Female motorsport fans are invited to join a growing band of volunteers at Brands Hatch as the South East Region of the British Motorsport Marshals Club (BMMC SE) hosts a Celebration of Female Volunteers event at American SpeedFest event on Sunday 7 June.
With female representation from only 5% of Motorsport UK race licence holders and 18% of marshals we are determined to increase these numbers in our sport. Following recent growth in the demographic of enthusiastic fans, the Celebration of Female Volunteers event has been designed to help close the gap between passion and participation, making volunteering pathways visible, accessible, and reflective of our sport’s audience.
At the heart of the celebration is an all‑female Marshal taster day, providing a supportive and confidence-building introduction to volunteering. American SpeedFest is one of UK motorsport’s most visceral events, headlined by the NASCAR Euro Series, plus additional on-track action from themed support races and demonstrations.
Also featuring a dedicated music festival headlined by Cammy Barnes and Harleymoon Kemp, car displays and stunt shows and themed food, the event attracts a huge crowd. The festival atmosphere provides both a great introduction to live motorsport and the perfect environment for volunteering.
The BMMC SE has organised a volunteer hub at the event, a space designed to encourage open conversation giving attendees the chance to speak directly with people from different areas of the sport. This will include guests from across the motorsport community on hand to provide advice, guidance, and insight into volunteering and wider motorsport pathways.
Volunteering has been proven to significantly boost mental health by reducing stress and anxiety, increasing social connections, and boosting confidence, especially among younger people.
Volunteers play a vital role in enabling our sport, keeping it safe and ensuring that events run smoothly and as a volunteer organisation, the BMMC operates on goodwill, shared values, and collaboration across the sport. Ensuring our volunteers reflect the diversity, enthusiasm, and values of today’s audience is essential to the future of our sport.
Members of the motorsport community who would like to join the all-female Marshal taster day or contribute at the information hub are encouraged to get in touch via: [email protected]
Head here for more information on the American SpeedFest event, including ticket details for spectators.