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Press Release - 12 June 2007

Supporting your charity car

BEN has linked up with SCSA racing driver, Tony Hurdle, who has a branded car racing in the SCSA V8 Trophy series. BEN will receive £2 from the sale of each ticket which is purchased through a direct hotline.

The car is the UK version of the American NASCAR as seen in the film Days of Thunder and will be racing at the Rockingham Motor Speedway in Corby, Northamptonshire on June 24th , July 22nd , August 19th and September 16th.

Spectators will be able to see all the action on the whole circuit from any of the 55,000 grandstand seats. There are 2 SCSA races with another 6 supporting races on each day.

Advance tickets will be at the reduced price of £10 plus booking fee (£15 on the day) and with £2 being donated to BEN, individuals will not only get a days exciting entertainment but will also be helping to raise money for a good cause.

Tickets are available for the events by calling the 24 hour ticket hotline on, 0870 735 5000, quoting the reference BEN or online at: www.v8trophy.com/tickets.shtml and click on BEN.

Further Information:

BEN
Lorna Russell
Media Relations Officer
Tel: 01344 294765 / 07920 138187
Fax: 01344 622042
email: lorna.russell@ben.org.uk
Website: www.ben.org.uk

Editors' Notes

Tony Hurdle started his racing career in 1988 racing in a Superstox competing all over Europe. His wins include: 1 World Championship, 2 Supreme Championships, 1 National Points Championship and over 100 other race wins or top 3 places. He works for VOSA (Vehicle Operator Services Agency) as a Vehicle Examiner and has supported BEN because he has been fortunate not to need to ask BEN for assistance and this is his way of giving something back, for those who need help the most, while having fun at the same time.

BEN is the Automotive Industry Charity, the only occupational charity for those who work or have worked in the automotive and related industries. Founded in 1905, the Charity provides practical help, support, advice and friendship to more than 15,000 men and women and their families every year. In addition BEN provides a home to over 350 individuals who reside in one of its four residential centres in the UK and offers day care facilities at its centre in Coventry.