People with disabilities got behind the wheel of adapted racing cars at Castle Combe in Wiltshire.
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"We give them the ability to enjoy the exhilaration, the excitement and the thrill of being behind the wheel when normally they would not get the chance," said Mr Newman, who dreamed of being a racing driver as a child.Mr Newman was awarded a British Empire Medal in the 2023 New Year's Honours List for his service to people with disabilities.
One of those to take part was Safan, who is registered blind. He said it had been an "exhilarating" experience."You do feel a bit anxious because you don't know when to turn so you've just got to have complete faith in the driver next to you.
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