Welcome to our monthly newsletter. Keep up to date with all the latest news, key events and information from The Forces’ Motorsport Charity!
LATEST NEWS
Introducing Legacy Lap – Mission Motorsport goes interactive!
Legacy Lap is a powerful new way to become part of this year’s Race of Remembrance, wherever you are. By sponsoring a section of the Anglesey circuit and leaving a personal dedication, tribute or message of support, you can help transform the track from red to green while raising vital funds for Mission Motorsport. Created by veteran beneficiary Mark Bradshaw, Legacy Lap allows every supporter to leave a lasting mark on the race and help veterans rebuild confidence, purpose and belonging through the charity’s life-changing work.
Mazda and Mission Motorsport Unite Once Again
Mission Motorsport is proud to continue its valued partnership with Mazda, recently unveiling the third-generation Mazda Poppy Art Car in support of Race of Remembrance 2026. More than a striking tribute, the vehicle serves as a powerful symbol of remembrance, recovery and the enduring support shown to the Armed Forces community. The long-standing collaboration demonstrates how industry partners can make a meaningful difference, helping raise awareness of the life-changing work delivered by Mission Motorsport while honouring the service and sacrifice of those who have served.
New Partnership Opens New Horizons
Mission Motorsport is delighted to welcome Gama Aviation as a new corporate partner, creating exciting opportunities for veterans exploring careers beyond the Armed Forces. The partnership brings together two organisations committed to unlocking potential, supporting career development and helping veterans build successful futures in high-performance industries. By working together, Mission Motorsport and Gama Aviation will strengthen pathways into employment while showcasing the valuable skills, experience and resilience that veterans bring to the workforce
Goodwood Marshals Club Chooses Mission Motorsport
Mission Motorsport is honoured to have been selected as the charity of choice for the Goodwood Marshals Club Annual Autumn Track Day. The support of the motorsport community plays a vital role in helping the charity continue its work with wounded, injured and sick veterans and their families. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to teamwork, resilience and giving back, while helping raise both awareness and funds to support recovery, rehabilitation and meaningful futures beyond military service.
One Challenge. One Community.One Mission. #YourRoR
#YourRoR is your chance to be part of Race of Remembrance, wherever you are. Whether you walk, run, cycle, swim, game, volunteer or take on your own challenge, every mile, lap or effort helps support Mission Motorsport’s work with wounded, injured and sick veterans and their families. Join the growing #YourRoR community, fundraise in your own way, and stand alongside those taking part at Anglesey as we remember, challenge ourselves and make a lasting difference together.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Banter, Brews & Cars
14 October | Three Sisters Circuit
Our version of a coffee morning with a side helping of unlimited passenger rides at Three Sisters Circuit.
Veterans’ Karting Championship
15 October | Warrington
Run in partnership with TeamSport, this event is the final in the series. Join us for a relaxed, inclusive day of karting perfect for meeting new people and trying somethin
An Evening with Mike Wilds
23 October | Bicester Motion
An evening of motorsport stories, memories and heritage with former Formula One driver Mike Wilds.
Race of Remembrance Anglesey
& Karting RoR Thruxton
6-8 November
We sent out the Expression of Interest forms for these earlier this week. There’s more information on the forms to get involved with Race of Remembrance 2026!
Armed Forces community volunteers: Please use this form.
Public volunteers: Please use this form.
Both events can be attended as spectators. You do not need to complete these forms for this.
LOOKING AHEAD
November
| Date | Event | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 06.11.2026 - 08.11.2026 | Race of Remembrance | Anglesey |
| 08.11.2026 | Karting Race of Remembrance | Thruxton |
| 13.11.2026 | Frank Hall's Charity Track Day | Blyton Park |
| 18.11.2026 | Banter, Brews & Cars | Three Sisters | 22.11.2026 | Run Fest Silverstone | Silverstone |
December
| Date | Event | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 09.12.2026 | Banter, Brews & Cars | Three Sisters |
December
Keep checking our What's On page to find out what we have planned throughout the year. It’s constantly updated so well worth checking regularly to see what else has been added.
FUNDRAISING
The Biathlon of Foolishness Returns!
Think you’re up for the challenge? The Biathlon of Foolishness is back for those attending RoR Anglesey, combining endurance, determination and more than a little madness in support of Mission Motorsport. Whether you're taking part yourself or cheering from the sidelines, every mile completed and every pound raised helps veterans and their families rebuild confidence, wellbeing and purpose through recovery, training and employment opportunities. It’s fun, it’s demanding, and it’s all for a fantastic cause. Join the foolishness and help make a real difference.
The MAD 5km for Mission Motorsport
As our 2026 charity partner, UTAC is helping us continue our work supporting the Armed Forces community through fundraising, volunteering and getting involved in our mission.
In early September, our Head of Community, Charlotte, joined the UTAC team at UTAC Millbrook for a 5K MAD run fundraiser. Together, we’ve raised an incredible £3,500 for Mission Motorsport.
Thank you to everyone who ran, donated and supported the event. We’re incredibly grateful to have UTAC alongside us and are looking forward to more opportunities together throughout the year.
Join Team Mission Motorsport and take on Run Fest Silverstone
Taking place on 22 November, Run Fest Silverstone is your chance to challenge yourself while helping change lives through motorsport. Whether you choose the 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or one of the junior races, you'll be running at the home of British motorsport while raising vital funds for Mission Motorsport.
We ask all charity runners to commit to raising at least £250, helping us continue to support wounded, injured and sick service personnel, veterans and their families.
Interested? For more information and to register your place, please email fundraising@missionmotorsport.org. Please note charity places are limited.
Become a Mission Motorsport Supporter, where you help us continue delivering recovery through motorsport. Every contribution makes a difference. Become a Supporter Here
Every fundraiser, doing something big or small, makes a difference. We rely on our amazing Fundraising Force to help us continue providing life-changing recovery, rehabilitation, and transition support.
If you are fundraising for us or even thinking about it, let us know at fundraising@missionmotorsport.org
VOLUNTEERING
Interested in Volunteering with Mission Motorsport?
If you'd like to get involved, please complete this MS form. We'll keep you updated with all upcoming volunteering opportunities. We truly couldn’t do what we do without the incredible dedication and support of our volunteers, thank you for making a difference.
OTHER INFORMATION
Free Remembrance Weekend Rail Travel Expanded
The Government has announced that free rail travel over Remembrance Weekend will now be extended to include bereaved veteran families, ensuring more members of the Armed Forces community can attend services and events to honour those who have served and sacrificed. This welcome expansion recognises the important role that families play in remembrance and helps remove barriers to participation across the country. Eligible individuals should ensure they apply before the published deadline to take advantage of the scheme.
Connect to Work – Employment Support for the Armed Forces Community
A new government-funded employment support programme is now available across Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
Connect to Work, delivered by The BUSY Group UK and partners, supports veterans, reservists and partners of current or former Armed Forces personnel who are looking to find work, stay in work or progress their career.
The programme provides personalised support, including help finding suitable employment, support once in work and working with employers to put the right adjustments in place. It can also help people facing additional barriers such as disability, long-term health conditions, caring responsibilities or other complex circumstances. If you or someone you know could benefit from employment support, you can find out more by contacting: 0117 379 0490 or connecttowork-weca@thebusygroup.org.uk
Help with transferring overseas qualifications
Are you a Foreign & Commonwealth spouse or partner with a qualification from your home country that you need to transfer to a UK equivalent?
The RFS Foreign and Commonwealth Programme has been launched to help remove the financial barriers involved in transferring overseas qualifications.
Through the programme, the Career Academy will cover the cost of obtaining a Statement of Comparability and support you through the application process, helping you access employment, further study or professional registration in the UK.
If you or someone you know could benefit from this support, find out more and apply through the RFS Career Academy.
