Participants for BEN’s Trafalgar to Red Square rally left central London on Saturday 14 July.   The event is expected to raise nearly £20,000 for the motor industry’s own charity.   After gathering at the SMMT’s headquarters in London, the nine vehicles, 17 drivers and support, including AA motorcycle recovery unit, set off on their journey across seven countries to the heart of Russia.

Participants

Christopher MacgowanColin CampbellVolkswagen California Motorhome  The SMMT Chief ExecutiveAlison HandleyEnglis Stephens      Vauxhall Corsa 1.3 Cdti  The SMMTJohn BowersRoy SpringateFord Anglia 1964 Burton Performance LtdJohn MerryJames MerryJohn SireffMitsubishi ShoganSuzuki DL 1000  AutoLogic Holdings plc Chief ExecutiveNickolas KirmanSteven NeathAustin 1963 Minivan The AAMarcus RandallAndrew VeseleyVehicle tbc PeugeotKelly NealRoz CollinsToyota Rav 4 BEN Events Office ManagerBack up Team Classic Tours

BEN is the Automotive Industry Charity, the only occupational charity for those who work or have worked in the automotive and related industries. Founded in 1905, the Charity provides practical help, support, advice and friendship to more than 15,000 men and women and their families every year. In addition BEN provides a home to over 350 individuals who reside in one of its four residential centres in the UK and offers day care facilities at its centre in Coventry.

Classic Tours developed the concept of charity challenges and has helped over 200 charities to raise in excess of £40 million since 1992. Through its work, Classic Tours has made a difference to the lives of over 30,000 participants and millions of people in need.   Visit classictours.co.uk.