BBC Children in Need – TRC 24 Hour 2024
The 15th TRC event in support of BBC Children in Need since we started in 2006. With £5,460+ in 2024, the event has now generated well over £81,000 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 were a couple of small technical blips during night/early morning, but our staff handled it beautifully and the racing resumed promptly with almost no delay.
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 was a fantastic motorsport event in support of a very worthy cause. Entries came from Real Motorsport Drivers, Teams of Friends, Family Groups, Local Businesses, and others wishing to do something different in support of BBC Children in Need.
Official Practice Sessions
We will be running 3 optional practice sessions prior to the main event. The sessions will be subsidised at £15 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 – 18:30-22:00, Tue 22nd October 2024
Practice 2 – 18:00-22:00, Wed 30th October 2024
Practice 3 – 18:00-22:00, Thu 7th November 2024
Main Event Schedule – Friday
Friday 15th November 2024
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 16th November 2024
00:00 – Race Continues
15:00 – Race End
15:15 – Podium Celebrations
15:30 – Event Ends
Suzuka International Racing Course
Suzuka International Racing Course, commonly referred to as Suzuka, is a renowned 3.608 mile motorsport track located in Suzuka, Mie Prefecture, Japan.
Famous for its unusual figure-of-eight layout, snaking esses, and the ever terrifying 130R!
Circuit Details
- Completed in 1962
- 3.608 miles (5.807 km)
- 18 turns
Cadillac DPi-V.R
A high-performance racing car developed by Cadillac for competition the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship’s DPi category in 2017. The Cadillac DPi-V.R competed from 2017 – 2022, winning on debut then going on to rack up 27 wins, 21 pole positions, and 84 podiums.
Vehicle Details
- 600 hp
- 5.5L V8 Naturally Aspirated
- 6-Speed Sequential Manual
Team Number | Team Name | Donation Page |
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01 | Ninth Place | Just Giving Page |
02 | Team Southampton Motorsport | Just Giving Page |
03 | Worst Pace Scenario | Just Giving Page |
04 | Coming From Behind | Just Giving Page |
05 | Chandler’s Ford Chargers | Just Giving Page |
06 | Scudderia Skellari | Just Giving Page |
07 | Race Venturi | Just Giving Page |
08 | Harrison Floored | 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 directly 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. 24-Hours of Lemons | 1:47.419 |
Tue 22nd Oct 24 | 2. Coming From Behind | 1:47.447 |
18:30 – 22:00 | 3. Team Southampton Motorsport | 1:48.304 |
[Full Results] |
Session | Top 3 Teams | Fastest Time |
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Practice 2 | 1. Team Southampton Motorsport | 1:47.881 |
Wed 30th Oct 24 | 2. Coming From Behind | 1.48.268 |
18:00 – 22:00 | 3. The Torquing Heads | 1:48.392 |
[Full Results] |
Session | Top 3 Teams | Fastest Time |
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Practice 3 | 1. 24-Hours of Lemons | 1:48.379 |
Thu 7th Nov 24 | 2. Coming From Behind | 1:48.381 |
18:00 – 22:00 | 3. The Torquing Heads | 1:48.399 |
[Full Results] |
The Main Event
Session | Top 3 Teams | Laps | Fastest Time |
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Practice 4 | 1. Chandler’s Ford Chargers | 1:47.275 | |
Fri 15th Nov 24 | 2. Coming From Behind | 1:48.183 | |
12:00 – 13:00 | 3. The Torquing Heads | 1:48.688 | |
[Full Results] |
Session | Top 3 Teams | Laps | Fastest Time |
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Qualifying | 1. Chandler’s Ford Chargers | 1:46.591 | |
Fri 15th Nov 24 | 2. 24-Hours of Lemons | 1:46.945 | |
13:15 – 13:45 | 3. The Torquing Heads | 1:47.230 | |
[Full Results] |
Session | Top 3 Teams | Laps | Fastest Time |
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Race | 1. Chandler’s Ford Chargers | 769 | 1:46.125 |
Fri 15th Nov 24 | 2. Coming From Behind | 767 | 1:47.070 |
15:00 (24 hours) | 3. 24-Hours of Lemons | 767 | 1:45.852 |
[Full Results] |
See below for a full replay of the 2024 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 2006-2024
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Absolutely EpicSupporting BBC Children in Need 2006-2024
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Absolutely brilliantSupporting BBC Children in Need 2006-2024
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Great atmosphereSupporting BBC Children in Need 2006-2024
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Great team spiritSupporting BBC Children in Need 2006-2024
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Such lovely peopleSupporting BBC Children in Need 2006-2024
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A very worthy causeSupporting BBC Children in Need 2006-2024
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Seems to get harder every yearSupporting BBC Children in Need 2006-2024
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I'm tired but happy!Supporting BBC Children in Need 2006-2024
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Loved it!Supporting BBC Children in Need 2006-2024
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We will be back!Supporting BBC Children in Need 2006-2024