12 days of StreetCar: The StreetCar Disabled Drivers Scholarship 

May saw a record 16 disabled motorsport enthusiasts attended the Streetcar Disabled Driver Scholarship event at Motorsport UK’s Headquarters at Bicester Motion. 

The scholarship aims to make the sport more accessible for disabled participants and attendees were competing for the opportunity to win a fully funded AutoSOLO season and access to an adapted car.   

Four drivers were awarded the Scholarship: Dean Linnell, Dominic Pearson, Ian Dance and Luke Delahunty, who will be able to access adapted vehicles at StreetCar affiliated clubs in their local area.  

Drivers were required to compete in a technical AutoSOLO course in a specially adapted road car and meet with a judging panel to assess their determination and attitude.  

Richard Egger, Loughborough Car Club Competitions Secretary, said, “The scholarship is important in that it demonstrates that participation in club motorsport is open to many and provides a level playing field where everybody competes in one event. Engagement with Motorsport UK will bring other clubs into the project, spreading the message to a wider audience and increasing awareness of accessibility.”  

Dominic Pearson, scholarship winner, commented, “I’ve had a brilliant day today, meeting all these other people who are disabled and wheelchair users, having the opportunity to get in a car and have a go around the track – while having a load of fun doing it. It’s been fantastic.”   

Claire Kirkpatrick, Head of Club and Community Development, added, “It’s been wonderful to welcome so many drivers to have a go and get involved in StreetCar as part of our Disabled Driver Scholarship day. I am sure this year’s winners will be able to enjoy motorsport closer to home at their local StreetCar club, and that’s really what this initiative is all about, promoting accessibility in our sport.” 

Two fully-adapted Toyota Yaris’ are now available to each of the scholarship winners to compete in a full season of AutoSOLOs at their local StreetCar Club. 

If you want to find out more about how you can begin your motorsport journey, submit the ‘Get Started’ form here. More information about our 2025 scholarship will be shared shortly.