A 21-year-old racing driver is ready for the upcoming season securing a new charity sponsor.
Lydia Walmsley from Ipswich started racing karts when she was seven, and her passion for motorsport grew.
She has won multiple trophies since starting the sport, including winning back-to-back karting championships in two different classes.
At just 14 she began racing in the Junior Saloon Car Championship before progressing to senior racing in the Mini Challenge Cooper.
For the upcoming Mini Challenge events, she has chosen to partner with Home-Start in Suffolk.
She said: "It aims to give children the best possible start in life.
"This is something I am truly passionate about and I am therefore delighted to be partnering with this local charity to highlight the wonderful work they do throughout the 2023 season."
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Home-Start in Suffolk CEO, Tara Spence, said: "We are delighted that Lydia has chosen to partner with us for this season.
"This is a unique opportunity to spread the word about the work of our organisation."
Lydia is set to compete in the 2023 Mini Challenge JCW Championship which will be broadcasted live on ITV4.
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