Disability motorsport racers aim to 'make history'

Noah Cosby says it is "super empowering" to overtake able-bodied drivers

Two drivers from the UK's only all-disabled competitive racing team said they were excited to be making history at a national championship.

Noah Cosby, 19, and Asha Silva, 40, will take on able-bodied racers in the Britcar Trophy Championship at Silverstone on Sunday.

The Northamptonshire duo said they were hoping to secure victory for Team BRIT at the iconic track in their home county.

"It’s super empowering for us drivers to have people know that we’re quicker than them," said Mr Cosby, who was paralysed in a motocross accident aged 16.

The racer, from Towcester, said competing for Team BRIT had "brought back all the confidence that I lost" following his injury in 2021.

"It's brought a whole new world to my life which I kind of wish I was involved in before," he told the BBC.

Mr Cosby said it would be a "special" occasion to compete in the county he grew up in and at such a renowned venue.

"It’s just such a historic and famous, incredible track – it feels like you’re on cloud nine going around," he added.

Asha Silva says racing in her home county feels "patriotic"

Racing alongside him in the BMW M240i would be Ms Silva, from Kettering, Team BRIT said.

She explained that having the event based in Northamptonshire made her feel "patriotic".

"It’s really nice to be able to come here and be a part of [Silverstone history]," Ms Silva said.

"I really want us to get a [pole position] for Silverstone, it means a lot to us. Let’s just hope it translates that way."