Driving the Future of Motorsport

Driving the Future of Motorsport: NORA looks to the future with Safety Rocks Limited

Motorsport never stands still – and neither can we.

At NORA Motorsport, we’re focused on the future of our sport and what it takes to keep motorsport thriving, accessible and sustainable for generations to come.

That future isn’t just about the machines we race or the technology we develop. It’s about people. The officials, organisers, marshals, teams, venues, volunteers and professionals who make motorsport happen every single weekend.

And looking after those people means putting Health & Safety firmly on the grid.

That’s why NORA Motorsport is excited to announce a new collaboration with Safety Rocks Limited, a passionate NEBOSH training provider that shares our drive to raise standards and help build a stronger future for the motorsport industry.

Health & Safety Built for Motorsport

Motorsport is unlike almost any other working environment.

Circuits, paddocks, workshops, temporary venues, machinery, vehicles, spectators, competitors and volunteers all come together to create a fast-moving and constantly changing environment.

That means a one-size-fits-all approach to Health & Safety doesn’t always cut it.

Working with NORA Motorsport, Safety Rocks will be bringing a fresh and engaging approach to professional Health & Safety training, with tailored packages for NEBOSH qualifications that recognise the realities of working within motorsport.

The aim is simple: give people across our sport the knowledge, confidence and recognised qualifications they need to make good decisions, manage risk effectively and help motorsport operate at its best.

Investing in People. Investing in the Sport.

For NORA, sustainability means looking at the whole future of motorsport.

It means developing people. Sharing knowledge. Raising standards. Supporting our clubs and organisers. And making sure the people responsible for delivering motorsport have access to the right training and expertise.

Our collaboration with Safety Rocks Limited is another step in that journey.

Together, we want to make high-quality Health & Safety training more relevant and accessible to the motorsport community – from those already working within the industry to the next generation looking to build a career within it.

And this is just the start!

Working alongside Safety Rocks Limited, NORA Motorsport will develop a strategic plan for how this training and support can be rolled out across our network of affiliated organisers.

The focus will be on understanding where we can make the biggest impact, identifying the needs of our organisers and creating a structured pathway that brings relevant, recognised Health & Safety training directly into the motorsport environment.

More details on the rollout will be coming soon, so keep your eyes peeled.

Because the future of motorsport won’t just be defined by what happens on the track.

It will be defined by the people who keep the whole sport moving.

Affiliation Terms

NORA affiliation is conditional upon compliance with NORA Rules and Regulations throughout the affiliation year, running from 1 January to 31 December.
The organisation/club is responsible for its own supplementary regulations, health and safety documentation and operational procedures. NORA affiliation, or the issuing of an RTA permit, does not mean NORA has checked, approved or accepted responsibility for those documents.
NORA reserves the right to suspend or revoke affiliation, licences and permits where an organisation fails to comply with NORA requirements or where serious concerns are identified.

1. Annual Affiliation and Compliance

Affiliation with NORA 92 Limited trading as NORA Motorsport (“NORA”) is granted on an annual basis, commencing on 1 January and expiring on 31 December of the relevant calendar year, unless suspended or terminated earlier.
Affiliation is not automatically renewed. Each organisation/club must complete the annual affiliation process and receive confirmation of acceptance from NORA.
By applying for and accepting affiliation, the organisation/club agrees to comply with all applicable NORA Rules and Regulations, policies, procedures, safety requirements and permit conditions throughout the affiliation period.
The organisation/club acknowledges that continued affiliation, the issuing of Road Traffic Act (RTA) exemption permits and access to NORA licensing and insurance arrangements are conditional upon ongoing compliance with these requirements.

2. Organisation/Club Responsibilities

The organisation/club accepts full responsibility for the planning, organisation, management and safe operation of all activities and events conducted under its authority.
This includes ensuring that appropriate documentation, procedures and safety measures are established, maintained, implemented and enforced.
In particular, but not limited to, the organisation/club is responsible for:
Preparing, maintaining and implementing its own supplementary regulations, ensuring they comply with applicable NORA Rules and Regulations.
Preparing and maintaining appropriate health and safety documentation, including risk assessments, method statements, emergency procedures and event safety plans.
Ensuring all documentation complies with applicable legislation, regulatory requirements and NORA Rules and Regulations.
Ensuring all officials, employees, volunteers, contractors and other persons acting on behalf of the organisation/club are aware of and comply with the relevant regulations and procedures.
Ensuring that appropriate safety measures are implemented and maintained throughout each event or activity.
Ensuring that circuit certificates are in place, valid and adhered to where applicable.
The organisation/club acknowledges that responsibility for the adequacy, accuracy, legality, implementation and enforcement of its own supplementary regulations, health and safety documentation and internal procedures rests with the organisation/club.

3. NORA’s Role and Limitation of Responsibility

NORA provides the regulatory framework under which affiliated organisations/clubs may organise and conduct approved motorsport activities.
Affiliation with NORA, or the issuing of an RTA permit, does not constitute confirmation, certification or approval by NORA that an organisation/club’s supplementary regulations, health and safety documentation, risk assessments or internal operating procedures are adequate, compliant or suitable for their intended purpose.
Unless expressly confirmed in writing, NORA does not undertake responsibility for preparing, reviewing, verifying or approving an organisation/club’s internal documentation.
NORA shall not be responsible for any failure by an affiliated organisation/club to prepare, maintain, implement or comply with its own supplementary regulations, health and safety documentation or internal procedures.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, NORA shall not be liable for losses, claims, damages or consequences arising from such failures by the organisation/club.
The organisation/club acknowledges that NORA affiliation does not transfer responsibility for the safe and compliant organisation of events from the organisation/club to NORA.
Nothing in this Agreement excludes or restricts any liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or restricted.

 

4. Road Traffic Act (RTA) Exemption Permits

RTA permits issued through NORA are granted strictly on the understanding that the organisation/club and the relevant event will comply with all applicable NORA Rules and Regulations, permit conditions and regulatory requirements.
The issuing of an RTA permit is conditional upon compliance with NORA’s regulatory framework and does not relieve the organisation/club of its responsibilities under applicable legislation or its own supplementary regulations and safety procedures.
An RTA permit must not be interpreted as confirmation that NORA has independently inspected, verified or approved all aspects of an event or the organisation/club’s internal documentation.
Where NORA becomes aware of, or has reasonable grounds to suspect, non-compliance with its Rules and Regulations, permit conditions or relevant safety requirements, NORA reserves the right to:
Refuse to issue an RTA permit.
Suspend or withdraw an RTA permit already issued, subject to applicable legal requirements.
Require corrective action or additional documentation before permitting further activities.
Suspend or terminate the organisation/club’s affiliation.
Suspend or revoke any NORA-issued licence or authorisation, subject to the applicable licensing rules and procedures.
NORA may take immediate action where it reasonably considers this necessary.

5. Non-Compliance and Withdrawal of Affiliation

Compliance with NORA Rules and Regulations is a fundamental condition of affiliation.
Where an organisation/club fails to comply with these requirements, or fails to maintain and implement appropriate supplementary regulations, health and safety documentation or operational procedures, NORA reserves the right to investigate and take appropriate action.
Such action may include suspension or termination of affiliation, refusal or withdrawal of RTA permits, and suspension or revocation of NORA-issued licences or authorisations.
NORA may request evidence of compliance, including copies of supplementary regulations, risk assessments, health and safety documentation and other relevant records.
Failure to provide satisfactory evidence of compliance may result in the suspension or withdrawal of affiliation, permits or applicable licences.
Where reasonably practicable, the organisation/club will be given an opportunity to respond to identified concerns. However, NORA reserves the right to take immediate interim action where necessary for safety or regulatory reasons.