Andy Tucker

In 2013 I was knocked off a motorcycle at traffic lights and spent several years in and out of hospital for various surgeries. Leaving me with multiple disabilities as well as PTSD and depression. I was told I would never be able to drive again and had my driving licence revoked. I then set about regaining it and succeeded. Shortly after, I embarked on a journey to prove the professionals wrong, by overcoming adversity through motorsport.

Motorsport is a passion of mine, having competed in go karts in my youth so was the logical path to take. I joined Team Brit in 2019 having advanced through their academy, competing within the Britcar Endurance Trophy. Shortly moving on to the British Endurance championship, competing in an Aston Martin GT4 and winning at Silverstone.

Through 2023 I returned to Britcar Endurance Championship with Highrow motorsport, fighting for the overall championship. Racing in a car with no adaptations for the first time, and winning the coveted Driver Of The Day Award. We narrowly missed out the title but went on to prove that having a disability doesn’t have to hold you back from having the time of your life.

Unforeseen circumstances forced me to make a difficult decision this year, when it became clear that a highly talented young driver was going to be unable to compete due to his driver partner relocating. Having seen his potential and working with him in the off season, I stepped away from the team to allow him to compete and take my seat in the car. I’m hoping to return to motorsport for the 2025 season.

For me, motorsport seems to be the only sport in the world where able bodied and the disabled can compete side by side. I’ve been gifted the opportunity to do things I never dreamed possible and when I’m in a car, nobody knows that I’m disabled. It’s not just about winning or competing, for me it’s about giving back to the next generation of drivers and showing the world what can be done when you put your mind to it!