Thatcham Research raises thousands for charity at break neck speeds

By Tom Kilkelly

9 October 2023

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Thatcham Research, the automotive risk intelligence company, has raised £2,750 in a charity rally in a restored 2007 Mazda MX5.

The two-day event saw Andy Mackay and Samuel Morris drive from Lotus HQ in Norfolk to Doddington Hall, Lincoln, making pit stops at Brigg, Cadwell Park circuit and Stourton Park.

Donated by UK automotive remarketing, recycling, and auction company Copart UK, the Mazda MX 5 used by Andy and Samuel was restored by apprentices at Thatcham Research’s automotive academy.

The apprentices found a number of issues with the cars brakes, bumpers and electrics.

Thatcham Research Academy Team Leader, Scott Loran, said: “Together, we made a list of required components, sourcing a lot from eBay so we could use second hand parts to keep the build as sustainable as possible.”

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Thatcham Research thanked its headline sponsor AirPro Diagnostics for supporting its entry as well as other sponsors Chubb, AkzoNobel, Steer Automotive Group, Motofix and INDASA Abrasives.

Andy and Samuel now look forward to the next rallying event, a four-day drive for Bangers4Ben kicking of on October 7.

Andy Mackay said: Mackay said: “Taking part in the AutoRaise Rally was a great opportunity to network and showcase the great work both AutoRaise does and the extremely high standard of engineering skill, talent, and attention to detail that our trainers and apprentices have at Thatcham Research.”

By Tom Kilkelly

Tom Kilkelly started working as a freelance journalist for The Business Magazine following his graduation from UCL in 2022.

During his studies Tom became very interested in the works of Irish authors including Samuel Beckett and Flann O'Brien (Brian O'Nolan).

His current role as a freelance business reporter is his first exposure to the world of business journalism. Working at TBM has given Tom the chance to really get to grips with the goings-on in the business hive that is the South East.