Mercedes-Bendz Backs MCUI (UC) Medi Team

Special thanks to the supplier of the Rapid Response Vehicles for the team in 2011 is Mercedes-Benz Truck & Vans Mallusk. [caption id="attachment_21580" align="alignleft" width="400" caption="Darren Gilpin, Mercedes-Benz, with William Dunlop hands keys over to paramedic Caroline Bowles. (Picture by Trevor Graham)."][/caption] The MCUI (UC) medical team will be relying on  Mercedes to supply vehicles to  undertake the role of fast response medical vehicles for the forthcoming motorcycle racing season. These vehicles will be in the form of medically equipped vans that will be crewed by both doctors and paramedics from the Ulster Centre’s motorcycle racing medical team. We have been allocated a pair of Mercedes vans for the year and are delighted with the specification and appearance of these vehicles not to mention their well proven reputation for excellent driving performance and load carrying ability. The main role of the response vehicles will be to provide the means of transporting  paramedics and doctors and their extensive range of emergency medical equipment to both racing accidents and medical related incidents within the race area. The vans therefore have to be capable of providing a reliable fast response throughout  the circuit and the surrounding paddock and local spectator areas. May I pay special tribute to our paramedics Caroline Bowles and Stuart Stevenson who carry out the vital task of stocking the vans with our medical kit and ensure the vans are race ready once again after each event. And A big thank you is also directed to  the riders, their families and friends, who have provided the medical team with such wonderful financial support over the years to allow us to continue the work we do at both road and circuit race tracks throughout the country Dr Fred MacSorley of the Mercedes-Benz Truck & Van (NI),  Northern Ireland’s only Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle dealership, said, “From its main Sales & After Sales facility in Mallusk on the outskirts of Belfast and its After Sales depot in Dungannon the dealership provides a complete commercial vehicle solution for small and large operators alike. “The company offers the full range of Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles, ranging from small van to articulated tractor units. Dedicated van and truck sales teams ensure that customers receive the highest level of support and assistance. In addition, the company offers a range of first class After Sales facilities and services, which are unrivalled throughout the Northern Ireland industry. “Significant investment in recent years has led to the complete transformation of the company’s Sales and After Sales facilities, positioning the company as one of the leading commercial vehicle solution providers . “For 2011, we are supplying the Medical Team with two Mercedes-Benz Vito’s for use at all motorcycling events,” added Dr MacSorley. Darren Gilpin, Mercedes-Benz Truck & van, MCUI (UC) would like to take this opportunity to thank the Doctors, Paramedics and first Aid services who volunteer at our events and to all those who donate towards the running costs of this Team.”]]>