Callum Smith was born without arms but has already hit speeds of more than 110mph on track thanks to a custom foot-steering plate. The finance assistant from Nuneaton, UK, has signed his first driver contract with Team BRIT, the world's only competitive racing team made up entirely of disabled drivers, and is now chasing a place on one of motorsport’s biggest stages, Le Mans. The 23-year-old fell in love with racing aged just two after watching bike racing with his grandfather. He completed his first track day in July 2025 and maxed out at 90mph around Donington Park's 2.5-mile iconic track. Then in April he clocked an impressive 100mph top speed on Silverstone’s 3.66-mile GP circuit in his own Audi A3. Now he is putting Team BRIT’s modified BMW 1 Series through its paces at Donington Park while working towards gaining his racing licence. His left foot turns the steering plate while his right foot operates the accelerator and brake. On top of the accelerator is an indicator switch that gives him buttons for the horn, main beam, windshield wipers, etc. Despite the accommodations, Smith said it’s a challenge. Smith is now seeking a sponsor ahead of a year-long training program as Team BRIT continues its push towards motorsport history. As for his dedication to racing, Smith says: “I’m going to be the first person to be racing without any arms, the first one ever.”
