Dentaid The Dental Charity hosted its first race day at Thruxton Circuit in Hampshire on September 13, 2024. The event attracted motorsport enthusiasts, dental industry professionals, and corporate supporters.

The event raised an impressive £7,696.60 for the charity.

The schedule

The day began with a briefing from a racing instructor to ensure everyone was prepared before they took to the track. An introductory lap was taken in a Ford Puma ST to learn the circuit before upgrading to a sleek and speedy Porsche Cayman.

For the final round, the guests were strapped into a Formula Renault single-seater racing car, for the ultimate driving experience. The morning’s racing experience was followed by an afternoon of competitive go-karting in Thunderkarts, reaching speeds of more than 60mph.

The event was supported by key industry partners, and proceeds will help fund outreach dental clinics for the most vulnerable people in local communities. The clinics provide essential dental support to families experiencing poverty, survivors of domestic abuse, victims of modern-day slavery and human trafficking, and people experiencing homelessness.

Dentaid’s mobile dental units visit shelters, soup kitchens, food banks, and community hubs across the UK providing essential care to those in pain with nowhere else to turn.

George Western, account executive at insurance provider Lloyd & Whyte and a Dentaid ambassador, said, “This was my first time on a track in a single-seater high speed vehicle which was exhilarating. The highlight for me was the go-karting in the afternoon because it’s a race against your fellow colleagues!

“Supporting Dentaid The Dental Charity allows me to have a different perspective on the industry and makes me feel like I’m actually giving back.”

For more information visit www.dentaid.org.

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