A CHARITY is hosting a track day at Thruxton Circuit near Andover to help disabled people drive.

The event, organised by Speed Of Sight, is taking place on Monday, September 4, from 10am to 4pm and is its first track day at the venue.

People with any disability will have the chance to drive themselves and an instructor around the racing circuit.

Speed Of Sight is run by blind race car driver and multiple World Record holder Mike Newman and his co-founder John Galloway.

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People with any disability can apply as the team is trained to help everyone in and out of the cars, which are specially designed and built – two racing cars and two all-terrain buggies – to allow people of all ages with disabilities to enjoy the excitement and thrill of driving.

The vehicles, named after Mike’s guide dogs, are specially designed with dual controls and twin steering wheels and the buggies are equipped with hand controls. 

Mike said: “We are thrilled to host a driving experience in the southern part of the country.

"Many of our experiences are in the north of the UK, so we’re pleased to reach new people and give them the opportunity to drive and experience our track days. Thruxton is an incredible circuit and so many motorsport events are held here so it’ll give our participants an extra thrill when driving round the track.

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“We created this charity because we believe that no disability should get in the way of having the incredible experience of driving a car, which is why, when I was told I would not be able to because I have been blind since birth, I decided to become the fastest blind man – on land, water and in the air!

“Sometimes we have people who attend our track days who don’t realise that they’ll actually be able to drive the cars themselves, but when we get them in the seat and tell them how to use the pedals and steering wheel, their faces just light up and they get so excited – it really does amaze me that we’re able to provide that joy to people.”

Spaces are limited. To book, call 0161 714 456.