CHAIR’ S REVIEW
The road ahead
As I enter my final year as Chair, my focus is firmly on what comes next. Later this month, we will share a clear and ambitious long-term direction for Motorsport UK – one shaped by everything we have learned over the past eight years, and by the voices of our community.
This next chapter is about building on strong foundations. About retaining, renewing and recruiting people into our sport. About ensuring motorsport remains safe, fair and fun, while delivering better experiences for competitors, volunteers, clubs and venues alike.
Above all, it is about helping more people enjoy motorsport, more often.
We know participation comes in cycles. Life changes, priorities shift, and affordability matters. Our role is to engage people early, inspire them, and ensure the door remains open so that when the time is right, motorsport is there for them.
Looking forward
I hope this era is remembered as a time of transformation – one that positioned Motorsport UK to thrive in a rapidly changing world. We are better prepared, more connected and more confident about the future than ever before.
This is not just about protecting our heritage. It is about embracing innovation, listening to new generations and ensuring motorsport remains relevant, responsible and rewarding for years to come.
We should be very proud of what we have achieved together, and I have genuine excitement for what lies ahead.
Thank you for supporting me on this journey. I look forward to continuing to play my part as an active participant and passionate supporter of motorsport across the UK.
David Richards, CBE Chair, Motorsport UK
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