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Motorsport in the UK simply could not take place without volunteers. From the marshals waking up before sunrise to head out on stage or onto their post for a full day and the trackside scrutineers ensuring a fair level playing field, to the stewards and clerks of the course ensuring the event runs smoothly. As well as the medical and rescue teams, always on hand to support a successful event. Every event, every moment and every competitor rely on the dedication, skill and passion of the volunteers who give their time freely to ensure it is delivered in a safe, fair, fun, progressive and inclusive environment. They form the backbone of the sport, and for that, Motorsport UK is incredibly grateful for every contribution. As we start preparing for 2026 and another exciting season, Motorsport UK would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to every volunteer. Your commitment does more than keep the sport progressing; it inspires the next generation of competitors and fans, and it helps ensure our sport continues to thrive long into the future. Renewals open on 15th September, and this is the perfect moment to reflect on what membership means. Being part of Motorsport UK is not just about the benefits you receive; it’ s about belonging to a community that is powering the future of motorsport. Each membership represents a choice to give back, to play an active role, and to make a difference.

Leanne Ritchie, Radio Controller

“ I got into Rallying through my dad, he was really into radio, and I just went along with him when I was wee, and it grew from there. I then moved into the controlling side of radio – Dad was the influence to get me into motorsport.

“ I’ m now a member of Stonehaven and District Motor Club. I was a radio operator for a long time and then was put forward at Rally of Scotland to become a controller, I went through the training. Every time you work an event people get to know your skills and what you are up to … then you get the invite to come to something different.

“ This weekend will see me based at Rali HQ. I run the management system. It’ s for when we communicate with all the safety cars and make sure that they stay on their schedule. If there’ s a spectator in the wrong place or there’ s an issue somewhere … these cars are picking that up before the event starts so that it doesn’ t affect any competitors. That information is then passed on to the Clerk of the Course, who can then make a decision, and then that is that passed back out to the field.

“ This is the first time I’ ve been in Rali control in Ceredigion! It’ s great to be able to come back and be involved.”

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Revolution- September 2025