AND HELP RACING 4 CHARITY RAISE £50,000
Members of the public will have the rare chance to rub shoulders and wheels with some of the best drivers across the spectrum of world motorsport at Autosport International 2008, with the aim of raising over £50,000 for David Brabham’s fundraising organisation www.racing4charity.com
This truly unique fundraising event on the Motorsport World kart track on Friday 11 January will see the battle of the motorsport championships continue, following the 2007 Racing 4 Charity event at the NEC. Drivers from the realms of ALMS, DTM, Touring Cars, British and FIA GT, British F3, World Rallying, karting and Formula Renault will be taking to the track to beat rival championship drivers and help raise more money than ever before.
David Brabham commented: “After the success of the event last January we aim to go much bigger this year and raise at least £50,000, which will directly benefit a notable list of charities. We had a terrific response to the race at Autosport International 2007 and we are hoping this ambitious event will attract even more support. A lot of work is going into the planning of the 2008 event and we’re going at it with all guns blazing, trying to improve the event and raise considerably more money.”
The fun starts at 1.30pm on the Motorsport World kart track in Hall 4, where a 30-minute qualifying session will precede the extended one and a half hour race, which starts at 3.15pm.
This bigger and better event will boast 20 teams, each with up to four celebrity drivers and two members of the public. Star drivers already confirmed include David Brabham, Andy Priaulx, Susie Stoddart, Paul O'Neill, Andrew Kirkaldy, Tim Mullen, Chris Niarchos, Tim Sugden, Jonny Cocker, Chris Holmes, Jeremy Metcalfe, Adam Christodoulou, Nathan Caratti, James Walker, Ryan Lewis, Johnny Mowlem, Alexander Sims, David Epton and Will Bratt.
You can realise your racing dreams and race alongside motorsport stars and celebrities for just £300, which includes two entrance tickets to Autosport International 2008 for Friday 11 January, usually an exclusive trade day. Not only will you be the first members of the public to get a sneak preview of the world’s biggest motorsport show, but you’ll be making an invaluable contribution to charity.
Each team will also be encouraged to seek sponsorship. Negotiations to secure a high-profile title sponsor for the event are also well under way whilst the event will be televised.
Charities already set to benefit from what promises to be Racing 4 Charity’s most successful fundraising event yet include: Bliss (The Premature Baby Charity), The Richard Burns Foundation, Whizzkids, NARA (The Breathing Charity), Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Warwickshire & Northamptonshire Air Ambulance, and Christies Hospital Cancer Ward (Manchester).
Places are limited and will be allocated to members of the public on a first come first served basis. To avoid disappointment and be the first on the starting grid, contact Bill Williams from www.racing4charity.com by emailing bill@racing4charity.com or call 07712 578263.
Avoid the queues and book online at autosport-international.com or by phoning the ticket hotline on 0870 040 0396. Tickets are £28.00 per adult including entry to the 45-minute adrenaline-pumping Live Action Arena, children’s (5 – 15 years) tickets are £18.50.
The elite Paddock Pass is available at £34.00 for adults and £24.50 for children. The Paddock Pass gives exclusive access to the Driver Signing Area; access to the Live Action Arena Paddock back stage; priority seating and fast-track entry to the Live Action Arena, and a show guide lanyard including pictures of celebrities and a detailed floor plan of the show. There are a limited number of Paddock Passes available, so book early to avoid disappointment.
