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Motor industry charity Ben is recruiting teams to take on a new UK-based fundraising challenge for the automotive industry, called Race Across Britain.
The initiative, which follows the success of the BBC TV series “Race Across the World”, will raise funds to support people who are struggling or in crisis and is supported by LKQ Euro Car Parts.
Ben is challenging automotive industry people to pair up with colleagues and take on this new and three-day race across Britain in February 2024. The event will raise funds for Ben during a time when the charity is supporting more people than ever during the cost-of-living crisis.
A maximum of 50 teams of two people will be challenged to reach set checkpoints throughout Britain from 26th – 28th February 2024.
The teams will have a budget to cover all food, travel and accommodation. They won’t know any of the checkpoints beforehand so they can’t plan or pre-book travel or accommodation.
Participants also won’t be permitted to drive themselves, but they can use any form of public transport and cycle, run or walk. Teams will need to plan their own routes carefully and tactically, travelling from one checkpoint to the next. They will be able to take on extra challenges along the way to earn additional budget and help them progress.
Matt Wigginton, director of partnerships, engagement and income said: “We’re so excited to launch this new and epic race next year!
“With no planes, no smart phones and no plans, Ben’s Race Across Britain is set to be frenetic and lots of fun. It’ll be a true test of ingenuity, resolve and anyone and everyone in our industry can take part.”
Click here for further details and how to take part