Motorsport UK has this week announced the Clubs and Volunteers of the Year.

Sustainable Club of the Year

It’s fantastic to see Knockhill Motor Sports Club (KMSC) recognised as the Sustainable Club of the Year. KMSC have done a huge amount of work to improve their environmental practice and become more sustainable.

The club was recognised for its commitment to produce 30% of self-generated electricity by 2027, in addition to pledging to reduce ro reduce emissions and enhance the overall environmental footprint of their events. The Club is also engaging with fans to educate on sustainable practices to inspire positive change and foster a greener mindset among motorsport enthusiasts.

Stuart Gray, chair of Knockhill Motor Sports Club, said, “In a joint long-term strategy, the Club are pushing forward with plans to 200% offset all its racing championships by 2026, starting with the Scottish Legends Championship, working with Carbon Positive Motorsport. The Circuit has partnered with Cataclean as its sustainability partner and has engaged in a wide variety of green investments including installing solar panels, converting to greener fuel sources and embarking on a tree planting programme with Akre, a local tree nursery.”

Read more at https://www.motorsportuk.org/knockhill-motor-sports-club-named-sustainable-club-of-the-year/


Volunteer of the Year

Iain MclearyThe efforts of motorsport stalwart Iain McLeary have also been acknowledged. He has been named by Motorsport UK as Runner Up for Volunteer of the Year.

Iain is a long standing and highly motivated volunteer in motorsport with a drive and capacity to help and support every Club and Event that he is involved in as well as fellow volunteers.

Iain is always focused on doing his best for other people. He is the ultimate team player, always willing to lend a helping hand wherever it’s needed. He is a highly respected and trusted marshal and official; he is reliable, hardworking and is also always very friendly and approachable.

Iain embodies everything that’s good about volunteering – dedication, generosity, and a whole lot of heart. He is an excellent example of a volunteer who always goes above and beyond and makes a difference, whilst also demonstrating excellent leadership and teamwork skills.

Read more at https://www.motorsportuk.org/2024-volunteers-of-the-year-announced/

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Jon Bolton

Jon is our Regional Training Coordinator, and also our Communications and Publicity Manager.
 
He 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. Jon is a licensed rescue team member and Motorsport UK Trainer. He sits on Motorsport UK's Training Working Group and their Rescue and Recovery Working Group, 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