Henry Surtees Challenge Seeks Ambitious Young Drivers to Compete for Career Enhancing Prizes: Preparation is well underway for the fast approaching Henry Surtees Challenge, to be held on Wednesday 23 October 2013, at Buckmore Park in Kent. The Challenge, now in its third year, has become an essential fixture on the racing calendar for motorsport talent in their 16th year or over. The Henry Surtees Foundation invites kart and car racers going up the motorsport ladder, to compete for a spectacular range of prizes that will accelerate their careers and aid them in their race programme preparation for 2014. This special annual event, organised by former F1 World Champion, John Surtees OBE, who set up the Foundation in memory of his son, will award the top three drivers with a prestigious Henry ‘H’ trophy. Drivers will battle it out, using the superb Club100 Birel karts, for the chance to win the best prizes ever offered at a kart meeting! Prizes for fastest lap, the most unlucky driver and a heavyweight prize for 80kg or above will also be awarded. Confirmed prizes include: Test and Race Opportunities:- - A fully-funded race drive in the Michelin Clio Cup Series with Protyre’s upcoming ‘Autumn Cup’ event. The winner also has the opportunity to secure an assisted drive in the 2014 Michelin Clio Cup Road Series. (To be eligible for this prize, the winner must currently compete in karting and be 16-years-of-age or older) - Junior Test Day, donated by Ginetta - A BARC Formula Renault or BRDC Formula 4 test, donated by Hillspeed - Two Formula Ford tests, with 1 driver being offered a subsidised drive, donated by Falcon Motorsport - Formula Renault Eurocup test, donated by Manor Competition - GP3 test in Abu Dhabi, donated by Carlin Motorsport. Travel and accommodation donated by others. Support Opportunities:- - An Arai GP-6S helmet prepared and painted to drivers own design, donated by Arai - A full kit of Puma race clothing - one suit, three pairs of gloves, two pairs of shoes and three pairs of lifestyle shoes for the winner, donated by Puma SE - Two pairs of lifestyle shoes for second place donated, by Puma SE - One pair of lifestyle shoes for third place, donated by Puma SE - A two hour session in a simulator at iZone, donated by Andy Priaulx - Motorsport custom-fit Driver Communication Earpieces together with Hearing Healthcare Package, donated by Hearing Electronics Limited - Visit to Red Bull Racing in Milton Keynes for a maximum of four people, with a half day simulator experience for two people and evaluation by an F1 race engineer, donated by Christian Horner - Full website package and online branding, plus a three month social media package, donated by 5G Creative - A news column in Motor Sport magazine, donated by Motor Sport magazine - A pair of VIP F1 tickets to the British GP 2014, including Paddock entry, donated by Bernie Ecclestone - A pair of tickets to the Autosport Awards, December 2013 donated by Haymarket Publications - Shell Pilota Experience at Ferrari, Maranello, Italy driving on their Fiorano test track plus visit to the F1 facility, donated by Shell, including travel, donated by Travel Places - A supply of Teng Tools to the value of £1,000, donated by IQ Supplies (Teamvise Limited) Some prizes will be reserved for MSA licence holders only. All competitors with Arai helmets will benefit from free helmet cleaning and service, generously offered by the Arai UK service vehicle that will present at the event. Entries are strictly limited, so enter now to avoid disappointment. Entry costs £500 and is open to drivers in their 16th year or above, typically competing in single-seater formulas, touring, sportscar classes, karting and motorcycling, who hold an MSA National B licence or above, or are a member of Club 100 Premier and Clubman Spirit members, or a Buckmore Park Elite driver. Wet tyres will be made available courtesy of Bridgestone and fuel will be supplied courtesy of Shell. John Surtees comments: “The range of prizes that generous donors have supported the Challenge with is unique. I know from first-hand experience, racing with Henry, how much young drivers need the sort of support that our prizes give. I am looking forward to exciting racing and the show of ability that our event has produced over the last 2 years. Look forward to seeing you on the 23 October.” Jack Aitken, 2012 Henry Surtees Challenge winner and 2013 Fortec Motorsports driver comments: “Last year’s event was amazing. It allows young drivers and karters to take it to the big names in motorsport in a fun day of racing! On top of that it is a day to remember and raise funds for the Henry Surtees Foundation, but with some simply incredible prizes which can actually make a huge difference to drivers like me. I am really looking forward to coming back for this year’s event.” Drivers wishing to take part in the event should contact Sharon Bowness at the Henry Surtees Foundation, Monza House, Fircroft Way, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 6EJ email: Sharon@henrysurteesfoundation or Tel: 01732 865496. Media wishing to attend the event please contact: Emma Buxton, e) emma@emmabuxton. All funds raised by the Henry Surtees Challenge 2013 will support the Henry Surtees Foundation, registered charity number 1137388.
Posted on: Wed, 18 Sep 2013 16:46:32 +0000
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