What can I say? 5000 hits in 8 months, for what just a personal record and website? I had no idea there would ever be this level of interest, honestly. So again, thank you all so much for visiting, and re-visiting, my little piece of this vast network. I hope you can in turn pass on some of the happiness I have received from others as a result of my tragedy, and turned it into something very positive. Thank you all once again XXXXX

Got my new prosthetic limb. Has many advantages over the old one, so am looking to being able to increase my ability to master things like kneeling and cycling.

A Tragic day at Thruxton in their final meeting of the year, and Jackie was involved in the attempted rescue . Our condolences  go the family and friends of BMW driver Mark Williams.

Visited Daytona International Speedway, the fabled 2.5 mile banked oval circuit. First day spent as tourist, taking the public ride about the venue, seeing the 31 degree banking firsthand. Returned following day, and both of us took the Richard Petty Experience, a passenger ride in a full NASCAR, doing 160MPH down the back straight. Absolutely awesome.

Visited Kennedy Space Centre, Florida. Had followed the Apollo missions since the age of 8, so to see the equipment was mind-blowing, especially the size of the Saturn V rocket. PLUS saw the Atlantis space shuttle on its launch pad, and the crawler unit returning to the Vehicle Assembly Building, at its top speed of 2MPH. It's positively MASSIVE!

Swam with the dolphins at Discovery Cove. An amazing sensation.

Jackie and I had our first holiday since the accident. So went by Virgin Atlantic to Walt Disney World, Florida, for a magical fortnight. Coped very well, as American legislation makes it mandatory for disabled access to be considered for everything. Coach transport no problem as almost all coaches fitted with hydraulic ramps, all Disney sites have ramps and maps which detail access (and type). Thank you America, you helped to make me feel great again.

2002 Goodwood Revival Meeting. Was there as "guest" team manager for Ernie Nagamatsu who brought "Old Yeller II" from the USA for this weekend.

Since Feb have been in touch with a charitable organisation called the British Motoring Sport Relief Fund. They have now arranged funding for an intensive physiotherapy course. Thank you so much.

2500th hit in just 25 weeks. I am now truly astounded by everyone's interest.

Suffered from having leg and skin infections. Took fortnight to get through this.

Attended at World Superbikes, Brands Hatch. Hoping to meet some of my motorcycling heroes. Report

Clerk of Course (Admin) for British Kart GP at Pembrey!

Our 14th Wedding Anniversary. I can't thank Jackie enough for everything she has done.

This year's event. Jackie will again be on turnaround, below the startline, whilst I am free to go anywhere, so look out for the flying wheelchair, and me dressed in orange overalls! Report

Learnt that a memorial stone has been erected at the site of the crash by the Carpenter family. Went along on my own, and laid flowers at the site.

Managed to complete my first full working week without too much of a problem.

The second anniversary of the accident.  Whereas last year it was a day of looking back to remember the past, this year is the first of looking forward to the future. AND I start fulltime work again as of today! It's been a struggle to get there, but now I have finally managed it.

The show has arrived! Know I will be meeting up with Vicky Butler-Henderson, Eddie Kidd and Tanni Grey-Thompson during Thursday, and Gloria Hunniford on the Friday. And highlight for me will be driving the Laps of Honour on the race track at the end of the Thursday show! Hope to see you there!!!!!

Having completed the first radio interview successfully, I've now been asked by the PR company to do another, this time for BBC Southern Sound, for 18th June (10AM)! As I can't do this one live, I've been asked to record this one on 14th June at the BBC Southampton studios.

PR company behind Disability Roadshow have asked me to do LIVE radio interview for BBC Radio Yorkshire (Leeds), from 10.00 to 10.30PM on 10th June to promote show & Mega Motors. 

This website receives its 500th hit, in just 10.5 weeks! 

For something that started as just a therapeutic way of dealing with the events of 24th June 2000, it has developed into something much bigger. Thank you one and all for your interest, sincerely, from the bottom of my heart. © © © © x x x x

14th May

Press release issued by Ravenstone PR regarding Mega Motors section of Disability Roadshow, on June 20th at Donington Park.

At Thruxton I met Robert Oldaker, MD of MG Sports and Racing. Obviously impressed him as he arranged for one of their team fleeces to be posted to me. Thank you Robert, you and your company now have a life long supporter.

Went to Thruxton expecting to spectate, found there is a job I can do, from my wheelchair. Pit Lane Entry Observer, sounding siren for all crewmembers in pitlane when cars enter. Great to be involved in a constructive manner again!

Suzi Perry has written a very nice piece on me for her website!!!! 

My beloved Jackie reaches the big 4-0! See how I made sure she had a birthday to remember!!!!

6th & 7th April 

Visited Pembrey circuit for weekend of truck and car racing. Stayed in B&B in local farm, walked or drove all weekend. Found was exhausted from not using wheelchair but a very warm reception from all the staff and officials of the circuit. Jackie loved flag marshalling on Post 1 (Hatchetts).

24th March

Attended first race meeting of 2002 at Thruxton. Spectated whilst Jackie marshalled at Post 1. Good to be back at the track again with live action, and thanks to everyone for the "friendly" abuse over the car!!!!!! Also, approached by one of the organisers of Rallye Sunseeker, and asked to be radio operator within Somerly Park in 2003, and display the car at the same time. Wow!!!

17th March

Attended first live rugby match in over 2 years. Come on Sarries, you can do it!!!!  We won 33-11!!!!!!!

9th March

3rd March

Appeared on Meridian TV news program, with footage of past events and seen with the car.

2nd March

Attended BARC Rescue/Marshal joint training session at Thruxton. Report.

28th February

Appeared in tonight's edition of the Evening Echo, with photo of me in the car with the keys.

26th February

FREEDOM AND INDEPENDENCE DAY!!! I've got it!!!!! Web page

24th February

Unfortunately having to wait two more days to get my hands on the car!!!!! 

But the wait will be worth it.

23rd February

Met Tony Jardine after Rallye Sunseeker. Also had photo taken with Louise Goodman and Vicki Butler-Henderson (page added in Marshalling section)

22nd February

21st February

20th February

Unfortunately car isn't ready after all, have to wait until 24th to pick it up.

19th February

Spoke with PR company organising Disability Motor Show in June. They would like me to be there for all 3 days of show, etc, and use me as human interest element in pre-event publicity!

19th February

Just 3 days to go to getting hands on car!!!! Boy, you can't believe how much this one action is going to mean to me. Freedom and independence - wonderful!

Attending the British Automobile Racing Club's "Big Nite Out" function (Black tie event). Pictures.

7th February

I've been invited to show the car at the Disability Motor Show at Donington Park on 22nd June 2002!!!!! Not bad, seeing that I don't have it yet!!!!!

6th February

My knee operation date has been brought forward from 21st May to 23rd April.

4th February

Good News - Jackie now fit enough to return to work. After 12 weeks of pain, medication, suffering and physiotherapy, she now fit enough to return. This week she'll work part-time, if okay she'll do full time starting next week.

28th January

Received confirmation from Ford dealership that my car should be ready and waiting for me by mid-February.

11th January

Met Johnny Herbert at the Autosport International Show. Talked over my recovery as well as that of Johnny's friend and fellow GP driver Alex Zanardi, who lost his legs in a crash in Germany in Sept 2001.

1st January

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! And with that I've also increased the number of days per week I am now working from 3 to 4.