Worlds only armless racing driver has a need for speed and a dream of Le Mans

Meet the world’s only armless racing driver who steers with his feet and dreams of becoming the first disabled competitor at Le Mans.Callum Smith, 23, was born without arms but has already hit speeds of more than 110 mph on track thanks to a custom foot-steering plate.The finance assistant from Nuneaton, England, has signed his first driver contract with Team BRIT, the world’s only competitive racing team made up entirely of disabled drivers, and is now chasing a place on one of motorsport’s biggest stages.Callum fell in love with racing at just two years old after watching bike racing with his grandad, Michael Smith.He completed his first track day in July 2025 and maxed out at 90 mph around Donington Park’s 2.5-mile iconic track.Then in April he clocked an impressive 100 mph top speed on Silverstone’s 3.66-mile GP circuit in his own Audi A3.Now he is putting Team BRIT’s modified BMW 1 Series through its paces at Donington Park while working towards gaining his racing licence.Callum said: “I’m going to be the first person to be racing without any arms, the first one ever.“I grew up in the motorsport world, my grandad was a massive biking fan and I loved it from such a young age.“Once I started getting into driving, I always had that self-belief that I had what it took to be a racing driver and knew that I could do it.“Thankfully through Team BRIT, they recognise that and have given me my own opportunity not only to prove that but to also showcase my skills.”The racer uses a specially designed steering plate created by Jim Doran Hand Controls.His left foot turns the steering plate while his right foot operates the accelerator and brake.Callum explained: “I use my left foot to steer, and then the right foot does everything else as normal.“On top of the accelerator I have an indicator switch – I have a Lodgesons Bleeper System which gives me buttons for the horn, main beam, window wipers etc.“I steer with my left foot.It’s a steering...