RAC staff in Bradley Stoke were boosted by a visit from Team RAC drivers Rob Collard and Colin Turkington ahead of the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship at Thruxton on Sunday 4 June.
RAC staff in Bradley Stoke were boosted by a visit from Team RAC drivers Rob Collard and Colin Turkington ahead of the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship at Thruxton on Sunday 4 June.
RAC sponsor Team RAC, which is run by racing professionals WSR (West Surrey Racing) and are currently fourth in the championship standings.
Rob, Colin and Grid Girl Liz Bunscombe spent the morning with RAC staff for a question and answer session, swapped stories and gave hints and motivation tips.
After the question and answer session staff were able to get up close to the 2.0 litre MG ZS race car driven by Collard that can reach top speeds of over 150 mph and 0-60 mph in an impressive 4.5 seconds.
The visit was part of RAC's reward programme and there are even more benefits for RAC staff during the season, as they will have the chance to win race day tickets, full Team RAC racing kit and even enjoy a special Team RAC track day.
Jo Hale, head of RAC Rescue contact centre, said: “The visit from Team RAC was a fantastic experience for the staff at Bradley Stoke. Rob and Colin are a real inspiration and it was great to have them join us for the day to share their experiences and motivation tips.”
Colin Turkington, who won Team RAC's first race of the season at Thruxton on Sunday, added: “It was a pleasure to meet the RAC staff. I feel very privileged to be racing with Team RAC this year. The MG was already a proven car, but with help from RAC I'm sure that the team will have a successful season.”
RAC staff across the country will also benefit from the sponsorship which represents a return to RAC's roots in motorsport, after the organisation was involved in BTCC when it was established in 1958. Team RAC is the latest in a series of activities that demonstrate RAC's expertise in motoring, symbolised by its current advertising campaign - "the people behind the people behind the wheel".
Under the sponsorship, Team RAC have entered the ten race events with two RAC branded WSR-designed and built MG ZS cars driven by touring car stars Colin Turkington and Rob Collard. Some staff will even be fortunate enough to enjoy passenger rides with them in the 2.0 litre MG ZS race cars, that put out an impressive 275bhp!
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For further information please contact:
Nina Cresswell
Lexis Sport (Team RAC Press Office)
0207 908 6406
ncresswell@lexispr.com
Notes to editors:
Key BTCC dates for 2006
Races:
April 8/9 - Brands Hatch, Kent
April 22/23 - Mondello Park, Co Kildare
May 13/14 - Oulton Park, Cheshire
June 3/4 - Thruxton, Hampshire
July 15/16 - Croft, North Yorkshire
July 26/30 - Donington Park, Leicestershire
August 12/13 - Snetterton, Norfolk
September 2/3 - Knockhill, Fife
September 23/24 - Brands Hatch, Kent
October 14/15 - Silverstone, Northamptonshire
About BTCC
The championship is firmly established not only as one of Britain's most popular form of motor racing but also as one of the UK's top sporting attractions. Over the past decade, action-packed BTCC race meetings have repeatedly drawn crowds on a par with Premiership football matches and Test Match cricket, with over 200,000 loyal spectators and over 20 million terrestrial television viewers.
About RAC
With more than seven million members, RAC is one of the UK's most progressive motoring organisations and a provider for both private and business motorists. Whether it's roadside assistance, windscreen repair and replacement, learning to drive, vehicle inspections, legal and financial services or up-to-the-minute traffic and travel information - RAC is able to meet motorists' needs.
Aviva bought RAC last year. The acquisition brings together RAC's powerful brand and customer base with the expertise and leading position in motor insurance of Norwich Union Insurance (part of Aviva). Norwich Union is the UK's largest insurer, insuring one in seven motor vehicles and with a market share of around 14%.