Racing in Support of the British Liver Trust

Motor racing driver Freddy Nordström has joined forces with the British Liver Trust, to help raise vital awareness and funds. The charity is the UK's leading adult liver health charity and every year it touches the lives of millions of people.

In support of the British Liver Trust, Freddy's 2015 challenger has carried the charity's logo since his home race at Brands Hatch at the beginning of June. The third round of the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series (NWES) will see Freddy return to the circuit where he learnt much of his race craft, to contest the American Speedfest event, now a popular aspect of the circuit's impressive calendar.

The idea came from motorsport journalist Carl Taylor, who himself suffers with non-alcohol related liver disease and wanted to raise awareness that it can strike anybody - young or old. "I am keen to support the British Liver Trust and the work they do. They are important to so many people and it is vital to alert more people to this wonderful charity. I'm looking forward to working with them," said Freddy.

Freddy has endured a mixed season on track so far this year. A difficult first round which saw him battle issues with the car was resolved last time out, when he and the team made good progress to fight for a podium position.

Before his race at Brands Hatch, Freddy was keen to impress in front of a home crowd : "I love Brands Hatch, it is my home circuit, and the only chance I get to race in front of my home crowd, so I always want to do well there. But I particularly want to do the British Liver Trust proud. Hopefully we can have a good race and raise awareness for this fantastic charity," he added. Audrey Cornelius, Fundraising Manager at British Liver Trust said: “We are so grateful to Carl and Freddy for supporting us in this way. More than 12 million people in the UK are at risk of liver damage and the issue is getting worse. We need to do so much more and funding is essential. We need to get people talking about and loving their livers, as we do about our hearts. Everyone can take our online liver health screener at www.loveyourliver.org.uk and take action if they are at risk.”