Appeal for storage space for karting charity for injured troops

KartForce allows injured troops to take part in karting activities using a device which allows amputees to accelerate and break using the steering wheel.
The device was designed by Newbury resident Dave Player, who founded KartForce in 2010, and who formerly served in the Royal Engineers before suffering a spinal injury.
Kartforce also provides a mentoring service to injured troops, to assist in their rehabilitation and recovery.
Mr Player said the charity had grown six-fold in its members since 2010, with 30 drivers now taking part regularly, all of whom are injured troops.
The growth means that more space is now required for equipment, including its new van which was donated by Bristol company City West Commercials last month, and Mr Player is appealing to any local businesses who could provide any space to come forward.
It would need to be large enough to also store the charity’s three competition karts, spare tyres, fuel and marquee, as well as a small trailer and a number of other items.
KartForce also recently appointed champion Formula One racing driver Damon Hill OBE as a patron, joining British racing driver Johnny Herbert and Capt Dave Henson – a double amputee Royal Engineer officer with aims of competing in the Paralympics as a sprinter.
Speaking of his appointment, Mr Hill said: “I’d like to say thank you to our service men and women who fought and lost so much so that millions of people like me could enjoy our freedoms.
“Racing gave me so many thrilling experiences and challenges so I know that this has to be a great sport for injured soldiers.”
Anyone who would like to donate space, or for more information, can contact Mr Player by calling (01635) 770601 or emailing dave@kartforce.org