Shannons' French Connection

MELBOURNE, aug 31, 2010: Specialist insurance provider Shannons is offering one lucky motoring enthusiast the tour of a lifetime – a trip to France to attend one of the most famous motor races in the world – the Le Mans 24 Hours.

On offer are two return airfares from Melbourne to Paris, a seven-day car hire – Mercedes-Benz E250 or similar – 10 nights’ twin share accommodation in luxury hotels with four nights in Paris and three nights in the Le Mans region and a further three nights in the Loire Valley region of France.

But the icing on the cake is two VIP weekend trackside hospitality packages with the Oreca Race Team to the 2011 Le Mans 24 Hours and $1,500 (AUD) spending money. The total prize is valued at $18,370.

Mark Behr, Executive Manager Marketing said “Le Mans is one of the most famous motor races in the world. It would certainly be a dream for any motoring enthusiast to attend.”

The winner will be able to spend time in Paris, the city of lights, and take in all the sights and sounds that one of the world’s most beautiful cities has to offer. They will then tour the French countryside as they travel from Paris to Le Mans and finally the Loire Valley.

“The race attracts more than 250,000 spectators every year and our lucky winner and their companion will enjoy a VIP race experience with Team Oreca, one of the leading race teams competing at Le Mans,” said Mr Behr.

To go into the draw for this incredible prize, all participants need to do is either jump online or call Shannons on 13 46 46 and get a car, bike or home and contents quote before 30 November 2010.

Participants can also increase their chances of winning by taking out a new policy, or referring their motoring enthusiast friends to get an online quote.