Race of Champions

This poll is turning out to be more interesting than most F1 races

RoC are running a competition where two lesser known drivers get the opportunity to race in the event in London alongside the likes of Vettel, Hulkenberg and Kristensen. Ten were selected to go to a public poll, and admittedly i don't know much about most of the contestants but one of them, Des Foley, has been running a YT channel for the past year or so and has some pretty exciting videos and shows a lot of promise. Currently very close between him and four others, but the poll closes on Friday and a lot can change between now and then.

The competition is all about showing that the drivers have the support and the fans, and the passion to keep motivating them to vote on social media over the whole week (it doesn't seem like any of the front runners are getting much sleep right now ), as well as raising awareness of the event so it would be great if you could pick a favourite and share it with anyone you think might be interested.




List of contestants.
Link to poll.

Scott Moran is the only one I know from watching mental cars hoon up Gurston Down.

Voted Charlie Robertson, he is up and coming and done well as Chris Hoys team mate.

Button signs up for Race of Champions

Jenson Button will return to the Race of Champions this season, partnering Alex Buncombe in one of the English teams competing at London’s Olympic Stadium.

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Woo!

Seems a really good lineup this year, some years have seemed a bit lacklustre but there's plenty of F1 drivers there.

Got tickets

Are there any images of the track layout yet?

Not from what I've seen.

Hmmm... Sitting in the Olympic stadium in the cold, or sitting on a big comfy sofa with lots of coffee and snacks watching it on a 60" plasma.

Hello there sofa!

Normally a great event though. I still want one of the ROC buggies. They look hilarious fun.

Rather be there! Going to be a great day out and you wont be able to feel the atmosphere sitting at home. Like the british grand prix this year the atmosphere was brilliant, so glad i went instead of watching it at home

Not sure how taking photos of the event would work from home either heh!

It's going to be freezing cold though, that's certain. Full on thermals and flask mode for me.

Is it cold down south ? Been really relatively mild up this way recently.

I'm wondering if it's going to be a good idea or not to take Jenson now, he's 4 and a half years old and can sit still but 4/5 hours might be asking a bit much.

smr said:

Is it cold down south ? Been really relatively mild up this way recently.

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It'll feel like the med to northerners even on cold days

smr said:

I'm wondering if it's going to be a good idea or not to take Jenson now, he's 4 and a half years old and can sit still but 4/5 hours might be asking a bit much.

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Perhaps. After all he's not managed to sit in his car for more than a few laps at most races this year

Har har!

Jolyon Palmer and Pascal Wehrlein join forces at ROC 2015 in London

Two of racing’s brightest young stars will compete in the Race Of Champions at London’s former Olympic Stadium on November 20-21
Englishman Jolyon Palmer and Germany’s Pascal Wehrlein will be in action – and they’ll join forces for Team Young Stars in the ROC Nations Cup

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'Team Young Stars' what a horrible name

Kenai said:

It'll feel like the med to northerners even on cold days

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We're just made of sterner stuff.

Will be quite a show of drivers at the event. Looking forward to it.

smr said:

I'm wondering if it's going to be a good idea or not to take Jenson now, he's 4 and a half years old and can sit still but 4/5 hours might be asking a bit much.

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I wouldn't. My daughter turned 5 this Monday and whilst she'd happily watch a film at the cinema there's no way a wet, cold and damp track would go down well. You can bet he'd be moaning that he's cold... Possibly even the noise if it's loud enough.

Also, what's your plan if he gets bored? Would you be willing to leave early?