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Maxine Nicholls, 34 from Buntingford, Hertfordshire, is a successful racing driver with a disability who can continue independently entering motorsport events thanks to a new TGA  Minimo mobility scooter 4mph maybe a lot slower than she is used to, however without her new folding TGA scooter Maxine would be dependent on others to attend race meets. Maxine lives with  Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease  (CMT), which is a genetic condition that damages peripheral nerves. This results in difficulties with walking and other co-ordination issues however Maxine continues to be focused and determined and has recently qualified to be a driver instructor. Outside of work she is the only lady to race in the Toyota MR2 championship and regularly competes against her brother and father. New to racing in 2014, Maxine proudly won the BWRDC  (British Women Racing Drivers Club)  “Newcomer of the Year Award” in 2015 and now continues to build up her racing reputation. She recently...

Hertfordshire’s Triumphant Disabled Racing Driver Appointed Silvers... Maxine Nicholls, from Buntingford, a determined disabled racing driver has been appointed as an Ambassador for The 2016 Mobility Roadshow incorporating Get Going Live! (Silverstone Circuit, Northants, 26-28th May). Read More… New Enhanced Folding Maximo Scooter To Debut At 2016 Silverstone Mo... TGA Mobility, the UK’s leading mobility scooter specialist, will be unveiling its new look Breeze S4 mobility scooter for the first time in the UK at The Mobility Roadshow (Stand H2-54, Silverstone Circuit, Northants, 26-28th May 2016). Read More… BAS (NW) Limited Launch Range of Motability Products to UK Vehicle ... BAS (NW) Limited are pleased to announce the Launch of our new range of Motability products to the UK vehicle adaptation market at this year’s Motability Roadshow. Read More… UK Health Radio Sponsoring Mobility Roadshow 2016 The UK's premier health radio station, UK Health Radio ar...