Father and son gearing up for European motorsport challenge
A car-mad father and son are gearing up for a drive to Germany and back for a motorsport challenge set to benefit St Michael’s.
Tony and Theo Cook, who own Ross-on-Wye-based Bowen’s Garage, are set to take part in the Motor Trade Mille; a 1,000-mile jaunt from the UK to the Nurburgring in Germany, and back again.
The trip has just two rules; you have to work in the motor trade to take part, and the car you buy especially for the challenge can cost you a maximum of £1,000. This car will then be auctioned for your favourite charity upon returning to the UK, with Tony and Theo choosing St Michael’s.
Tony and Theo have chosen a Saab 9-5 Aero for the adventure.
The grand adventure takes place from 19-21 September, taking in Spa in Belgium, the German city of Cologne, and then the famous motor circuit of the Nurburgring.
“When we heard about the Motor Trade Mille, we both jumped at the chance to take part,” said Tony.
“We were only ever going to choose St Michael’s as the beneficiary of the car auction at the end. They do such great work in the community, and it will be a privilege to help them by raising funds to support their work.”
The idea was devised by Joe Betty from the YouTube channel ‘Shifting Metal.’