Mission Motorsport, The Forces’ Motorsport Charity, which aids in the recovery of those who have been affected by military operations by providing opportunities through motorsport and the automotive industry, is excited to announce that entries in the Karting Race of Remembrance at Thruxton Kart Centre on Sunday 14th November 2021 are now open.

Mission Motorsport, The Forces’ Motorsport Charity is excited to announce that it has appointed Lee Winstone as the new livery and vehicle wrapping manager. With over 30 years in the industry, Lee brings a vast amount of experience and expertise to the charity.

Armed forces veterans, including those who served in Afghanistan, will benefit from additional mental health support backed by £2.7 million for Op COURAGE – the Veterans’ Mental Health and Wellbeing Service.

On the 25th of August, Bicester Motion alongside 17 specialist companies residing at Bicester Heritage formally pledged their commitment to the military community by signing the Armed Forces Covenant in a group signing ceremony.

Bicester Motion will be signing the Armed Forces Covenant in support of the Armed Forces community on the 25th August 2021. Through this pledge, Bicester Motion promises to provide equal opportunities for all forces personnel and their families, past, present and future by supporting and advocating the employment of service leavers and veterans as well as providing flexible leave for those whose partners are deployed amongst other commitments. A further 16 of the specialist automotive businesses that call Bicester Motion home will also sign the Covenant.

Thanks to the generosity of SSGC, long-term supporter and friend of the charity, Mission Motorsport was able to make its aspirations for a track day in the north of England into a reality this week when the team headed up to Croft Circuit for the first Mission Motorsport Forces Track day.

Following a year of cancelled motorsport events, 24 beneficiaries return to Silverstone for the F1 British Grand Prix weekend forming part of the infamous Racemaker group.

It started as an amusing conversation between Plasan's Design Director, Nir Kahn, and Mission Motorsport CEO, James Cameron. Wouldn't it be fun to turn a Plasan SandCat into a rally-style "SandCategrale" and to let beneficiaries of the charity drive it on a rally course?

Mission Motorsport, The Forces' Motorsport Charity is delighted to announce that it has been awarded the Employee Recognition Scheme Gold Award this year.

One of the highlights of Mission Motorsport’s calendar is the fantastic Festival of Speed held at the idyllic Goodwood Estate. Thanks to the generosity of Thakeham Homes, who donated over 400 tickets to the charity, the team were able to host record numbers of beneficiaries including families from Scotty’s Little Soldiers, allowing over 178 adults and 110 children, to enjoy a weekend of action-packed family fun.

Stellantis UK has signed the Armed Forces Covenant committing to support those and their families who have served the nation. In line with this commitment, the Group is already working with the Career Transition Partnership (CTP) to provide access to nationwide job vacancies, and providing training opportunities for service leavers, veterans and their families enabling them to forge rewarding new career paths in the automotive industry.

Mission Motorsport, The Forces’ Motorsport Charity has today announced the launch of Race of Remembrance (RoR), a weekend of activity allowing those who wish to, to come together as one community to take part in a unique and poignant Pitlane Service remembering those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

We’re excited to announce our participation in the 2021 BRSCC CityCar Cup Championship in the recently donated Bad Obsession Motorsport Citroen C1. In conjunction with long time friend and supporter of the charity, Andrew Burgess, and a year’s race entry from BRSCC, twenty charity beneficiaries will form the pit crew and support team throughout the series starting at Donington Park on the 9th May 2021.

Beneficiary Linda Noble will be completing 100 laps of Bathurst virtually on the iRacing platform on Friday 30th April at 9:30pm. With special Mission Motorsport Livery, the challenge will take Linda approximately 4 hours to complete.

Motorsport Tickets announces today that it has broadened its charity outreach programme, with the arrival of three new exciting charities, from which customers can learn about and donate when making a purchase.

Armed forces veterans suffering a mental health crisis will receive specialist care as part of a new Op Courage service launched by NHS chief executive Sir Simon Stevens today.

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has signed a ground-breaking Armed Forces Covenant, pledging its commitment to advocate for recruitment and retention of ex-military personnel across automotive industry.