Marshals are vital to the safe and effective running of events
  • Volunteer marshals are the beating heart of UK motorsport. Proudly standing out in their orange overalls or marshals’ tabards, they are vital to the safe and effective running of events all over the country.
  • The role involves a wide range of essential duties to help events to run safely and effectively, from clearing debris and managing spectators to operating a start, finish line or assembly area.
  • For anyone who is passionate about motorsport but does not necessarily want to get behind the wheel, becoming a marshal is a great way to get close to the action.
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    Participants can be under 18 years old
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reasons we think you'll love it

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Get closer to the action, safely

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Join a community of like-minded enthusiasts

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Being a marshal affords you one of the best seats in the house and the opportunity to go behind-the-scenes at the most exciting championships and events

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Once you have chosen your preferred marshal role you’ll be able to attend specific training days to equip you with invaluable life skills such as fire safety and first aid!

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Motorsport UK marshals are highly regarded across the globe. Many British marshals regularly attend a wide range of overseas events each year to share their expertise.

Marshalling represents a variety of roles depending on your age, preferred form of motorsport and experience.

Kart Marshalling

Kart marshals fulfil similar roles to that of a race marshal. You can expect to be lining karts up in the assembly area, flag marshalling trackside or helping stricken karts and drivers.

There are three different race marshal grades to progress through, depending on your desired role and experience level.

To get started, create an account with Motorsport UK and follow the links to the Learning Hub to complete the Registered Marshal Accreditation Course.

Why not reach out to your local kart club and attend an upcoming event to learn more about the duties involved in kart marshalling?

Race Marshalling

Race marshals are arguably the most visible of all marshals, seen at circuits across the UK in their iconic orange overalls.

Roles can include lining cars up for the grid, monitoring pit lane speeds, waving flags or operating light panels.

There are three different race marshal grades to progress through, depending on your desired role and experience level.

To get started, create an account with Motorsport UK and follow the links to the Learning Hub to complete the Registered Marshal Accreditation Course.

Keep an eye out for marshal taster days. Taking place at circuits across the country, these are a great way to meet other people and try out a variety of duties ahead of your first event.

Rally Marshalling

Rally marshals are crucial to the running of the event. Roles include being in-stage, managing spectators, operating safety radios, running a time control, or even controlling the start and finish of a stage!

There are four different rally marshal grades to progress through, from Registered Marshal to Stage Commander, depending on your desired role and experience level.

To get started, create an account with Motorsport UK and follow the links to the Learning Hub to complete the Registered Marshal Accreditation Course.

Speed Marshalling

Speed marshals can volunteer at hill climb, sprint, rallycross and drag racing events.

Roles can include operating the start and finish lines, lining up cars in the assembly area and flag marshalling.

To get started, create an account with Motorsport UK and follow the links to the Learning Hub to complete the Registered Marshal Accreditation Course.

Under 18s

Marshalling can provide excellent experience to those wanting to learn more about motorsport or event management. Some students even choose marshalling as their volunteering activity during their Duke of Edinburgh Award.

Young people can register as a Cadet Marshal from the age of 11. Roles are limited based on their age but will generally involve paddock based duties.

From the age of 16 young people can progress to hold more responsibility but will still not be allowed to go trackside for safety reasons.

For more information on the roles available, reach out to your local motor club, or email marshals@motorsportuk.org.

It's free to register as a marshal with Motorsport UK!

To get started, create an account with Motorsport UK and follow the links to the Learning Hub to complete the Registered Marshal Accreditation Course.

Once you have completed the online Registered Marshal Accreditation Course on the Motorsport UK Learning Hub, you can apply to become a Registered Marshal with Motorsport UK.

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