If you’ve visited the driver’s enclosure at Daytona Milton Keynes, you may have noticed a striking new banner.

It belongs to Shay’s Smiles, a charity created in memory of Shayen Patel - known to many here as Shay. A bright, kind-hearted 13-year-old who loved nothing more than racing at Daytona. Shay tragically passed away on 1st September 2020, less than two years after being diagnosed with Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) - a rare, aggressive, and critically underfunded form of brain cancer.

Shay and his brother Dylan shared unforgettable memories racing at Daytona Milton Keynes, and to now see Shay’s name trackside - raising awareness to help other children with brain tumours - is truly special.

Brain tumours are the biggest cancer killer of children and adults under 40 in the UK, yet just 1% of national cancer research funding goes towards brain tumour research.

Shay’s Smiles was founded by Shay’s parents, Niki and Deanu, to raise awareness and fund vital research into GBM - helping other children and families affected by brain tumours.

We’re proud to honour Shay’s memory at the track he adored, by displaying the Shay’s Smiles banner.

To support or find out more, follow the link below - every click, every share, every donation helps drive change.