Final push helps the restart
Motorsport UK geared up for its return to action at the weekend working hard behind the scenes to prepare, pack and distribute supplies to clubs across the country after announcing that £50,000 of complimentary provision of personal protective equipment.
The effort was recently bolstered by the support of the community, including British and World Rally Championship competitor Tom Williams and British rally-cross rising star Patrick O’donovan who joined Motorsport UK CEO Hugh Chambers in the final packing push.
The PPE should be arriving imminently and will include the relevant protection for various events, including face masks, aprons, nitrile gloves, alcohol wipes, face shields, gowns, coveralls and relevant operational guidance to help protect volunteers at events.
In addition to these items, with the kind support of Baylis & Harding, Motorsport UK are also providing individual pocket hand sanitiser to all officials working at its events over the coming months. 150 parcels left Motorsport UK headquarters last week and, to date, 160 permits have been issued for this months, with 20 behind-closed-doors meetings held at the weekend.
Chambers said: “We have taken a responsible approach to the resumption of motorsport, with the health and safety of our community being paramount. I would also like to thank Tom Williams and Patrick O’donovan for helping with the packing of PPE, and the team at Motorsport UK for working tirelessly to help put the sport back on track once again.
“We have been fully focused on the day when our members can safely return to competing in motorsport. After weeks of detailed planning we are delighted to see so many events up and down the country in the calendar for July.
“Our thanks must go to all the clubs, the officials, volunteers, marshals, medical teams and emergency crews for their tireless efforts to help get the sport running once again.
“Not only is it important for our competitors, but it is also vital for the venues, teams and everyone who works in the industry who rely on their income from motorsport.
“We are in the initial phase of reigniting the sport and we look forward to working with our community in the coming weeks to put motorsport back on track once again.”