MSA PATRONAGE
FOR UK MOTOR RACING ARCHIVE
The Motor Sports Association, the governing body of UK motor
sport, is delighted to announce that it is to become a patron
of the Motor Racing Archive. Founded nearly 20 years ago,
the Archive is dedicated to the preservation of the UK's rich
heritage in both national and international motor sport. Its
comprehensive and ever-expanding records feature all aspects
of circuit racing past and present including photography,
race results, programmes, film, audio as well as many other
materials covering the history of UK motor sport achievements.
"This country's motor sport pedigree may be unrivalled
but there's a very real danger that much of our proud history
will be lost if it's not archived properly," warns Colin
Hilton, MSA Chief Executive. "While many enthusiastic
individuals and motor clubs do actively preserve their own
dedicated records, the Motor Racing Archive is the only central
organisation dedicated to safeguarding all aspects of the
UK's rich motor sport heritage. We've no doubt this collection
is going to become an increasingly important library and resource
for all those involved in our sport in the future and that's
why the MSA feels it's vital to support and encourage such
an invaluable initiative."
The Motor Racing Archive's founder, Martin Hadwen, is in
no doubt regarding the significance of receiving patronage
from the governing body of UK motor sport. He says: "It's
not just the financial assistance being offered, it's the
credibility we will gain from having the MSA as a patron.
The MSA's support will not only ensure the continuing preservation
of the Archive but will help us to take the Archive to the
next level in the future."
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