TEAM BRIT, the UK’s first all-disabled race team, has moved a step closer to their goal of competing in the Le Mans 24 Hour race after joining the British GT championship.
Its team of rookie and experienced racers, who have a range of physical and psychological disabilities, are competing in the Britcar Championship this year.
Bobby Trundley, who was diagnosed with severe autism as a child, and 30-year-old Aaron Morgan, who is a paraplegic after breaking his back in a motocross accident, are currently racing the team’s Aston Martin V8 Vantage GT4 in the Endurance category.
However, next season they will progress to the British GT Championship, racing in a McLaren 570S GT4, that means they are only one category away from being eligible to compete at Le Mans.
Team Founder, Dave Player, said: “This is huge news for us.
“One of my proudest moments in the history of Team BRIT was purchasing our Aston Martin, which meant we took a step further into seriously competitive racing.
“To now be ready to move on to the British GT championship – the pinnacle of GT racing in Britain – is testament to the incredible hard work of the team, our sponsors and our drivers, who I know will do everything possible to make this a success.
“Racing in a McLaren will be an incredible privilege and Bobby and Aaron have made such progress over the past year, so I know they’ll be the perfect team ambassadors as we take this next step forwards.
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“Now, our challenge is to build the funding, infrastructure and support we need to be as competitive as possible on track, whilst further developing a sustainable ladder of opportunities for disabled drivers, well into the future.”
Ian Morgan, director of McLaren Customer Racing, added: “I’m delighted Team BRIT has chosen to enter British GT in 2022 with a McLaren 570S GT4.
“The team’s inspirational approach will help tremendously, and I look forward to following their progress throughout the season.”
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