Racing driver Billy Monger is all set to tackle a novel para sport problem to be broadcast on Channel 4 in August – with a bit of assist from Toyota.
The 21-year-old, who achieved success within the Ginetta Junior and British F4 race collection earlier than tragically dropping each his legs in a race in 2017, has taken supply of a Toyota GR Supra 3.0 Professional sports activities automotive.
His Supra has been tailored by Elap, an organization that gives bespoke mobility merchandise and options. The system fitted to the automotive permits Billy to function the accelerator and brake by utilizing a hand lever mounted on the facet of the steering wheel.
The Toyota GR Supra is the fifth era of Toyota’s legendary sports activities automotive and the primary to learn from the engineering abilities of Toyota Gazoo Racing – Toyota’s worldwide motorsports arm.
Its efficiency coronary heart is its 3.0-litre in-line six-cylinder engine, producing 335bhp and 500Nm of torque, enabling it to speed up from 0-62mph in 4.3 seconds.
Since his System 4 accident, Billy has made a exceptional return to the game, lobbying the FIA to let disabled drivers race in opposition to able-bodied racers and getting again to successful races in System 3.
He’s additionally a part of Channel 4’s on-screen System One crew and just lately raised over £3million for Comedian Reduction by competing an Ironman.
