Thoughts From Just Hands

Do you want to experience your car at speed, without the fear of tickets on a highway? Have you ever dreamed of what it's like to be Lewis Hamilton? Or, do you just want to get better at driving? Getting into the sport can be confusing. Over 10 short episodes we will make it easy for you to understand how simple it is to live out your passion.

Lime Rock Park’s autocross program has grown into a thriving, inclusive motorsports community. Built around real-track learning, welcoming instruction, and strong partnerships, it offers drivers of all experience levels an accessible and engaging way to get on track.

James Cooper’s path to Just Hands began not with racing ambitions, but with a simple appreciation for cars and a first track day that changed how he saw access to motorsports. A chance encounter at Lime Rock introduced him to adaptive driving and revealed the barriers many disabled drivers face. That realization became the foundation for Just Hands—an organization focused on expanding access, community, and opportunity on track.

After a life-altering accident at 21, Tim Horrell rebuilt his path into professional motorsports. Racing with hand controls, he progressed from track days to competitive racing in the U.S. and Europe, proving that skill, preparation, and persistence define performance on track.

Nathalie McGloin competes head-to-head against able-bodied drivers in some of the UK’s most competitive club racing series. As a quadriplegic driver, she races on equal terms while also shaping the future of motorsport access through her leadership within the FIA.

If you’re curious about HPDE or thinking of trying it, this article covers what to expect, from arriving at the track to on-track driving tips, classroom sessions, and everything in between.