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Take part in thrilling car race in aid of Stroke Association
After 20 years of success, the Stroke Association
Supercar Saturday will return to Wiltshire’s famous Castle Combe circuit on
Saturday 25 October 2014. This charity event offers the chance for racing fans
to live their dream of driving round the main race track in a top car with a
professional driver.
Past events have seen cars including a 964 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso, Lamborghini Gaillardo, Porsche 997 Turbo and Lotus Exige. They have also been attended by top drivers from the world of motorsport including Anthony Reid, Simon Tilling and James Weaver. This year’s drivers and cars and drivers are yet to be confirmed.
Visitors will be able to meet the drivers, get up close to the cars and watch all the action. The drivers have offered their time and cars to help raise funds to support thousands of people whose lives have been turned upside down by stroke. A stroke is a brain attack which happens when the blood supply to the brain is cut off, caused by a clot or bleeding in the brain.
This year marks the 20th anniversary for Castle Combe circuit. Amy Binley, Community and Events Fundraising Manager for the Stroke Association in the South West said: “Supercar Saturday is not only an important way to raise vital funds and help conquer stroke, but it also gives car enthusiasts the chance to drive full throttle in amazing cars at affordable prices.”
Supercar Saturday kicks off at 10am and will finish around 5pm.
Admission: entry is £5 for adults,£2.50 for OAPs and children under 16 are admitted free. Hot rides go from £25 upwards and entry to the Autosolo competition costs £20.
For more information and details about the event you can visit the Stroke Association website, call 0117 911 1493 or email southwestfundraising@stroke.org.uk
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For further information, case studies, interviews and images please contact Josie Gray on 02380 720 438 or 07932751486.
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A stroke is a brain attack which happens when the blood supply to the brain is cut off, caused by a clot or bleeding in the brain. There are around 152,000 strokes in the UK every year and it is the leading cause of severe adult disability. There are over 1.2 million people in the UK living with the effects of stroke.
Stroke Association is a charity. We believe in life after stroke and together we can conquer stroke. We work directly with stroke survivors and their families and carers, with health and social care professionals and with scientists and researchers. We campaign to improve stroke care and support people to make the best recovery they can. We fund research to develop new treatments and ways of preventing stroke. The Stroke Helpline (0303 303 3100) provides information and support on stroke. More information can be found at www.stroke.org.uk
