A COMMITTED racing driver from Wokingham who has autism has won his second race for a team of all-disabled drivers.
19-year-old Bobby Trundley competed in round 2 of the BMW 116 Trophy competition for team BRIT, which consists of members who are injured military troops.
After a successful qualifying round as the afternoon race got underway the teenager found himself pinned to the inside through turn 1 and again through the chicane, forcing him offline and losing positions in an effort to keep free of incidents.
He soon made the places back as the grid spread, with a pitstop helping him maintain his lead for the rest of the race.
He set the fastest lap of the race and crossed the line in pole position, a huge 22 seconds ahead of the next competitor.
Mr Trundley, who was diagnosed with autism when he was four believes that he is currently living his dream.
He said: “At the moment it feels like I’m living in a dream world. I’ve karted for years and have won five titles, but my first race for Team BRIT was the first time I’ve competed in a car race, so to win both races is just incredible.
“I never thought I’d have a chance to be part of a team like this. Racing helps me manage my autism and being part of Team BRIT is changing my life.”
Bobby also won round 1 of the competition, which he completed earlier this year in April.
For more information about the team, visit: https://www.teambrit.co.uk/.
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