The two-day event welcomed 150 participants from both the Czech Republic and abroad, confirming its growing importance and strong international reach. Experts from Slovakia, Croatia, and Hungary attended, including representatives of national automobile and motorcycle federations.
Motorsport Rescue Camp serves as an open platform for everyone involved in ensuring the safety of motorsport events. Participants included healthcare providers, technical rescue teams, firefighters, race organizers, and safety officials. This broad representation of professions creates a unique environment for sharing experience and strengthening cross-disciplinary cooperation.
The entire Rescue Camp concept is built on improving safety not only for drivers, but above all for all personnel involved in delivering motorsport events. Emphasis is placed on preparedness, prevention, and the ability to respond effectively in crisis situations. This year’s edition focused strongly on coordination between different units when dealing with emergencies. The goal was not only to streamline response coordination, but also to help participants better understand the roles and procedures of other professions. An important part of the program also introduced the basics of first aid to technical staff, who are often the first to arrive at the scene.
“Our long-term goal is to raise the level of safety in motorsport and to create an environment in which individual units can work together effectively. Mutual understanding and coordinated procedures are crucial in crisis situations,” said David Veselý, Chairman of the Motorsport Safety Institute.
The core of the event consisted of expert lectures, case studies of real interventions, and hands-on training. One of the main highlights was a simulated four-vehicle accident on the race track, during which participants practiced coordinated response procedures in a crisis scenario.
The event also featured a supporting program focused on the history of rescue systems in motorsport, including the presentation of a specialist publication and an exhibition of both historic and modern rescue equipment. The exhibition also showcased unique historical response vehicles built on Tatra chassis, which once formed the backbone of rescue systems at race circuits.
A key partner of this year’s edition was Automotodrom Brno, which provided the facilities for Motorsport Rescue Camp 2026.