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Bristol Street Motors offers the opportunity to design BTCC drivers’ Silverstone racing helmets
Bristol Street Motors with EXCELR8’s British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) Race Team is offering motorsport fans the opportunity to see their handiwork on the biggest and most iconic race track in the UK, with an exciting helmet design competition.
Last year’s BTCC Champion Tom Ingram and his teammate Tom Chilton are looking for creative designs to proudly don their helmets. Design templates can be downloaded from the Bristol Street Motors website; completed designs are to be submitted via email to Bristol Street Motors, with the entry period set to close Monday 4th September 2023.
The two winning designs, to be judged by the drivers themselves, will be showcased on Tom Ingram and Tom Chilton's helmets as they take on Silverstone circuit as part of the 2023 BTCC calendar. Once revealed on Saturday 23rd September 2023, the day of Qualifying, the helmets will be worn throughout the three rounds of racing on Sunday 24th September.
Thousands of passionate racing fans will witness the designs in action, creating a thrilling and unforgettable spectacle during the penultimate race weekend of action before the Championship finale at Brands Hatch GP.
Robert Forrester, Chief Executive of Bristol Street Motors, said: "This competition provides an incredible platform for designers to unleash their creativity and make their mark on the world of motorsport.
"We take immense pride in supporting Tom Ingram and Tom Chilton, part of the Bristol Street Motors with EXCELR8 race team, and it will be a truly special moment to unveil the selected designs at Silverstone. The winning entries will be seen by racing fans from all over the country, in person and via ITV’s broadcast of the race day. We can’t wait to see the chosen designs."
Silverstone, the home of British racing, renowned for its action-packed weekends, offers an exciting mix of long straights and tight corners, providing ample overtaking opportunities and delivering thrilling racing on every lap. Silverstone’s BTCC race weekend is the final chance for drivers to showcase their skills and gain some extra points before the season finale; Silverstone promises intense competition and heart-stopping moments.
Bristol Street Motors with EXCELR8 encourages aspiring designers of all ages to seize this exceptional opportunity to contribute to the world of motorsport, becoming part of Tom Ingram and Tom Chilton's racing journey. Learn more about the competition and download a template here: https://www.bristolstreet.co.uk/event/btcc-helmet-design-competition/
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