BBC Children in Need – TRC 24-Hour Endurance 2022
The 13th TRC event in support of BBC Children in Need since we started in 2006. With £6,000+ in 2022, the event has now generated well over £71,000 for the charity – A huge testament to the spirit, commitment, and generosity of the participating teams and their supporters over the years.
A rewarding event for charitably minded race fans – It was a great test of driver skill and team management as drivers raced through the night. Yes, that’s right, the entire event was run just like the real thing. Starting with final practice and qualifying Friday morning, team briefing with Q&A, race start 3:00pm, racing through the afternoon into the sunset, through the evening and into the depths of night, eventually feeling the warmth of the morning sun, then the final push through Saturday morning and on to the chequered flag at 3:00pm. After 24 hours of non-stop racing, everyone then had a little breather whilst we collated the final fundraising totals ready to present along with celebrations for the winners!
There was a small technical blip during the night, but our staff handled it beautifully and the racing resumed promptly.
Team Sizes – Teams of 2-6 drivers worked well. The important thing was that teams ensured everyone had a similar level of commitment. They didn’t want three drivers who all attended the practice sessions and one driver who turned up on race day not even knowing the basic circuit layout!
Once booked, teams shared their desired Team Name and the address for their JustGiving page. This fully secured their place and qualified their team for the optional practice sessions prior to the main event.
It’s was a fantastic motorsport event in support of a very worthy cause. Entries came from Real Motorsport Teams, Teams of Friends, Family Groups, Local Businesses and others wishing to do something different in support of BBC Children in Need.
If you wish to pre-register for next year’s event in November 2023, please call the venue on 023 8026 9927.
Official Practice Sessions
We will be running 3 optional practice sessions prior to the main event. The sessions will be subsidized at £21 per pod, per hour for teams who have set up and shared their Just Giving page. Otherwise, the standard rate of £30 per hour applies.
Practice 1 – 18:00-22:00, Tue 25th October 2022
Practice 2 – 18:00-22:00, Wed 2nd November 2022
Practice 3 – 18:00-22:00, Thu 10th November 2022
Main Event Schedule – Friday
Friday 18th November 2022
11:30 – Venue Doors Open
12:00 – Practice 4 (60 mins)
13:15 – Qualifying (30 mins)
14:00 – Final Team and Driver Briefing
15:00 – Race Start (24 hours)
Main Event Schedule – Saturday
Saturday 19th November 2022
00:00 – Race Continues
15:00 – Race End
15:15 – Podium Celebrations
15:30 – Event Ends
Road America
Located close to Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, United States, Road America is a 4.048 mile circuit used mainly for Sportscar and IndyCar racing.
This circuit is one of only a few road circuits in the world to still be running its original configuration.
Details
- 4.048 miles
- 14 turns
- Night Lighting
- Mainly Gravel and Grass Runoff
If you’re hoping to enter a team, please be aware that the remaining slots will fill quicker after the announcement.
LMP2 Oreca 07
A Le Mans Prototype built for the 2017 FIA and ACO LMP2 regulations by the French manufacturer ‘Oreca’.
Specifications
- 4.2L Naturally Aspirated
V8 - 603 hp
- 6-speed sequential manual
If you’re hoping to enter a team, please be aware that the remaining slots will fill quicker after the announcement.
Team Number | Team Name | Donation Page |
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01 | Team Taylors | Just Giving Page |
02 | Stop the Start Watch | Just Giving Page |
03 | Happy Accidents | Just Giving Page |
04 | Race Ventura | Just Giving Page |
05 | Chandler’s Ford Chargers | Just Giving Page |
06 | Kinder in Need | Just Giving page |
07 | Raw Motorsport | Just Giving Page |
08 | The Scrappy Racers | Just Giving Page |
09 | The Torquing Heads | Just Giving Page |
10 | 24 Hours of Lemons | Just Giving Page |
Please Note: The full cost of the event / the “fun”, is covered by The Race Centre and the participating teams. Any charitable donations in support of your team, go direct to BBC Children in Need via the donation pages above.
Official Practice Sessions
Session | Top 3 Teams | Fastest Time |
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Practice 1 | 1. | |
Tue 25th Oct 22 | 2. | |
18:00 – 22:00 | 3. | |
[ Full Results ] |
Session | Top 3 Teams | Fastest Time |
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Practice 2 | 1. | |
Wed 2nd Nov 22 | 2. | |
18:00 – 22:00 | 3. | |
[ Full Results ] |
Session | Top 3 Teams | Fastest Time |
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Practice 3 | 1. | |
Thu 10th Nov 22 | 2. | |
18:00 – 22:00 | 3. | |
[ Full Results ] |
The Main Event
Session | Top 3 Teams | Laps | Fastest Time |
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Practice 4 | 1. Chandler’s Ford Chargers | ||
Fri 18th Nov 22 | 2. 24-Hours of Lemons | ||
12:00 – 13:00 | 3. Raw Motorsport | ||
[Full Results] |
Session | Top 3 Teams | Laps | Fastest Time |
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Qualifying | 1. Chandler’s Ford Chargers | ||
Fri 18th Nov 22 | 2. The Torquing Heads | ||
13:15 – 13:45 | 3. 24-Hours of Lemons | ||
[Full Results] |
Session | Top 3 Teams | Laps | Fastest Time |
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Race | 1. Chandler’s Ford Chargers | ||
Fri 18th Nov 22 | 2. The Torquing Heads | ||
15:00 (24 hours) | 3. 24-Hours of Lemons | ||
[Full Data Part 1] |
See below for a full replay of the 2022 24-Hour Endurance for BBC Children in Need with commentary:
The Race Centre and BBC Children in Need
A history of The Race Centre’s annual endurance event, in support of BBC Children in Need.
If you scroll to the bottom you can also find a full history of previous circuits, vehicles and winners!
As recalled by Roy “Rocket” Wright (Link)
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AwesomeSupporting BBC Children in Need 2006-2022
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Absolutely EpicSupporting BBC Children in Need 2006-2022
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Absolutely brilliantSupporting BBC Children in Need 2006-2022
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Great atmosphereSupporting BBC Children in Need 2006-2022
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Great team spiritSupporting BBC Children in Need 2006-2022
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Such lovely peopleSupporting BBC Children in Need 2006-2022
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A very worthy causeSupporting BBC Children in Need 2006-2022
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Seems to get harder every yearSupporting BBC Children in Need 2006-2022
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I'm tired but happy!Supporting BBC Children in Need 2006-2022
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Loved it!Supporting BBC Children in Need 2006-2022
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We will be back!Supporting BBC Children in Need 2006-2022