Dene Wicks received SMMC’s prestigious Jim Clark Marshalling Award, from Club Chairman Garry Headridge last weekend. The award recognises a significant or meritorious contribution to motor sport marshalling in Scotland.

Motorsport UK have announced that the closing date for applications under the Acquired Rights Scheme has been extended. All paperwork must now be submitted to Motorsport UK by 31st March 2024.

SS16, the Lock Horsburgh Dalbeattie Stage of the Roger Albert Clark Rally, is being run in memory of long time SMMC member Lock Horsburgh. Stage Commander Craig Munro Fisher would appreciate any offers of help from anyone, but particularly if you're willing to do arrivals and stop line timing.

The Scottish Association of Motor Sports Clubs has announced a comprehensive training programme for 2024 - and it covers lots of modules on Motorsport UK’s Marshal Development Pathway as well as continuing with the popular series of informal presentations.

We are deeply saddened to report the death of Club member Lock Horsburgh – Tartan 57 – a man who did as much behind the scenes as he did on events He did so much for Scottish motorsport and will be sadly missed.

A number of radio crews are required to provide safety cover for the Autosave Components Kinloss Winter Stages Rally being organised by Condor MSC on Saturday 18 November. Please take a moment to respond even if you can’t attend as it really help us with planning.

A number of marshals and radio operators are required to provide safety cover for the Carlisle Stages running on 20/21 October 2023.

We are very sadly sharing the news that Dr Bob Pawson passed away suddenly last week.

The Stage Rally Safety Requirements have been updated. Edition 6 is effective from 1 November 2023. Written for single-venue and multi-venue stage rallying events (whether on closed roads or private land), the document will provide you with the additional requirements necessary to organise a rally.

The Kingdom Stages Rally is running at Crail on Saturday 4th November. Radio marshals are needed to assist with the safe running of the event.

A number of radio crews are required to provide safety cover for the Autosave Components Kinloss Autumn Stages Rally being organised by Condor MSC on Saturday 23 September. Please take a moment to respond even if you can’t attend as it really help us with planning.

A number of Radio Operators and Controllers are required to provide safety cover for The Armstrong Galloway Hills Rally. This year will bring a new twist to the 49th running of the event on September 16th, as the Galloway-based rally offers an innovative new concept for competitors, volunteers and fans alike, where competitors can compete in both daylight and night stages on the very same day!

The Motorsport UK Marketing Accreditation is a big achievement which demonstrates that our governing body thinks that as a Club, we practise good brand awareness, publicity, and communication with the motorsport community and beyond.

International Paramedics Day is observed annually on 8th July to acknowledge the dedication and commitment of professionals who work selflessly to respond to emergencies and administer life-saving treatments during times of crisis. We thank all our paramedics and doctor for supporting SMMC and motorsport.

Radio crews are required for the Grampian Forest Rally in August. Please take a moment to respond even if you can’t attend as it really help us with planning.