Renault Sport to hold second charity duathlon at Cheshire circuit.

Teams from the HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship will have the chance to do their bit for charity ahead of the July meeting at Oulton Park after Renault Sport UK announced that it will hold its second charity duathlon at the Cheshire circuit.

The event, consisting of two laps of cycling split by one lap of running, is scheduled to take place on Friday 25 July following the day of free practice for the various BTCC support races. The North West Air Ambulance is the charity nominated to receive all funds raised through a £15 per person entry fee.

Formula Renault UK Championship race-winner Alexander Sims won the inaugural event held last year at Donington Park during the World Series by Renault event and will be out to defend his title this time around.

The format is designed as either an individual or team event with up to three members per team. Every person must complete three laps, with the team's time recorded when the final member crosses the finish line. Individuals are also invited to enter as a separate class.

"All racing drivers list fitness as a key part of their training so we wanted to find out just who is the fittest," Renault Sport UK media officer Simon North said. "It is a charity event to raise funds for a worthy cause so there is a large fun element, but drivers are so competitive it is bound to add an extra edge. We also extend our thanks to Oulton Park and Jonathan Palmer for hosting the event.

"The timetable at Oulton Park is ideal for the event because it is a relatively early finish on Friday evening. Hopefully we will see entries from BTCC, SEAT, Porsche and Ginetta and anyone else connected with the race meeting who wants to enter and help raise funds for the North West Air Ambulance.

"It relies on contributions alone and does such valuable work and we are delighted to offer them a donation."