WIGTON Motor Club has seen two of its members receive long service awards from Motorsport UK.

Graeme Forrester and Ron Palmer have both received the accolades after dedicating decades of their lives helping the group.

Graeme joined Wigton Motor Club in the 1960s and remains an important figure today. He has been a part of the club when it has seen both good times and bad and is seen as one of those members who have helped bring the club to where it is today.

He has worked various committees within Motorsport UK and has passionately ensured that the sport has prospered over the last 50 years.

Ron has been involved in motorsport for around 60 years, attending his first club nights before he could drive. He has been involved in just about every event that Wigton Motor Club has run as an official and has developed touring events to a high standard – they always attract a full entry.

Ron was Clerk of the Course during the club’s three-day “Gallop” tours which have been running for 10 years. As a committee member and vice president, he has offered advice and support to the club’s newest organisers. He still supports events as a marshal and has recently been awarded Life Membership of Wigton Motor Club.