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The TOCA Safety Team are the BTCC Medical and Extrication specialists who attend all 30 rounds of the championship together with all the support races, all under the leadership of Dr Paul Trafford.

Today we remember Professor Sid Watkins, who died 14 years ago.For those of us working in motorsport safety and medicine...
12/09/2026

Today we remember Professor Sid Watkins, who died 14 years ago.

For those of us working in motorsport safety and medicine, he is one of the people who shaped the world we now work in.

So much of what we do, how we train, how we respond, how we care for drivers, and how seriously we take every second after an incident, carries his influence.

Every time we practice an extrication, prepare our medical response or ask ourselves how we can do something better, his legacy is there.

For a team like ours, that feels very personal. We get to do what we do today because he refused to accept that motorsport could not be safer.

Every race weekend, we benefit from the standards he fought for.

Quite simply, motorsport is safer because Sid Watkins was part of it. A remarkable man, whose legacy is still with us every single race weekend.

Ever wondered why the Medical Car follows the first lap of every race? 👀🏁There’s a good reason for it.The first lap is o...
06/09/2026

Ever wondered why the Medical Car follows the first lap of every race? 👀🏁

There’s a good reason for it.

The first lap is one of the points where incidents are most likely, with a tightly packed field, cold tyres and brakes, and drivers all fighting for position.

So for that opening lap, the Medical Car is already moving with the race, carrying two doctors and a Critical Care Paramedic, and driven by a racing driver.

If something happens, they are already out on circuit and can be at an incident within seconds.

Once that first lap is complete, the car returns to its standby position, ready to deploy again if needed.

Another small part of the safety operation that most people watching the racing never really see.

BTCC

A little bit of controlled chaos at Croft Circuit today… 😬We used some of the quieter track time for a joint training ex...
06/09/2026

A little bit of controlled chaos at Croft Circuit today… 😬

We used some of the quieter track time for a joint training exercise with the local circuit rescue teams, putting everyone through a realistic incident response scenario.

And because nobody is allowed to stand around doing nothing, our helicopter pilot and research engineer were volunteered as casualties. They may be reconsidering their job descriptions. 😂

Exercises like this give us the chance to test how the different teams work together, from the initial response and scene management through to casualty assessment, treatment and recovery. It also helps us identify the little things we can improve before we ever need to do it for real.

Training together matters. Different people, different vehicles, different equipment, but when something happens on circuit we need to operate as one team.

Huge thanks to everyone who got involved, including our exceptionally convincing casualties! 🚑🏁

BTCC BARC NW Rescue

RACE WEEK IS HERE 🤩🏁We’re heading to Croft Circuit for the next round of the BTCC... and for the TOCA Safety Team the we...
03/09/2026

RACE WEEK IS HERE 🤩🏁

We’re heading to Croft Circuit for the next round of the BTCC... and for the TOCA Safety Team the weekend starts tomorrow morning.

Friday is our chance to get everything ready, with testing, preparation and training before the racing gets underway.

We’ll be checking the vehicles and equipment, running through procedures and getting some practical training in. Where we can, we’ll also spend time with the cars, teams and drivers, so everyone knows what to expect if we ever need to work together for real.

And Croft gives us plenty to think about. In just over 2 miles, the circuit packs in 16 turns, from the fast, flowing Jim Clark Esses to the much tighter Hairpin. Different parts of the circuit can mean very different incidents, so understanding the track and being prepared for what might happen where is all part of the job.

Then it’s into race mode for Saturday and Sunday, with the team ready throughout the BTCC and support-race programme.

There’s always a lot going on behind the scenes before the first race starts, and we’ll hopefully share a bit of it with you over the weekend.

If you’re at Croft, give us a wave 👋

The best way to prepare for a serious incident is to practice before one ever happens. Friday afternoon gave the TOCA Sa...
23/08/2026

The best way to prepare for a serious incident is to practice before one ever happens. Friday afternoon gave the TOCA Safety Team a valuable opportunity to carry out multiple driver extrication scenarios with Porsche Carrera Cup GB driver Will Jenkins.

Practising in the drivers’ own cars, alongside their teams, helps us refine our techniques and understand the challenges presented by different cars and seating positions. It also ensures drivers know what to expect if extrication is ever required, while giving teams a clear understanding of how we would manage a serious incident.

Hopefully it is something Will will never need outside training, but these sessions are incredibly valuable for everyone involved.

Although, judging by some of the photos, Will appears to be enjoying being extricated slightly more than he probably should… 😂

A big thank you to Will and the team for their time and support 🏁🚑

Will Jenkins Racing Team Parker Racing BTCC

It’s Race Week and we’re excited! 🤩🏁Come and find the BTCC TOCA Safety Team during Sunday’s Pit Lane Walkabout, 1.05pm t...
18/08/2026

It’s Race Week and we’re excited! 🤩🏁

Come and find the BTCC TOCA Safety Team during Sunday’s Pit Lane Walkabout, 1.05pm to 1.35pm, and grab one of our new colouring and activity sheets. They're for the kids... and the adults who still think like kids! 😄

You can even get a closer look at the real thing while you’re there.

You won’t miss us... the big red Incident Support pickup is HUGE!

Come and say hello! 👋

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