Report on the Role and Function of Professional Bodies in Motorsport

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of professional bodies within the motorsport industry, with a specific focus on the Motorsport Industry Association (MIA). It delves into the history, functions, and key roles of the MIA, including its representation of the UK motorsport industry, its focus on engineering services, and its contributions to safety and environmental sustainability. The report also highlights recommendations for successful operational practices, such as the integration of various technologies and the implementation of safety regulations. Furthermore, it discusses the MIA's contributions to road safety, environmental protection, and community engagement through various initiatives. The report concludes by emphasizing the crucial role of professional bodies in driving sustainable growth and development within the motorsport sector. This document is a student submission available on Desklib, a platform offering AI-based study tools and resources.

Report on professional bodies

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................1
Role of professional bodies within industry...............................................................................1
Recommendation for successful operational practice.................................................................4
Safety and environmental contributions .....................................................................................5
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................6
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................7

INTRODUCTION
Professional bodies are considered to be group of people who are entrusted to focus on
effectively controlling and over sighting of the legal practice of the workplace. They are entitled
to networking opportunities, career development, information and advisory services, professional
recognition, etc. This study will focus on recommending effective ways for the successful
practice and operation of the business. This study tends to highlight on effectively justifying the
role of professional bodies within the motor sport industry. Furthermore, this study tends to focus
on effectively communicating in the professional manner.
Motorsport industry is considered to be a global trade association where they tend to
focus on providing range of engineering services. Motorsport Industry Association (MIA) is
considered to be the most effective trade association, which was founded on April 1994 and is
headquartered in Federation House, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire in United Kingdom.
MAIN BODY
Role of professional bodies within industry
History
Motorsport Industry Association (MIA) is considered to be the most effective trade
association and professional body in the United Kingdom for performance engineering, motor
sport service and tuning sectors. The main reason of MIA helps in effectively representing the
needs of the global industry which in turn undergoes continuous rapid development across the
globe. The main motto of the MIA is that it is considered global business network for the motor
sports industry. Motorsport Industry Association (MIA) is a trade association which was
founded on April 1994 by Chris Aylett. It is headquartered in Federation House, Stoneleigh Park,
Warwickshire in United Kingdom.
Function and role
Motorsport Industry Association (MIA) tends to focus on representing volunteers,
competitors, clubs and fans. It is considered to be a non- profit organization where it mainly
focuses on providing automotive goods and services and also gr ow the sport. It tends to focus on
improving the participation of the sports in a safe, fun, progressive and inclusive environment
(Bachman, 2019). The core value of the Motorsport Industry Association is ambition, integrity,
collaboration and commitment. The key role of the Motorsport Industry Association is that is
considered a governing body which in turn is mainly responsible for administration, regulation,
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development and promotion of the motor sport industry. Approximately 75% of the motor sport
research and development tends to take place in United Kingdom. The key function of the
Motorsport Industry Association is that it aids to represent UK motor sport industry at national
level. Approximately 4000 companies are active in motor sport industry (Skeete, 2019). The
company tends to transact more than £9 Billion of motor sports across the world.
Motorsport Industry Association aids to focus on evaluating the performance of various
engineering companies, motor sport services, research organization, race and rally teams and
circuits in order to make sure all the activities are carried out in systematic and efficient manner.
Motorsport Industry Association is considered to be one of the leading trade association which in
turn focuses on higher performance and productivity of engineering services. This professional
body tends to focus on fast delivery and proximity of the particular services (Livesey, 2018).
MIA is considered to be the professional body and trade association which h in turn focuses on
reaching every business community. Motor sport Industry Association tends to provide proactive
IT support and 24/7 system monitoring in order to effectively improve the reliability and
efficiency of the information technology infrastructure. MIA goes through continuous rapid
development across the globe in order to be available in the various market. Motorsport Industry
Association also focuses on improving the safety of the individual which in turn leads to higher
operational performance, efficiency and productivity. MIA key role is to focus on automatic
patch management and also in turn focuses on security updates which in turn helps in improving
the performance and productivity of the Motorsport Industry (Webster, 2016). It also provides
support with highly skilled and trained technical support which in turn helps in improving the
performance of the automotive industry. It also tends to provide customer portal and ticket
management and affordable monthly billing. Motorsport Industry Association also focuses on
creating strategic alliance which in turn helps in higher success, growth and profitability to the
motor sport industry. For example, in June MIA received their business Safe check which in
turn focuses on assessing health and safety report. MIA has effectively signed up with the H&S
in order to effectively manage their health and safety effectively.
Motorsport Industry Association is mainly responsible for leading motor sports industry
which mainly deals in constant development of the technologies which leads to higher
sustainable growth and development of the business (Haynesand Robeers, 2019). The key role
of the Motorsport Industry Association is to effectively globally represent the specific needs and
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wants of the members. It takes into consideration specialized needs of the members. It is also
responsible for computer aided design and technology which in turn is useful I turning
preliminary ideas into set working blueprints. Motorsport Industry Association also focuses on
inspecting, licensing and monitoring the motors sports industry. It tends to focus on ever-
expanding international network of the business which in turn effectively provides various
engineering, motor sport service and tuning sectors (Yang, 2018, May). The key role of the
Motorsport Industry Association is to effectively develop technologies which leads to lower
carbon emission fuel and vehicles in order to promote UK who aids at developing such
technology. It tends to develop more strong and competitive supply chain which leads to better
operational performance and productivity of the business. Motorsport Industry Association also
focuses on ensuring strategic alliance by effective conversation and communication between
automotive industry and government legislative.
MIA technology transfer
Motor sport to Automotive
Inspired by the Automotive OEM research and development capabilities tends to focus on rapid
delivery and effective research and development capabilities which in turn mainly includes
testing, designing, innovation and prototype development.
Motor sport to Defence
It focuses on providing fast solution to the engineering problems.
Motor sport to Marine
It helps in providing effective marine services and also focuses on facing various
challenges by designing vessels who tends to emit zero emission capability burner.
VNUK
“VNUK” ruling tends to state that it is compulsory to gave unlimited third party liability
insurance in motor sport. This rule is applicable for the vehicles which is used in traffic.
Structure
BOD
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Motorsport Industry Association is effectively organized and managed by the Board of
directors who are chaired by David Richards CBE.
Events
Events carried out by the MIA UK events tend to organise the Rally of Great Britain, British
Grand Prix, British Rally Championship are considered some flagships motor sport even in UK.
Founder
The concept was founded by the CEO Brian Sims with the first and foremost Executive
committee which h mainly consists of Rob Baldock, Dick Scammel, Tony Schulp, John
Kirkpatrick, Tony Panaro and Tony Fletcher.
Motorsport Industry Association (MIA) is considered to be the ever expanding global
international network where it tends to boast around 400 global members.
Recommendation for successful operational practice
Motorsport Industry Association tends to focus on effectively building an international
motors sporting goods and services distribution group (Chamboko, 2018). It tends to focus on
low carbon emission technologies which in turn is effectively more relevant to the society as a
whole. Motorsport Industry Association tends to focus on positioning the motor sport as one of
the most energy efficient automotive. Integration of various combination of electrical system,
internal combustion engines, hydrogen power, etc. in order to deliver the best quality products
and services in the motor sport industry. Motor sports tends to carry inherent risk which in turn
can be effectively managed through the application of technical regulation and sporting. In order
to prevent any risk all the events must be carried out by using proper safety rules such as roll
cages, overalls, helmets, special seats, harnesses, etc. All the motorsports events must be
effectively carried out by the Marshalls and trained officials. Motorsport Industry Association
also focuses on inspecting, licensing and monitoring the motors sports industry and the venues of
the event in order to make sure that all the operations are within stipulated rules and guidelines.
This helps in giving better safety to the track records and results in lower accidents. Motorsport
Industry Association must focus on improving the productivity of the business which in turn
results in higher operational standards (Mourão, 2017). Improvement of effective engine
technology helps in rapid growth and development in the Motorsport Industry. For example,
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Audi R10 empowered by V12 TDI engine which in turn helps in better performance of the motor
vehicles. It has bigger bore, large cylinders and lower centres of gravity (Chris Aylett: chief
executive, Motorsport Industry Association, 2013). It tends to deliver maximum power of output
which is an effective feature for the motor car. Motorsport Industry Association must also focus
on increasing the demand for track lands, fuel, car and bikes in order to effectively run the
competition.
Safety and environmental contributions
Motorsport Industry Association tends to play a very crucial and significant role which in
turn helps in economic and social life of the society. Motorsport Industry Association tends to
focus on sustainable development which is mainly associated with the decrease in the various
environmental impact associated with the Motorsport Industry. Ethical behaviour and sustaining
the environment in turn results in higher operational goals and efficiency (Boucher, and et.al.,
2015). Motor sports is considered to be threat to the environment as it results in environmental
degradation associated with the use of fossil fuels, habitat destruction, lack of clean logistics at
the time of training and competition. Depletion of ozone layer due to emission of carbon in the
environment which in turn also results in air pollution. Unsustainable manufacturing process is
also considered to be a major challenge for the business. Motor sport Industry Association tends
to play a crucial role in order to impact positively in various number of areas which in turn
ranges from road safety to educating individuals. Motorsport Industry Association tends to
donate specific sum of amount as charity in order to help the people need. For example, In the
year 2015, Motor sports Association (MSA) pledged to donate around £10,000 to UK Air
Ambulance. This is amount whicjh has been collected from fines under motorsports judicial
process UK. Motorsport Industry Association also tends to focus on road safety by effectively
making people aware about taking necessary safety measures while driving vehicles. Using
proper safety rules such as roll cages, overalls, helmets, special seats, harnesses, etc. helps in
sustainable and ethical working of the MIA. For example, MSA tends to highlight on key safety
areas by effectively providing controlled environment for high speed driving. It also focuses on
contributing to various road safety agendas by effectively highlighting on road safety agendas.
MIA also focuses on educating each individuals to protect the environment and assist in risk
management activities in order to deliver high performance engineering services to the people
across the globe. For example, MSA engages with various schools, colleges and universities
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and in turn encourages them to develop models and in turn also helps in educating them for
higher sustainable growth of the motor sports industry. MIA tends to focus on creating
sustainable and economical environment and motor sports models. For example, MSA must
regulate themselves to effectively comply with various rules and regulations such as range of
acceptable tyres that helps in limiting the damage caused to road surfaces. Mandating window
films on the rally stage helps in minimizing accidental events (Bianchi, and Labory, 2018).
Requirement of mud flaps on stage rally cars helps in effectively keeping displaced gravel on
road surface. Use of spill kits is mandatory as it helps in reducing the potential environmental
impacts. MIA also focuses on disposing of used tyres, use of recycled material, recycling waste,
use of electronic communication tool helps in sustainable and ethical contribution to the
environment.
CONCLUSION
From the above study it has been summarized that, rofessional bodies are considered to
be group of people who are entrusted to focus on effectively controlling and over sighting of the
legal practice of the workplace. Motorsport Industry Association (MIA) focus on improving the
participation of the sports in a safe, fun, progressive and inclusive environment. It has been
concluded that, the key role of the MIA is that is considered a governing body which in turn
helps in administration, regulation, development and promotion of the motor sport industry.
Furthermore, it has been determined that, MIA tends to focus on low carbon emission
technologies which in turn is effectively more relevant to the society as a whole. T his study also
focuses on safety and environmental contributions by the motorsports industry.
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REFERENCES
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bull run motorsport event (Doctoral dissertation, Bloemfontein: Central University of
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Livesey, A., 2018. Practical Motorsport Engineering. Routledge.
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Chris Aylett: chief executive, Motorsport Industry Association. 2013. [ONLINE]. Available
through:<https://www.theengineer.co.uk/chris-aylett-chief-executive-motorsport-industry-
association/>
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