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Disabled Racing Driver
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Thank you to everyone who has donated so far, it is really appreciated.
Hi, my name is Jonathan, and I am a Disabled British Racing Driver with Ankylosing Spondylitis Arthritis and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. Some people would say these are setbacks; however, I would say these are my strengths and let me rise to the challenge and make me more hungry to achieve.
I have competed in motorsport, including HSA Sprint Championship in a Jedi with a Yamaha R1 engine, Track Day Championship in an Mk1 Mx5 and Ford Ka Endurance. In December 2022, I achieved one of my dreams of becoming an International Racing Driver when I was invited to Mexico City to compete in the Copa Notiauto 24 hour at The Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, the F1 track. Thanks to the help from GoFundMe
In 2023 I will be competing with Autotech Motorsport in the EnduranceKA around the entire UK at tracks like Oulton Park, Cadwell Park, Donington Park, Brands Hatch & Snetterton. I competed in the first round of the Focus Cup and would like to compete in more to show what I can do.
Since I was young and diagnosed with disabilities, I was told many things, like "You may not be able to walk again" when I was in my wheelchair. Now, I am walking and have lost 11 1/2 stone in a year, so I could be fit before my first taste of racing a car, competing in one of the most physically demanding sports, and achieving my goals. The reason for this GoFundMe is not only to compete because it is my passion but to show others that the impossible becomes possible when you put your mind to it.
Any donations would be greatly appreciated; donators will get their name on my helmet unless you want to be anonymous. Plus access to my events with me. If you can't donate, please would you share this? That would mean more to me than you could imagine
I am always active on my [email redacted]en_racing, so I am available there if you have any questions or would like to chat about anything.
Thank you for your time,
Jonathan.
Organizer
Jonathan Ogden
Organizer
England