Category: Motorsport Rescue

The Royal Automobile Club Motor Sports Association licenses rescue vehicle to provide medical, fire and extrication services at all UK motorsport events. This page shows a selection of what is in use in the UK.

KN25 GRF Silverstone Circuit Mercedes-Benz GLC

KN25 GRF Silverstone Circuit Mercedes-Benz GLC
REGISTRATION
KN25 GRF
OrganisationSilverstone Circuit
Make and ModelMercedes-Benz GLC
UseMedical response
First RegisteredMarch to August 2025 in Northampton
NOTES

Medical-response marked Mercedes seen at the British Grand Prix. The vehicle has roof-mounted amber lighting.

Photograph DateJuly 2025
Photograph LocationSilverstone Circuit, Northamptonshire
Map of the UK

Y449 ODX BRSCC Mercedes Benz Sprinter

Y449 ODX BRSCC Mercedes Benz Sprinter
REGISTRATION
Y449 ODX
Make and ModelMercedes-Benz Sprinter
First RegisteredMarch to July 2001 in Ipswich
NOTES

BRSCC Mercedes Benz Sprinter Seen at the British GT 2018 Donington Park Finale is this Rescue Unit from the Midlands Centre

Photograph LocationDonington Park
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T583 KAG Extractor Rescue VW Transporter

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REGISTRATION
T583 KAG
OrganisationExtractor Rescue
Make and ModelVW Transporter
Previous OperatorYorkshire Ambulance Service
First RegisteredMarch 1999 to July 1999 in Hull
NOTES

Also shown is a photograph of the vehicle when it was in service with North Yorkshire Ambulance Service who operated it from new.

N7 MHC Volkswagen

N7 MHC VolkswagenN7 MHC Volkswagen
REGISTRATION
N7 MHC
Make and ModelVolkswagen LT35
UseRescue ambulance
First RegisteredAugust 1995 to July 1996 in Brighton for Hastings
NOTES

Midland Hillclimb Championship VW LT35 motorsport rescue ambulance.

B1 ARC Renault Master

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REGISTRATION
B1 ARC
Make and ModelRenault Master
UseEmergency ambulance
NOTES

British Automobile Racing Club (BARC) Renault Master motorsport rescue emergency ambulance with personalised registration plate

LV07 CYJ Renault Master

LV07 CYJ Renault MasterLV07 CYJ Renault Master
REGISTRATION
LV07 CYJ
Make and ModelRenault Master
UseEmergency ambulance
First RegisteredMarch to August 2007 in Sidcup
NOTES

British Automobile Racing Club (BARC) Renault Master motorsport rescue emergency ambulance

KX03 VLF Volkswagen

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REGISTRATION
KX03 VLF
Make and ModelVolkswagen LT35 TDI
First RegisteredMarch to August 2003 in Northampton
NOTES

A VW LT 35 TDI used for motorsport rescue at Goodwood motor racing circuit. Also shown is the rear view of the volunteer-crewed vehicle. Also shown is a close view of the matching equipment trailer.

Photograph DateAugust 2013

N999 MED Renault

N999 MED Renault
REGISTRATION
N999 MED
Make and ModelRenault S100
NOTES

A Renault S100 motorsport ambulance. In a previous life this truck was a mobile intensive care unit in support of the British Touring Car Championship.

Photograph DateJune 2013

YX53 GJY Mercedes Benz Sprinter

YX53 GJY Mercedes Benz Sprinter
REGISTRATION
YX53 GJY
Make and ModelMercedes Benz Sprinter
First RegisteredSeptember 2003 to February 2004 in Beverley
NOTES

This ambulance rescue unit is a Mercedes Benz Sprinter that is operated by the British Automobile Racing Club (North Western).

Photograph DateJune 2013

Y999 NRS Northants Rally Safety Ford Transit

Y999 NRS Northants Rally Safety Ford Transit
REGISTRATION
Y999 NRS
OrganisationNorthants Rally Safety
Make and ModelFord Transit
NOTES

This ambulance rescue unit is based on a Ford Transit and is operated by Northants Rally Safety. It has been professionally converted to a rescue unit by Bott Ltd of Ashby de la Zouch and lighting from Woodway Engineering Ltd. It carries a personalised registration plate.

R1 TOW D&G Cars Subaru Impreza

R1 TOW D&G Cars Subaru Impreza
REGISTRATION
R1 TOW
OrganisationD&G Cars
Make and ModelSubaru Impreza
First RegisteredAugust 1997 to July 1998 in Portsmouth
NOTES

This Subaru Impreza is used by D&G Cars as a track-side motorsport recovery car.

M11 TOW Land Rover Discovery

M11 TOW Land Rover Discovery
REGISTRATION
M11 TOW
Make and ModelLand Rover Discovery
First RegisteredAugust 1994 to July 1995 in Portsmouth
NOTES

This Land Rover Discovery is also used by D&G cars and is fitted with a winch to help remove racing cars from gravel traps.

ICZ 8654 Norhants Rally Safety Ford Transit

ICZ 8654 Norhants Rally Safety Ford Transit
REGISTRATION
ICZ 8654
OrganisationNorhants Rally Safety
Make and ModelFord Transit
IdentifiersLace Rescue
NOTES

ICZ 8654 This is a Ford Transit that is used by Norhants Rally Safety. It carries both fire fighting and emergency medical equipment. The vehicle has the call sign 'Lace Rescue'.

Photograph DateNovember 2009

In this action shot, a Pennine Rescue motorsport ambulance …

In this action shot, a Pennine Rescue motorsport ambulance ...
NOTES

In this action shot, a Pennine Rescue motorsport ambulance is at the scene of a grass racing car that has rolled during a race. The medics and marshals arrive at the scene just after the car stopped rolling. They quickly deployed fire extinguishers and carefully helped the driver exit the vehicle.

Photograph DateMay 2009

CA02 OWH Rapid Response Ford Mondeo

CA02 OWH Rapid Response Ford MondeoCA02 OWH Rapid Response Ford Mondeo
REGISTRATION
CA02 OWH
OrganisationRapid Response
Make and ModelFord Mondeo
UseRapid response
Body ColourSilver
First RegisteredMarch to August 2002 in Cardiff
NOTES

This is a silver Ford Mondeo that is used as an ambulance rapid response car by Vision Motorsport. In the background you can see cars racing at an airfield. The rear view of the Mondeo.

Photograph DateMarch 2009

W657 BOV LDV Convoy

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REGISTRATION
W657 BOV
Make and ModelLDV Convoy
UseRescue ambulance
Body ColourRed
First RegisteredMarch to July 2000 in Birmingham
NOTES

This is a red LDV Convoy that has been converted into a motorsport rescue ambulance. It carrieds ambulance battenburg markings and a number of blue flashing lights on the grille, dashboard and roof. The rear view of the rescue ambulance.

This is a Nissan Skyline GTR that is used as a high-…

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Make and ModelNissan Skyline GT-R
NOTES

This is a Nissan Skyline GTR that is used as a high-speed rescue vehicle. It has blue lights fitted to the dashboard and 'RESCUE' written in large letters over the roof and rear screen. The rear view of the Skyline. It carries a simple colour scheme of yellow and orange.

CN06 AVV Dragon Motorsport Rescue Iveco

CN06 AVV Dragon Motorsport Rescue IvecoCN06 AVV Dragon Motorsport Rescue Iveco
REGISTRATION
CN06 AVV
OrganisationDragon Motorsport Rescue
Make and ModelIveco
Body ColourYellow
First RegisteredMarch to August 2006 in Cardiff
NOTES

This red Iveco is operated by Dragon Motorsport Rescue. It has a similar livery to a fire vehicle with red and yellow battenburg markings up the sides. The front facing panels have been painted yellow. The rear view of the van showing the two full-width light bars on the roof.

AJ02 NBN Darlington & District Motor Club Peugeot

AJ02 NBN Darlington & District Motor Club Peugeot
REGISTRATION
AJ02 NBN
OrganisationDarlington & District Motor Club
Make and ModelPeugeot
UseRescue ambulance
First RegisteredMarch to August 2002 in Peterborough
NOTES

This Peugeot rescue ambulance is used by Darlington & District Motor Club. It has two full-width blue light bars on the roof, as well as smaller repeaters on the front and rear.

Photograph DateJune 2005

M999 LRS Here is another black Vectra that belonged …

M999 LRS Here is another black Vectra that belonged ...
REGISTRATION
M999 LRS
Make and ModelVauxhall Vectra
NOTES

Here is another black Vectra that belonged to RallySupport Northwest. It carries the same registration (on a cherished transfer) as other models. This night-time shot shows the effectiveness of the amber warning lights.

RE05 CUE Serpent Motorsport Medical Services Iveco Daily

RE05 CUE Serpent Motorsport Medical Services Iveco DailyRE05 CUE Serpent Motorsport Medical Services Iveco Daily
REGISTRATION
RE05 CUE
OrganisationSerpent Motorsport Medical Services
Make and ModelIveco Daily
Powertrain3.0 litre , diesel engine
Body ColourRed
NOTES

With a personalised registration almost reading 'RESCUE' this red Iveco Daily, belonging to Serpent Motorsport Medical Services, is used for cover at motorsport events. It has a 3.0 litre 166 bhp diesel engine with heavy duty suspension and differential lock. The rear view of the specially-ordered Iveco.

N346 XHH Ford Transit

N346 XHH Ford Transit
REGISTRATION
N346 XHH
Make and ModelFord Transit
First RegisteredAugust 1995 to July 1996 in Carlisle
NOTES

This Ford Transit ambulance is used at Croft Motor Racing Circuit. It is liveried to indicate this on the sides.

Photograph DateApril 2005

P680 DOB Vauxhall Vectra

P680 DOB Vauxhall Vectra
REGISTRATION
P680 DOB
Make and ModelVauxhall Vectra
First RegisteredAugust 1996 to July 1997 in Birmingham
NOTES

This Vauxhall Vectra is typical of the 'amber' vehicles that are used for some motorsport cover.

H6 MHC Volkswagen

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REGISTRATION
H6 MHC
Make and ModelVolkswagen
UseRescue ambulance
Powertraindiesel
First RegisteredAugust 1990 to July 1991 in Brighton for Hastings
NOTES

This turbo-diesel VW is liveried as a rescue ambulance for the Midland Hillclimb Championship. It is fitted with blue flashing lights on the roof and on the front bumper. The rear view of the VW.

R278 JKV Pro-Medical Services Peugeot Boxer

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REGISTRATION
R278 JKV
OrganisationPro-Medical Services
Make and ModelPeugeot Boxer
First RegisteredAugust 1997 to July 1998 in Coventry
NOTES

This Peugeot Boxer ambulance is owned by Pro-Medical Services. It carries a selection of emergency medical equipment. The rear view, showing further the sparse livery.

Photograph DateAugust 2004

FTN 184W Land Rover Series 3

FTN 184W Land Rover Series 3
REGISTRATION
FTN 184W
Make and ModelLand Rover Series 3
Body ColourGreen
First RegisteredAugust 1980 to July 1981 in Newcastle upon Tyne
NOTES

This green Land Rover Series 3 Stageone V8 is the primary firefighting vehicle for Croft Motor Racing Circuit (near Darlington, County Durham). It carries Croft's corporate livery and has two blue rotating beacons on the roof alongside an amber flashing beacon. Inset: the rear view.

Photograph DateApril 2004

ICZ 8654 Lace Rescue Ford Transit

ICZ 8654 Lace Rescue Ford TransitICZ 8654 Lace Rescue Ford TransitICZ 8654 Lace Rescue Ford Transit
REGISTRATION
ICZ 8654
OrganisationLace Rescue
Make and ModelFord Transit
NOTES

ICZ 8654 Here are two views of a Ford Transit ambulance rally rescue unit used by Lace Rescue. It has a Northern Irish registration and bi-lingual 'ambulance' wording (ambiwlans in Welsh). The view into the offside door. The vehicle has two side-loading doors. One gives normal access to the back of the vehicle, the other access to a partitioned off area in which the rescue kit is kept (shown). The rescue kit includes heavy rescue equipment, a telescopic power ram and a powered saw. The view into the rear of the rescue unit / ambulance showing the patient care area.

K999 PRS Phoenix Rescue Services Ltd Iveco Daily

K999 PRS Phoenix Rescue Services Ltd Iveco DailyK999 PRS Phoenix Rescue Services Ltd Iveco Daily
REGISTRATION
K999 PRS
OrganisationPhoenix Rescue Services Ltd
Make and ModelIveco Daily
UseRescue ambulance
First RegisteredAugust 1992 to July 1993 in Aberdeen
NOTES

This Iveco Daily motorsport rescue ambulance is operated by Phoenix Rescue Services Ltd. The vehicle is very smart with eye-catching livery and additional white and blue flashing lights. It matches its immaculately turned out crew. The rear view of the vehicle. Notice the row of four repeater blue flashing lights at the rear. All funds raised from donations are fed back into the company to cover running costs and equipment purchases.

R999 RTW Rescue-tech-Wales Nissan

R999 RTW Rescue-tech-Wales NissanR999 RTW Rescue-tech-Wales Nissan
REGISTRATION
R999 RTW
OrganisationRescue-tech-Wales
Make and ModelNissan Navara
UsePatient transportation
NOTES

This is a 2003 Nissan Nevara fast intervention vehicle (FIV) operated by Rescue-tech-Wales. The RACMSA introduced this new class of rescue vehicle in 2000 to get essential equipment to an accident scene while slower and more comprehensively equipped vehicles make their way there. They are not used for patient transportation. The rear view of the same Nissan. The car has upgraded suspension and its engine has been modified to 181 bhp from the 2.5 tdi unit. The private registration relates to the company that runs the unit, Rescue-tech-Wales, hence '999' and 'RTW'.