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Apex Motorsport + BBC Children in Need
The chance to be there when one of Britain's most famous racing names makes a long-awaited and exciting return to the track is on offer to one successful bidder in the BBC Radio 2's "Things Money Can't Buy" charity auction next Tuesday morning (14th) between 8 and 9.It will be a truly fast and furious experience including the opportunity to put on overalls and help the team on race day as they prepare for the new Jaguar XKR's track debut on the during the prestigious GT Festival at Silverstone next May.As part of the squad he or she could well be playing a hands-on role in the pits in a well-reheased tyre change or helping with other vital tasks such as monitoring the progress of the race.The winner will be the weekend VIP guest of Apex Motorsport, the Buckingham based team that took Bentley to an historic victory at Le Mans in 2003, which is now busy preparing six of the aluminium bodied, V8 supercharged engined "Big Cats" next season.The lucky bidder will get to meet the drivers, enjoy the team's hospitality and also have access to the shrine of motor sport the British Racing Drivers Club suite inside the Northamptonshire circuit.In addition they will spend a day as a guest of Jaguar Cars and enjoy a trip round the factory and a tour of the marque's Heritage Collection.But the highlight will undoubtably be the unique chance to experience a high-speed lap of the Sílversone circuit as a passenger beside an experienced race driver at the wheel of one of the 175 mph Jaguars during a test session.Apex Motorsport principal Richard Lloyd, who has enjoyed a successful 35-year racing career himself, said:"I have been one of Terry Wogan's Old Geezers for years and his show has given me a lot of pleasure."Now I have the chance to give something back with this very special package that I hope will give one racing fan a once-in-a lifetime opportunity they will never forget."