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South Wales Argus
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- South Wales Argus
Caleb McDuff and Team BRIT's £1k for hearing dogs charity
Caleb McDuff, 17, from Pontypool, joined his Team BRIT teammates to support Hearing Dogs for Deaf People at a Silverstone race on May 4. The charity trains dogs to alert deaf people to important sounds they would otherwise miss. The team, which is the world's only competitive team of all-disabled racing drivers, used the Britcar Endurance Championship event to promote the charity. They were assisted by Zach Allen and his hearing dog Echo, and charity representatives Jo Wengler and Vicky Ryan. Caleb, who was diagnosed as deaf at the age of two, competed in a McLaren alongside his teammate Noah Cosby. They finished fourth in their class. More than 120 guests attended the event, donating money and purchasing the team's old tyres, which can be upcycled into coffee tables and planters. The team is continuing to raise funds for the charity throughout May. Caleb, who has worn cochlear implants since he was four, began karting at the age of six and joined Team BRIT last year. The team has developed a technical solution that allows Caleb to wear his cochlear implants under his helmet and communicate with the pit crew. Team BRIT principal Mike Scudamore said: "It was a real pleasure to welcome Echo and Zach from Hearing Dogs for Deaf People to our race at Silverstone. "Caleb's dad, Ian, introduced us to the charity and was keen for us to help them. "We were immediately keen to support this, with the charity and everything it does having a special place in the hearts of Caleb and his family." Vicky Ryan, community fundraising manager at Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, said: "We were honoured to be invited to Silverstone to celebrate the incredible achievement of Caleb and his teammates at the Endurance Championships. "We're so grateful to Team BRIT for choosing us as their charity of the month and for raising such an impressive amount in just one day." The funds will help to train more puppies to become hearing dogs.
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Fareham driver selected for all-disabled team in major competition
A Fareham racing driver will once again represent an all-disabled team in a major competition. Paul Fullick, a lower leg amputee following a motorbike accident, has been selected for the fourth year running to drive for Team BRIT. The team, known for its groundbreaking approach, is the only one in the world composed entirely of disabled drivers. This year, Mr Fullick will compete in the Britcar Endurance Championship, driving the team's McLaren 570S GT4. He will team up with Aaron Morgan from Basingstoke, a paraplegic following a motocross accident. The duo uses Team BRIT's world-leading hand control technology, allowing them to compete against able-bodied drivers. In the 2024 season, the pair delivered strong performances despite facing technical challenges that cost them points in some races. However, they managed to secure multiple class podiums, finishing third overall at Snetterton. The final performance left the pair fourth overall in championship points and second in their class. Paul said: 'I feel really proud to have been selected to drive for the team again this year. It's a real passion of mine, and the team is like a family. "My driving has gotten stronger and stronger with every season and after a mixed, but positive season last year, I know we can be incredibly competitive this year and push for a championship win. 'A massive thank you to all my personal sponsors and to every organisation that has helped our team in recent years, we simply couldn't do it without them." Paul, now 43, was medically discharged from the Army in 2006 after a diving accident. A keen motorcyclist and instructor, he suffered an accident in September 2021, which resulted in the amputation of the lower part of his right leg. He completed his first full season of racing with Team BRIT in 2022, teaming up with Tyrone Mathurin in the Britcar Trophy. Alongside his role as a driver, Paul serves as a coach and mentor to rookie drivers and works as the team's business development manager, leading community outreach programmes. Mr Fullick's season began with winter testing in Portimao, Portugal earlier this month, ahead of his first race at Silverstone on April 5.
