MP Thomas Docherty and MSP Cara Hilton are to attend the Scottish launch of charity Mission Motorsport as part of their campaign trail on the 16th of April.
They will be meeting Wounded, Injured and Sick Forces’ Personnel as well as the CEO of Mission Motorsport, James Cameron and Mike Courts, our first Scottish beneficiary who is racing in the SMRC BMW Compact Cup.
Two-time British Touring Car Champion John Cleland will also be present to meet the WIS and their families.
There will be 20 cars on-track during the event to give passenger lap experiences. With everything from Aston Martins to race prepared Ginettas and Top Gear’s Ariel Atom that our visitors can enjoy the selection is eclectic!
The charity’s Scotland Area Representative, Findlay Leask says “Despite launching originally in 2012 the charity has had little presence in Scotland – until now. We will be welcoming touring car legend John Cleland, Thomas Docherty MP, Cara Hilton MSP, teams, car clubs, industry, press and – most importantly – around 40 Wounded, Injured and Sick (WIS) forces’ personnel and their families to join us at Knockhill Racing Circuit on the 16th April from 12noon.
“This will be an opportunity for the WIS to meet key members of the charity, learn what opportunities are available and experience the thrill of track time in a range of exotic machinery!”
Findlay goes on to explain more about who the charity has helped; “Mike Courts, the Fife-based Mission Motorsport beneficiary and driver will be on-hand to tell the media how the support of the charity has helped him combat his injuries and PTSD to secure a drive in the Scottish BMW Compact Cup. His story alone is inspirational.”
Mission Motorsport forms part of the MoD’s Recovery Career Services by sourcing vocational opportunities, work placements and training, where possible in the automotive sector (Jaguar LandRover, for example) but also across all industry sectors.
The charity has support from Sir Stirling Moss, Lord Drayson and was engaged with HRH Prince Harry through the Invictus Games 2014. Each of the WIS forces’ personnel that are supported by the charity has a remarkable story to tell.
Co-founder and charity CEO James Cameron will be available for interview in the run up to the event as well as on the day.