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When you renew, you’ re not simply maintaining your membership, you’ re reaffirming your place in the heart of the motorsport community. Whether you’ ve been volunteering for a significant number of years or are just at the start of your journey, you are part of something bigger- a nationwide network of passionate individuals who make motorsport possible, and who can take pride in in shaping its future.
Thank you for everything you do. Together, we are Motorsport UK, and together, we are powering the future of our sport.
Jess Hockly-Edwards, Secretary to the Stewards, Rali Ceredigion
Born into motorsport, Jess hails from Harry Hockly Motorsport lineage, famed for its Vauxhall 1300 car. After university, Jess returned to work in the family business based in Newtown, Wales. Following a career in hospitality for M-Sport, and having tried her hand at Navigating, Jess returned to competing in 2018.
The weekend of Rali Ceredigion has her in the role as Secretary to the Stewards, with a whole host of additional asks, including arranging accommodation for teams, media and officials.
“ I really enjoy the organisational side of motorsport; I moved across having competed on this Rally in 2019 because my club Newtown and District were one of the main founders. The following year I offered to help as a club member, and in 2022 I changed into organising the buses and park and ride for spectators and acted as Judge of Fact.
“ My role involves wearing lots of hats, with my principal role acting as PA to the Clerk of the Course in addition to working alongside the Stewards, as this is an international event the Stewards take over so the Clerk can actually run the Rally.
“ I love it! It’ s stressful, but it’ s great. We’ ve got a fantastic bunch of Volunteers that run this Rally together.”
Young Officials Taster Day
Motorsport UK held its first Young Officials Taster Day at Silverstone Festival last month. The idea originated from the Young Officials Sub-Committee, and the team were able to introduce eight young individuals between the ages of 18-35, to the world of Officiating across various roles. The day included an introduction talk in the F1 Driver’ s briefing room and a tour of Race Control, Assembly area and pit garages. Throughout the day they met the Clerks of the Course, Race Administration, Timekeepers, Scrutineers, The Stewards, plus Marshals, and finished the day with a visit to a Rescue Unit. In each area, the attendees were able to meet and chat with the Officials and Marshals during a live event and gain insights into each of the volunteering roles. Thanks go to Andy Dee-Crowne and the Historic Sports Car Club team for helping to facilitate the taster day. Following this success, there are plans to hold similar Officials taster days – so look out for more information on the Motorsport UK social media feeds.
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