Mission Motorsport Newsletter - August 2025
Welcome to our monthly newsletter. Keep up to date with all latest news, key events, and other information from The Forces’ Motorsport Charity!
Latest News
Mission Motorsport Racemakers Shine at Silverstone
This year’s MotoGP and Formula 1 weekends at Silverstone marked more than just thrilling races, they were milestone moments for Mission Motorsport’s Race Makers. Beneficiaries like Spencer Wuidart Gray and Nick Owen proudly stood on the F1 grid, presenting the race flag—a symbol of how far our partnership with Silverstone has come. For over a decade, the Race Maker programme has offered veterans purpose, camaraderie, and personal growth through motorsport. From wet-weather resilience to flawless teamwork, our Race Makers embodied professionalism and passion.
Read the full story here
VIP at Silverstone with Haas F1
Beneficiaries of Mission Motorsport received the full VIP experience at this year’s Silverstone F1 Grand Prix, thanks to the incredible generosity of the Haas F1 Team – and the veterans they proudly employ.Hosted by Ryan, a former Royal Signals soldier now working as RTS Garage Technician Team Leader, our group was given an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Haas F1 garages.It was an unforgettable experience that brought the beneficiaries right into the heart of motorsport engineering – and highlighted the remarkable transition of Armed Forces veterans into high-performance careers.
Mission: Possible – Mission Motorsport Featured in IMI’s MotorPro Magazine
We’re proud to share that Mission Motorsport has been featured in a special article titled “Mission: Possible” in the latest edition of MotorPro magazine, published by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) and available to all IMI members. The article highlights the journeys of two LVMR (Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair) students, Laurence Roke, a graduate who shares how the course helped launch his career, and Steven Skakle, a current trainee who explains why he chose Mission Motorsport for his training and the valuable skills he’s gaining.
Both students were trained by our Workshop Manager, Aston Dimmock, whose extensive mechanical knowledge and dedication continue to make a lasting impact on our beneficiaries.
This feature comes shortly after IMI signed the Armed Forces Covenant, announced at the Automechanika Motorvate event, reaffirming their commitment to supporting the military community.
Read the full article here
Welsh Veterans Awards 2025 ‘Role Model of the Year’, awarded to Daisy, Mission Community
We are incredibly proud to share that our very own Daisy Coleman was named ‘Role Model of the Year 2025’ at the Welsh Veterans Awards, held in early July.
Sponsored by the Forces Employment Charity, this prestigious award recognises Daisy’s exceptional commitment to the Armed Forces community and her remarkable personal journey. From serving in the Royal Artillery and overcoming life-changing challenges, to becoming a world champion in powerboat racing, Daisy’s story continues to inspire.
Through her role with Mission Motorsport and her work leading Mission Community, Daisy champions the Armed Forces community within industry, helping to create lasting opportunities and meaningful impact. Beyond her role with the charity, she has also founded Redberth Croft, a social enterprise dedicated to supporting veterans and individuals facing complex challenges.
Congratulations to our Beneficiary Volunteers on Marshal Upgrade
We are pleased to congratulate Linda Noble and Lee Ashton, Mission Motorsport beneficiaries and long-standing volunteers, on achieving their Accredited Off-Track Grade 1 Marshal status.
Both Linda and Lee have been familiar and valued presence at many of our events over the years. This year, they have upgraded from a Registered Marshal to a Level 1 Off-Track Marshal.
Responsibilities include monitoring race control radio communications, issuing penalties, displaying flags and safety boards from the start line, and stepping in as Start Line Chief when required. They also play a key role in ensuring safety compliance within the pit lane during race sessions.
An Unexpected Visit with a Lasting Impact
We were delighted to welcome Josh and his son Jacob, visiting from the United States, to this year’s Meyrick Cox Day.
A change in their travel plans meant they found themselves at Goodwood on 13th June, rather than 13th July—the intended date for their Festival of Speed visit. In a generous gesture, they chose to donate their tickets to a deserving Mission Motorsport beneficiary.
Josh shared how personally meaningful the day was. His grandfather, a U.S. Army captain, had been stationed in the UK prior to D-Day and was seriously injured by a V2 rocket shortly after being discharged from a London military hospital.
Upcoming Events
Veterans @ Heritage Best of British Families Day
6 August | Bicester Motion
Two Mission Motorsport favourites combined into one unforgettable event at Bicester Motion! Open to the Armed Forces community – serving, veterans, and families. Free to attend.
Cick here for more details and to register
Beneficiary Tickets to British Superbike Championship
8-10 August | Thruxton
Three days of high-speed action as the Bennetts British Superbike Bikes Championship roars back to Thruxton Circuit. With bikes reaching speeds up to 200mph, the live experience is truly unforgettable.
For tickets email: team@missionmotorsport.org
Beneficiary Tickets to 2025 PistonHeads Annual Service
9 August | Bicester Motion
Join PistonHeads at Bicester Motion for the Annual Service — a day of incredible cars, live interviews, top exhibitors, show awards, and more.
For tickets email: team@missionmotorsport.org
Forces Family Track Day
19th August | Croft Circuit
Join us at Croft Circuit for a thrilling day of motorsport, connection, and fun for the Armed Forces community!
Experience high-speed passenger laps, a unique dual-control driving challenge, and family-friendly activities including games and young driver sessions.
Free to attend: register here
Veterans’ Karting Championship
16 September | Preston
Run in partnership with TeamSport, this series is all about fun, connection, and friendly competition. Join us for a relaxed, inclusive day of karting—perfect for meeting new people and trying something different.
Sign up here
October - The Final @TeamSport Birmingham: Sign up Here
Banter, Brews & Cars
17 September | Wigan
First opportunity to sign up to our next Banter, Brews & Cars where the Porsche Enthusiasts Club will be providing the passenger laps at the Three Sisters Circuit, Wigan.
Sign up here
Looking Ahead: September
Fundraising
Beermountain AGM raises £700 for Mission Motorsport
A huge thank you to everyone at Beermountain for choosing Mission Motorsport as their charity at this year’s AGM. Through generous donations, a fun-filled auction, and a Le Mans-themed quiz, they raised an incredible £700 on 12th June.
Thank You to Frank’s Charity Track Day Club and Danny Turnbull
We extend our sincere thanks to Danny Turnbull, who raised over £1,000 for Mission Motorsport by getting the Frank’s Charity Track Day Club logo tattooed. It just goes to show no matter how mad or sensible, how big, or small every fundraiser holds a special place in our hearts and we appreciate each and every one of them.
We are also grateful to Frank Hall’s Charity Track Day Club for their continued support. Their July track day at Blyton Park raised an impressive £7,126 for Mission Motorsport. Thank you for your outstanding commitment.
Nominate Mission Motorsport for the charity to receive £1000 award
The Movement for Good Awards run by Benefact Group, is their annual programme of giving that anyone can get involved in. Follow the link to nominate us.
Movement for Good - Nominate a charity for an award
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
A Huge Thank You to Kev Carlton
We’d like to extend our thanks to Kev Carlton for representing Mission Motorsport at Wheels Up North in Lancashire. Kev proudly showcased his liveried poppy Mini R50, helping to raise awareness for the charity.
Interested in Volunteering with Mission Motorsport?
If you'd like to get involved with volunteering for us, 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
Deadline extended for Nominations for Training Bursaries
The Heritage Crafts Association is currently accepting nominations for the latest round of training bursaries, with a specific category dedicated to supporting British military veterans and former service personnel. These bursaries are designed to help new entrants and early-career craftspeople who are facing financial hardship. Out of 30 bursaries available, this category is exclusively reserved for veterans, offering financial support to access training and develop practical craft skills.
Nominations close at 5pm on Friday 29th August 2025.
BuildForce National Armed Forces Insight Day
BuildForce is delighted to host the upcoming National Armed Forces Insight Day, sponsored by STRABAG, on Wednesday 1st October 2025 from 08:30 to 16:00 at the Pendulum Hotel, Sackville Street, Manchester, M1 3BB. This event offers a valuable opportunity to hear from STRABAG about their exciting HARP project, connect with a UK-wide employer network, and explore the wide range of career opportunities available across the construction sector. To register, visit the Eventbrite page, or email pa@buildforce.org.uk
Government action to speed up recognition for LGBT veterans
LGBT military personnel who faced dismissal, discharge or mistreatment due to their sexuality while serving between 1967 and 2000 will receive financial support faster following improvements to the Government’s financial recognition scheme.
The UK Government has increased dedicated staff by adding a further five workers, almost doubling the size of the existing team, to accelerate application reviews and process payments more quickly. The expanded team will focus on expediting the creation of applicant case files and processing of applications.