Mission Motorsport Collaborate with Subaru – Helping All Time Ambitions Come To Life At The Nürburgring Nordchleife
· Adapted Subaru BRZ race car makes debut on the iconic Nürburgring
· Vehicle adapted for wheelchair users to drive the car on hand controls
· Destination Nürburgring is the ultimate reward for motor racing enthusiasts
· Subaru supported the BRZ project and provided support vehicles, along with Isuzu UK
Mission Motorsport, The Force’s Motorsport Charity, recently teamed up with Subaru UK & Ireland to make lifelong ambitions come to life for charity beneficiaries. Made possible thanks to the charity’s unique accessible Subaru BRZ and the Destination Nürburgring experience, the trip allowed Mission Motorsport beneficiaries to tackle one of the world’s greatest circuits. The Subaru BRZ has been fully converted for track use and adapted with special modifications, allowing wheelchair users and those with lower limb disabilities to drive the vehicle using hand controls.
Mission Motorsport, the Force’s Motorsport Charity, aids the recovery and rehabilitation of those affected by military operations by providing opportunities through motorsport and the automotive industry.
The “Destination Nürburgring” experience, an annual red-letter celebration for selected beneficiaries, was held at the end of July 2025 at the legendary Nordschleife. The 12.94-mile (20.8km) undulating track situated in Germany’s Eifel Mountains is widely considered the world’s most challenging circuit. Each lap, a driver experiences elevation changes of nearly 1,000 feet and encounters more than 70 named corners such as the renowned Hatzenbach, Adenauer Forst and the iconic Karussell, each placing differing demands on the car and driver.
The road to the Nürburgring was not straightforward for the debut of the Subaru BRZ. Following an incident at the Shelsey Walsh Hill Climb Event, Subaru UK & Ireland was one of many parties involved in the rectification and rebuild of the car, with a tight timescale for repairs to be completed ahead of the trip.
“It’s been a personal and professional privilege to work with Mission Motorsport on this project.” said Brian Wheeler, PR Manager at Subaru UK & Ireland “When I was first made aware of Mission Motorsport’s Subaru BRZ project, it quickly became apparent what a difference this car could make to many of the charity’s aims and beneficiaries. I’m pleased to say, the car ran perfectly on the most demanding track in the world, and to see the faces and reactions of those who drove it was so meaningful.”
Steve Binns, Mission Motorsport Beneficiary, said, “I was fortunate enough to be a part of Destination Nürburgring two years ago, but as a wheelchair user, I was unable to drive and could only participate in passenger rides. Mission Motorsport, over the last two years, has constructed this amazing Subaru BRZ, with help from many contributors, which has been modified into a race car and fully adapted for users like me, enabling us to drive the car on hand controls.”
He continued, “Now I’m back at the Nürburgring, with the Subaru BRZ and able to get behind the wheel and drive some laps, which was an experience that has been so life-affirming that it will stay with me forever. I’ve now ticked something off my bucket list that I thought would never be possible.”
Beyond the support for the Subaru BRZ, Subaru UK & Ireland also provided support vehicles for the trip to and from the Nürburgring, ensuring the team could transport the beneficiaries, support crew and equipment, along with essential items in comfort and style. This was further aided by Isuzu UK, which provided two Isuzu D-Max pick-ups to tow the race cars, playing a vital role in the logistics.
James Cameron, CEO of Mission Motorsport, commented, “The support we received from all our contributors towards the BRZ, especially that of Subaru UK & Ireland, helping rebuild and prepare the car in time for Destination Nürburgring, has been vital and has taken a monumental effort from all those concerned. The real joy of motorsport is not just about the drivers; it's about the team and making it happen as a group, working together to achieve a higher goal. Something so evident here, and everyone involved in this inspiring project should be very proud.”
For further Subaru news and images, visit www.subarumedia.co.uk
Image credit: Frozenspeed Motorsport Photography