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History
and Introduction from our President
The
Association was formed in 1987 to
assist the disabled, insulin dependent diabetics and those with other
medical conditions, to obtain their competition licences from the Motor
Sports Association (MSA). This following a
total ban on such people competing at the International level of Rallying.
There had been a similar ban imposed since the 1960s for circuit racing.
The MSA and
the BMSAD work together to ensure that
given an applicants driving ability, a licence will be granted.
In 1991
following many discussions with the MSA an assessment procedure was
followed and conducted at Silverstone, David Butler a triple amputee paved
the way for many other disabled folk by passing his assessment and gained
his licence to race, David has, since that day qualified for full
International Race and Rally licences.
Since 1991
over 100 competitors with a variety of disabilities and medical conditions
have earned the right to compete in Racing, Rallying and Karting.
The variety
of conditions vary from paraplegia, arm, leg and finger amputations,
arthritis, multiple sclerosis, motor neurone and Parkinson’s disease,
visual and hearing challenges and many more.
Regardless
of the disability, we can assure you that no one will be denied the
opportunity to prove his or her safe competence, except, sadly, those with
a recent history of epilepsy or major heart disorders.
The future
is looking very bright with more opportunity for all disabled motorsport
enthusiasts with more Kart tracks committed to fitting hand controls where
required and most racing circuits prepared to accept the need for disabled
access.
There are
many openings in motorsport for the non competitor and of course there are
many support activities that do not require an MSA competition licence.
If you or a
friend are disabled or have a medical condition that you think might
preclude you from holding a competition licence, please call David Butler
first, he might well surprise you!
Telephone:
01923 265577 Fax:
01923 263872 or
E-mail:
david@justwebs.co.uk.
Tony Reynolds, President
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