Jonny aims to win £50,000 cash dash | 07/01/09 It is billed as a 'Who's who of world class motorsport' - and this Friday's BP Ultimate Celebrity Challenge (9 January 2009) is certainly attracting a stellar line-up of famous names from the world of motor racing. The annual charity fundraiser held at the world's biggest racing car show - Autosport International - at the NEC, Birmingham regularly attracts a mixture of established and up-and-coming stars. Jonathan has been selected by Motorsport News - Britain's premier weekly motorsport newspaper - to take on the world's best drivers in a bid to win £50,000 for charity. He said, "I'm looking forward to it. There are some big names already entered and it'll be great to take them on." The televised event has attracted drivers from many different disciplines, including the most successful driver ever to race at Le Mans, Dane Tom Kristensen, triple World Touring Car Champion Andy Priaulx and former F1 test driver Oliver Gavin. Dan McCalla, editor of Motorsport News' Karting page, and the man who selected Jonny for the team, said, "He has a wealth of experience that I wanted to bring to the squad. Although Jonathan's only 20, it seems like he's been around for ever. He's quick and is always good in this type of close racing." Commenting on his expectations, McCalla added, "It's difficult to say. We won't have the Public drivers (members of the public who have paid to take part against the professionals) that some of the other teams will, so that gives us the advantage. (The MN team is entirely composed of top-flight karters) But it's all down to how good a kart we're given and the random grid slot we'll be allocated. I'd like to think we can get a podium though. I'd be very happy with that." Jonny will take to the track along with drivers from 15 other teams from 3pm on Friday 9 January. << back to news