Simracing is a wonderful world that disabled people can join and enjoy. There are many chances to get on track virtually, and Quatermass supports these chances with an academy.
Quatermass Motorsport proudly announces the launch of the Para Racers Academy, a pioneering initiative dedicated to promoting diversity, inclusion, and excellence in the world of sim racing and esports. With the 2024 Paris Paralympics having just come to a close and the upcoming Olympic eSport Games in Saudi Arabia in 2025, this academy arrives at a pivotal moment, aiming to empower drivers with physical and psychological disabilities to compete at the highest levels.
The Quatermass Motorsport Para Racers Academy is more than just a racing team—it’s a platform for change. We are committed to breaking down barriers and providing unparalleled opportunities for talented drivers to showcase their skills on the global stage. Our mission is to ensure that everyone, regardless of their challenges, has the chance to pursue their passion for competitive racing.
Our previous work under the name of eTeamBRIT has laid a strong foundation for this new endeavor. As eTeamBRIT, we have been at the forefront of promoting inclusivity in sim racing, achieving remarkable success in various competitions and helping numerous drivers reach their full potential. The experience and expertise gained from our time as eTeamBRIT will be instrumental in driving the Para Racers Academy forward.
Max Spooner, Team Owner of Quatermass Motorsport, expressed his enthusiasm for the new academy: “Our goal isn’t just to create a team of disabled sim racers. We want to support these individuals to become better versions of themselves. With our support we want to teach them the skills required to be competitive in sim racing that they can also use in their careers and to help integrate them into society. However, like with many things, the costs of adapting equipment and infrastructure for disabled people is more expensive so we want to find ways to lower these costs of entry and work with companies that create the products we use, the venues we visit to make them more accessible in a financially viable way and the more disabled people we get sim racing, the easier that becomes.”
The academy already boasts one of the largest contingents of disabled athletes in esports with ten drivers who are targeting to compete in prestigious events such as the iRacing Special Events, SRO GT Championships, and the Virtual Le Mans Series. Our commitment to excellence ensures that our drivers are well-equipped to compete at these high levels, showcasing their incredible talent and resilience.
Andrew Chell, Sporting Manager, added: “I am really excited for the launch of the Quatermass Motorsport Para Racers Academy as it really is a unique proposition. We have a team being run by both disabled and neurodiverse staff for both disabled and neurodiverse drivers, which in itself, is ground-breaking. I am really looking forward to working and growing with our great drivers; watching them develop & show that incorrectly perceived disadvantages really are non-existent.”
We want our academy to work in collaboration with organisations, governing bodies, OEMs, prominent members of the disabled and parasport community and sponsors to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where our drivers can develop their talents and compete against the best in the world on a level playing field. We invite individuals and organisations to get involved with the Para Racers Academy, supporting our cause and helping us achieve our goals of competing at the top levels of sim racing.
Join us in making a lasting impact in the world of motorsport, sim racing and esports. Together, we can drive change and create an inclusive environment where every driver has the opportunity to excel.
More details about the Para Racers Academy and how to get involved can be found on our website here – https://www.quatermassmotorsport.co.uk/pararacers
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