SPECIAL EVENT (HERTFORDSHIRE, UK.) - International motorsport stars descend for karting event of the decade

Sunday 25 November 2007 sees motorsport stars from all over the globe come together for the charity kart race of the decade - The Race Against Cancer. In aid of Cancer Research UK, the event promises to bring together the biggest names from two and four wheels for a frantic and pure racing event in 100cc racing karts.

The location of this spectacular event will be Rye House Kart Raceway, Hertfordshire, England. Near London, the all-day event will play host to stars from a wide range of other motorsport formulae, with plenty of other motorsport themed entertainment also underpinning the day.

The main race will see stars young and old battle in an exciting format to see who is truly king of motorsport. A single-lap qualifying session will show which driver has the greatest composure and talent to lap fastest, before the first of two heats. Names such as Alain Menu (ex-British Touring Car Champion), Romain Grosjean (2007 European F3 Champion), Chris Harris (2007 British Speedway Champion), Javier Villa (2007 GP2 winner) will compete in the final race of the day - The Race Against Cancer final, with over 30 world-class reputations on the line.

As well the feature race, the event will feature a celebrity and motorsport icons race. Faces from motorsport include Sam Michael (Williams F1), Mike Gascoyne (Spyker F1) and David Lapworth (Prodrive); celebrities from music, TV and sport supporting the day include the likes of Alan Fletcher (Karl Kennedy in "Neighbours") and Emily Scott ("FHM" / "Maxim" model).

An 80mph demonstration race by elite junior drivers from the UK and Europe will open the event (is the next Lewis Hamilton lurking on this grid?). In addition, a trackside village will house rally cars, plus automotive exotica in the form of Aston Martins, Lamborghinis and Ferraris, with a select few also taking to the circuit to wow the fans.

Co-organiser Matt Roberts said: "It will be fantastic, with a fabulous variety of events happening on the day. Never have so many international names come together to race on British soil, so it will be an amazing experience for spectators to witness what will no doubt be an explosive day of racing.

"With everything else happening on the day - such as the super cars and rally cars demonstration - there is something for everyone to enjoy. We hope the event will communicate the message and tireless work which Cancer Research UK undertakes each day to combat this terrible disease, and that our donation will go some way in helping to get rid of cancer from the world."

The goal of the event is to raise maximum awareness and money for future cancer research, as shown by 100 percent of all proceeds from the event going to charity. The final donation will be made to Cancer Research UK, the world's leading independent organisation dedicated to cancer research.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster.co.uk for just £25 each. With demand expected to go through the roof, as fans of all types of motorsport rush to see their heroes take on other motorsport stars, we encourage you to buy tickets as soon as possible and support this great cause.

For more information and to learn how to buy tickets to support this event, please visit the official event website at http://www.theraceagainstcancer.co.uk.