Surtees to drive sports car full length of Channel Tunnel

In celebration of the 15th anniversary of the opening of the Channel Tunnel and on the occasion of the 37th annual Burlington Beaujolais Run, Eurotunnel is, for the first time ever, opening its service tunnel to allow a unique car to drive from England to France. John Surtees OBE, the world’s only driver to become a world champion on two wheels and four is set to create another world first when he becomes the first person ever to drive a sports car through Eurotunnel’s full 31 mile length!

In keeping with Eurotunnel’s reputation as the greenest way to cross the Channel with a car, 1964 Formula One victor John’s chariot for this auspicious occasion will be the ground-breaking Ginetta G50EV – a stunning electric sports car prototype made by iconic British car marque Ginetta. 

Two forward-looking businesses, with ground breaking, environmentally friendly products are working together to show the world that low carbon travel is now a real option.

When
Tuesday 17th November 2009
John Surtees will set off through the Channel Tunnel at 11.15am
   
Who
John Surtees - iconic Grand Prix motor racing legend and Formula One world champion.
   
What
John Surtees will be driving a Ginetta G50EV electric sports car through the Channel Tunnel as part of the 37th annual Beaujolais Burlington Run. 
   
Where
England: Watch as he disappears down the 31 mile long Eurotunnel in the Ginetta G50EV at Cheriton, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 8XX
   
France: Welcoming reception at Coquelles, France. 13.30 (local time)