Steve was involved in a highly publicised accident in 2000 when an F1 racing car collided with him at over 100mph whilst he was marshalling on the finish line at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Steve lost a leg and suffered multiple injuries however he managed to miraculously pull through this terrible accident and has since continued to marshal internationally at events such as the Le Mans 24 Hours. In addition to his motorsport commitments, Steve has been a medal bearer at the Olympics and Paralympics and received a Big Society Award from David Cameron. He owns a TGA Vita 4 to remain mobile at various motorsport events and has attempted two world records on a Breeze mobility scooter with the support of TGA.

Steve marshalled at the 2015 Le Mans using his Vita 4 and supported the pit lane safety crew. The President of the race organisers, Automobile Club de l'Ouest, invited him to attend the official pre-race evening reception where Steve received a special award. This award recognised Steve's dedication and commitment to marshalling over the past 30 years despite his ongoing mobility challenges. Steve said: "I was delighted to receive this award from Jean Todt, President, Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile and Pierre Fillon, President, Automobile Club de l'Ouest. This was an honour I was certainly not expecting! What made this event even more special for my wife and I was Read more.....