Jack Davidson works in the organization of the Knockhill Race Circuit – He joined the Orange Army in the EuroNASCAR summer break as a marshal
Jack Davidson is the first British driver ever to win a NASCAR Whelen Euro Series race. The Scot took the checkered flag first at his home race at Brands Hatch to write a new chapter in the EuroNASCAR 2 history books. The Lux Motorsport driver is now working hard in the summer break ahead of the regular season finale at Autodrom Most in the Czech Republic, but Davidson cannot live without motorsports: he has joined the Orange Army at Knockhill Race Circuit as a marshal to support the motorcycle activities at the Scottish venue.
“I work in the organization, so I do more than just marshaling,” said Davidson. “It’s the only road course in Scotland. I work there as an instructor, so my day is usually spent instructing, whether it’s on the track or on the rally stage. I also teach youngsters how to drive. Marshaling is also part of the job.” So in addition to waving flags and keeping drivers safe on the track during tack days, Davidson shares his experience in a race car with many motorsports enthusiasts. “I’m more of a marshal for those track days or test days,” the Scot explained.
Davidson has been part of the Orange Army since he was 17 years old. As a result, he has a deep knowledge of what it takes to keep racing safe and how to behave on track to ensure a perfect day of motorsport. “To be fair, I’m doing more instructing than marshaling during the summer break. The schools are out and the younger riders from 13 to 17 are here, so I teach them how to drive.”
Davidson has a lot of respect for the marshals around Europe who spend a lot of time making racing possible without getting paid for their services. Being a marshal is still a volunteer job, they all share the same passion for motorsports and just want to have safe and exciting races. Davidson always waves to them after the races when he’s in his race car, and he also talks to the marshals whenever possible to show his appreciation for their service around the tracks in Europe. “I can never thank them enough,” he said. “Racing would not be possible without them.”
Summer break may sound like a vacation for racers, but many of them are still working full-time to earn money. The same goes for Davidson, who has been “working all day” since the last event at Raceway Venray. “I have a full-time contract, so I have to take days off to race,” he explained. “Now I get those days back in the summer break. I also work on the family farm. That’s pretty much it. I also fix cars that break down. A six-day week is pretty long, but it’s worth it in the end.”
Featured image by NASCAR Whelen Euro Series / Nina Weinbrenner
