Victory for Bobby

Last weekend, Bobby Trundley delivered a standout performance at Silverstone, taking a commanding P1 in class alongside teammate Ash Silva in Team BRIT’s #4 BMW. After qualifying P3, the duo made quick work of the competition, with Ash grabbing the class lead on lap one before a safety car bunched the field. She then extended a solid gap before the driver change, handing the car to Bobby, who overcame a 20-second success penalty to maintain the lead and seal the win.

The result wasn’t just another race — it’s a clear signal that Bobby and Ash are a force to be reckoned with and another exciting step towards Team BRIT securing the coveted top spot in the series. The pairing, both autistic, has become one of the most consistent in the series, currently sitting P1 in class and P2 overall in the championship. Bobby highlights their understanding of one another as their success on track, both delivering phenominal performances underpinned by great chemistry and impeccible teamwork. Bobby cited the race team's strategy in the pits, bringing in the car at a vital moment, as a huge contributing factor to their P1 on the weekend.

Bobby Trundley began his motorsport journey at Daytona, he joined InKart, Daytona’s grassroots championship, and later completed the Daytona Race School in 2010. He recalls a fun challenge from an instructor who promised to buy him anything from the shop if he could beat a his lap time in a Cadet kart. Naturally, Bobby did just this and walked away with a couple of chocolate bars and a drink — he talks about the early days at Daytona fondly, the instructors spotting something special in him and allowing him to develop his talent it in a safe environment.

“Daytona taught me the foundations,” Bobby says. “Racecraft, consistency, fitness — karting is intense and wheel-to-wheel all the time. It’s the best preparation you can have for a career in motorsport.”

That preparation paid off. In 2018, during the Halow Project’s karting championship at Sandown Park, Bobby was spotted by Team BRIT, a team making history by enabling disabled drivers to compete at the highest levels of motorsport. With support from Damon Hill and a test drive arranged by Team BRIT’s Warren McKinlay, Bobby joined the squad — and began a new chapter in car racing.

The transition wasn’t easy. “You have to unlearn a lot from karting,” Bobby explains. “You can’t just throw it into a corner anymore. It’s all about smoothness and throttle control.” But he adapted quickly, helped by simulator work and his natural instincts honed over years of karting. Nevertheless he describes karting as the best first step in any young motorsport enthusiasts journey to the big leagues. Teaching racecraft and preparing you for the challenges of battling on a larger track. When discussing the preperation involved for a race like Silverstone, Bobby mentioned his time at Daytona, giving him a wealth of experience of battling, allowing him to keep cool amidst the heat of BMW racing.

Beyond the racing, Bobby and the team are also raising funds for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People — a cause close to home, as one of Team BRIT’s drivers, Caleb McDuff, is deaf. It’s another example of how this team is pushing boundaries and creating opportunities for everyone.

Looking ahead, Team BRIT will be back in action at the Snetterton 300 on May 31st, followed by Thruxton on July 5th and the Donington on August 9th, with plenty of excitement in store — some of which Bobby hints at, but can’t reveal just yet. The events will offer fans the chance to meet the drivers, see the cars up close, and witness some of the most inspiring talent in British motorsport today. For the full race calendar click here.

As for young drivers coming through Daytona today? Bobby’s advice is simple: Get as much track time as possible. Take part in competitive series like InKart and attend Race School. Compete in DMAX. The facilities are there for you to learn and grow. If you put the work in maybe one day you'll be racing at Silverstone too.

Catch Bobby and Team BRIT in action at their next rounds — and follow one of motorsport’s most inspiring stories unfold.