Three to Le Mans for Catching Lives

Josephine the J2 with Charlie Oakes (left) and driver Mark Hollis (right). 

 

In just a week’s time, an MG Car Club member will be going on the biggest trip he’s attempted so far – and will be raising money for charity in the process.

Mark Hollis, who owns MG J2 (J4307) will be driving to Le Mans for the Classic race next weekend on the 9th & 10th July alongside co-driver Charlie Oakes. The total round trip will cover 650 miles – a very big trip considering ‘Josephine’ the J2’s longest trip so far has only been a fraction of that total – just 25 miles!

Mark said: “The round trip is around 650 miles, which is a long way for an old car and the outcome is by no means certain. We thought it would be a great challenge to see if we can get there and back again without being towed or put on a rescue trailer!

“Although the car is in great restored condition, old components do have a habit of giving up, so it is a gamble. But we are determined to do it and without a hood – so if the weather is unfavourable, we may get a little wet.”

Apart from having the enjoyable journey down to La Sarthe, they will be raising money for Catching Lives – a charity based in Canterbury, Kent who help homeless people and rough sleepers get their lives back on track through various initiatives.

Mark said: “Catching Lives help those who have, for many reasons, fallen through the gaps in society and feel they have nowhere else to turn. It’s a very worthy cause, and the charity does a wonderful job. If we get there and back under our own power, we would be grateful of any donations to Catching Lives that will help this charity continue to make such a fantastic contribution to the community.”

Mark and Charlie will be giving updates of their journey via the Catching Lives website which can be accessed HERE, and if you would like to donate to the cause, their Just Giving page can be found HERE.