10-11-2019, 04:14 PM
Like Peter, I made a point of speaking with the chap on the MUK stand at the NEC yesterday. Charlie tried his best to help and to give me the 'Party line' on the new reg but I am sorry to say he failed on all counts.
1. The reg will be published on November 18th on the MUK website.
2. He could not explain why there had been zero consultation or why it was being rushed in for Jan 2020.
3. He said that it will be possible to fill in the licencing form at an event and for the organisers to send the forms MUK afterwards. I told him I was sure the organisers would welcome that extra chore.
4. The licence will be free, and according to Charlie always will be.
5. They are introducing it to 'engage more with the grass roots'. And they 'want to keep things simple'. I suggested the simple thing was not to introduce licencing. Charlie kept a straight face.
6. The newly licenced bod will benefit from 'enhanced insurance' arrangements. Charlie could not tell me what those enhancements might be.
7. They will also benefit from the commercial partnership offers that come from third parties via MUK. Discounts on hotels, travel, etc.
My guess is that this is being brought in solely to make MUK more attractive to the commercial partnerships by gathering names and addresses etc and that until we see what this enhanced insurance is about there is no tangible benefit to anyone except MUK.
Let's see what they publish on the 18th and individuals can then decide whether or not to protest at the imposition.
https://www.motorsportuk.org
Motorsport UK House
Riverside Park
Colnbrook
SL3 0HG
1. The reg will be published on November 18th on the MUK website.
2. He could not explain why there had been zero consultation or why it was being rushed in for Jan 2020.
3. He said that it will be possible to fill in the licencing form at an event and for the organisers to send the forms MUK afterwards. I told him I was sure the organisers would welcome that extra chore.
4. The licence will be free, and according to Charlie always will be.
5. They are introducing it to 'engage more with the grass roots'. And they 'want to keep things simple'. I suggested the simple thing was not to introduce licencing. Charlie kept a straight face.
6. The newly licenced bod will benefit from 'enhanced insurance' arrangements. Charlie could not tell me what those enhancements might be.
7. They will also benefit from the commercial partnership offers that come from third parties via MUK. Discounts on hotels, travel, etc.
My guess is that this is being brought in solely to make MUK more attractive to the commercial partnerships by gathering names and addresses etc and that until we see what this enhanced insurance is about there is no tangible benefit to anyone except MUK.
Let's see what they publish on the 18th and individuals can then decide whether or not to protest at the imposition.
https://www.motorsportuk.org
Motorsport UK House
Riverside Park
Colnbrook
SL3 0HG