true heroes
racing
True Heroes
Racing
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rue Heroes Racing is a project first established in 2012 which uses the world of motorsport to support injured UK
Service personnel. The team was initially formed around rider, LCPL Murray Hambro who had lost both his legs
in Afghanistan in 2010. Murray was supported by other injured Servicemen as a strong team ethos was built within
the set up.
The progress made since then has been superb as they entered
the British Superbike Championships with Murray racing in the
Triumph Triple Challenge. They continued to grow in 2014 with
Cpl Luke Smith, who suffered severe hearing loss after an IED
explosion in Afghanistan, becoming their second rider.
The opportunities True Heroes Racing is offering Service
personnel are terrific and the future appears to be very bright
for the team. Team Manager Phil Spencer took the time to tell us
more about the good work they’ve been doing.
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SiP: How long have you been involved with True Heroes
Racing?
PS: I’ve been involved with True Heroes Racing since it started.
I’m a serving Warrant Officer in the Royal Navy who had the
idea to set the team up in 2012. Having initially formed the team I
now manage all aspects of the team’s operation and preparation,
although I do have assistance from other members of the team in
certain hands on roles.
SiP: What are the most rewarding aspects of your role?
PS: For me seeing the team members together enjoying the banter
and camaraderie only found within a military environment is a