Motability keeps Aaron on the move : Monday 3rd November 2008
Aaron Morgan, 18, from Hampshire, is paralysed from the waist down following a motocross accident at the age of 15.
"I've always been a massive fan of motor sports and would love to become a racing driver," says Aaron. "After the accident, there was no way I was going to give up on my dream. After passing my driving test first time, I got a brand new VW Golf through the Motability Scheme. It’s an automatic with hand controls instead of foot pedals and is great to drive.
"My Motability car means I can live an independent life. I don't need to rely on my parents for lifts and I can come and go as I please. I'm currently studying for my A-Levels, so I use it all the time for getting to college and meeting with my friends. I love fishing and playing tennis and having my car means I can do all these things and not have to think about how I'll get there - I can just get in the car and go whenever I want to.
"Driving myself around everyday is giving me plenty of road experience which is perfect if I want to be a professional driver. I have been going to track days at Silverstone and Brands Hatch recently, and I'm hoping that next year I'll be able to take part in the Production BMW Championship in an adapted BMW E30 Series. I can't drive my Motability car at racing speeds, but knowing I have it to get around is great.
"I'm really lucky as both my family and X Sport Racing give me lots of support and encouragement. I don't know what I'll do after college, or if I'll end up being the next Lewis Hamilton, but I'm looking forward to racing properly and seeing what my future holds."
Aaron was presented with the key to his Motability car recently by Her Majesty the Queen as part of Motability’s 30th anniversary celebrations.
More details about the Motability Scheme are available by calling 0845 456 4566.
Related link: http://www.motability.co.uk
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