MOTORSPORT DINNER & AUCTION

Saturday, 13th November, 2010

On Saturday, 13^th November, 2010, The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu is hosting a charity dinner in support of AAIR (Asthma, Allergy & inflammation Research), a small charity based at the Southampton University of Medicine supporting one of the world’s leading asthma and allergy research centres.

The exclusive evening will be held among the F1 cars and World Land Speed Record Breakers of the National Motor Museum’s collection.  There will be a red carpet welcome for all guests and an opportunity to explore the museum before being seated for a 3-course dinner with table entertainment, followed by an auction.

This unique dinner has been made possible thanks to motorsport fan, Lee Barfoot. Lee has donated a fabulous collection of motorsport and F1 memorabilia, in memory of his son Neil, who died of asthma at the young age of 17.  All the items including a Grand Prix Winners book, signed by over 100 F1 drivers, including 19 world champions, will be auctioned on the night.

AAIR’s Fundraising Director, Caroline Pope, said: “We felt this father and son collection should be part of a special event in Neil's memory. A prestigious evening at Beaulieu seemed the perfect event. We are very grateful to Meachers Global Logistics for sponsoring this unique event and for the invaluable support of Hampshire Society Magazine.”

F1 fans will know the timing of this event will add to the atmosphere as it coincides with the final race of the F1 season. Tickets are £55 per person and numbers are limited so, to avoid disappointment, book early by telephone 023 80771234 or email emma@aaircharity.org

Full details of all auction items will be available soon at www.aaircharity.org.