March Newsletter
It’s been a busy couple of months with lots more coming up. The latest newsletter has now been published and it’s another jam-packed edition containing all you need to know about what we’ve been up to, what we’ve got coming up and details on how you can get involved!
Latest News
Festival of the Dead raises £1,800
Thanks to the Festival of the Dead events team, a massive £1810.47 was raised through ticket sales of the 2023 Festival of the Dead, a car show celebrating car marques no longer with us.
CAT Driver Training Raises £787.62 through Book Sales!
The profits from CAT's 2023 book sales for 'Your Track Day Guide' and the new publication launched in Q3 'How To Start Racing' contributed £787.62 to Mission Motorsport. This marks CAT Driver Training's ongoing commitment to supporting the charity, which aids veterans in finding opportunities within motorsport and the automotive industry.
The National Transition Event - Mission Complete!!
The National Transition Event (NTE) at Silverstone once again delivered a podium of collaboration, innovation and growth as businesses, government and the Armed Forces community came together as one community movement on Monday 4th March, showcasing veterans as a national strategic asset.
Upcoming Events
Veterans @ Heritage - Easter Egg Hunt Monday 8th April
Catering for all ages, Mission Motorsport is heading back to Bicester Heritage, the UK's only hub for historic motoring excellence, for a day of egg-citing fun for military families. Thanks to The Little Car Company, we'll be holding a coffee morning, giving you the chance to have a natter and catch up with like-minded people, whilst children (and adults) get the chance to explore the site, usually not accessible to the general public, and hunt around for easter eggs.
Banter, Brews & Cars: Passenger Experience Day Tuesday 16th April
Thanks to the generosity of our army of drivers, we have a fantastic range of cars all ready and waiting to take you on adrenaline-fuelled passenger rides around Three Sisters Circuit - the north's most challenging race track stretching 1.5km. So, buckle up and be prepared to enjoy the ride of a lifetime!
Veterans’ Karting Championship Various Dates
Enjoy a karting race? Why not join us at one (or even more if you’re up to it) of our karting events at various TeamSport locations across the UK including Newcastle, Crawley, Manchester, Gosport and our final in Birmingham
Click Here For More Information & Details On How To Register
British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) Various Dates
We're delighted to be working with leading British Touring Car Championship team Speedworks to offer you the chance to become a "grid person" at one of the different rounds of the BTCC. A once-in-a-lifetime chance to access the paddock, pitlane and become part of the team for the day your job will be to hold the grid paddle at the start of each race. You'll also have access to the team's race truck to rest and food and drink will be provided.
April Events at a Glance….
| DATE | EVENT | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 08.04.2024 | Veterans @ Heritage | Bicester Heritage |
| 16.04.2024 | Banter,Brews & Cars | Three Sisters |
| 17.04.2024 | Veterans' Karting Championship: Round 3 | TeamSport Crawley |
| 20.04.2024 - 21.04.2024 | Best of British Motorsport & Armed Forces Apreciation Weekend | Knockhill |
| 21.04.2024 | Scramble | Bicester Heritage |
| 23.04.2024 | Veterans' Karting Championship: Round 4 | TeamSport Trafford |
| 27.04.2024 - 28.04.202 | BTCC | Donington Park |
| 30.04.2024 | Veterans' Karting Championship: Round 5 | TeamSport Gosport |
Don’t forget to head over to our “What’s on” page to find out what we have planned throughout the year. It’s constantly updated so well work checking regularly to see what else has been added!
Volunteering
Calling all supporters, volunteers and beneficiaries in the southeast.
For those of you based in Kent or Sussex, thanks to the team at Tunbridge Wells Soapbox events we have the opportunity to design and race a soapbox kart. If you’re around in June and would like to get involved, please get in touch with Mark by emailing volunteering@missionmotorsport.org
Volunteers needed for new Project Pleiades
Working in conjunction with Performance Comms, we’ve recently launched Project Pleiades. Designed to debunk the myths around Cat N damaged cars (non-structural) by repairing the damaged bodywork and mechanical parts bringing it back to its former glory, it will then be over to us to convert it into an inclusive car with hand controls fitted allowing disabled people to drive with the aim of racing it at Race of Remembrance.
We’re looking for a handful of volunteers to join us to complete the rebuild. If you are able to join us at MM HQ between the 2-5th April and would like to get involved, please get in touch by emailing volunteering@missionmotorsport.org.
Fundraising
James’ Cotswold Way Ultra 100Km Challenge
Long-term supporter James Brown is donning his running gear and trainers and running the Cotswold Way Challenge on the 22nd June in order to raise awareness and funds for Mission Motorsport.
Mission London Marathon
Long-term friend and supporter of Mission Motorsport, Chris Cleary is taking on this year’s London Marathon raising funds and awareness for The Forces Motorsport Charity.
If you're inspired to take on a challenge for Mission Motorsport, don't hesitate to reach out via email at fundraising@missionmotorsport.org. Let's rally the entire Mission community to support and cheer you on.
Other news
Veterans ID Cards
Veterans who left the Armed Forces before December 2018 can verify their veteran status online with a new digital application service to receive a Veteran Card through the post.
Government delivers further expansion of health services to former armed forces personnel
The government has launched a campaign to help improve veterans’ access to healthcare services, along with opening applications for the £2.52 million Veteran Mobility Fund, as part of its commitment to drive better veteran health and recovery.
Disabled Veterans' Scholarships Fund
If you’ve been injured or disabled in, or as a result of, military service, you could be funded to complete a full Open University qualification. With fifty places up for grabs, all undergraduate and postgraduate modules and qualifications are eligible.
Knockhill Offers Members of the Armed Forces Free Entry to Events over Easter
Knockhill Racing Circuit is Scotland’s only internationally graded racing circuit by the MSA, FIA and (S)ACU. This Easter, the circuit is offering free admission to members of the Armed Forces community to enjoy 2 great weekends of sporting action.
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