BBC Children in Need - F1 Sim Rig Article

Throughout the summer, BBC Children in Need have been taking their Sim Rig Tour to various events, with drivers 16+ being invited to set their best lap time on the virtual Silverstone circuit. The Sim Rig tour will visit 10 locations across the UK so members of the public in all regions will have the opportunity to compete. The fastest 50 drivers will go into a ballot, with two lucky names being selected at random and invited to race on the live show.

On Friday 13th October, our customers could see if they have what it takes to set the best lap time on the virtual Silverstone circuit. The fastest 50 drivers will go into a ballot, with two lucky names being selected at random and invited to race on the BBC live show which will be in Nottingham next month.

This was very popular and even Pudsey has had a go!

About BBC Children in Need

BBC Children in Need’s vision is that every child in the UK has a safe, happy and secure childhood and the chance to reach their potential. The charity will realise this vision by supporting, promoting and publicising work that addresses the challenges that children and young people face and work that builds their skills and resilience.

BBC Children in Need’s 1,700 local charities and projects work tirelessly in every corner of the UK to help children & young people overcome the additional challenges they currently face, including supporting children and young people living in poverty, providing emergency support to families in crisis, providing comfort to children feeling sad, lost and alone, helping children overcome social injustice and supporting children to feel safe and secure again.

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