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Insurance for Officials vehicles and‘ top-ups’ or extensions can be added for events on the Public Highway
Clubs are asked to remind all competitors of their similar responsibility to comply with the National Competition Rules and the Road Traffic Acts and associated legislation. Clubs are also asked to remind competitors that it is their responsibility to check they have the adequate insurance cover for the event they are participating in, specifically for any event using the open Public Highway they are legally required to hold a valid RTA motor insurance policy with third party cover. Individual policy terms vary greatly, and if any competitor is in any doubt they must speak to their own insurer or contact one of the specialist brokers for advice and an additional top-up or extension may be required.
Kingfisher continues to offer competitor’ s an annual top-up and through club’ s an event-by-event third party top-up cover for events( or parts of events) on the Public Highway, which can also be applied to officials vehicles. Kingfisher can be contacted through Dan Adams( info @ kingfishermotorsport. com) or by calling 0115 965 1040.
Race Retro is back for 2026! Join racing clubs, specialist suppliers and representatives the Motorsport UK team at Stoneleigh Park from 20th-22nd February to prepare, connect, and be inspired for the year ahead.
Race Retro celebrates and serves club motorsport, the beating heart of British racing. From grassroots competitors to established professionals, it’ s a space for everyone who shares that same drive to go faster, race harder, and keep the sport thriving.
Meet fellow series organisers, build connections, and grow your membership base. With Motorsport UK, race clubs, and partners all on hand, Race Retro is the place to plan your calendar and strengthen your network before the first race of the year.
JME
Marsh, Motorsport UK’ s corporate broker, can provide accidental damage cover for officials vehicles while they are on off-road or closed-road sections of events, and can be contacted through Jaz Bareham( jaz. bareham @ marsh. com) or by calling 0345 872 5060.
The mandatory insurance cover detailed above ensures that events can continue to run legally and that competitors are fulfilling their legal obligations, keeping motorsport available to all the community. Motorsport UK fully appreciates that the current costs of this cover may unfortunately be higher than expected and may not be fully budgeted. Motorsport UK continues to discuss this matter as a priority with insurance brokers and regularly at committee meetings.
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Use your Motorsport UK member discount code PTMS when booking to receive the best discount available.
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