Alex Horley Wins Big in Our Young Motorsport Star Giveaway

At Gala Tent, we’ve always believed in backing talent where it starts. That’s why earlier this year, we launched a competition with a difference—offering young, up-and-coming motorsport competitors under the age of 17 the chance to win a fully customised 3m x 4.5m branded paddock gazebo, built to professional standard.

The rules were simple. Send us a video telling us why you deserve to win. We’d shortlist our favourite six, and hand it over to the public to decide. But what followed was anything but predictable.

Amongst the six finalists—all strong contenders in their own right—Alex Horley, a rookie drifter with heart and humility, quietly gathered momentum. Week by week, the votes stacked up. One name stayed hot on his heels: Logan Jackson, another brilliant young competitor who kept Alex honest with a strong late surge of support. For days, it was neck and neck.

But then Alex pulled clear.

With a staggering 803 votes, Alex claimed the win and secured his new paddock set-up—a shelter that will travel with him across events, helping to cover his car, his kit, and his ambitions.

A Delivery Worth the Drive

Once the custom-printed shelter was complete, our team—Ryan and Andrew—jumped in the van and made a six-hour round trip to personally deliver the prize in the Gloucestershire sunshine.

This wasn’t just a drop-off and dash. Andrew made sure Alex knew exactly how to use it—giving a full demo on how to safely erect, anchor, and pack the gazebo down to keep it in pristine condition for many events to come.

For Alex, the moment was surreal. “I can’t believe this is true,” he said, looking over the finished setup. “I’m so happy with it. It’s absolutely amazing—the quality of everything.”

When we asked what the gazebo would mean for his drifting efforts, Alex was honest and grounded:

“It’s definitely going to help—it’ll cover the car and the tools.”

But what really struck us was how much the whole experience meant to him personally.

“I’d like to start by saying thank you so much to every single person who voted for me. Well done to everyone else who entered, because you’re all amazing. I can’t believe I’ve won because you’re so amazing.”

“I’m speechless, honestly. I had an exact vision in my mind, and it’s come to a reality.”

It was a proud moment not just for Alex, but for his family too. His grandmother greeted the team with him and stood beaming as Alex rolled his car beneath the branded tent for the first time. In a heartwarming and sentimental touch, Alex had not only had his own name and number added to the canopy, but also those of his late grandfather, to honour the man who had passed on the petrolhead gene to Alex.

Backed by Gala Performance

“I’m absolutely buzzing for the lad,” said Ryan after the visit.

“To see his face when the vehicle was under it, and the proud face of his grandmother who came to greet us with him—it couldn’t have gone to a nicer lad. We’ll definitely be keeping an eye on his progress.”

As part of the prize, Alex is now an official brand ambassador for Gala Tent and Gala Performance, proudly carrying our logos on his car as he continues his journey to becoming a professional drifter. He joins a growing community of grassroots racers who we’ve supported through quality shelter, branding, and gear designed for the paddock life.

We’ll be sharing updates from Alex as he progresses through events, and we can’t wait to see what he does next.

A Big Thank You

To all of the finalists—thank you. You made it a close and exciting contest, and every one of you has a bright future in motorsport. We were blown away by the quality of the entries, the support from fans, and the passion from each young competitor.

Want to Stand Out Like Alex?

If you’re racing and looking for a top-tier shelter that shows off your setup and keeps your vehicle and tools protected, then you’re in the right place. Whether you’re a solo drifter, karter, or track day regular, we’ve got motorsport gazebos that can handle the pressure of the paddock—and the weather.