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Driver born without arms to test adapted race car at Donnington Park

Callum Smith, a driver born without arms, will test a specially adapted race car at Donnington Park on 2 September. He aims to compete at high levels using only his feet.

  • Callum Smith will test his adapted BMW 1 Series race car at Donnington Park on 2 September.
  • He joined Team Brit, a competitive team of disabled racing drivers, after a test day at Silverstone.
  • The car has been adapted by Jim Doran Hand Controls, with steering on the floor for foot operation.

Callum Smith, from Warwickshire, is scheduled to test his specially adapted race car at Donnington Park on 2 September. Smith, who was born without arms, aims to compete in motorsport using only his feet.

The 23-year-old joined Team Brit, a competitive team of disabled racing drivers, after a successful test day at Silverstone. His BMW 1 Series race car has been adapted by Coventry company Jim Doran Hand Controls, which moved the steering wheel to the floor for foot operation.

To obtain a racing licence, Smith must demonstrate he can exit the car unaided within 10 seconds. He also needs to raise £50,000 to cover the costs of car conversion, equipment, and tuition.

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