2 April 2014
Press ReleasesA team of petrol heads from accountants and business advisers James Cowper Kreston is taking to the road in May for a series of Top Gear challenges raising money for the charity Special Effect.
The Twin Town Challenge will see more than 50 teams attempt over 1,000 miles and a series of 12 driving challenges at the historic Brands Hatch and Le Mans racing circuits in cars that cost no more than £500.
The Challenge starts at Witney in Oxfordshire on 23 May visiting Le Touquet and LeMans before returning to Witney on the 26 May.
The James Cowper Kreston team - J'aime Coupé - comprises Business Restructuring and Insolvency accountants Ian Robinson and Tom Russell, VAT and Corporate Tax specialist Luke Parker-Hodds, and Matt Spencer from the Private Client Tax team.
Ian Robinson said: “We have bought our car – 1995 Mercedes E class – for just £400. It may not pass one of the challenges – the Top Gear Cool Wall – but it is a solid piece of German engineering. I know it will get us all there and back in comfort.”
The James Cowper Kreston team is raising money for Special Effect a charity that helps severely disabled children and adults play and learn through video games.
The Twin Town Challenge is being supported by Prime Minister David Cameron, MP for Witney, and Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson.
Please take a look at this short message of support for the event from David Cameron.
