TEAM BRIT SET FOR THE BIG SCREEN

A major deal has been agreed which will see Team BRIT’s story showcased on screens across the world.

Team videographer Darren Cook of Scruffy Bear Pictures is working with the Format Factory to capture the team’s story between now and Le Mans.

A series of documentaries will be produced between now and the iconic race, with discussions underway with major international broadcasters over potential commissions.

The documentaries will cover the highs and lows of racing, behind the scenes with the crew and the personal stories of each driver.

Darren explains: “This is a major moment for me and my team. Having produced a number of films over the years, I’ve been working on plans for a documentary on the team for some time, so it is fantastic to have the agreement in place and filming underway.

“I’ll be working with colleagues at the Format Factory to find the best possible platform for the films so that we achieve the greatest exposure possible on the work of the team.”

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Based at the home of the iconic Top Gear Track at Dunsfold Aerodrome in Surrey, Team BRIT HQ is a hub of activity and the heart of our team.

Under the leadership of Race Engineer Al Locke, the crew is based at HQ full-time, keeping the cars in top race condition.

Once the race season is underway, it’s all about getting ready for the track. Detailed, painstaking work goes into making sure that the set up for each car is as good as it can be, that the hand controls are working seamlessly and set up according to the driver and car, and event logistics are organised from transporting the cars and equipment to the track, to completing the race admin needed for each driver.

Alongside race car maintenance, Al and his team provide bespoke technical solutions for disabled drivers’ road cars and race cars, and continually innovate to refine our own racing controls. This, Al explains is one of the best parts of the job:

“When we have a problem that seems really difficult and hard to solve, I love it because it’s something we can really get our teeth into. We’ll learn about a new disabled driver who wants some help with their car, or we’ll be introduced to a new team rookie, and we’ll come up with ideas, produce a model and try it out on our simulator. Sometimes the ideas are crazy and don’t work out, but other times they turn into something brilliant.

“At the moment we’re working on a new input system for tetraplegics. Our current system works really well for amputees and paraplegics. Paraplegics are paralysed from a certain point in their spine downwards, whereas a tetraplegic has a higher spinal injury causing more extensive weakness or loss of function to the upper limbs too, often resulting in poor hand mobility and strength. Our paddle system doesn’t work for them as it doesn’t allow them to control the car without compromise. Instead, we’re working on a new system which essentially uses wrist motion and arm motion to control the car. It could lead to something revolutionary.”

To find out more about the tech solutions available from Al and his team, email al@teambrit.co.uk.

AL LOCKE

TEAM BRIT DAN TURNER

TEAM BRIT

Age: 37 Job title: Race Engineer & Workshop Manager Joined Team BRIT: 2015 Previous experience: Karts, single seaters and GT “The last 18 months have really put the “team” in Team BRIT, pulling together an amazing bunch of people in the drivers, crew and management. We’re all excited to carry this incredible momentum from the start of the 2021 season and convert it into a championship win before we expand into British GT next year.” Age: 43 Job Title: Technician/Trainer Support Worker Joined Team BRIT: 1st June 2021 Previous Experience: Motorsports & Automotive Lecturer, race team manager, vehicle technician and race marshall. “I am very privileged to have been welcomed to Team BRIT to support Phillip through his apprenticeship. Team BRIT is another one of those fantastic companies that in my opinion is showing the world that equality & diversity brings everyone together in motorsport. I can’t think of any other sport where men, women, and disabled athletes can all compete together”

PHILLIP CLEMENTS

TEAM BRIT

Age: 20 Job title: Apprentice Joined Team BRIT: February 2020 Previous experience: School and college “Working with Team BRIT is a real privilege and I value having the rare opportunity to get into motorsport so early. The start of the season has been positive and I am looking forward to supporting the team to more victories.”

RAQUEL ESTEBAN

TEAM BRIT DEAN ROBERTSON

TEAM BRIT

Age: 26 Job title: Race mechanic Joined Team BRIT: July 1st 2021 Previous experience: Working for a damper manufacturing company, 5 years of Formula Student in Spain and UK. “With this being my first experience in motorsport, I couldn’t have been luckier. It’s a fantastic bunch of people to work with, that share the same passion for what they do as I do. I can’t thank them enough for the welcome and I’m expecting to learn as much as I can from everyone, to grow as the team grows for next season, and to fight for this season’s BritCar Endurance championship!” Age: 30 Job Title: Number 1 mechanic Joined Team BRIT: February 2020 Previous experience: 15 years in main dealerships, Volkswagen group Master tech. “I love being a part of this fantastic group of people. We’re constantly learning and challenging each other. What we do as a team is extremely rewarding. I’m looking forward to bringing our drivers more podium finishes, I want us to be on the podium at every race we enter, and we’re putting everything behind winning overall class trophies at the end of the season.”

JJ SPENCER

TEAM BRIT

Age: 24 Job title: Number 2 Mechanic Joined Team BRIT: February 2020 Previous experience: Assistant Manager at a Fast Fit centre. “The team Is so inspirational, giving drivers a chance to prove themselves. This year I’m really looking forward to helping the drivers bring home more podium finishes.”