November, 2008
Asad Rahman has already been part of a world which most teenagers can
only dream of. The year of 2008 saw him racing in Formula BMW Europe as
part of the international young driver development programme. Representing
the UAE Asad competed on world famous race courses such as Silverstone
and Monza to name a few.
Formula BMW is considered the world’s premier entry-level single-seater
series. Guided by experienced instructors, talented racers such as Asad
are making the transition from karting to single-seater racing cars for
their future careers in motorsport. This talent has been recognised by
‘Mosaic’ which is a Muslim led initiative working to break down barriers
across British society, convened by Business in the Community (BITC),
one of Prince Charles’s Charities. It encourages relations between flourishing
Muslim professionals and disadvantaged young Muslims, in order to raise
aspirations and increase access to opportunities for education and employment.
Mosaic hosted an awards evening last month (of which Asad was nominated
for the sports award) was held at the National History Museum in London.
His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, President of Business in the Community,
and Her Royal Highness Princess Badiya bint El Hassan of Jordan were at
the event to celebrate the achievements and positive contributions made
to society by young emerging Muslim talent. There were a total of 57 entries,
of which 31 were short listed as nominees in a range of categories that
add to society. Asad lost out to winning the award to a Muslim female
football team, however comments “the whole evening was a great success,
I had greater insight into the different areas that contribute to communities
and further more society. Mosaic as an organisation is a great initiative
and highlights the importance of equality I was very flattered to part
of such an event”
Asad who has been originally sponsored by Sherwoods Independent Property
Consultants will be sporting the Prince of Charles Trust on his car when
competing this year throughout the racing season. Asad was fortunate to
speak with Prince Charles and remarks…” Prince Charles said to me not
to drive to fast otherwise the logo won’t be seen on the car…:
We wish Asad all the luck for his up and coming year in racing!