Jacob Jones, 12, was on the winning team from LC Cars. He is seen here modelling the signed Lando Norris cap which his dad Matt successfully bid for in the event auction, and McLaren Formula E driver Sam Bird, who also took part in the charity event.
Local companies take to the track to support the DCCF.
Thirteen teams took part in the South Western Vehicle Auctions Enduro 60 Karting Challenge at South Coast Karting, Chapel Gate in Christchurch, on Sunday November 17.
Amongst the racers was Poole-based Formula E racing driver and DCCF Ambassador Sam Bird.
Competition was fierce as the teams of three battled it out in a 40-lap practice session, followed by a 120-lap race.
LC Cars eventually won the event, with Meadens coming in second and a team from DP Burridge third. The contest raised over £3k for the DCCF, which provides financial help local families facing hardship because of a cancer diagnosis.
Sponsors SWVA, based at Holton Heath organised the event and also provided a free barbeque and refreshments.
Jo Legg, Sales Director at SWVA said: “We put details of the event out to our contacts and were overwhelmed by the interest from companies all wanting to be involved.
“We are very pleased to be supporting this great local charity which is doing such brilliant work in our community.
“The event was such a success we are now looking at organising an even bigger karting event to benefit the DCCF.”
McLaren Formula E driver Sam Bird said: “The Dorset Cancer Care Foundation is a cause very close to my heart and when they offered me the chance to get back and race in a kart after many years, I just couldn’t pass it up.
“Sadly, my team didn’t make it onto the podium in this contest. But we had a great day, met some wonderful people and my girlfriend Jess, my brother Max and I were thrilled to have helped the charity raise some great funds to help local families with cancer.”
Jannine Loveys, Fundraising Manager of the DCCF, said: “We are extremely grateful to SWVA and all the local companies which have come together to support us in such an exciting event. Our thanks also go to our charity ambassador Sam Bird who is always so generous with his time, support, and enthusiasm, and also to Matt Jones from winning team LC Cars for successfully bidding £500 for a cap signed by British Formula One McLaren driver Lando Norris.
“Money raised by this event will be used to give much needed financial help to local families this Christmas.”
For more details of how to support the DCCF, or to apply for help please visit: www.dccf.co.uk
The winners of the event took to the podium – LC Cars came first, with Meadens coming in second and a team from DP Burridge third. The contest raised over £3k for the DCCF, which provides financial help local families facing hardship because of a cancer diagnosis.
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