The Britcar 500, the championship’s flagship 6 hour race at Silverstone 0n October 2nd-4th, will have all of the pzazz and sense of occasion normally associated with the 24 hour event, with the usual funfairs, air displays, and entertainment, plus, in these trying times for our armed forces, a special representation from the Help for Heroes organisation. Action begins on Friday with a full day of qualifying for the support races (including Porsche Club, Toyo Tyres Production, Sports 2000, FPA, and Mazda MX5), culminating in the unique two-hour Britcar night qualifying after dark. There is a full programme of racing on Saturday, finishing with the top-billing Britcar 6-hour race, with 52 cars, including TV star Vicki Butler-Henderson in a Renault Clio, taking the starting flag, waved this year by 2008 hero Andy Neate, at 4pm. The festival continues on Sunday, with Caterhams, Alfa Romeos, Mighty Minis, Mazdas, Sports 2000, and Dunlop MN Saloons. As usual, the hard-working marshals will be rewarded for their efforts with a Britcar package including T-Shirt, Pens, stickers, badges, and meal/drink vouchers. This event has become a mecca for marshals countrywide, where various factions from around the UK regions make the pilgrimage to Silverstone to celebrate their shared passion. The 6-hour race will be no less an event as the previous – and future – 24 hour festivals, and a chance to renew friendships made over previous years. Support this event, be part of a unique motorsport experience,and ensure the continuation of the Britcar 24 hours in the coming years. If you are able to help us on this event to cover the GP circuit for the friday to sunday, or even if you arte just able to help on one day or a part of a day please can you contact Penny Norris at Silverstone:
Penny.Norris@silverstone.co.uk Thanks and we all look forward to welcoming you to the event and welcoming back old friends and meeting new ones. The timetable for the weekend can be seen here:
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