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EcoRally Scotland

On 11th June, the first ever EcoRally Scotland event will take place in the Scottish Borders, run by the Scottish Motor Racing Club.

On 11 June, the first ever EcoRally Scotland event will take place in the Scottish Borders, run by the Scottish Motor Racing Club.

The event starts and finishes at the beautiful 16th Century Thirlestane Castle, in Lauder, and consists of a stunning road route of just over 100 miles, taking in the spectacular scenery and picturesque villages around the Scottish Borders, with a leisurely lunch break along the way.

EcoRally Scotland is aimed at anyone with, or with access to, an electric vehicle. Whilst it is a competition, no prior rally or motorsport experience is required to take part.

If you would like to take part in this event, you can register at https://www.smrc.co.uk/ecorally-scotland/

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Steve Burns

Steve is our Discipline Representative for Race.

He began marshalling in 1994 at the age of 16, joining his local Committee in 1996 and has been working in Motorsport organisation since 1999. He is currently Competitions Director for the Scottish Motor Racing Club and Senior Clerk of the Course at Knockhill Racing Circuit. As a licenced Race & Speed Clerk of the Course and Steward, Steve regularly officiates both in the UK and Internationally as a Race Director and Steward. He is Chairman of the Association of British Motor Racing Clubs and a member of the Motorsport UK Clerks and Stewards Advisory Group. Steve has also competed in both race and stage rally disciplines and holds a Grade A ARDS & BARS Instructor licence in addition to being licenced by Motorsport UK as a Driver Coach and Safeguarding Officer.

steve.burns@motorsport.scot