When a leading automotive recycler partners with the UK’s most inspiring racing team, sparks fly – sustainably.
Hampshire based Silverlake Automotive Recycling, a leader in end-of-life vehicle parts reclamation and sustainable automotive solutions, has joined forces with Team BRIT, the world’s only competitive team of all-disabled racing drivers, in a powerful partnership that champions accessibility, community, and sustainability.
Under the agreement, Silverlake will sponsor Fareham-based Team BRIT driver Paul Fullick, and supply the team with quality-graded, warranty-assured, reclaimed car parts, cutting repair costs and carbon emissions as the team races head-to-head with able-bodied competitors.
“This isn’t just sponsorship,” said Allen Prebble, Managing Director at Silverlake. “It’s a shared mission to break barriers, both on the track and in society. We’re proud to back Paul, whose determination and grit are an inspiration, and we’re thrilled to help Team BRIT shift motorsport towards a greener, more inclusive future. Our shared community values and desire to innovate and protect the environment will see this collaboration go from strength to strength.”
The partnership builds on a strong foundation. Last year, Silverlake provided Fullick with salvaged First Aid kits for a humanitarian mission to Ukraine – a gesture that sparked a deeper connection rooted in shared values of community, innovation, and resilience.
Team BRIT Principal, Mike Scudamore, added:
“With Silverlake on board, we’re not just building more eco-friendly cars – we’re building a more accessible and sustainable sport. This partnership and our team success prove that recycled doesn’t mean second-best – it means smarter, leaner, and greener.”
Silverlake’s involvement in motorsport extends beyond Team BRIT. The company also sponsors the C1 Racing Series, providing budget-conscious drivers with access to competitive racing and cost-effective reclaimed parts, bringing the circular economy to the racing circuit and aligning with motorsport’s shift toward environmental responsibility.
Driver Paul Fullick, who lost his leg in a motorcycle accident and was racing within weeks of leaving hospital, sees the collaboration as game-changing.
“Silverlake’s support is personal. I’ve known them for 35 years, they helped me with Ukraine, and now they’re helping us change lives through racing. As well as our shared community ethos, our partnership has a lot of common ground. Three of our race cars are recycled road cars and we recycle used parts wherever possible, Silverlake’s expertise with this will be invaluable going forward. Having this support not only helps us achieve more, it also means a lot to have like-minded people with us on the journey. Together, we’re proving that disability isn’t a limitation, and that sustainability belongs on the podium,” said Paul.
Team BRIT are next out racing at Silverstone on Saturday 3rd May. They will be cheered on and closely followed by the Silverlake team, who are racing in the Silverlake C1 Endurance Series 24-hour race at Silverstone that weekend.
