Fareham racing driver sets racing records in season opener

A racing driver from Fareham has set multiple records in his first race of 2026.

45-year-old Paul Fullick is a driver for Team BRIT, the world’s only competitive team of all-disabled racing drivers and competed in his first ever GT3 race last weekend, making history with an all-out win.

Paul, and team mate Jamie Falvey raced in round 1 of the GT Cup on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th at Donington Park.

On Saturday the pair won the race outright and on Sunday they finished 2nd.

This success means they are the first ever disabled pairing to win a GT3 race outright, the first ever amateur pairing to win a GT3 race outright and the first pairing to ever win a GT3 race on what was the debut GT3 race for both.

Since its formation in 2015, Team BRIT has been dedicated to revolutionising disability motorsport, breaking down barriers and proving that nothing is impossible. Over the past decade, the team has progressed from entry-level racing to competing on the international stage, it has won a national championship and taken championship class wins, and supported disabled teams overseas, while developing cutting-edge hand control technology that has opened doors for disabled drivers worldwide.

Paul is a lower leg amputee following a motorbike crash. He has been with the team since 2022, and has progressed rapidly from driving a BMW 118i, to competing in a McLaren 570S GT4 this year.

Paul said: We went into our debut round of the GT Cup not really knowing where we stood performance-wise. We’d worked incredibly hard over the off-season to prepare with the BMW M4 GT3, but nothing quite prepares you for that first time heading out onto the circuit.

“After qualifying, we started race 1 from P2 on the grid. Jamie made an incredible move into turn 1 to take the lead, and from there he drove brilliantly to hold it throughout his stint, handing over to me with a strong gap. The car came in and the crew delivered a perfect pit stop—every bit of preparation showed in that moment. Every movement, every decision was spot on.

“There are a few records in there – something we’re incredibly proud of, but more than anything, the feeling of winning our first ever GT3 race was surreal in the most amazing way. Everyone in the team has been working towards this for 10 years, and I can’t think of a better way to reward that determination and hard work.

“Race 2 on Sunday was a completely different challenge with changeable conditions throughout. Somehow though, the tarmac gods were on our side again, and we managed to bring the car home P2 overall.

“I couldn’t be prouder of the team, my teammate, and everyone who worked so hard to get us here. The hard work is only just beginning, but we can hold our heads high—we came here to win, and we did exactly that.”

Jamie and Paul race again at Snetterton on the 16th and 17th May.

*** Exciting news!*** We have managed to organise with our founder, Chelsea FC & England International Levi Colwill to join us on Friday 30th May 2025 and be part of our fantastic open day. He will be working alongside the coaching team, assessing potential triallists for the forthcoming intake for LSC Academy.

Don't worry if you've already registered your details will be moved over to the new date automatically.

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Newly amended date for our half-term Open Day! Join us at The Mortgage Decisions Stadium for our Open Day & Trial and be put through your paces by our Academy coaches.

We are looking for male players, in Year 11, who are looking to move into higher education in September 2025. This programme will be a blended football and education delivery with our education partner Juniper.

Please ensure you register your details on the link below and nearer the date of the Open Day we will confirm the finer details to you.

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Adaptive boxing is a relatively new sport and is carefully designed to suit people with disabilities to play boxing safely. This video features two of the influential people behind England's adaptive boxing programme, and some of the community session members.

If you want to have a go, contact WBC adaptive boxing on https://www.wbccaresuk.org/ or look on social media with the name 'WBC Adaptive Boxing' on Facebook and Instagram. You can also email them on Info@wbccaresuk.org.

You might recognize the name - he did the Visual Impaired Rugby video as well as the two podcasts placed under the Voice FM YouTube channel. The Pete's Take presenter explores the para sport and why it is a sport to get involved in. 

The best thing about this unique sport is anyone can play as at national level, as long as you are patched up and donning a blindfold! It really is for anyone. To find out more, click on the video below.

If you are interested, contact Goalball UK directly. 

Joe also discusses potentially fighting at one of KSI's Misfits boxing events, his personal life philosophies & gets very emotional regarding the passing of his ex-girlfriend.

Interview Below;

The interview was done on VoiceFM, 103.9. A radio station in Southampton.

The interview was conducted on Saturday the 3rd of February at Cafe Parfait in Southampton. It was in collaboration with boxing promotion; Punch Bunch 12 show and also the affiliation with Mangang mens mental health charity. So be sure to check them all out!

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You might recognise him from his work for Surround Sport and the podcast of the same name. Well, he is now host of Pete's Take, which delves into disability life and issues surround disabled people. He has also started up a new podcast, which will be delivered into the show on one given Tuesday of each month, promoting the many disabilities we have in our society. Every podcast episode will be up on one Tuesday each month, and will appear at 4pm.

Click below to watch the introduction of the new show.

This coming Tuesday (23rd January) will be promo'ing the first podcast episode, which is based around Scottish Boccia athlete Tyler McLelland. His disability is of a rare condition called arthrogryposis, meaning he has multiple joint contractures (the range of motion of a joint is limited) or stiffness. It's a interesting listen so do make sure you tune in for the preview on Tuesday between 3pm and 4pm, and after the show finishes, the entire episode will automatically pop up on YouTube, under the Podcast tab on the Voice FM channel at 4 o'clock.

This is the only video (below) you will get before getting individual snippets of the episode after Christmas! If you're wanting to watch a certain person or part, do keep a eye out for that coming in - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLltQp3GcxWBtwaawjT4f5-01Fu4Wcziam.

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UK Elite Sports Group and Manav Rachna along with Havant & South Downs College delegates, worked out the details of the upcoming Sports and Cultural Student Exchange Programme, set for early next year.

To forge the path for cultural exchange between UK and India, the delegates led by Chief Operating Officer Lakbir Singh at UK Elite Sports Group and Havant & South Downs College, (HSDC) visited Manav Rachna Educational Institutions in Faridabad.

The esteemed delegates from UKESG and HSDC included Mr. Lakbir Singh - Chief Operating Officer, UKESG; Mr. Aaron Butson - Director of International Programmes, HSDC, and Ms. Bobbie Crown - Educational Visit Coordinator, HSDC.

The primary objective of this visit was to lay the groundwork for an upcoming student exchange programme, scheduled early next year being facilitated by UKESG with their trusted educational institutional partner Manav Rachna. This initiative aligns perfectly with the Turing Scheme, a prestigious international mobility grant programme initiated by the UK government. The Turing Scheme aims to provide students with invaluable opportunities for international education and training, embodying the UK government's commitment to fostering global learning experiences.

The upcoming student tour promises students an immersive experience that seamlessly blends the worlds of sports, culture, and the vibrant essence of India. Participants will have the unique opportunity to engage in exhilarant sports activities that reflect the flavour of the nation and immerse themselves in the intricate tapestry of Indian traditions and customs.

During the recent visit delegates experienced an immersive introduction to the vibrant Manav Rachna spirit. The visit proved to be an engaging, enriching, and informative exchange, an invaluable opportunity for mutual learning. The delegates not only witnessed the outstanding facilities and capacities at the Manav Rachna Campus but also embarked on an unforgettable tour to the majestic Taj Mahal, a symbol of India's rich history and culture.

This visit comes after a sports & cultural exchange programme where a group of 20 enthusiastic young students from MRIS Mohali and MRIS Ludhiana, Punjab, India came on an extraordinary 8-day journey in the UK, experiencing a blend of excitement, learning, and invaluable life experiences, facilitated by UKESG in July 2023, at the Peter Ashley Activity Centre.

Lakbir Singh, Chief Operating Officer, UK Elite Sports Group (UKESG) said: “During our recent UKESG visit to India, we were delighted to be advising and facilitating Havant and South Downs College in Hampshire, UK for their 2023/2024 Turing Scheme programme to our trusted India partner Manav Rachna Educational Institutions. We met with colleagues from across the group, for pre-planning meetings in which we viewed all the facilities, accommodation and conducted workshops with relevant faculty members to formalise the mobilities programme. Given our expertise and guidance, we are co-developing the itinerary with learning outcomes to assist young students with skills development, cultural immersion, capacity strengthening, knowledge exchange and offering life changing opportunities, whilst studying abroad. We conducted risk assessments at the Taj Mahal, Temples, shopping malls and other iconic sites in New Delhi. In addition, we facilitated high level engagement with in-country partners and government stakeholders. UKESG is pleased to offer advisory services for the Turning Scheme with trusted educational partners in India to strengthen UK/India educational, sports and cultural trade and relationships. The upcoming student tour will be transformative with learning opportunity for both HSDC and Manav Rachna students, leveraging the state-of-the-art sports infrastructure to gain meaningful connections and make lifelong memories”.

Dr. Amit Bhalla, Vice President, MREI expressed his views about this recent visit, quoting, “Sports is an integral part of a child’s overall development and at Manav Rachna, every sport is fostered with the same zeal and our sole mission is to make sports accessible to all. We appreciate this visit facilitated by our UK partners UKESG and are pleased to will build a path for the future student exchange.”

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The documentary will guide you through the Paralympic history, how it is still relevant today, with stories being told by past and present Paralympians and with the first President of the International Paralympic Committee, and with the National Paralympic Heritage Trust.

The documentary will also reflect on the work Guttmann did and how his early work in the 1930's and 1940's helped shape what the Paralympics are today and also shows you an event where past Paralympians were spotted.

PARA LEGACY

BY PETER LANGTON

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