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We’re celebrating Scotland’s incredible motorsport community

It’s National Motorsport Week, and we’re celebrating Scotland’s incredible motorsport community.

From iconic forest rallies and hill climbs to karting, autotests, autotrials, autocross, circuit racing and much more, there really is a motorsport for everyone.

Getting started is easier than you might think. Many grassroots disciplines can be enjoyed with your everyday road car and a free Motorsport UK RS Clubman licence. Whether you’re looking to compete, volunteer as a marshal or official, join a local motor club, or simply enjoy the action as a spectator, there’s a place for you in Scottish motorsport.

National Motorsport Week celebrates the people, communities and opportunities that make our sport welcoming, accessible and inclusive for everyone. Running from 9 to 19 July, it’s the perfect time to discover what motorsport has to offer.

A huge thank you to the drivers, co-drivers, marshals, officials, volunteers, clubs and fans who make our sport possible every single weekend.

Discover upcoming events and clubs across Scotland at motorsport.scot/events

Find out more about National Motorsport Week at motorsportweek.org

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Jon Bolton

Jon went on his first rally at the age of 5 when his uncle was marshalling the Cropton Forest stage on the Lombard RAC Rally. That was in the days of Roger Clark and the all-conquering Escorts. The sounds and smells of rally cars have never lost their appeal. As an adult, working on an ambulance crew covering Cadwell Park in the mid 90s, he frequently encountered drivers who had come to an abrupt stop somewhat sooner than they had anticipated.

He is a licenced rescue team member and Motorsport UK Trainer and Rescue Trainer. He sits on Motorsport UK's Rescue and Recovery Sub Committee, as well as being a member of Motorsport UK's national training team for Safeguarding.

He is a STEM Ambassador, and a Scottish Regional and UK National Judge for F1 in Schools, a not-for-profit social enterprise aiming to change the perception of STEM-related subjects through global competition.

jon.bolton@motorsport.scot