Chris Harris for Carrera Cup guest car at Le Mans

Renowned journalist Chris Harris will race the Porsche Carrera Cup GB guest car in the support race to the world-famous 24-hour race at Le Mans on Saturday 14 June. Chris, who has extensive experience in 24-hour races as well as a range of sprint events, will race the latest 460hp 911 GT3 Cup with the Redline Racing team.The chance for Chris to take part in this sensational race is being supported by Ellis Clowes, which will be providing Chris with full insurance along with personal accident cover for the whole event. In return he will carry Ellis Clowes logos on the sills of his car and on his racing overalls.Ellis Clowes has evolved from the well-respected TL Clowes company, the leading provider of professional and personal insurance services to the motor sport industry for more than 30 years.As Porsche returns to compete at the top level of sports car racing, the traditional support race to the 24 Hours will feature the latest version of the iconic, rear-engined 460 hp 911 race car. Competitors from the British and French Carrera Cups will compete on the famous French race track in front of hundreds of thousands of fans gathered for what is arguably the most iconic race in the motor sport calendar.“Racing on the full Le Mans circuit is a dream come true for any car enthusiast – doing so at the event which marks Porsche’s return to the 24hr race makes it even more special,” said Harris. “I’m just trying to manage my own expectations running against the best Carrera Cup racers from the UK and France, and quite happy that once the race is finished I can settle back with a small beer and hopefully watch the 919 win outright!”


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