Banbury’s Prodrive partners with BMMC to support marshals

Banbury-based Prodrive has joined forces with the British Motorsports Marshals Club (BMMC) in a new three-year partnership to back the more than 3,000 marshals represented by the BMMC.

Easily recognised by their trademark orange overalls, marshals play a critical role in the safe operation of racing events across circuits, rally stages, and hill climbs throughout the UK.

David Richards, chairman of Prodrive, said: “Motorsport simply wouldn’t happen without marshals.

“They are the backbone of our sport, giving their time, commitment and passion to ensure events run safely and successfully.”

The partnership will focus on raising awareness of the marshals’ work using the idea of ‘British Racing Orange’ and aims to strengthen the connection between the sport and its volunteer workforce.

It will also support the BMMC’s efforts to recruit, train, and equip new and existing marshals.

Chris Hobson, chair of the BMMC, said: “Marshals are one of the most visible and vital parts of motorsport.

“Our partnership with Prodrive will help us continue training and equipping marshals, helping them stay safe every time they are trackside.

“By working together, we can inspire more people to discover marshalling and join the BMMC.”

While Prodrive’s factory programmes compete globally across disciplines including endurance racing, rally-raid and beyond, the company remains deeply connected to the UK motorsport ecosystem and the marshal community that supports it.