Record-breaking £14,489 raised for The Sussex Snowdrop Trust at Saywell International Supercar Track Day

Saywell International held its final Supercar Track Day of 2026 at the iconic Goodwood Motor Circuit this month. Peter Saywell hosts four events each year to raise funds for local charities, with the season finale supporting the local children’s charity The Sussex Snowdrop Trust.

Hundreds of spectators flocked to the circuit to see an impressive line-up of supercars, including the Pagani Zonda, a striking yellow Aston Martin Valhalla, and models from Ferrari, Lamborghini and McLaren.

Spectators watched the cars take to the track, while some secured passenger rides in return for a charity donation. Entertainment included music from the Regis Jazz Trio and guitarist Joe Butt, along with children’s games, and face painting by Kate’s Carnival. The raffle featured prizes donated by local businesses, including Bailiffscourt Hotel, Digby Fine English, Fernleigh, Edgcumbes, GTA Interior, R.L. Austin Jewellers, GWCA and Mark Payne Landscapes.

Di Levantine, Chair and Co-founder of the charity, said: “This event is so important to the charity—not only for fundraising and awareness, but also for the memories it creates for many of our families. We are incredibly grateful to Peter for generously hosting the track day and to all the drivers who support us. Being part of an event at such a prestigious circuit is very special. Thank you to everyone who attended and donated. This is the highest total that has ever been raised for Snowdrop at a Supercar Track Day, and it was wonderful to see the families supported by the Trust having such a fabulous time. The atmosphere was electric!”

 At lunchtime, the supercars lined up on the grid so spectators could see them up close. This year, Minnie, a child supported by The Sussex Snowdrop Trust, met Peter Saywell and led the parade lap in the Pagani Zonda.

Minnie’s mum, Charlotte, said: “The Peter Saywell Charity Track Day was a truly special day for our family. We had just returned from America following lifesaving heart surgery for Minnie, who was born with complex heart disease, so the chance to step away from our reality and share such a happy day meant the world to us. Seeing Minnie and her sister ride in Peter Saywell’s incredible cars alongside other Snowdrop children created memories we will treasure forever. After everything our family continues to face, seeing them smile meant everything. We are so grateful to Peter, his friends and all the generous drivers for their time and kindness.

 “Caring for a seriously ill child is incredibly difficult, but The Sussex Snowdrop Trust has been our lifeline for the past nine years. Regular home visits from our exceptional community nurses bring immense comfort. Knowing they are always there to support us makes a frightening situation feel less daunting.

“Words cannot express how thankful we are to every member of the Snowdrop team—from the nurses and counsellors to the office staff and volunteers—for surrounding our family, and families like ours, with such care, dedication and love.

“ It was a day we will never forget. Thank you again.”

 For more information and details of how to support the charity, visit thesussexsnowdroptrust.com or call 01243 572433.

 Photo credit: Nigel Cull