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Why a national racer gets more joy from giving back to motorsport
Dan Cammish losing his Team Dynamics drive right before the 2021 British Touring Car Championship season was a major surprise, especially with Honda and other sponsors pulling out. This turn of events led to Cammish seeking a return to Porsche Carrera Cup GB due to insufficient funding for BTCC. With the help of his friend and competitor Chris Hodgen, Cammish secured a sponsorship deal with Duckhams, an automotive retailer with exclusive distribution rights. Cammish’s return to racing in a Duckhams-branded car was a success, winning his third title in the Porsche Carrera Cup. However, when he moved to BTCC with NAPA Racing, the Duckhams deal had to end due to a conflict in sponsor brands. Hodgen then partnered with rising star Adam Smalley, aiming to support underfunded drivers like Smalley in their racing careers. The program also expanded to a second car, showcasing the initiative’s growth and impact in motorsports sponsorship.
