Before being a racecar driver, Aaron Morgan raced in Motocross. When completing a jump, he had an accident which led to his spine breaking. Whilst in hospital and recovering, he started learning how to drive and eventually, he became the youngest disabled person to hold a National B Race License. He first competed in the BMW Compact Cup Championship as the only disabled driver in 2014. Eventually, Morgan joined Team BRIT and now races alongside Bobby Trundley. The pairing formed the first all-disabled team to compete in the British GT Championship in 2022.
In 2026, he and Trundley race the team’s McLaren 570S GT4, moving from the BritCar Endurance Championship to the GT Cup Challenge. Earlier this year, The Girls Who – Motorsport caught up with Morgan and discussed his time with the team and the challenges of racing. The racer doesn’t let his disability hold him back. Team Principal, Mike Scudamore, previously explained: “my favourite phrase is he feels like he has left his disability behind when in the race car.” This is because he leaves his wheelchair in the pits, he is on a level playing field with everyone else.
The Best and Challenging Parts of Racing
Having never driven before his injury, Morgan hasn’t had to adapt to racing as he has always driven with his hands. “From that perspective, it feels normal,” the driver shared as we discussed his racing. There were few accessibility adaptations when he joined Team BRIT. Especially as it was the first time he’d done endurance races. As a result, the adapting he has done has come from learning pit stops and how to optimise a longer race.
“Practice makes perfect” he mentioned, reflecting on the progress he has made. And he’s right, practicing the aspects he found challenging has seen him challenge for wins and podiums. And looking at the sport as a whole, Morgan shared how he “loves the competitive nature of racing” and the speeds he can achieve. As a racer, he’s in a “constant pursuit of perfection”. But he shared that whilst it’s extremely rewarding to find a perfect lap, when you find it there’s always something else to focus on.
“I love the sense of family that everyone at Team BRIT has. We have a collective identity of being disabled. So when you come into this situation, it feels normal. You don’t feel judged in any way. So that’s really nice. Winning as part of this team is absolutely amazing.”
In contrast, there are challenges that come with racing too. For Morgan and Team BRIT, the biggest one they face is finding money so that they can continue. The driver also finds that “keeping on top of your social media” is another challenging aspect. The social profiles help to prove yourself, as does maintaining a website. Showing that you’re an attractive and successful driver is crucial when trying to attract sponsors, so this is a key aspect for him. Furthermore, racing in endurance means it is paramount to maintain your fitness so that you can complete the races.
What Motorsports Would Miss If Nothing Changed
Previously, Morgan was on a disability committee for Motorsports UK (MSUK). Here, he was helping them to guide improvements. Over the years, he has seen the board “making big strides in terms of making the sport more accessible.” The British driver shared how MSUK has improved their website to make requirements for people with disabilities clearer. As well as admin improvements, the governing body extended the evacuation period. So drivers can safely get out of the car, this increased from seven to ten seconds.
The regulations allowing hand control technology within the cars has been a significant adjustment. This allows Team BRIT to go racing and prove “that disabled people are as abled as able-bodied people if they’re put in the same situation where they can perform on the same level.” Big strides have caused motorsports to become more accessible. However, Morgan believes that there is still work to do.
To round everything out, Morgan shared what he thinks motorsports would lose if nothing ever changed. In his opinion, the sport would lose out on a lot because many drivers sustain injuries through crashes. Touching on Alex Zanardi, he shared how improvements in accessibility allowed the INDYCAR champion to return to racing. Without those improvements, the sport would’ve missed out on an inspiring story that shows other people with disabilities what they can achieve.
Ultimately, Morgan believes that “no matter what happens to you in life, you can smash down the barriers that you perceive are in front of you and go on to achieve your dreams.” He doesn’t allow his disability to hold him back. Because of that, he is showing others that there is a place for them in the sport. By competing and having been a part of the MSUK committee, he is redefining the limits and proving that ability isn’t defined by one thing.
You can read more about Team BRIT here.