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SEPTEMBER EDITION

Matt Neal & Team Dynamics Sign

The Armed Forces Covenant

Story: SBT Image credit: Jacob Ebrey

Three times BTCC Champion and current Dynamics and SBT Award for Veterans The Armed Forces Covenant campaign at
Halfords Yuasa Honda driver, Matt Neal Business of the Year at a prestige event Thruxton was made extra special as the
has yet again stepped up to the plate in celebrating the many achievements by the Hampshire circuit is situated in the middle
supporting the UK’s Armed Forces and Ex-Armed Forces community. of Salisbury Plain Training Area (SPTA)
Veterans by signing the Armed Forces and close by to many major military Gar-
Covenant. The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise risons such as Tidworth, Bulford, Perham
by the nation ensuring that those who Down and, just a few miles away, Middle
Over the past two years, Matt has selflessly serve or who have served in the armed Wallop, the home of the Army Air Corps.
dedicated himself to supporting Veterans forces, and their families, are treated fairly.
by becoming Patron of the Sandbag Times It was implemented by the government in The 7th round at Thruxton brought a
Veterans magazine and the Tommy Atkins 2011 with the intention to encourage local haul of points and silverware for the team
Veterans Centre. A role in which he has authorities, businesses, and the communi- after Matt Neal managed two third place
never been shy to show his dedication in ties to get involved in local projects in the podiums and team mate, Dan Cammish
supporting those who defend our country. support of our forces and veterans. managed a second spot in the first race
followed by a spectacular win in the last.
He regularly visits the Worcester Veterans The SBT and Brits on Tour actively pro-
Centre to chat with the ex-servicemen re- moted the Covenant at the last round of Catch up on all of the action and more on
covering from their traumatic experiences. the BTCC at Thruxton and encouraged the Armed Forces Covenant at the BTCC
In addition to his local connections, he other teams to follow the example of Matt in the latest edition of Brits on Tour.
will be attending the English Veterans Neal and Team Dynamics following the
Awards in September to present the Team request in our previous issue. http://bit.ly/BritsOnTour4

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