Summary
A teenager named Ally Chalmers, who was paralyzed from the waist down after a skiing accident, has become Scotland's first wheelchair-using racing car driver. Ally's car has been specially rebuilt to enable him to use hand controls for driving, allowing him to compete in motorsport events. He recently participated in the Scottish Mini Cooper Cup and plans to pursue a professional racing career.
Key Facts
- Ally Chalmers was paralyzed from the waist down in a skiing accident in March 2022.
- He is 17 years old and the first wheelchair-using racing driver in Scotland.
- His car, a Mini Cooper S, is adapted for hand controls to accelerate and brake.
- Ally raced in the Scottish Mini Cooper Cup and was named runner-up Driver of the Day.
- He passed the Association of Racing Drivers (ARD) test, allowing him to compete in licensed events.
- Ally's mother, Carole, suggested motor racing to replace skiing and has supported his journey into the sport.
- Ally aims to join Team Brit, a competitive racing team for disabled drivers.
