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Wednesday, 06 July 2005 |
SILVERSTONE TO STAGE FIRST EVER 24 HOUR RACE IN CONJUNCTION WITH EERC & BRITCAR
Silverstone’s world-famous Grand Prix Circuit will host the first ever 24 hour race in the venue’s history on 9th/10th/11th September, when the EERC brings its hugely popular Britcar and Production S1 cars together for one truly spectacular event.
Britcar, the brainchild of EERC’s James Tucker and John Veness, has become firmly established within UK motorsport over the last four years as the foremost endurance series and now features bigger grid numbers than the British GT Championship and British Touring Car Championship combined.
A maximum of 84 cars are likely to be permitted to begin the inaugural Silverstone 24 Hour Race, and with over 130 interested entrants currently on EERC’s books the stage is set for a capacity grid of incredible GT, saloon and prototype racers.
Not only that, some major names from the world of sportscar and endurance racing have announced their intent to compete in the race including the likes of DTM and Le Mans competitor Peter Dumbreck. The Scottish ace will team with Bill Cameron and Barry Horne in a Porsche GT3.
In addition, rock star and car fanatic Chris Rea, famous for hits such as Road To Hell, will partner Paul Harvey in a BMW Mini, Martin Short has entered his Mosler GT3 - as raced in the British GT Championship - and Adam Sharpe, at the wheel of the ultra-competitive Ford Falcon V8, will also be challenging for honours.
As was revealed last week, Keith Ahlers, Christian Bock, Peter Garland and Mathew Wurr have switched from the British GT Championship to Britcar and will also contest the 24 Hour Race in their stunning Morgan Aero 8 GT3 car.
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