Road trip

23 July 2007  

THE HEAD of the SMMT has set off on a road trip to Red Square in Russia to raise money for charity.

Christopher Macgowan is taking part in the first Trafalgar to Red Square Rally in support of industry charity BEN.

The 10-day driving challenge is due to finish in Moscow on July 23 after winding its way through Holland, Germany, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Russia.

“They will put their driving skills to the test along the Autobahns in Germany and one the more minor roads in Poland,” she said.

“And if this is not challenging enough, there will be treasure hunts, checkpoints and a host of other adventures along the way.”

The event is sponsored by the AA, which has agreed to provide breakdown cover for the event. A group of 16 other fundraisers are taking part in everything from a Mitsubishi Shogan to a classic 1964 Ford Anglia.