The 2011 Britcar 24-hour race at Silverstone takes on a new twist this week, with confirmation that Channel 5’s “The Gadget Show” will be joining the grid – with a simulator based in a pit garage!

A 24-hour race is one of the hardest mental and physical challenges in Motorsport, and the gadget show will race alongside the main grid in a simulator, replicating race conditions, as they happen, as accurately as possible, using the latest in gaming technology to show the race challenges whilst also using a collection of the latest sleep and awareness gadgets to keep them alert.

The Gadget Show’s Series Producer, Colin Byrne said “We’re always looking for new ways to test tech and entering this year’s 24hr Britcar is a perfect opportunity for us to combine the virtual and real world, we just hope we’re not last come October 2nd!” whilst Britcar’s James Tucker enthused ‘We are excited to have the team joining us – we will give them an official grid position, based on their virtual qualifying time, and it will be interesting to see how they match the real race cars. We wish them every success”. Everyone is welcome in the paddock, so come down and support the show and the other drivers, and enjoy the atmosphere from 30th September

Treat the family to an exhilarating day out or join the fun for all 3 days for just £30 for 2 tickets and Under 15’s go free. Tickets are available at britcar24hr.co.uk