The highways and transport technology industries are getting behind industry colleagues and part-time racing drivers Simon Waterfall and Christopher Stretton as they prepare for an endurance challenge raising money and awareness for Mission Motorsport, the Forces’ Motorsport Charity.
The 12-hour race takes place over 7–8 November (so substantially in the dark of North Wales). Organised by Mission Motorsport and the British Racing & Sports Car Club, it brings together veterans, service leavers and the wider motorsport community for a weekend combining competition with remembrance.
Mr Waterfall (pictured, left, with Christopher Stretton) is Technology Director of the newly formed SG group from the amalgamation of Solar Gates UK, MVIS and P&D, while Mr Stretton is Chief Product Officer of Clearway Group. They will share driving duties with Josh Bromley of Bromley Motorsport and former Armed Forces member Mike Close. Other cars’ drivers include Chris Harris of Top Gear.
Highways News, HAAS Alert, Ian Routledge Consultancy, VESOS, Levett Business services, White Willow Consulting and Boundary PR & Marketing are all supporting the team at this year’s Race of Remembrance at Anglesey Circuit. Highways News will carry its logo on the car and provide media updates to help readers follow the team’s progress and support the fundraising.
At its heart is a pause in racing on Remembrance Sunday, when all those taking part gather for a service in the pit lane. Engines fall silent as the focus turns to remembering those who have died in conflict and recognising the sacrifices of those still living with its consequences.
That purpose continues beyond the circuit through Mission Motorsport’s work supporting the recovery and rehabilitation of people affected by military service.
The charity uses motorsport and the automotive industry to create opportunities to rebuild confidence, develop skills and find employment. Its activities support physical and mental wellbeing, while work experience and vocational opportunities help beneficiaries build a future beyond military life. Since 2012, more than 1,000 disadvantaged beneficiaries have accessed employment through its work experience schemes.
For the highways-backed team, the return to Anglesey follows a demanding 2025 race, when mechanical problems prompted an overnight journey back to Derby for repairs before the car returned to the circuit and reached the finish.
Reflecting on that experience last year, Mr Waterfall said: “This event isn’t about the racing really. It’s about community, belonging and a shared experience.”
Support is also extending beyond the race car. White Willow Consulting founder Andy Graham, who is again sponsoring the car, is taking on the event’s “Biathlon of Foolishness” to raise additional funds for Mission Motorsport.
His challenge involves “jogging” around the Anglesey track before taking a dip in the Irish Sea, dressed as a “1926 Bentley Boy”. His fundraising page explains that donations will help veterans, service leavers and their families rebuild confidence, improve wellbeing and regain a sense of purpose. He is also being supported by the Worshipful Company Of Carmen who are also sponsoring all the cars.
Readers can donate through Andy Graham’s JustGiving page and follow the racing through the BRSCC’s YouTube livestreams or at the track – but do wrap up warm!
For the industry supporters, it is an opportunity to help turn a shared enthusiasm for motorsport into practical support for people whose service has come at a personal cost.
(Picture courtesy of Simon Waterfall)
