LPG VEHICLE FUELS FIRST SOUTH AMERICAN ADVENTURE FOR BEN
21 February 2006 - BEN Motor & Alied Trades Benevolent Fund

Joy Rainey, is set to become the first driver to compete in a long distance rally in an lpg converted vehicle.

Joy will be taking part in the South American Carrera Sudamerican Challenge in May. As a strong supporter of BEN, the Motor and Allied Trades Benevolent Fund, Joy asked that the charity’s logo be included on the livery of her vehicle to increase awareness of the Fund. To mark the occasion BEN will be holding a press conference for journalists at its HQ in Ascot on Tuesday 14 March, between 12pm and 2pm, prior to her departure. Nicholson McLaren Engines has converted a Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4x4 to run on liquid petroleum gas. This will be the first vehicle to be competitively driven in a long distance rally using LPG.

Joy, who regularly writes for both national and motor sport publications, has been a familiar figure on the hillclimb scene for many years. As well as competing Joy has campaigned successfully for many years to provide opportunities for drivers with disabilities to compete in all forms of motor sport. Indeed, Joy’s own debut was back in 1974 when she participated in hillclimbs in a Jaguar E-type at Shelsey Walsh and Prescott, she then progressed to a Cosworth FVC powered sports racing car which propelled her to many wins and outright records at most hill-climb venues throughout the UK. In 1986 she started competing in a Pilbeam single-seater with further class wins and out-right records.

Joy successfully competed in the 10,000 mile London to Sydney Marathon in a very unlikely car – a 1970 Morris Minor. Looking for a new and exciting challenge for 2006, she was delighted when asked if she would like to participate in the 2006 Carrera Sudamerican in a V8 jeep – it took just three seconds for her to reply ''yes please.'' Such is her determination.

Joy’s co-driver, Trevor Hulks, also has the task of preparing the Jeep for the Rally such as fitting specialised rally equipment. In addition, Mark Brunel will also join the team as second Co-driver to help with navigational responsibilities.

Any journalists wishing to meeting Joy Rainey and her sponsors in Ascot on 14 March should make contact with Lorna Russell at BEN on 01344 294765. who will also be pleased to supply photographs.

www.ben.org.uk

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