynn of Wynn Developments each pledged significant individual contributions, further boosted by support from the British Motorsport Training Trust. The project represents an investment of almost £ 70,000, with more than £ 20,000 contributed by these organisations. Midland Motorsport Rescue cannot overstate its gratitude – the project simply would not have been possible without this backing.
Further encouragement from Wallace Menzies of Tillicoultry Quarries who agreed to extend the long-standing sponsorship of crew overalls, which has since expanded into additional branded clothing proudly worn by the team.
The new vans were built by Allswage, who provided a substantial discount, with graphics supplied by CDO Routing Solutions Ltd, also at a heavily discounted rate. The team completed the conversion in just over two months; an impressive achievement reflected in the quality of the finished vehicles.
The new units represent a major upgrade in both capability and crew comfort. They are more fuel-efficient and several hundred kilograms lighter despite their enhanced specification. Tool access has been redesigned so that essential equipment can be reached quickly from outside the vehicle, improving response in emergency situations. Revised storage layouts place medical equipment adjacent to the stretcher and create more practical, usable working areas throughout.
With the vehicles complete, only one question remained: what to name them? The decision was unanimous – both units are named in memory of long-standing crew members and muchmissed friends. The team is proud to introduce‘ Bob’, named after Bob Ellwood, and‘ Tim’, named after Tim Hull.
These new rescue units will allow Midland Motorsport Rescue to continue delivering the highest standards of safety and care for motorsport events for many years to come.
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Revolution- February 2026