Miss Durham GB finalist Nicole Hanson spent the day volunteering with Teesside-based JPC Community Hub at this year’s Motorist Fest, helping children and adults enjoy memorable passenger rides in a range of performance cars.
Working alongside volunteers from the local charity, Nicole helped welcome participants, organise the passenger rides and support families throughout the day, ensuring everyone had the opportunity to experience the excitement of motorsport in a safe and inclusive environment.
The rides gave children and adults supported by Martin House Children’s Hospice the chance to enjoy a unique day out, with volunteer drivers generously donating their time, cars and fuel to create lasting memories for those taking part.
Nicole said the day highlighted the incredible impact local charities and the motorsport community can have when they work together.
“Seeing the smiles on everyone’s faces after their rides was unforgettable. It wasn’t about speed—it was about giving people an experience they might never have had otherwise and creating memories for both the passengers and their families.”
Nicole praised JPC Community Hub, a charity based in Teesside, for its commitment to supporting local communities through events that make a genuine difference.
“JPC Community Hub does an incredible job bringing people together. Volunteering with them showed me just how much work goes on behind the scenes to make events like this possible. It was a privilege to be involved and help make the day special for so many people.”
Alongside her role as Miss Durham, Nicole continues to champion community projects, charity fundraising and greater inclusion in motorsport, using her platform to highlight the positive impact the automotive community can have.
“People often see the cars first, but what they don’t always see is the kindness behind them. The volunteers, drivers and organisers all came together for one reason—to put smiles on people’s faces. That’s what made the day so special.”
For Nicole, Motorist Fest wasn’t just a celebration of cars—it was a celebration of compassion, community spirit and the difference a local charity like JPC Community Hub can make.
