Race of Remembrance supports sustainable innovation for 2024 event

Monday 11 November 2024

The Race of Remembrance took place this past weekend from 8-10 November at Anglesey Circuit for its tenth year, honouring the service and sacrifices of the military community with a poignant pitlane Service of Remembrance and a 12hr endurance race.

This year, the spotlight was on sustainability, as all three of Mission Motorsport Race Entries; the Mazda MX-5; Toyota GT86; Subaru BRZ and the newly unveiled Course car the Poppy MAZDA MX-30 R-EV ran on Coryton’s SUSTAIN Racing GT80, a cutting-edge sustainable fuel that underscores a commitment to both environmental responsibility and support for veterans.

Motorsport UK launched its consultation for the widespread adoption of sustainable fuels in UK motorsport during October.

Motorsport has always led the way in vehicle technologies, and the adoption of sustainable fuels will extend the life of the existing internal combustion engines without an ongoing reliance on fossil fuels.

By using a fuel crafted with a focus on lowering emissions by around 65%, the race not only honours the memory of those who have served but also looks toward a responsible future, balancing reverence for the past with innovation for tomorrow.

SUSTAIN fuel uses advanced second-generation biofuels manufactured from agricultural waste, such as straw, by-products or waste from crops which wouldn’t be used for consumption.

James Cameron, CEO of Mission Motorsport commented, “This year’s Race of Remembrance is about more than honouring our past; it’s about racing responsibly toward a sustainable future. This race symbolises resilience, remembrance, and responsibility, and we’re proud to lead motorsport in a greener direction.”

Click here to view the consultation.