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2016 COMPANY REPORT & 2015 GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CONTENTS

COMPANY REPORT

Company Report 2016. Contents

COMPANY REPORT

Chairman’s Message

Chief Executive’s Message

THE SPORT 8 Types of Motor Sports 10 Licensed UK Venues 12 Social Responsibilty 14 RallyFuture

GOVERNANCE 18 MSA Functions & Remit 20 Board & Staff 22 Strategic Review

DOMESTIC 26 England 28 Northern Ireland 30 Scotland 32 Wales

Social Season

INTERNATIONAL 42 Events 44 Wales Rally GB 46 Success

DEVELOPMENT 50 MSA Academy 54 GoMotorsport 58 Training

COMMUNICATIONS 62 Public Affairs 64 Public Relations 66 Dare To Be Different

REPORTS 70 British Champions 72 Group Strategic Report 73 Directors’ Report 74 Finances 76 Statistics

This past year was a pivotal moment in the MSA’s long history, as we embarked upon a comprehensive strategic review while also making key appointments to better serve the sport and ensure it continues to enjoy a bright future.

The MSA is widely respected globally as a leading

FIA National Sporting Authority, overseeing arguably

the strongest domestic motorsport landscape of any

country. However we have never been complacent

and have always striven to be the best organisation

possible, not only to serve the needs of an ever-

changing sport into the future, but also to help drive

the sport forward and be prepared to meet any

challenges or opportunities we may face.

The strategic review began at the start of the year,

when we appointed an external facilitator to audit our

wide-ranging functions and remit, including a review

of our governance to ensure that we comply with best

practice. This important work helped to present a

series of recommendations across ten strategic ‘pillars’

to the MSA Board in November.

Senior personnel were also appointed to broaden

the MSA’s skillset as a national governing body. We

were pleased to welcome Jonathan Day to Motor

Sports House from British Cycling as our new Director

of Development, responsible for our GoMotorsport

club development programme, MSA Academy talent

development pathway and the training and education

of our volunteer marshals and officials.

Joining us shortly afterwards from McLaren was Kate

Adamson as our new Safety Director, working closely

with newly promoted Technical Director John Ryan

and his team. Safety has always been the overriding

concern for the MSA and so to employ a full-time

senior member of staff who is exclusively responsible

for our safety management systems was an important

and natural progression.

These significant new appointments are further

evidence of our commitment to the development of

UK motorsport and ensuring we continue to lead the

way both at home and on the international stage.

Meanwhile the wider team at Motor Sports House

continues to play a fundamental role in regulating and

administering UK motorsport to provide a fair and – so

far as reasonably possible – safe environment for all

participants. They go about their daily work quietly and

efficiently but with underlying passion and dedication,

and I thank them all for their efforts in 2016.

As always I wish to extend my gratitude to all of the

UK motorsport community, whether competitors,

organisers, teams, media or fans. In particular, the

thousands of dedicated volunteers deserve our

collective praise for continuing to make the sport

happen at all levels.

I remain very proud of the MSA’s many achievements

across all types of motorsport in the UK. The following

report provides an overview of all that we do in service

to the sport and I trust you find it an informative and

enlightening read.

Best wishes for 2017.

Alan Gow

“We have always striven to be the best organisation possible to serve the needs of an ever- changing sport into the future”

CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE

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MESSAGESMESSAGES

CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S MESSAGE If I were to distil 2016 into a single theme for the MSA it would be, ‘Progress’. We have taken a significant step forward in our campaign to further enhance stage rally safety, relaunched the British Rally Championship to great acclaim, augmented our team at Motor Sports House and created outline strategic plans to take almost every aspect of our organisation to the next level. The RallyFuture campaign, which entails

implementing the recommendations of the Scottish

Government’s Motorsport Event Safety Review

(MESR), has continued to soak up a significant

amount of resource, both human and monetary.

Shortly after the MESR published its

recommendations in January 2015, I committed

the MSA to their implementation in full, over

‘approximately two years until early 2017’. There

remains a lot of work to do but I am delighted to

report that as we near the end of 2016 the sport has

implemented 27 of the 29 recommendations. I am

extremely proud of the way in which every department

of the MSA has helped to deliver a huge amount of

work in a relatively short space of time.

This work has benefitted greatly from the

appointment of Kate Adamson and Jonathan Day

as Safety Director and Director of Development

respectively. Moreover, the way in which event

organisers – almost exclusively volunteers – have

responded to the changes brought about by

RallyFuture has been inspiring and gives us great

confidence for the future of our sport.

Despite the demands of RallyFuture, we took on

another major project in 2016 – one that is perhaps

the most significant in our recent history. The MSA’s

strategic review, Driving for Growth, has left no stone

unturned in evaluating our operations and making

recommendations for improvement in almost every

area. That is not to say we were not already a very

efficient and effective governing body, but we are

determined to remain the very best we can be across

all areas well into the future.

Back to the present and I am delighted that UK

motorsport has once again enjoyed a very successful

year both at home and abroad. In headline news, Kris

Meeke became the first UK driver ever to win Rally

Finland, one of the jewels in world rallying’s crown.

Meanwhile Lewis Hamilton set new records in F1, and

at the other end of the spectrum Callum Bradshaw

won the CIK-FIA Karting Academy Trophy after being

nominated by the MSA to represent the UK. There are

too many other successes to mention here, but please

read on to find further highlights later in this report.

The range of world and international championship

events on UK soil also showcased the best of British

motorsport. Whether it was the F1 British Grand Prix,

Wales Rally GB or another blue riband event, we

showed the world that the UK is second to none when

it comes to the breadth and depth of its venues, the

expertise of its organisers, and the hard work and

dedication of its officials and marshals.

Yet those successes and events are merely the tip of

an iceberg comprising 30,000 competitors, 10,000

volunteers, 5000 events, 750 clubs and countless

enthusiastic supporters. On behalf of the MSA I

would like to thank them all for a wonderful year of

motorsport and wish them a safe and successful 2017

season.

Rob Jones

“We have taken on another major project – one that is perhaps the most significant in our recent history”

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MESSAGESMESSAGES

THE SPORT

8 TYPES OF MOTOR SPORT 10 VENUES 12 SOCIAL RESPONSIBILTY 14 RALLY FUTURE

THE SPORT

TYPES OF MOTOR SPORTS

AUTOTEST Autotest is all about car control. The challenge is to negotiate as quickly as possible a memorised course of spins, flicks and turns without hitting markers. AutoSOLOs are similar but don’t require any reversing, generally use simpler course layouts and are only open to standard road cars.

RALLYCROSS Rallycross combines circuit racing and rallying, taking place on a circuit that is part-sealed and part-unsealed. Events comprise a number of heats, culminating in a short and intense final lasting just a few laps. The fastest cars resemble road-going hatchbacks but are highly modified and very powerful.

HILL CLIMB Competitors take turns on a narrow, point-to-point, uphill course, with the quickest time winning. There are usually practice runs followed by two competitive run-offs. There are categories for lightly modified road cars and others for extremely fast single- seaters resembling high-end racers.

CROSS COUNTRY Cross Country is an off-road discipline that pits four-wheel-drive vehicles against arduous terrain. Events are diverse, ranging from timed ‘runs’ on long courses to low-speed trials, winch recovery and other tests of skill such as trailer reversing. The vehicles are as diverse as the events.

SPRINT Sprint is a high-speed discipline in which drivers take turns to set a time around a lap of a race circuit or a point-to-point course, with the fastest time determining the results. It is similar to the hill climb discipline, featuring a great variety of cars catering for a range of budgets and skill levels.

CIRCUIT RACING One of the most well-known forms of the sport involves cars and drivers taking to the circuit and racing to the chequered flag. There are almost always practice sessions and qualifying to set the starting grid, while races themselves can vary greatly in terms of length and machinery.

RALLYING Stage Rallies mainly take place in forests or on private land or military land and comprise a series of stages, with the winning crew (driver and co-driver) finishing in the lowest aggregate time. Road Rallies on the public highway involve maintaining a time schedule, with greater emphasis on navigation than driving skill.

KARTING Karting is traditionally the first rung on the ladder for aspiring circuit racers. However it is a popular and competitive sport in its own right, catering for a wide range of ages and ambitions. Most karting takes place on short circuits but more powerful superkarts race on full-length tracks.

DRAG RACING Two cars line up side-by-side on an asphalt drag strip and race over a short distance from a standing start. There are classes catering for everything from near-standard road cars to vehicles that can complete the distance in a few seconds, reaching over 250mph.

TRIALS A low-speed but challenging discipline, trials entail finding sufficient grip to progress as far as possible up a course laid out on a hillside. There are three main types: Car trials with standard road cars, Sporting Trials for specialist machinery and Classic Trials that travel from section to section across large areas.

AUTOCROSS Autocross is an ideal discipline for novices looking to get their first taste of competitive motor sport. The aim is to tackle a temporary course, usually between 800 and 1200 metres long in a grass or stubble field, against the clock. There can be up to four cars on the course at any one time.

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LICENSED UK VENUES

RACE 01 Anglesey Circuit / Trac Môn

02 Bishopscourt

03 Brands Hatch

04 Cadwell Park

05 Castle Combe

06 Croft Circuit

07 Donington Park

08 Goodwood

09 Kirkistown

10 Knockhill

11 Lydden

12 Mallory Park

13 Oulton Park

14 Pembrey Circuit

15 Rockingham Motor Speedway

16 Silverstone

17 Snetterton Circuit

18 Thruxton Circuit

SPRINT 01 Anglesey Circuit / Trac Môn

02 Bishopscourt

03 Brands Hatch

04 Cadwell Park

05 Castle Combe

06 Croft Circuit

07 Donington Park

08 Goodwood

09 Kirkistown

10 Knockhill

11 Lydden

12 Mallory Park

13 Oulton Park

14 Pembrey Circuit

15 Rockingham Motor Speedway

16 Silverstone / Stowe

17 Snetterton Circuit

18 Thruxton Circuit

60 Aintree

61 Balmoral Park

62 Blyton

63 Boyndie Drome

64 Brighton

65 Brooklands

66 Cholmondeley

67 Crystal Palace

68 Curborough

69 Dalton Barracks

70 Debden Airfield

71 Five Mile Road

72 Fort Corblets

73 Governor’s Sprint

74 Grampian Transport Museum

75 Hullavington

76 Jurby Motordrome

77 Kames Motorsport Complex

78 Littleferry

79 Llandow Circuit

80 Lotus Test Track

81 MIRA

82 Newquay Airport

83 North Weald

84 Portreath

85 Rushmoor Arena

86 St Angelo

87 Vale Castle

88 Vazon Bay Coast Road

89 Victoria Avenue

108 Nutts Corner

118 Three Sisters

RALLYCROSS 06 Croft Circuit

10 Knockhill

11 Lydden

14 Pembrey Circuit

62 Blyton

108 Nutts Corner

DRAG RACING 90 Shakespeare County Raceway

91 Santa Pod

KART 02 Bishopscourt

09 Kirkistown

63 Boyndie Drome

78 Littleferry

92 Barton Stacey

93 Bayford Meadows

94 Blackbushe

95 Buckmore Park

96 Clay Pigeon

97 Crail Raceway

98 Darley Moor

99 Ellough Park

100 Fulbeck

101 Glan y Gors Park

102 Hooton Park

103 Kimbolton

104 Larkhall

105 Llandow

106 Lydd Raceway

107 Mansell Raceway

109 P.F. International

110 Portstewart

111 Railway Kart Centre

112 Rissington

113 Rowrah

114 Rye House

115 Shenington

116 Sorel Point

117 St. Sampsons

118 Three Sisters

119 Thruxton Kart Centre

120 Whilton Mill

121 Wombwell

HILL CLIMB 19 Barbon Manor

20 Bo’ness

21 Bouley Bay

22 Cairncastle

23 Castle Hill

24 Chateau Impney

25 Craigantlet

26 Creg Willey’s

27 Croft

28 Cultra

29 Doune

30 Drumhorc Hills

31 Eagles Rock

32 Epynt

33 Fintray House

34 Forrestburn

35 Fort Tourgis

36 Garron Point

37 Goodwood House

38 Greve de L’Ecq

39 Gurston Down

40 Harewood

41 Knockagh

42 Le Grand Val

43 Le Val des Terres

44 Lhergy Frissell

45 Llys-y-Fran

46 Loton Park

47 Mamhead House

48 Manor Farm

49 Mount Bingham

50 Oliver’s Mount

51 Petit Bot

52 Prescott

53 Scammonden Dam

54 Shelsley Walsh

55 Spamount

56 Tregrehan

57 Werrington Park

58 Westmount Road

59 Wiscombe Park

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Charitable donations In 2015 the MSA pledged up to £10,000 to

every UK Air Ambulance service over the

following five years, drawing the money

from fines collected under UK motorsport’s

judicial process. The first in a subsequent

series of £2000 cheques was presented

to Air Ambulance Northern Ireland in

November 2016.

Road safety Road accidents are a major cause of

fatalities among 16- to-24-year-olds in

the UK. The MSA believes that motorsport

can contribute to the road safety agenda

by highlighting key safety messages and

providing a controlled environment for

high-speed driving.

The MSA supports the FIA’s international

Action for Road Safety campaign, while

many local motor clubs and associations

work closely with their local authorities and

emergency services to assist in the drive

to reduce casualties on the country’s road

network.

Education and careers The MSA’s Regional Development Officers

(page 54) have built links with schools

and colleges, using motorsport to engage

students in a variety of subjects including

science, technology, engineering and

mathematics (STEM). An exhibition at

Dayinsure Wales Rally GB gave hundreds

of pupils and their families an opportunity

to interact with a wide variety of STEM

activities.

To assist schools teaching risk management

the MSA has also created The Grid, a series

of three interactive lesson plans for teachers

at Key Stage 2 and 3. The Grid’s resources

are available free of charge at

www.thegridmsa.org.

There are several school-based initiatives

challenging students to build and race

models or full-size cars, such as F1 in

Schools, Formula Student and Greenpower

(left). There is also a British Schools Karting

Championship contested by hundreds of

establishments and pupils each year.

Post-education, the UK’s world-leading

motor sport and high performance

engineering industries employ 41,000

people, encompassing engineering, design,

administration, logistics, marketing, events

management and more.

Technology UK motorsport has been the catalyst

for thousands of high-performance

engineering and technology companies,

some of which have benefitted other

industries as diverse as defence, aerospace,

transport and health.

A leader in this area is McLaren Applied

Technologies. For example, the company’s

technology is being used in a study with the

GP Surgery StowHealth and academics at

University Campus Suffolk, assessing the

benefits of adding objective information to

a programme preventing the onset of type

2 diabetes.

Environment The MSA remains committed to creating

a sustainable and responsible model for

UK motor sports. Primarily this is achieved

through regulation, for example:

� There is a list of acceptable tyres for stage rallying, with treads that limit the damage caused to road surfaces

� Window film is mandated on stage rally cars to minimise the spread of glass if there is an accident

� Mud flaps are required on stage rally cars to keep displaced gravel on the road surface

� The mandatory use of spill kits at all events limits the potential

environmental impact of spilt

substances.

MSA regulations also allow for vehicles

technologies, which can compete against

internal combustion on a level playing field,

with the risk managed appropriately.

Venue operators are aware of their

environmental responsibilities and actively

minimise their environmental impact by

recycling waste, disposing of used tyres

appropriately, using recycled materials

wherever possible and using electronic

communications.

It is also important to limit noise pollution

and the MSA Yearbook details the noise

limits for various competition vehicles –

these are tested on-event by MSA-licensed

scrutineers.

The MSA has created an Environmental

Award to recognise outstanding

contributions towards environmental

responsibility and sustainability within

motorsport. The latest winner is Anglesey

Circuit, a busy track within an Area of

Outstanding Natural Beauty that takes

steps to balance its activities against

environmental considerations.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY The MSA believes that motorsport can and does play an important role in society, impacting positively in a number of areas ranging from road safety to education

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The MSA continued to invest significant resources in the project to further enhance safety in stage rallying

RALLY FUTURE

Progress report Key developments in 2016 included:

Online rally marshals’ training and accreditation Modules were launched to ensure

that all rally marshals have a common

understanding of their roles and

responsibilities. Almost 6000 people

engaged with the training, with over 1,700

becoming MSA-registered marshals for the

first time.

Media accreditation The MSA implemented a robust new

media accreditation scheme for stage

rallying, developed in collaboration with

notable rally journalists, photographers

and videographers.

Volunteer recognition scheme The MSA created a new marshal’s

welcome pack, comprising a tabard, flask,

torch, hand warmer, pens, first-on-scene

information and a ‘thank you’ card.

Safety Delegates The MSA selected and trained 11 Safety

Delegates across the UK. They were

appointed to 44 stage rallies in 2016, with

overriding authority in matters of safety.

Vehicle tracking Following a rigorous selection process,

the MSA entered into negotiations with

specialist UK company Kwiktrak (UK) Ltd

regarding a live vehicle tracking system for

UK stage rallying.

Safety Car training Six Safety Car workshops were held, with

316 delegates completing the mandatory

element of the training programme. Of

those, 246 were issued with licences.

Radio equipment The MSA continued to offer grants towards

the upgrading or replacement of safety

radios to accommodate an additional

exclusive frequency that was introduced in

2015. These grants totalled over £100,000

by the end of 2016.

Stage Rally Safety Requirements This comprehensive safety manual was

updated in the spring to reflect feedback

from events. A further update for 2017 is

due to be released.

Summary By the end of 2016 the MSA had

implemented 27 of the MESR’s 29

recommendations. In 2017 the governing

body intends to progress the remaining

recommendations while also developing

new initiatives emphasising the

competitors’ role in event safety.

RallyFuture is the MSA’s response to

the Scottish Governments’ Motorsport

Event Safety Review (MESR), which was

established following the tragic events

of the Jim Clark Rally in 2014 when

three people lost their lives. Primarily

RallyFuture entails implementing the

MESR’s 29 recommendations, published

in January 2015.

To date the MSA has committed over

£300,000 (including safety radio

grants) towards its stated goal of full

implementation. The British Motor Sports

Training Trust (BMSTT), the FIA and

the Motorsport Safety Fund have also

provided significant financial support.

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GOVERNANCE

18 MSA FUNCTIONS & REMIT 20 BOARD & STAFF 22 STRATEGIC REVIEW

The MSA is a not-for-profit organisation (limited by guarantee) comprising almost 750 registered motor clubs, which are represented by 13 Regional Associations nationwide.

MSA FUNCTIONS & REMIT

Risk Management Motor sport venues must be granted an

MSA Track Licence in order to host MSA-

permitted events; there are currently well

over 120 licensed venues. Every year the

MSA undertakes around 50 venue safety

inspections; race circuits are inspected at

least once every two years and all other

venues are inspected on a rolling schedule

of once every three to five years.

Insurance In 2008 JLT became the MSA’s insurance

broker and has since been helping to

ensure that the governing body’s insurance

arrangements remain appropriate and

up-to-date. As part of this process the

scope of insurance is reviewed on a regular

basis. The MSA Board froze per capita

insurance fees for the eighth consecutive

year, meaning that they will remain at the

same level in 2017. The MSA’s safety and

risk management system is an important

factor in controlling claims, both in terms

of number and value. The positive effect

on premiums allows for the per capita fee

freeze.

FIA Historic Technical Passports (HTPs) In order to compete in international historic

motor sport, a vehicle must first be issued

with an FIA HTP, which confirms its period

specification. The MSA processes more

FIA HTP applications than any other

FIA National Sporting Authority (ASN),

accounting for over 30 per cent of the

worldwide total. This is an indicator of the

strength of historic motor sports in the UK.

Safeguarding The MSA takes its duty of care to young

competitors very seriously. In response

to changes in legislation regarding child

safeguarding, the MSA has launched its

own Club Child Safeguarding Policy, which

requires all clubs to appoint one or more

MSA Child Safeguarding Officers. The MSA’s

Child Safeguarding and U18 Policies can be

found in the MSA Yearbook and on the MSA

website.

Anti-doping The MSA believes that competitors have

the right to compete in a fair and – so far as

possible – safe environment.

The MSA operates an anti-doping

programme in conjunction with UK Anti-

Doping (UKAD). UKAD collaborates with

National Governing Bodies (NGBs) such as

the MSA to shield them from doping and

ensure that they are compliant with the

World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Code.

Anti-doping education has been delivered

to competitors on the governing body’s

talent development scheme, the MSA

Academy. Through the MSA Academy, anti-

doping education was delivered to all junior

championships over the past year.

The MSA – in conjunction with UK Anti-

Doping (UKAD) – carried out 42 anti-doping

tests over nine different championships

this year.

Governance The MSA enforces General Regulations

to minimise risk and help ensure a level

playing field in UK motor sport. These

regulations are evaluated and amended

throughout the year by a number of

Specialist Committees and Advisory Panels

representing the various disciplines of the

sport, and are ratified by the Motor Sports

Council.

Motor Sports Council The Motor Sports Council meets three

times a year and predominantly comprises

the Specialist Committee Chairmen. The

Council is led by its Chairman, who is joined

by the MSA Chairman, MSA Chief Executive,

and representatives of the Home Countries.

Council decisions are passed to the MSA,

as the Executive Body, for implementation

and enforcement.

MSA Yearbook All MSA General Regulations are published

annually in the MSA Yearbook, often

referred to as the Blue Book. Any regulation

amendments made during the year that

affect the content of the Blue Book are

published on the MSA website. A similar

publication containing solely karting

regulations is the MSA Kart Race Yearbook,

known as the Gold Book.

Judicial Any breach of MSA General Regulations

may result in disciplinary action. The

highest body within the MSA’s judicial

system is the National Court, which is

independent of the MSA and has several

areas of jurisdiction, including: appeals,

disciplinary, investigatory, eligibility,

arbitration and anti-doping. National Court

reports are usually published on the MSA

website and in MSA Magazine.

Event permitting The MSA issues permits for thousands of

motor sport events – organised by MSA-

registered clubs – each year. Permitted

events must be run in accordance with MSA

General Regulations and are covered by the

MSA’s Master Policy of insurance. There are

around 5,000 MSA-permitted events each

year, requiring well over 1,000 MSA Steward

appointments.

Competitor licensing Depending on the event level and motor

sport discipline, competitors are usually

required to hold a valid MSA Competition

Licence, of which there are various types

and grades with different eligibility

requirements. The MSA also issues

international licences on behalf of the FIA.

Volunteer Officials Licensed officials are appointed to all MSA-

permitted events to ensure that they are

run safely, effectively, and in accordance

with MSA General Regulations. There are

thousands of MSA-registered volunteer

officials and marshals, who undergo free

annual training appropriate to their areas

of responsibility, such as firefighting,

incident handling, safety management and

spectator control. This training is delivered

by MSA-accredited Training Instructors.

Route Authorisation The MSA is empowered by the Department

for Transport to act as agent for the

authorisation of the use of public highways

for motor sport in England and Wales.

The MSA provides a team of regional

route liaison officers who work with clubs,

police authorities and National Parks on

every road event using the public highway

to minimise disruption and to ensure

adherence to the Road Traffic Act. The MSA

undertakes over 200 route authorisations

per year.

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GOVERNANCEGOVERNANCE

MSA BOARD 2016 IMS BOARD 2016

Alan Gow MSA Chairman

Rob Jones MSA Chief Executive

Simon Blunt MSA General Secretary

Dennis Carter Motor Sports Council

Danesh Gangahar MSA Finance Director

Christine Gaskell MBE Royal Automobile Club

Tim Jackson Senior Independent Director

Nicky Moffitt Vice Chairman, Motor Sports Council Chairman, Regional Committee

Rod Parkin Motor Sports Council

Tom Purves Royal Automobile Club

Peter Read Royal Automobile Club

Tony Scott Andrews Motor Sports Council Chairman

Mike Sones Motor Sports Council

Alan Gow Chairman

Ben Taylor Managing Director

Simon Blunt MSA General Secretary

Ian Coomber Non-Executive Director (Resigned February 2016)

Tim Jackson Non-Executive Director

Rob Jones MSA Chief Executive

Steve Perez Non-Executive Director

Kate Adamson Safety Director

Rob Jones MSA Chief Executive

Ben Taylor IMS Managing Director

Jennifer Carty Safeguarding and Anti-Doping Officer

Jess Fack Development Manager

Danesh Gangahar Finance Director

Andrea Richards Executive Administrator

Greg Symes MSA Academy Manager

Michael Wentworth Licensing Manager

Ian Davis Regional, Rallies & Cross Country Executive

Jonathan Day Development Director

Simon Blunt General Secretary

Sheila Barter Executive Office Services Manager

Margaret Forrest Assistant to the Chairman & Chief Executive

Simon Fowler Competitions & Clubs Manager

Cheryl Lynch Race, Speed & Kart Executive

Alan Page Training Executive

John Ryan Technical Director

Tim Swietochowski Head of Communications

BOARD & STAFF The MSA and its wholly owned subsidiary, International Motor Sports (IMS), maintain a staff of around 45 full-time employees and operate within the confines of budgetary control overseen by its Board of Directors. The MSA Board consists of a maximum of 15 members, of whom six are appointed by the Motor Sports Council (including the Chairman) and three by the Royal Automobile Club, with three more being senior MSA Executives. There is a maximum of three further positions for external Directors.

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GOVERNANCEGOVERNANCE

STRATEGIC REVIEW The MSA embarked upon a wide-ranging strategic review, Driving for Growth, which sought to audit the organisation’s functions and remit before proposing a new five-year strategy

Ten Pillars of Strategy Driving for Growth is upheld by ten

strategic pillars, each of which was

assigned an internal owner within the

MSA. Expert external facilitators were

also appointed to some pillars to offer an

objective, outside perspective.

The ten pillar owners – and external

facilitators where appointed – presented

outline strategic plans to the MSA Board

in November. These broad proposals were

approved in principle, with the first phase

of implementation due to begin in 2017.

Mission and vision A key outcome of Driving for Growth to

date has been the creation of new mission

and vision statements for the MSA:

� Our Mission: To lead, develop and govern motor

sports in the United Kingdom.

� Our vision: To deliver high quality motor sports

in a modern, progressive and efficient

manner throughout the United

Kingdom for the enjoyment of everyone

involved.

Core values The MSA has also formalised a new set of

core values:

� Knowledge: To proactively and positively, deploy our

extensive knowledge for the benefit of

everyone involved in motor sport.

� Fairness: To ensure that our actions and decision

making processes are at all times

governed by fairness.

� Integrity: To always act with integrity and to

display respect for all.

� Enthusiasm: To operate in a high octane

environment, where enthusiasm for our

sport is clearly in evidence.

� Transparency: To promote all that we do in a climate

of transparency, openness, attentive

listening and approachability.

The MSA Board appointed Nicholas Watkins of Q4 Management

Ltd to facilitate the strategic review. His starting point was

confidential discussions with the MSA Board members, followed

by one-on-one meetings with MSA staff and key individuals from

within UK motorsport.

Subsequently a Strategy Working Group was formed, comprising

MSA Directors. This group met several times to develop the

strategy in accordance with the audit, culminating in the

presentation of Driving for Growth.

Finance Structure

Process and Procedure

Safety and Risk Management

Commercial

Communications

Sport and Competition

Board and Structure

Organisational Structure

Growth and Development

Volunteers

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DOMESTIC

26 ENGLAND 28 NORTHERN IRELAND 30 SCOTLAND 32 WALES

ENGLAND

Since England is home to a large proportion of the UK’s competitors, volunteers and clubs, it is represented by a number of different Regional Associations.

The Association of North East and Cumbria Car Clubs

(ANECCC) reported healthy competition in the 2016

SG Petch ANECCC Stage Rally Championship. The

North East of England Asphalt Rally series also goes

from strength to strength, as does the association’s

autocross series.

Meanwhile the Association of North Western Car Clubs

(ANWCC) noticed a trend among competitors towards

more cost-effective types of motorsport, such as

autoSOLOs, autotests and some road rallies. There were

also more registrations for speed events, and a slight

increase in under-25s, over 55s and female competitors.

It was also a positive year for the Association for

Northern Car Clubs (ANCC), which reaped the benefits

of recruitment initiatives such as taster events. The

association also noted resurgence in the popularity of

single-venue stage rallies. A new championship, the

Northern Forest Challenge, offered free prize entries to

next year’s championship rounds, resulting in 10 more

entries for each event in 2016.

Membership of the Association of West Midland

Motor Clubs (AWMMC) increased to 100 clubs in 2016,

while the Heart of England Stage Rally Championship

attracted a twofold increase in competitors. Meanwhile

the association’s Road Rally Championship and speed

events held strong.

Although venue availability proved challenging, speed

championships, stage rallying and grassroots events all

enjoyed a buoyant year in the central southern region.

Members of the Association of Central Southern Motor

Clubs (ASCMC) capitalised by collaborating with

GoMotorsport and taking the sport to the public via

taster events and presences at non-motorsport shows.

AutoSOLO events returned to the South East, with the

first at Brands Hatch proving popular, according to the

Association of South Eastern Motor Clubs (ASEMC).

The venue’s annual stage rally was also successful,

forming part of the Motorsport News Circuit Rally

Championship. Meanwhile a trio of well supported grass

autotests catered to the region’s clubman competitors.

The Association of South Western Motor Clubs

(ASWMC) began its year on a high, with South Hams

Motor Club being crowned the JLT MSA Club of the Year

for its efforts in 2015. The season ended equally well,

with Torbay Motor Club reintroducing the Mamhead

Hill Climb after a five-year hiatus. The Somerset Stages

used more closed roads in its 2016 route and aims to

extend this to competition use when legislation allows

(see page 63).

3,789 Events

7,121 Volunteers

Clubs

569

22,584 Competitors

Statistics include the Channel Islands

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34 Clubs

NORTHERN IRELAND Motorsport in Northern Ireland is co-ordinated by the 52-year-old Association of Northern Ireland Car Clubs (ANICC), an MSA-affiliated regional association. The sport remained robust in 2016, with over 1,500 competitors taking part in almost 250 events across the province.

In 2016 Northern Ireland clubs organised international

events including the Circuit of Ireland rally, a round of

the FIA European Rally Championship, the Ulster Rally,

which was part of both the FIA Celtic Cup and the

relaunched MSA British Rally Championship.

Other headline events included rounds of the MSA

British Sprint and Hill Climb Championships, at

Kirkistown and Craigantlet respectively. Meanwhile the

MSA Northern Ireland Rally Championship enjoyed

another strong year, culminating in a record seventh

title for Derek McGarrity.

Circuit racing activity is led by 500 Motor Racing Club of

Ireland, which organises seven race meetings and four

sprints at Kirkistown.

The ANICC, along with the North of Ireland Karting

Association, is a member of the 2 & 4 Wheels

Motorsport Steering Group, an umbrella body

representing the interests of all forms of motorsport

in Northern Ireland. The group continues to lobby

government on all matters relating to both two- and

four-wheel motorsport and also negotiates with

Sport NI to seek funding when appropriate to assist

development within the province.

The Motorsport Marshalling Partnership (MMP)

continues to support clubs and competitors by

providing experienced marshals across all disciplines.

Via the MMP, MSA Trainers assist clubs with dedicated

training in all areas. The British Motor Sport Training

Trust (BMSTT) provides support for training initiatives

that support the development of young and

inexperienced marshals. In 2016 the MMP promoted the

new MSA online rally marshals’ training scheme.

Competitors entries rose across most disciplines

in 2016. The ANICC continues to work closely with

Motorsport Ireland on reciprocal arrangements allowing

competitors to take part in both territories. MSA

competition licence holders in western England and

Wales are also afforded this opportunity.

On the world stage, Kris Meeke won two rounds of the

FIA World Rally Championship, in Portugal and Finland.

His victory in the latter was the first ever for a UK driver.

236 Events

424 Volunteers

1582 Competitors

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SCOTLAND

490 Events

A major development for Scottish motorsport was confirmation that Scottish Motor Sports (SMS), an umbrella body representing both two- and four-wheel disciplines, had secured a four- year investment from sportscotland.

This funding supports two full-time staff dedicated to

developing the sport in Scotland. Working closely with

the MSA’s own development team, their work will focus

on: increasing participation; promoting performance at

all levels; protecting and increasing venues and events;

and strengthening the club structure.

Meanwhile the Scottish Association of Car Clubs (SACC)

made a particular effort throughout 2016 to develop

volunteer marshals, with an emphasis on training.

Approximately 500 person-days of face-to-face

training were delivered and the association intends to

match or better this in 2017.

Another key objective was competitor recruitment.

Both local motor clubs and GoMotorsport’s Regional

Development Officer (RDO) in Scotland attended a

range of non-motorsport events with static displays

or live autotest passenger rides. These proved to

be successful in attracting newcomers, whether as

competitors or volunteers.

Circuit racing was once again underpinned by a series of

events at Knockhill, which also hosted the increasingly

popular Time Attack discipline. Competition was

equally strong at the nation’s various hill climb and

sprint events.

Asphalt stage rallies continued to attract competitors,

with championship rounds securing full entries. The

season was augmented by two new events at previously

unused military bases; the SACC commended the clubs

involved for bringing these new venues on stream.

Forest rallying enjoyed an excellent year, with average

event entries at their highest levels since 2010.

Successful negotiations between the MSA and Forestry

Enterprise Scotland secured continued access to the

forestry estate for the next three years, providing a

secure platform for the sport’s continued success.

At grassroots level, local clubs continued to offer MSA-

authorised events on the public highway, including

targa, navigational and 12-car rallies, plus autotests and

the increasingly popular autoSOLOs.

Among notable competitor successes was Gordon

Shedden’s third MSA British Touring Car Championship

title victory, secured in the final round of the season at

Brands Hatch.

2,168 Competitors

700 Volunteers

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WALES

807 Volunteers

The uncertainty stemmed from protracted

negotiations between the MSA and NRW

over the future charging structure for use of

the forest roads, following the expiration of

the previous Master Agreement at the end

of 2015.

This led to the formulation of a totally new

concept whereby Rally4Wales (R4W), a

not-for-profit organisation, proposed that a

‘self-repair’ team would attend to the forest

roads after each rallying activity, resulting

in organising clubs working directly with

R4W to enable repairs to be made. The

MSA, NRW and R4W remained in detailed

negotiations at the time of writing.

Dayinsure Wales Rally GB, the UK’s round

of the FIA World Rally Championship

(WRC), went ahead as planned in late

October, three weeks earlier than in recent

years. The Welsh Government acts as

principal funding partner for the event,

which generates an estimated £10m for the

Welsh economy and drew to a close the

country’s Year of Adventure 2016.

In terms of domestic motorsport activity,

the Welsh Association of Motor Clubs

(WAMC) reported another successful

season, during which it reintroduced a

number of championships that had not

been run for several years. The regional

association also secured the services of new

championship secretaries, whose positive

contributions were quickly felt.

WAMC was delighted with the success of

its competitors within Sport Wales’ Elite

Cymru funding and support initiative,

including MSA Team UK members Osian

Pryce and Seb Morris. Pryce won the Drive

DMACK Fiesta Trophy, a WRC support

series, while Morris made a successful

switch from single-seater to GT racing,

earning an entry for the 2017 Daytona 24

Hours after finishing third in the 2016 British

GT Championship.

Meanwhile Elfyn Evans, a former MSA

Team UK member, won the relaunched

MSA British Rally Championship and

scored further international success in

WRC2, taking three victories and reaming in

contention for the title as this report went

to press.

Motorsport in Wales continued to thrive during 2016, despite a period of uncertainty regarding the future of events on the Natural Resources Wales (NRW) forestry estate.

68 Clubs

2,413 Competitors

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SOCIAL SEASON

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SOCIAL SEASON

16 January Motor Sports Association (MSA) MSA launches online rally and cross country marshals’ training and accreditation. #RallyFuture 54 Likes / 1 Comment / 62 Shares

15 Jan 2016 MSA @MSAUK Rob Jones was pleased to welcome @fia President Jean Todt & Deputy President (Sport) Graham Stoker @Autosport_Show. Retweets 17 Likes 20

31 January @msa_motorsport Here they are, the 2015 MSA British Champions! #NightofChampions #RAC #PallMall #MSA

5 March Motor Sports Association (MSA) Today’s the day! The revamped MSA British Rally Championship gets underway this evening with the Mid Wales Stages! The event kicks off at 6:15 this evening in Newtown.

13 April @natalie_pinkham Daytona Motorsport Sandown Park 100 school girls at Sandown Park for the first Dare To Be Different event. The brilliant initiative of @susie_wolff #sandownpark #daytonamotorsport #d2bd 549 likes

14 Jan 2016 MERCEDES AMG F1 @MercedesAMGF1 Exciting day for motorsport as @Susie_Wolff and @MSAUK launch the @D2BDofficial initiative! #D2BD #F1 Retweets 56 / Likes 155

1 Jun 2016 Ross Whittock @RossWhittock Great 2 days with the @MSAAcademy. Massive thanks to @StevenJGPerez for my 1st ride in WRC car! Thanks @nickygrist

8 July @msa_motorsport Almost 150 female marshals and officials are working behind-the-scenes at this weekend’s F1 British Grand Prix, helping to ensure the safe and successful running of UK motorsport’s headline event at Silverstone. 38 likes

31 July Motor Sports Association (MSA) An awesome day for UK rallying. Congratulations to Kris Meeke - the first ever UK winner of Neste Rally Finland!

Rob Jones, MSA Chief Executive, said: “Kris has made history with this great victory - the first ever for a UK driver on Rally Finland. With Scott Martin joining him on the podium, this is a very special day for British rallying. Congratulations also to our friends at Motorsport Ireland, who will no doubt be celebrating Paul Nagle and Craig Breen’s fantastic achievements.”

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4 September Motor Sports Association (MSA) Britain’s Callum Bradshaw has won the CIK-FIA Karting Academy Trophy! Fellow CIK-FIA nominee Oliver Clarke finished P7 in the championship. Massive congratulations to both Callum and Oliver on their achievements against a 51-strong field of karters from around the world. 16 Likes / 1 Comment

26 Oct 2016 Susie Wolff @Susie_Wolff Today @WalesRallyGB with @D2BDofficial - 100 school girls getting introduced to the world of @OfficialWRC rallying! Retweets 90 / Likes 359

18 November @msa_motorsport This time last week Lewis Brown was named RSF MSA Young Driver of the Year 2016 at iZone Performance, Silverstone. 48 likes

30 Oct 2016 Sébastien Ogier @SebOgier Fantastic to win again #WalesRallyGB! #WRGB #WRC @VolkswagenRally Retweets 109 / Likes 281

25 October Motor Sports Association (MSA) Going to Dayinsure Wales Rally GB? We want you to enjoy spectating but not at any cost. No view is worth risking your life for. Please stay at the designated spectator areas. Your safety – your life! #DontBeLikeBill 115 Likes / 17 Comments / 201 Shares

Aug 5 MSA @MSAUK 1995 World Rally Champion Colin McRae would have been 48 today. Gone but never forgotten. #RallyLegend Retweets 210 / Likes 495

10 Jun 2016 MSA @MSAUK Our very own Cheryl Lynch is leading an all-female Stewards Panel at @FIAWorldRX this weekend! @D2BDofficial #D2BD Retweets 11 / Likes 30

7 July @msa_motorsport MSA boss Rob Jones presented the Hawthorn Memorial Trophy to @lewishamilton at #Silverstone this evening! Pics by @danbathie. #LH44 #LewisHamilton 42 likes

30 October Amy Williams @AmyWilliamsMBE Thanks to @MSAUK and all the marshals keeping us safe on the stages #WRGB Retweets 11 / Likes 55

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SOCIAL SEASON

16 January Motor Sports Association (MSA) MSA launches online rally and cross country marshals’ training and accreditation. #RallyFuture 54 Likes / 1 Comment / 62 Shares

15 Jan 2016 MSA @MSAUK Rob Jones was pleased to welcome @fia President Jean Todt & Deputy President (Sport) Graham Stoker @Autosport_Show. Retweets 17 Likes 20

31 January @msa_motorsport Here they are, the 2015 MSA British Champions! #NightofChampions #RAC #PallMall #MSA

14 Jan 2016 MERCEDES AMG F1 @MercedesAMGF1 Exciting day for motorsport as @Susie_Wolff and @MSAUK launch the @D2BDofficial initiative! #D2BD #F1 Retweets 56 / Likes 155

1 Jun 2016 Ross Whittock @RossWhittock Great 2 days with the @MSAAcademy. Massive thanks to @StevenJGPerez for my 1st ride in WRC car! Thanks @nickygrist

31 July Motor Sports Association (MSA) An awesome day for UK rallying. Congratulations to Kris Meeke - the first ever UK winner of Neste Rally Finland!

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26 Oct 2016 Susie Wolff @Susie_Wolff Today @WalesRallyGB with @D2BDofficial - 100 school girls getting introduced to the world of @OfficialWRC rallying! Retweets 90 / Likes 359

18 November @msa_motorsport This time last week Lewis Brown was named RSF MSA Young Driver of the Year 2016 at iZone Performance, Silverstone. 48 likes

30 Oct 2016 Sébastien Ogier @SebOgier Fantastic to win again #WalesRallyGB! #WRGB #WRC @VolkswagenRally Retweets 109 / Likes 281

Aug 5 MSA @MSAUK 1995 World Rally Champion Colin McRae would have been 48 today. Gone but never forgotten. #RallyLegend Retweets 210 / Likes 495

10 Jun 2016 MSA @MSAUK Our very own Cheryl Lynch is leading an all-female Stewards Panel at @FIAWorldRX this weekend! @D2BDofficial #D2BD Retweets 11 / Likes 30

7 July @msa_motorsport MSA boss Rob Jones presented the Hawthorn Memorial Trophy to @lewishamilton at #Silverstone this evening! Pics by @danbathie. #LH44 #LewisHamilton 42 likes

30 October Amy Williams @AmyWilliamsMBE Thanks to @MSAUK and all the marshals keeping us safe on the stages #WRGB Retweets 11 / Likes 55

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INTERNATIONAL

42 EVENTS 44 WALES RALLY GB 46 SUCCESS

FIA World Endurance Championship A 45,000-strong crowd witnessed the opening round of the FIA World Endurance Championship at Silverstone in April. The No.2 Porsche 919 Hybrid driven by Romain Dumas, Neel Jani and Marc Lieb, claimed the famous Royal Automobile Club Tourist Trophy with overall victory.

INTERNATIONAL EVENTS The UK plays host to rounds of the premier international championships across many disciplines

FIA Formula E Championship Battersea Park became a racetrack in July when the FIA Formula E Championship headed to London for its season finale. Frenchman Nicolas Prost won the race, while Swiss driver Sebastien Buemi claimed the title. The all-electric championship is based at Leicestershire’s Donington – the events themselves take place in city centres across the globe.

FIA Formula One World Championship The 2016 British Grand Prix took place at Silverstone on 10 July, with Lewis Hamilton taking his fourth – and third successive – home victory. The Rt Hon Michael Fallon MP, Secretary of State for Defence, presented Hamilton with the famous Royal Automobile Club Trophy.

First held in 1926, the British Grand Prix predates the Formula One World Championship. Having begun the inaugural F1 season in 1950, it is also the championship’s oldest event. Today its sporting side is organised by International Motor Sports (IMS), the MSA’s wholly owned subsidiary.

FIA World Rallycross Championship Round four of the increasingly popular FIA World Rallycross Championship ran at Kent’s Lydden Hill, the Home of Rallycross, in May. Sweden’s Mattias Ekström took victory, while MSA Academy member and 2016 MSA British Rallycross Champion Dan Rooke reached the semi-final of the RX- Lites support race.

CIK-FIA European Superkart Championship Donington Park hosted round two of the CIK-FIA European Superkart Championship in June. The event was contested by 24 drivers from around the world; Czech driver Adam Kout won both races, with Britain’s Liam Morley finishing second overall.

FIA European Drag Racing Championship Santa Pod Raceway in Northamptonshire hosts two FIA European Drag Racing Championship events, each attracting over 250 entries from around 14 European countries. Denmark’s Stig Neergaard and Sweden’s Micke Kagered won the headline Top Fuel Dragster class in May and September respectively.

FIA European Rally Championship The Circuit of Ireland Rally is among the oldest in the world, having been run by the Ulster Automobile Club almost every year since 1931. The 2016 event was held in April as round two of the FIA European Rally Championship – Irishman Craig Breen claimed victory for the second year alongside British co-driver Scott Martin.

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DAYINSURE WALES RALLY GB The UK’s round of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) welcomed 164 competitors from 23 nations

Dayinsure Wales Rally GB moved from its traditional

season-closing date to become the penultimate round

of the championship in late October.

The event began with a ceremonial start at Eirias Park in

Colwyn Bay and finished three days later in Llandudno.

In between there were 22 special stages totalling 208

miles, making it the longest competitive route in the

rally’s recent history.

Almost all of the stages were run on the Natural

Resource Wales (NRW) forestry estate in North and

Mid Wales. However the event also visited Chester for

the first time in 20 years for a time control, and there

was a new family-friendly RallyFest spectator stage at

Cholmondeley Castle.

The HQ and service park remained at the Toyota Engine

Plant in Deeside, North Wales. The Deeside Rally Village

was free to attend and welcomed 20,000 fans across

the weekend.

World champions Sebastien Ogier and Julien Ingrassia

(FRA) won for the fourth consecutive year, ahead of

Ott Tanak and Raigo Molder (EST). Thierry Neuville and

Nicolas Gilsoul (BEL) completed the podium.

Organisation The event is organised and promoted by the MSA’s

commercial subsidiary, International Motor Sports (IMS),

with Ben Taylor as Managing Director. The 2016 event

was Iain Campbell’s first as Clerk of the Course, taking

over from Fred Gallagher after 20 years. He was ably

supported by over 100 fellow officials and nearly 2,000

volunteer marshals.

Title sponsor One of the UK’s leading short-term car insurance

providers, Dayinsure, was announced as the title

sponsor for the event, which was branded as the

Dayinsure Wales Rally GB. The online company is based

in Tarporley, Cheshire, close to the Deeside Rally Village.

Partners In recognition of Wales Rally GB’s estimated £10

million contribution to the Welsh economy, the Welsh

Government acts as principal funding partner in an

association that is confirmed until 2018. The event

also received invaluable support from Conwy County

Borough Council and other commercial partners in

including Hyundai as the official car supplier and

Network Q as the preparation partner. Lawn care

provider GreenThumb partnered the Cholmondeley

Castle RallyFest, which attracted almost 10,000 visitors.

“It’s always a huge challenge to win in Wales. The stages are beautiful and you’re always on the limit and close to the edge” Sébastien Ogier, World Rally Champion

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Highlights from another incredible year for British talent on the world stage

INTERNATIONAL SUCCESS

Formula One Triple world champion Lewis Hamilton scored

ten race victories to take second place on

the list of F1 grand prix winners with 53, ahead

of Frenchman Alain Prost (51) and behind only

Germany’s Michael Schumacher (91). Hamilton also

became the first driver in the sport’s history to win

at 24 different circuits. Ultimately he finished second

in the 2016 championship behind German team-mate

Nico Rosberg.

Jenson Button completed his seventeenth season and

became one of only three drivers to reach 300 grand prix

starts. The 2009 world champion announced that he

will not compete in 2017 but will remain as the third

driver at McLaren.

Jolyon Palmer completed in his first season with

Renault Sport F1 and announced that he will return

for a second year with the Oxfordshire-based

team in 2017.

Other racing Lando Norris (17) won the Formula

Renault 2.0 Northern European Cup

and Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 in his

rookie season.

The Banbury-based Prodrive ran Aston

Martin Racing to the FIA Endurance

Trophy for LMGTE Pro Teams.

World Rallying Northern Ireland’s Kris Meeke won

two rounds of the FIA World Rally

Championship (WRC): Rally de Portugal

and Rally Finland. His victory in the latter

was the first ever for a UK driver. It was

the first time that a British driver had

won multiple WRC events in a single

season since Colin McRae in 2002.

Meanwhile Welshman Elfyn Evans

and co-driver Craig Parry scored three

victories in the WRC 2 championship in

Monaco, Sweden and France. His fellow

Welshman and MSA Team UK member

Osian Pryce won the Drive DMACK

Fiesta Trophy, a WRC support series.

Karting Callum Bradshaw (15) dominated

the CIK-FIA Karting Academy Trophy

after being nominated by the MSA to

represent the UK in the three-round

world championship for competitors

aged 13 to 15.

Fourteen-year-old Finlay Kenneally won

the CIK-FIA Karting European Junior

Championship title, beating Denmark’s

Noah Watts to the title by just two points.

Tom Joyner finished second in the senior

CIK-FIA Karting European Championship

for the third consecutive year.

Working with the FIA Graham Stoker, as the UK’s Titular Delegate

on the World Motor Sport Council, serves as

Deputy President (Sport) of the world governing

body, the FIA. MSA Chief Executive Rob Jones

supports Stoker as Deputy Titular Delegate.

Once again the MSA made many successful

nominations to 2016 FIA Commissions and

judicial bodies:

�� Russell Anderson International Karting Commission

�� Michael Beloff QC International Court of Appeal

�� Mike Broad (Motor Sports Council) Rally Commission

�� Dennis Carter (MSA Director) GT Commission

�� Terry Cox Truck Racing Commission

�� Ian Davis (MSA Regional, Rallies & Cross Country Executive) Closed Road Commission

�� Allan Dean-Lewis MBE Volunteers and Officials Commission (Vice President): FIA Institute Audit, Finance & Governance Committee

�� David Lapworth (Motor Sports Council) Electric & New Energy Championships Commission

�� Philip Evans Drag Racing Commission

�� Fred Gallagher Cross-Country Rally Commission (Vice President)

�� Edwin Glasgow QC International Tribunal (President)

�� Alan Gow (MSA Chairman) Touring Car Commission (President); FIA Foundation Trustee; FIA Institute Audit, Finance & Governance Committee

�� David Grace Hill-Climb Commission

�� Colin Hilton Global Institute for Motorsport Safety; FIA ASN Development Taskforce

�� Cheryl Lynch (MSA Race, Speed & Kart Executive) Off-Road Commission

�� Nigel Mansell CBE Drivers’ Commission

�� Rod Parkin (MSA Director) Historic Motor Sport Commission

�� Dr Philip Rayner (Motor Sports Council) Medical Commission Anti-Doping Disciplinary Committee

�� John Ryan (MSA Technical Director) Homologation Regulations Commission; Single- Seater Commission (Vice President)

�� Sue Sanders Women in Motorsport Commission

�� Tony Scott Andrews (Motor Sport Council Chairman) International Court of Appeal

�� John Symes Circuits Commission

�� David Tremayne Land Speed Records Commission

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DEVELOPMENT

50 MSA ACADEMY 54 GO MOTORSPORT 58 TRAINING

MSA ACADEMY The MSA’s talent development pathway helps the UK’s most promising young drivers to maximise their potential

TEAM UK Team UK is a national squad of elite drivers who are hand-picked

to receive bespoke performance management. Each driver works

with a MSA Level Four Qualified Performance Manager, who

provides ongoing coaching, support, advice and guidance. Team

UK Coaches are a combination of in-house qualified professionals

and expert consultants from the industry.

Team UK 2016 was:

�� Ben Barnicoat (FIA F3 European Championship) �� Jake Dennis (GP3 Series) �� Chris Ingram (FIA European Rally Championship) �� Jordan King (GP2 Series, Manor F1 Development Driver) �� Dan Lloyd (BTCC, Porsche Carrera Cup GB) �� Alex Lynn (GP2 Series, Williams F1 Development Driver,

selected WEC rounds)

�� Seb Morris (British GT) �� Matt Parry (GP3 Series) �� Osian Pryce (Drive DMACK Fiesta Trophy) �� Nick Yelloly (Porsche Carrera Cup Germany,

Porsche Supercup, Force India F1 Simulation Driver)

SQUAD The Squad comprises around 25 young drivers who have

demonstrated potential excellence in motor sports. They are

selected to benefit from the knowledge and resources originally

developed for the Team UK and AASE programmes. The

programme is overseen by an MSA Academy Performance Manager

and delivered by qualified MSA Coaches.

PERFORMANCE MASTER CLASSES The Performance Master Classes (PMC) are designed to introduce

junior competitors to the concepts of sports science and human

performance.

Qualified MSA coaches deliver the workshops free of charge at

a range of events nationwide throughout the season providing

bespoke championship support, which can include one-on-one

driver coaching, guidance for parents, and supporting driver duties

such as data debriefs.

Anti-doping sessions form part of every PMC delivery. These

are delivered by qualified advisers, who use UK Anti-Doping’s

100%ME programme to educate athletes on anti-doping topics

such as regulations, testing procedures and where to find further

information.

AASE The three-year AASE in Motor Sport programme is delivered in

conjunction with Loughborough College, ranked outstanding by

Ofsted. The programme is essentially a sports science course for

athletes aged 16 to 19, developing members within their sport

whilst providing them with an accredited qualification equivalent

to a minimum of three A-Levels. AASE comprises the following

qualifications:

�� L3 Certificate in Understanding Sports Performance �� L3 Certificate in Achieving Excellence in Sports Performance �� BTEC L3 Certificate in Sport �� BTEC L3 Subsidiary Diploma in Sport �� BTEC L3 Diploma in Sport �� BTEC L3 Certificate in Business �� BTEC L3 Certificate in Motor Vehicle Engineering.

Each year one AASE student is named the RSF MSA Young Driver

of the Year. The winner receives a trophy and a cheque for £1,000

at the MSA’s prestigious Night of Champions ceremony at the

Royal Automobile Club.

CO-DRIVER PROGRAMME The newly expanded co-driver programme aims to support

the next generation of UK rally co-drivers and help ensure that

they continue to be the best in the world. It is led by renowned

navigators Nicky Grist and Paul Spooner, combining fixed

development sessions with remote and on-event support. In 2016

the programme supported nine co-drivers aged 18 to 26.

RACING STEPS FOUNDATION The MSA Academy received substantial support from

the Racing Steps Foundation, a unique organisation

that helps young drivers and riders with the talent

but not necessarily the funds to achieve their

dreams.

50 Team UK development days 13Anti-doping education delivery days141 AASE delivery days AASE delivery events46 76 Performance Master Class deliveries over 13 championships 9 Co-driver programme days 4 Co-driver programme events10Squad events

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COACHING The MSA Coaching Qualification continued its roll out of the MSA’s pioneering development designed to bring motor sport in line with other major sports.

The MSA Level 2 Certificate in Coaching

Motorsport is designed to set the standard

for coaching in motor sports. It was first

piloted successfully in December 2013,

when the first 10 Level 2 motor sport

coaches qualified successfully. In 2016 there

have been a further four intakes of delivery

that have taken place.

The accreditation is listed on the

Qualifications and Credit Framework, which

sits within OFQUAL – a non-ministerial

government department that regulates

qualifications, exams and tests. The

awarding body is 1st4Sport, which works

with the governing bodies of many other

sports including football, gymnastics, rugby

and tennis.

The MSA has also finalised and piloted

an Introduction to Coaching Motor Sport

Award, which precedes the L2 accreditation

to create a coaching pathway. The

Introduction to Coaching Motor Sport

Award is designed for numerous target

audiences in mind:

� Coaches who wish to embark on the MSA Coaching Pathway

� For motor clubs to have an understanding of the coaching process

to assist them with their development

and working with new members to

enhance their participation in the sport

� For parents, guardians, championships who have an interest in coaching

practice

The Award does not qualify individuals

as Coaches however it provides an

understanding of what coaching is, what

good coaching looks like, what bad

coaching looks like and where to go should

you have further interest in the coaching

structure.

33 Qualified MSA Coaches by NovemberINSIGHT

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

RSF MSA YOUNG DRIVER OF THE YEAR 2016 SHOOTOUT

The driver: Jordan King, GP2 racer and Manor F1 development driver

The Performance Manager: Andy Meyrick, MSA L4 Qualified coach

Andy Meyrick continued as Jordan King’s MSA Performance

Manager for the 2016 season. Meyrick’s wide-ranging support

included race preparation and debrief, as well as supporting more

bespoke levels of development such as technical driving and

fitness. Meyrick also worked with King as he prepared for his F1

practice debut at the United States Grand Prix weekend.

“Meyrick says: “Jordan has been on Team UK for a number of years

now and is one of our most established drivers. As his Performance

Manager during that period I have witnessed his development as

a driver and it has been remarkable. Jordan is excellent at focusing

on the process of his preparation not just simply the results. He

has learnt to leave no stone unturned and therefore has become

an excellent racing driver. This level of preparation has been a

pivotal part in Jordan graduating to a F1 test role alongside his GP2

commitments in 2016.”

Who: Lewis Brown

Where: iZone, Silverstone

When: November 2016

MSA Academy AASE Student Lewis Brown was named the RSF

MSA Young Driver of the Year 2016 after a five-way shootout at

iZone Driver Performance Centre, Silverstone.

The accolade is awarded each year to a member of the MSA

Academy’s AASE programme, a three-year course delivered in

conjunction with Loughborough College.

The five finalists this year were: Brown, 17 from Lincolnshire; Zach

Anderton, 17 from Chester; Nathan Edwards, 18 from Kent; Ben

Green, 18 from Essex; and Emily Rogers, 17 from Essex.

The day consisted of seven sessions including physical and mental

assessments, a simulation evaluation (including eye tracking and on

board analysis) and interviews with members of the judging panel.

The panel comprised: Derek Walters, RSF; Jonathan Day, MSA

Director of Development; James Wozencroft, MSA Coach; Anna

Kemp, Loughborough College; and Jack Benyon, Motorsport News.

“The course has helped me take a more structured approach to my coaching through session plans and goal setting, as well as helping me to understand the theories behind how performers learn” Craig Brunton, L2 Motorsport Coach

“Working with Andy for the past three years, I have found that he is very adept at conveying his thoughts to a young driver. He is very good at thinking outside the box, even the smallest details that combine to create the complete package that a racing driver must be” Jordan King

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GO MOTORSPORT An MSA initiative to develop club motorsport and encourage new people to get involved INSIGHT

TAKING THE SPORT TO THE PEOPLE

EDUCATIONAL LINKS

Who: Glenrothes MSC and Saltire Rally Club

Go Motorsport reached over 20,000 visitors

at the Scotish Car Show, where it arranged

for two motor clubs to give almost 150

passenger rides. Data capture from those

rides yielded ten new competitors for a

follow-up event run by Glenrothes Motor

Sports Club at Knockhill.

“The organisers were delighted with the added attraction that GoMotorpsort brought to the show, where so many people were able to try grassroots club motorsport for the first time. They have invited us back” Alison Clark, Scotland RDO

Who: Harper Adams University - Whitchurch Motor Club

Go Motorsport helped to forge links

between the university and the club in order

to create a mutually beneficial relationship.

For example they arranged a pair of

autotests for students in the university car

parks. The university itself now has two

MSA-registered clubs – one for 4x4s and

another for general motor sports.

“We supported the two clubs at the Freshers’ Fair and helped them sign up almost 50 new members. We even got new recruits marshalling at the Dayinsure Wales Rally GB” Bryn Pound, West Midlands RDO

Where: South West College Omagh

Having received a request from the

Ulster Rally, Go Motorsport joined event

organisers on a visit to South West College

in Omagh. This led to students attending

the Motorsport Marshalling Partnership

(MMP) Ulster Rally Training Day in July, with

one going on to marshal for the first time at

an autotest.

“We had a really good session with the students, who were excited to hear that marshals can have passenger runs in rally cars at the end of the year through the MMP rewards scheme” Jonathan MacDonald, Northern Ireland RDO

VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION

REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICERS (RDOs) Go Motorsport is underpinned by a nationwide network of RDOs,

tasked with helping to develop motor clubs in their areas while also

promoting the sport in schools and colleges, in partnership with

clubs to provide opportunities to participate in the sport. In 2016

they were:

�� Central Southern: Andrew Bisping �� East Midlands: Tania Brown �� West Midlands: Bryn Pound �� London and South East England: Suze Endean �� Wales: Howard Davies �� North East England and Cumbria: Peter Metcalfe �� Northern Ireland: Jonathan MacDonald �� North West England: Steve Johnson �� Scotland: Alison Clark �� South West England: Kevin Moore

WEBSITE The www.GoMotorsport.net website highlights the ways

in which people can get involved in the sport, whether

as competitors or volunteers. It offers comprehensive

information on the main types of motor sports and

describes how to get started in each. There is also

a search function to help visitors find their local

clubs and events.

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MSA JLT CLUB AND VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARDS The MSA JLT Club and Volunteer of the Year Awards are designed to recognise

excellence among the UK’s 750 MSA-registered cubs and 10,000 volunteer marshals

and officials. In 2016 there were four times more nominations than in 2015.

Farnborough District Motor Club won the club award. The club works with three

others (Sutton & Cheam, Dolphin and Craven) to organise the annual Abingdon

CAR-nival, which has raised more than £275,000 for charity over the last 20 years.

James McKeefry won the volunteer award. He has been part of Magherafelt & District

Motor Club for over 30 years and was praised for his ‘conviction focused on making

motorsport safer and more accessible to all’.

CLUB DEVELOPMENT Wider MSA development initiatives aim to recruit, retain and recognise clubs and volunteers

INSIGHT Who: East Hampshire District Council, Southsea Motor Club and South East RDO Andrew Bisping

In 2014 East Hampshire District Council contacted

Go Motorsport to discuss opportunities for young

people to learn about road safety and interact with

motorsport in a positive and controlled environment.

This resulted in an event that gave 18 youths their

first behind-the-wheel experience of competitive

motorsport, while also joining Southsea Motor Club.

The relationship between the council and the club

flourished and in 2016 the event ran for the third

consecutive year.

2000+ Passenger rides at Autosport International 2016

101 School activities

5248 People reached 818 Club development activities

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High quality training supports the invaluable role played by UK motorsport’s 10,000 volunteer marshals and officials

TRAINING

MSA-licensed officials must attend

regular training days, with a further

series of nationwide seminars delivered

to representatives of MSA-recognised

clubs, covering event organisation, club

administration and regulation. Each year

the MSA runs over 180 free seminars and

training days for volunteer officials, either

directly or through its network of training

instructors. Around 7,500 people take part

annually.

British Motor Sports Training Trust The BMSTT – a registered charity –

approved a record level of grants totalling

around £320,000 during the year to

support training projects including

marshals’ training, Advanced Trauma

Life Support, medical training for doctors

and paramedics, and venue safety

improvement.

MSA Club Development Fund During 2016 the Fund received around

11 applications from MSA clubs to assist

the purchase of safety-related equipment

such as radios and fire extinguishers. This

resulted in grants of around £16,000. Over

the last 21 years since the Fund started, the

MSA has provided grant aid of £1.62m to

assist projects worth a total of almost £7.1m.

Safety Development Fund The BMSTT-supported Rescue

Development Fund contributes to

the replacement and renewal of MSA-

specification rescue and recovery

equipment, and can even assist the

purchase of new or replacement units.

During 2016 over 70 awards of £164,000

were made, supporting projects with a total

value of over £409,000.

Motorsport Safety Fund The MSA works closely with the Motorsport

Safety Fund, a UK-registered charity, in

developing a range of booklets, DVDs and

other training resources. A number of these

have been adopted by the FIA Institute for

Motor Sport Safety & Sustainability and

translated into other languages.

Grants Since 2014 all MSA-licensed rescue units

have been required to carry a vacuum

mattress and upgraded defibrillators. As a

result the Rescue Development Fund has

grant aided the purchase of 31 new vacuum

mattresses and 44 defibrillators.

Since its inception in 2015, the MSA

has provided financial support towards

the upgrading of – in some cases the

replacement of – existing radio equipment.

Grants totalling £92,000 supported the

purchase of 302 new safety radios and the

re-programming of a further 1076 safety

radios.

International Training As one of the world’s most respected

motor sports governing bodies, the MSA

is accredited as a Gold Standard Training

Provider by the FIA Institute for Motor Sport

Safety and Sustainability. In this capacity

the MSA is tasked with helping to increase

the safety and training standards of motor

sports officials across the world.

In liaison with the FIA, the MSA and its

dedicated team of International Trainers

work continuously with a number of foreign

National Sporting Authorities (ASNs) to

create bespoke training programmes that

help raise standards and develop the sport

in their countries. Since 2010 the MSA has

performed this role in over 25 countries

across Europe, the Middle East and North

Africa, Central and South Africa and the

Indian Ocean, Asia-Pacific, the Caribbean,

and Central Asia.

Training Instructors The MSA currently has over 180 Training

Instructors, Lead Trainers, International

Trainers and Training Coordinators

delivering marshals and officials training.

These numbers continue to increase

yearly – 14 new Training Instructors

were appointed in 2016, with a further 9

undertaking follow-up work. The MSA

continues to develop and deliver courses

for its licenced instructors as part of a

commitment to Continuing Professional

Development (CPD).

Training Courses As part of the annual seminar series, the

MSA Seminar Team delivered training

to over 500 club officials at 14 venues

nationwide in 2016. Ninety-five per cent

of all attendees rated the training as being

either ‘good’ or ‘excellent’.

Online Training As part of the RallyFuture programme

(pages 14-15), the MSA launched online

training modules for rally marshals. Almost

6000 people engaged with the online

training in 2016, with over 1700 going on to

become MSA-registered marshals for the

first time.

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CHAPTERCOMMUNICATIONS

COMMUNICATIONS

62 PUBLIC AFFAIRS 64 PUBLIC RELATIONS 66 DARE TO BE DIFFERENT

*Source: Motorsport Industry Association (MIA)

PUBLIC AFFAIRS The MSA worked closely with the DfT to progress closed-road motorsport

Closed roads After a long campaign that achieved cross-party

support, the MSA secured primary legislation in

the Deregulation Act 2015 to facilitate closed road

motorsport in Great Britain.

Before the primary legislation can become available

to event organisers, secondary legislation is required in

the form a statutory instrument detailing the enabling

powers and implementation date.

Since midsummer 2016 the MSA has been working with

the Department for Transport to complete this process,

which has involved updating the accompanying impact

assessment and drafting various detailed definitions.

To date this has concerned the secondary legislation for

England, with Wales and Scotland to follow at a later

date due to devolution.

It is anticipated that the secondary legislation will be

subject to the negative resolution process, which means

that it will not be debated in the House of Commons.

The MSA continues to work closely with the Auto-Cycle

Union (ACU) as the campaign reaches its conclusion.

Vnuk Throughout 2016 the MSA worked closely with

other motorsport governing bodies (both two- and

four-wheels) across Europe to limit the impact on

motorsport of changes to European motor insurance

rules.

Together with the motorsport and insurance industries,

the MSA has lobbied in Westminster and Brussels,

reaching out to MPs, MEPs, government departments,

the European Commission and European Parliament.

The MSA will continue this important public affairs

activity in 2017 in order to protect the interests of all

participants in UK motorsport.

F1 British Grand Prix The British Grand Prix represents the best platform

from which to champion domestic UK motorsport and

the associated high performance engineering industry,

which contributes £9bn* to the British economy. In

2016 the MSA hosted a number of parliamentarians

and other dignitaries, with guests including:

� Richard Burden MP MP for Birmingham Northfield Shadow Minister for Transport Chairman, All-Party Parliamentary Motor Group

� Rt Hon Alun Cairns MP Secretary of State for Wales MP for the Vale of Glamorgan

� Rt Hon Kenneth Clarke CH QC MP MP for Rushcliffe

� Rt Hon Michael Fallon MP Secretary of State for Defence MP for Sevenoaks

� Rt Hon the Lord Hain Former MP for Neath

� Kris Hopkins MP Vice Chamberlain of HM Household MP for Keighley

� Rt Hon David Mundell MP Secretary of State for Scotland MP for Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale

� Nick Pontefract Deputy Director, Head of Sport, DCMS

� Rt Hon the Lord Robertson of Port Ellen KT Chairman, FIA Foundation

� Rt Hon the Lord Rooker Chairman, British Motor Sports Training Trust

� Ken Skates AM Welsh Government: Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure AM for Clwyd South

� Rt Hon John Whittingdale MP Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport MP for Maldon

£9 billion Estimated value of the British Grand Prix and the associated high performance engineering industry to the British economy*

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Website The www.msauk.org website is the governing body’s

online shop window and resource centre, proving

equally popular among both new and returning visitors

at an approximate fifty-fifty split. User experience

upgrades in 2016 included auto-play video on page

headers and interactive widgets. The site’s most

popular month was January, with 34,778 users and

241,525 pageviews.

Social Media Social media plays a key role in the MSA’s

communications by facilitating two-way exchanges,

expanding reach and yielding insight. By the end of the

year 12,000 people were following the MSA on Twitter.

The most far-reaching tweet of the year earned 173,695

impressions, 4397 engagements, 212 retweets and 494

likes. On Facebook the MSA reached 8,500 page likes –

the largest organic reach of any post was 38,000, with

a further paid reach of 18,000, plus 626 comments,

reactions and shares. The governing body is much

newer to Instagram but surpassed 2000 followers.

Quarterly Magazine MSA Magazine is the MSA’s flagship offline

communications channel. It is produced quarterly

by MotorSport Magazine on a contract publishing

basis and mailed to all MSA members, totalling

approximately 40,000. In 2016 the magazine was

redesigned for the first time in five years. It was also

shortlisted for Membership Magazine of the Year at the

PPA Independent Publisher Awards; the winner was set

to be announced after this report went to press.

Monthly Newsletter The MSA relaunched its newsletter as MSA Extra,

with a new design reflecting that of the magazine. It is

emailed to everybody on the MSA database, including

competitors, volunteers, officials, committee members,

media and others. The publication provides updates on

the governing body’s initiatives and activities, as well

as event reports and news from across the UK motor

sports community.

Media Relations The MSA continues to foster excellent working

relationships with motorsport journalists and

key industry titles such as Autosport, Motorsport

News and Motor Sport. The Communications

Department also responded to a wide range of

media enquires throughout the year, including from

national newspapers such as The Sunday Times and

broadcasters including BBC Wales. During 2016 more

than 30 media releases were issued, covering a wide

range of topics from safety and technical to sporting

and development.

Agency Support The MSA and its commercial subsidiary, IMS, retained

MPA Creative for PR support. The award-winning

agency was responsible for national, regional and

specialist PR for Wales Rally GB and the relaunched

MSA British Rally Championship. It also worked with the

MSA and former F1 development driver Susie Wolff to

launch Dare to be Different, a campaign to encourage

female engagement and participation in motorsport

(see over).

Publications were redesigned, social media was boosted and a high-profile new campaign was launched in 2016

PUBLIC RELATIONS

12,000 followers

8,500 page likes

2,000 followers

MSA Magazine was shortlisted for Membership Magazine of the Year 2016

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DARE TO BE DIFFERENT The MSA teamed up with star driver Susie Wolff to launch a high-profile new campaign seeking to inspire, connect and celebrate women in motorsport Overview

Women remain under-represented in UK

motorsport, comprising approximately five

per cent of competitors, and fifteen per

cent of marshals and officials. Launched

at Autorpsort International in January, the

‘D2BD’ campaign aims to raise awareness

of opportunities for women in the sport and

ultimately increase female participation in

the long-term.

Events Central to the first year of D2BD was a

series of five headline events across the UK,

attended by Wolff and D2BD Ambassadors

including Claire Williams. Each gave 100

local schoolgirls aged eight to eleven a

money-cannot-buy experience featuring

karting, media training, engineering

exercises, fitness workshops and a pit-

stop challenge. Mercedes AMG Petronas,

Williams Racing and Scuderia Ferrari

provided F1 display cars. Two further events

were created ahead of the British Grand

Prix for daughters of F1 team personnel

and at Wales Rally GB for daughters of

employees at the Toyota Engine Plant. In

total 700 girls were introduced to various

aspects of motorsport for the first time.

Community An online community was created to help

connect women and girls in motorsport.

Many are already successful in the sport

and enjoy sharing their experiences

and advice with newcomers looking

to get started. The D2BD team ran

two networking events for community

members at Silverstone in June and

Mercedes-Benz World in October.

Website and social media The www.daretobedifferent.org website

acts as an online hub for the campaign,

detailing its mission, ambassadors,

partners and membership offering.

Meanwhile @D2BDofficial accounts across

Facebook, Instagram and Twitter are used

to celebrate female achievement and

showcase talent.

Partners The instant success of D2BD attracted a

series of supporting partners, including

valuable sponsorship from Formula One

Management, JMI, Pirelli, Willow Water

(Hailwood) and Sure (Unilever). Further

resources and support came from Daytona

Motorsport, Alipnestars, Sky Sports F1,

STEM Ambassadors, Eisberg and WISE.

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REPORTS

BRITISH CHAMPIONS 70 GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT 72

DIRECTORS’ REPORT 73 FINANCES 74

STATISTICS 76

2016 BRITISH CHAMPIONS

BRDC British F3 Championship Matheus Leist Leist entered the final weekend with a points deficit but sealed the championship nonetheless.

F4 British Championship – Certified by FIA, Powered by EcoBoost Max Fewtrell Fewtrell was consistency personified throughout the season, with a total of 16 podium finishes.

British GT Championship Jonny Adam and Derek Johnston Adam and Johnston came from behind to take the title in the final round at Donington Park.

The winners of the 2016 MSA British Championships

The Awning Company MSA British Junior Kart Championship Jonathan Hoggard Hoggard only needed to finish the final round to secure the title after an impressive campaign.

The Awning Company MSA British Cadet Kart Championship Harry Thompson Thompson won more than half of the year’s ‘finals’ to finish 57 points clear of his nearest rival.

MSA British Sprint Championship Colin Calder Calder earned his fourth consecutive title after another winning season in his Gould- NME GR55.

MSA British Long Circuit Kart Championship Jack Layton Layton only had to finish the penultimate race in the top twelve to seal his maiden title.

The Awning Company MSA British Gearbox Kart Championship Scott Allen Allen was crowned in the last round at Shenington after a consistently impressive campaign.

Link Up Ltd MSA British Autotest Championship Alistair Moffatt Moffatt made history by claiming his fifth title after another dominant campaign in his Mini Special.

MSA British Sporting Trials Championship Roland Uglow Uglow took an early lead and wrapped up his second consecutive title with four rounds to spare.

MSA British Car Trial Championship Henry Kitching Kitching fought back from fourth in the title race to claim the title at the final weekend of the year.

The Awning Company MSA British Kart Championship Oliver Hodgson Hodgson won the revamped championship with one win and a consistent series of podium finishes.

02 03 04

MSA British Rally Championship Elfyn Evans (driver) & Craig Parry (co-driver) Evans and co-driver Craig Parry dominated the revamped championship, winning five rounds.

Mintex MSA British Historic Rally Championship Jason Pritchard and Phil Clarke Pritchard and Clarke won their second successive title on the season-closing Trackrod Historic Cup.

MSA British Rallycross Championship in association with ODYSSEY Battery Dan Rooke Twenty-year-old Rooke ended his maiden campaign as the championship’s youngest ever winner.

05 06 07

Britpart MSA British Cross Country Championship Martin Gould and Simon Kerfoot Gould and Kerfoot won four out of the six challenging rounds to claim their first championship title.

Avon Tyres/TTC Group MSA British Hill Climb Championship Scott Moran Moran won half of the rounds this season to equal the late Tony Marsh’s record of six titles.

MSA British Drag Racing Championship Andy Robinson A brace of victories at the famous Santa Pod Raceway gave Robinson his fifth championship title.

10 11

Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship Gordon Shedden Shedden beat a record eight rivals to the title – his third – in a close season finale at Brands Hatch.

REPORTSREPORTS

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DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT The Directors are responsible for preparing the Directors’ Report and the audited financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.

Company law requires the directors to prepare audited financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the audited financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Prac- tice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law the directors must not approve the audited financial statements unless they are satis- fied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company and the Group and of the surplus or deficit of the Company and the Group for that period. In preparing these audited financial statements, the directors are required to:

�� select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; �� make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; �� state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed; and �� prepare the audited financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inap-

propriate to presume that the Group will continue in business.

The Directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are suf- ficient to show and explain the Company’s and Group’s transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Company and Group and enable them to ensure that the audited financial statements comply with the Compa- nies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Company and the Group and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

PROVISION OF INFORMATION TO AUDITORS Each of the persons who are directors at the time when this Directors’ Report is ap- proved has confirmed that:

�� so far as that Director is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the Company’s and Group’s auditors are unaware: and

�� that Director has taken all the steps that ought to have been taken as a Director in order to be aware of any information needed by the Company’s and Group’s auditors in connection with preparing their report and to establish that the Company’s and Group’s auditors are aware of that information

On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank our committed staff and the many thou- sands of volunteers for providing excellent service and commitment, which has enabled us to deliver another successful sporting year.

Approved by the Board of Directors and signed on behalf of the Board of Directors

A J Gow - Chairman 2nd March 2016

ACTIVITIES The principal activities of the Parent Company, The Royal Au- tomobile Club Motor Sports Association Limited trading as Motor Sports Association “MSA”, are to administer and finance the governance of motor sport in the United Kingdom for mo- tor vehicles with more than three wheels and, through its sub- sidiaries International Motor Sports Limited (“IMS”) and British Grand Prix Limited (“BGPL”), to organise and promote motor sport events, provide motor sports consultancy and undertake commercial activities related to motor sport.

STRATEGY & OBJECTIVES The Group’s strategic objective is to be an excellent governing body and the acknowledged leader in developing and grow- ing regulated motor sport in the United Kingdom. There are three key elements to our strategic objectives: - securing our financial and operational stability, enhancing our visibility and reputation at national & international levels and promoting the United Kingdom’s contribution and heritage in motor sports.

We remain committed to implementing initiatives which in- crease greater motor sport participation and the training of our staff & volunteer officials.

We are currently undergoing an operational strategic review to ensure we remain an effective and efficient organisation go- ing forward.

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE The MSA’s largest sources of income are from licence fees, event permits and promotional rights for MSA British Cham- pionships. At operating level, we aim to break even. Invest- ment income is reinvested into motor sport, particularly into the grassroots.

IMS, our wholly owned commercial subsidiary, organises events such as the F1 British Grand Prix and Wales Rally GB. IMS reported a small profit delivered at the back of increased commercial revenues and tighter cost control.

IMS’s profit before tax was £7,222. (2014: loss £430,783)

BGPL, our other wholly owned commercial entity holds the organising contract for F1 British Grand Prix, which it sub con- tracts to IMS. We have negotiated a heads of agreement with Silverstone Circuits Ltd for the organisation of F1 British Grand Prix from 2016 to 2020.

BGPL’s profit before tax and dividend was £31,132. (2014: £31,166)

We continued our development programme to nurture young talent. Two initiatives are in place. Go Motorsport – to encour- age grassroots participation, help develop local clubs and take motor sports to the public. MSA Academy – a talent develop- ment pathway aiming to develop drivers and co-drivers to a world-class standard through education, support, guidance and coaching. The MSA Academy works with over 80 athletes. In 2015, Team UK comprised 10 drivers, the squad comprised 35 young drivers, 9 co-drivers and 29 AASE young competi- tors, who have demonstrated potential excellence in motor sports. Additionally, the MSA Academy engaged with 11 Junior Championships, whereby over 200 athletes were engaged with.

The funding for MSA’s development activities is provided partly by the Education Funding Agency, the FIA Institute and Racing Steps Foundation, our education partner. We do not receive any funding from UK/local Government or lottery grants, al- though the Welsh Government is a principal funding partner of Wales Rally GB.

As part of our social responsibility, MSA have built strong links with schools and colleges, using motor sports to engage stu- dents in a variety of ways from road safety, environment and technology.

We undertook a major safety project in the year - RallyFuture, which looked to enhance safety in stage rallying by implement- ing the 29 recommendations arising from the Scottish Gov- ernment’s Motorsport Event Safety Review (MESR) following the tragedies that occurred during the running of the 2014 Jim Clark Memorial Rally. We are determined to adopt and imple- ment those recommendations and apply them across all stage rallies in the UK. With the launch of the Rally Marshal›s Ac- creditation Scheme on 16th January 2016, we have completed 21 of those recommendations and are on track to complete the introduction of all the MESR

recommendations by January 2017. However, safety education and awareness will remain an ongoing programme.

We are working in conjunction with Synergy Learning of Bel- fast and iFinity, our CRM supplier and have implemented an

online learning package for Rally and Cross Country marshals, which not only exceed the recommendations but upskills both current and newly registering marshals to become a greater resource for event organisers.

Based on three core modules, The Roles and Responsibili- ties of the Marshal, Spectator Management and Incident Management, the whole course should take no longer than 45 minutes for the learner to complete, at which point they will become an accredited marshal with the MSA. Their MSA re- cord is automatically updated to reflect this change in status.

The online learning is mandatory for all new registrations in 2016, and for those already registered with the MSA the learning must be completed prior to their 2017 registration card being issued.

We are partnering Susie Wolff’s ‘Dare to Be Different’ Initiative, which is aimed at bringing more women into motorsport. The campaign was launched at the 2016 Autosport International Show.

Our investment strategy is a total return approach to the investments. We have two investment managers – Investec and Julius Baer. Both managers are instructed to invest to maximise the total return on investments under their control within the constraints of a medium risk investment portfolio. The objectives of the policy are to ensure the creation of sufficient income and capital growth to enable the company to carry out its purposes consistently year by year. The invest- ment income receivable is reinvested.

PRINCIPAL RISKS & UNCERTAINTIES The Board is responsible for the proper management of the Group and meets quarterly to set the overall direction, strategy, the framework of governance and determining risk strategy, setting risk appetite and ensuring that risk is monitored and controlled effectively by the Group. All key operational and investment decisions are subject to Board approval. There is an ongoing process in place of identifying, evaluating and managing the material risks facing the Group. This process is reviewed regularly by the Executive on behalf of the Board. We have a well-established system of internal controls including strategic, compliance, financial, operational and risk management to safeguard our assets and reputation. The Group recognises the risks and uncertainties it faces in connection with its business operations and monitors various key performance indicators as part of its monthly accounting and management reporting processes.

The significant risks faced by the Group which could impact on the success of delivering against the Group’s long term strategic objectives are:-

The availability of funds to meet business needs, the risk of default by third parties, fluctuations in interest rates & investment returns, number of licence holders, title and other sponsorship in respect of Wales Rally GB, the level & manage- ment of safety and of motor accident claims.

Key mitigating actions include: - keeping sufficient and liquid reserves, robust credit processes and controls, a diversified investment portfolio managed by experienced managers. In 2015, our public liability cover for any motor incident was £65m and this cover has been maintained for 2016. Reviewing the MSA safety management systems and appraising IT sys- tem architecture to ensure that systems are resilient, readily available for our customers and secure from cyber-attack.

Overall, the Group’s risk profile has been maintained in the year.

CORPORATE GOVERANCE We remain committed to the highest standards of corporate governance and recognise that good governance helps to de- liver our strategy and safeguard the long term interests of our stakeholders. The MSA Board is responsible for the leadership, strategic direction and overall management of the Group. The Board has delegated responsibility for the management to the Executive Team. The Executive Team is accountable for opera- tions and risk management on a day to day basis.

It is our policy to maintain a balance between executive and non-executive directors, with the aim of having a majority of independent non-executive directors. The balance and mix of appropriate skills and experience of

non – executive directors is taken into account when a new ap- pointment is made. The non-executive directors are appointed to bring their individual expertise and independent views to support and challenge the Executive Team. They closely moni- tor management performance against agreed strategy and direction.

The Board is led by a non-executive Chairman, Alan Gow, and comprises three Executive directors and 9 Non-Executive Di- rectors.

The principal role of the Chairman is to:-

�� Ensure the effectiveness of the Board. �� Expedite the effective contribution of the Non-Executive

Directors, ensuring that all decisions are subject to produc- tive deliberation and supported by sound decision making processes.

�� Lead the Board in the determination of its strategy and the achievement of its objectives.

The Chief Executive Officer has day to day responsibility for the management of the company and develops company strategy, which once approved by the Board, is implemented through- out the company.

The Finance Director has day to day responsibility for finan- cial planning & reporting and for managing financial risks and working with the Chief Executive Officer on all strategic mat- ters.

The General Secretary acts as Company Secretary and Legal Counsel to the Board and its committees. His role is to advise the Board on matters of procedure and governance, ensuring that Board members are in receipt of all required information on a timely basis.

The Senior Independent Director carries out the annual evalua- tion of the performance of the Chairman and the effectiveness of the Executive Team, dealing with any other issues which may arise from time to time.

The Board has established the following Sub-Committees to oversee certain important areas.

Nominations Committee – To evaluate and review the bal- ance of skills, knowledge and experience of the Board taking into account our risk appetite and strategy. Monitor succession plans. Identify and nominate suitable candidates for the ap- pointment to the Board.

Remuneration Committee – Make recommendations to the Board regarding the Group’s remuneration policy of the Chair- man, executive directors and members of the senior manage- ment.

Investment Committee – To monitor and review our invest- ment performance, policy and strategy.

Audit & Risk Committee – This was set up towards the end of the year to monitor and discuss with management and the ex- ternal auditors the integrity of the financial statements includ- ing quarterly and annual reports, reviewing and reporting to the Board on material financial reporting judgements, quality and appropriateness of accounting policies & practices and disclo- sures. Material adjustments resulting from audit and analytical review. Possible impairment of the Company’s assets. The ba- sis for the going concern assumption, significant uncertainties faced by the Company. Compliance with financial reporting standards and governance reporting requirements. Monitor the Company’s risk management systems and at least bi-annually carry out a review of its effectiveness.

We are currently undertaking a Corporate Governance review in order to ensure our governance meets or exceeds the stan- dards required amongst national governing bodies.

OUTLOOK The volatility at the start of 2016 has shown two major concerns – the rebalancing of the Chinese economy and the change in the US monetary cycle.

The biggest challenge ahead for UK will be the referendum on the membership of the EU. The UK runs a large current account deficit, which is sustainable, as long as companies and individuals consider the UK to be an attractive area of investment. These could easily disappear, exposing the UK’s recovery to date.

The Board is cautiously optimistic that we can deliver comparable results in 2016 whilst keeping a strong & liquid balance sheet.

Approved by the Board of Directors and signed on behalf of the Board of Directors

A J Gow - Chairman

2nd March 2016

The Directors present their annual report and the audited group financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2015.

DIRECTORS The Directors who served throughout the year (except as noted below) were: A J Gow - Chairman

S R Jones - Chief Executive S N Blunt – General Secretary D K Gangahar - Finance Director D T Jackson - Senior Independent Director D I Carter C A Gaskell MBE N E H Moffitt R K Parkin T F G Purves P Read A Scott Andrews M J Sones

GOING CONCERN After reviewing the group’s forecasts and projections, the Board has a reasonable ex- pectation that the Company and the Group as a whole have adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The group therefore contin- ues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing its consolidated financial statements.

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS The Group has positive cash balances and no loans or overdrafts. Surplus cash is in- vested in unit trusts and deposits with investment managers as well as treasury and deposit accounts through the Group’s banks to achieve the best available market re- turns pursuant to risk.

SUPPLIER PAYMENT POLICY It is the Group’s policy to agree and clearly communicate the terms of payments as part of the commercial agreement negotiated with suppliers and then to pay according to the terms based upon the timely receipt of an accurate invoice. Generally invoices are paid within 45 days (2014 - 45 days) from the date of the invoice being issued.

CHARITABLE DONATIONS During the year, the Group made £100,000 gift-aid charitable donation to British Motor Sports Training Trust. (2014: £100,000). The Company also arranged for the donations of £78,955 to various charities, principal being -

£10,000 to Motorsport Safety Fund, £5,000 to BEN – Motor and Allied Trades Benevolent Fund, £5,000 to Henry Surtees Foundation, £5,000 to Torch Trophy Trust, £5,000 RoadSafe, £5,000 to UK Youth, £14,000 FIA Nepal Solidarity Fund and £26,000 UK Air Ambulances from the Motor Sports Council›s Special Fines Fund.

LIMITED BY GUARANTEE The Company is limited by guarantee, does not distribute its surplus income to its members and does not have share capital. The liability of each member is limited to £1.

The Members as at 31 December 2015 were as follows:-

Broad M J Moffitt N E H Campbell H Norbury J R Carter D I Parkin R K Cottrell B Pollitt N P Durling W S Purves T F G Edwards N Rayner P Gaskell C A Read P Gow A J Redfern D Hill R T Rees D G Jones S R Scott Andrews A Kellitt A Sones M Parkin R K Wood J R Lapworth D Stringwell S M Loveridge P J Tomley C Lyle I B M Watson I

Picture Credits:

Cover: Dan Bathie / inside-front-p1: Dan Bathie / p6-7: Julian Hunt / p8: Colin Anderson; Fern Motorsport; Ebrey/btcc.net; Songasport; David DJ Jones / p9: Geoff Robinson; Kartpix.net; RallycrossBRX.com; Paul Lawrence; British Sprint; Calvin Talbot / p12-13: James Bearne / p16-17: Jakob Ebrey / p18-19: Dan Bathie / p24-25: Duncan Stephens / p27: British GT; p29: Eddie Walder; p30: LindsayPhotoSport / p32: RallycrossBRX.com / p34&39: Jakob Ebrey; Jack Goff / p42: Dutch Photo Agency/Red Bull Content Pool / p43: Dan Bathie; LAT/Formula E; FIA WorldRX; Eric Severe; Alexandre Guillaumot; Santa Pod / p44-45: @World / p46: Dan Bathie / p47: Jaanus Ree/Red Bull Content Pool; KSP.fr / p56-57: Farnborough DMC / p58-59: Jakob Ebrey / p62: Jakob Ebrey / p68-69: Ebrey/btcc.net / p70: Ebrey/btcc.net; BRDC British F3; F4 British Championship; British GT; MSA British Rally Championship; Paul Lawrence; RallycrossBRX.com / p71: Songasport; Eddie Walder; David DJ Jones; British Sprint; Fern Motorsport; Jonathan Gibbs; Duncan Stephens; Kartpix.net.

‘MSA’ and the MSA logo are registered trademarks of The Royal Automobile Club Motor Sports Association Limited.

GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT DIRECTORS’ REPORT

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GROUP INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

GROUP BALANCE SHEET

FIVE YEAR GROUP RESULTS 2011 2012 2013 (revised) 2014 2015

GROUP INCOME 7,853,844 6,826,542 7,807,046 7,318,119 7,750,233

Operating surplus before gift-aid donation & (deficit) on impairment in current asset investment

363,540 561,907 426,099 142,618 (127,558)

Gift-aid charitable donation (200,000) (100,000) (100,000) (100,000) (100,000)

Operating surplus/ (deficit) for the year 163,460 461,907 326,099 42,618 (227,558)

Other finance charge 16,000 (28,000) (34,000) 11,000 -

Interest receivable 257,587 322,516 293,616 297,839 300,288

Surplus for the year before taxation 437,047 756,423 585,915 351,457 72,730

Tax charge on the surplus for the year (98,441) (154,402) (132,246) (103,598) (12,469)

Surplus for the year after taxation 336,606 602,021 453,689 247,859 60,261

Recognised in the STRGL (424,145) (84,539) (72,193) (719,687) 140,131

Movement in the year (85,539) (517,482) 381,476 (471,828) 200,392

Net prior year adjustments – – 844,327 – –

Net Group assets brought forward 8,890,237 8,804,698 9,322,180 10,547,983 10,076,155

Net Group assets carried forward £8,804,698 £9,322,180 £10,547,983 £10,076,155 £10,276,547

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2015 (revised) 2014 2015

Group Income £ £

Governance of motor sports 4,475,186 4,743,301

Event promotion and commercial activities 2,842,933 3,006,932

Total 7,318,119 7,750,233

Expenditure

Staff costs 2,479,948 2,426,482

Event promotion and commercial activities 2,633,097 2,572,453

Club support 55,584 60,534

Rally & Safety Management Systems 0 150,382

Development 192,778 276,905

Marketing & communications 147,435 181,830

Publishing & printing 199,694 212,079

Insurance, legal, professional & consultancy 395,641 454,873

Committees & officials 375,511 480,406

IT 138,073 138,691

Postage, stationary & carriage 153,133 151,411

Championships & events 60,891 56,293

Fair value movements (66,684) 98,547

Travel & subsistence 145,911 142,880

Miscellaneous 87,836 28,637

Depreciation 173,048 241,514

Motor Sports House running costs (ACCOMODATION) 191,270 154,006

Surplus on disposal of investments -187,665 49,868

Gift-aid charitable donation 100,000 100,000

Total 7,275,501 7,977,791

Operating Profit 42,618 (227,558)

Other finance charge 11,000 -

Interest receivable and similar income 297,839 300,288

Surplus on ordinary activities for the year before taxation 351,457 72,730

Tax charge on the surplus for the year (103,598) (12,469)

Retained surplus on ordinary activities after taxation for the financial year 247,859 60,261

AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2015 (revised) 2014 2015

FIXED ASSETS £ £

Tangible assets 1,896,723 1,599,839

Investments 6,741,899 6,955,103

CURRENT ASSETS

Stocks 9,321 20,941

Debtors 930,717 1,164,739

Cash at bank and in hand 6,728,036 6,450,451

CREDITORS: amounts falling due within one year (5,909,907) (6,096,005)

TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 10,396,789 10,095,068

Creditors due in more than one year (242,919) (150,576)

Net Pension (liability)/asset (77,715) 332,055

NET ASSETS 10,076,155 10,276,547

RESERVES

Income and expenditure account 9,955,666 10,276,547

Property revaluation reserve 120,489 -

TOTAL 10,076,155 10,276,547

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LICENCE FIGURES BY DISCIPLINE 2011-2015 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

RACE International 1,360 1,393 1,388 1,429 1,503

National A 4,122 4,180 4,186 4,357 4,453

National B 4,464 4,529 4,494 4,358 4,474

International Historic 357 366 309 298 247

Truck 40 31 30 37 36

Total Race 10,343 10,499 10,407 10,479 10,713

KART International 204 221 232 245 242

National A 1,922 1,760 1,571 1,433 1,298

National B and Clubman 2,394 2,272 2,183 2,152 2,116

Total Kart 4,520 4,253 3,986 3,830 3,656

RALLY International 301 273 226 230 229

National A 2,059 2,027 1,954 1,875 1,823

National B 4,005 3,981 3,956 3,982 4,054

Navigator 1,081 1,039 1,042 963 978

International Historic 15 11 11 15 13

Total Rally 7,461 7,331 7,189 7,065 7,097

SPEED International 34 36 32 31 31

National A 1,502 1,487 1,476 1,498 1,545

Total Speed 1,536 1,523 1,508 1,529 1,576

Off-Road 96 86 83 86 84

Non-Race Nat B 6,436 6,335 6,190 6,102 6,150

Clubman 1,193 1,094 1,111 1,000 1,017

Entrant 242 257 249 234 248

Total Competitor Licences 31,827 31,378 30,723 30,325 30,541

RACE

Off-Road

RALLY

Clubman

KART

Non-Race Nat B

SPEED

Entrant

TOTAL COMPETITOR

LICENCES

30,541

LICENCE & EVENT STATISTICS

NUMBER OF EVENTS BY DISCIPLINE 2006-2015 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

AUTOTEST 529 561 614 664 684 743 728 782 866 921

AUTO/RALLYCROSS 58 54 47 72 70 63 55 69 63 57

CROSS COUNTRY 1,267 1,263 1,223 1,298 1,211 1,268 1,171 1,158 1,126 1,119

RACE 308 302 310 307 313 333 329 334 336 334

RALLIES 984 982 922 912 868 887 882 809 745 749

SPEED 338 329 338 328 340 335 316 330 344 339

TRIALS 219 204 242 242 262 217 221 218 233 232

KART 497 460 456 465 439 448 454 415 460 438

EXEMPT 793 778 729 766 801 826 766 765 702 789

TOTAL EVENTS 4,993 4,933 4,882 5,054 4,988 5,120 4,922 4,880 4,875 4,978

TOTAL ENTRIES 153,533 153,808 155,729 147,384 143,899 143,899 138,533 134,795 138,279 137,590

TOTAL EVENTS 4,978

Auto/Rallycross

Kart

Rallies

Race

Autotest

Trials

Exempt

Speed

Cross Country

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