Chief Scrutineer Mark Crosby fell in love with motorsport as a spectator – it’s a familiar story from within Motorsport Australia’s 12,500+ volunteer officials community.

After watching the iconic Finke Desert Race for a couple of years, Crosby became addicted to motorsport, and more specifically with off road competition.

After getting to know Australian Off Road Championship (AORC) Technical Delegate Fred Severin, Crosby began scrutineering, and has continued to do so as a volunteer for the past 15 years.

He has volunteered at countless events over the past decade and a half, including for the Repco Supercars Championship, but Crosby stated off road competition remains his personal passion.

“It’s the people, it’s one big family, competitors and all,” Crosby said.

“We need a lot more officials, it’d be great to get more young people on board.

“How we do that exactly, I’m not sure. If we can get them to the events and more interested, it would be fantastic for the sport.”

Crosby’s two favourite events on the AORC calendar include both the Finke Desert Race and the Loveday 400.

Round One’s BFGoodrich Volunteer of the Round was awarded to Ken ‘Jock’ Macleod for his efforts following the championship opener at the Pooncarie Desert Dash in April.

Following that, the award was given to co-recipients, respected officials Jamie Coverdale and Mark Fidge accepting the honour at this year’s Finke Desert Race in Round Two.

The next round of the BFGoodrich Motorsport Australia Off Road Championship takes place in Queensland for the St George 399, as teams head to the Sunshine State from 22 – 24 August.

More information on the St George 399 can be found at aorc.com.au/stgeorge399