Touring Car Champion Jake Drives Into Selco

Manchester motorsport enthusiasts will have the chance to go full throttle against defending British Touring Car champion Jake Hill at a special event at a leading builders merchant next week. 

Jake will be appearing at the Baguley branch of Selco Builders Warehouse on Timpson Road on Tuesday, September 2 between 10am and 2pm, with a racing simulator in operation from 8.30am.

Customers and other members of the general public will be invited to challenge Jake on the simulator in the special ‘Silverstone Showdown,’ as well as meet and ask questions of the 31-year-old star, who won the coveted BTCC title in 2024.

The event is taking place as part of Selco’s partnership with the Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport team, of which Jake is the driver. 

Jake said: “I’m very excited to be going to Selco Baguley which will be the first of five branches I will be visiting over the next couple of months. 

“Meeting the fans is one of the most enjoyable parts of life as a British Touring Car Championship driver so to have the opportunity to do so away from the pressures of a race weekend is a big bonus. 

“I’m looking forward to getting on the simulator and taking on all-comers on the day and trying to make sure not too many people beat my fastest lap!

“Selco have been fantastic partners for myself and the team this year and I’m delighted to be able to give something back by coming to meet their customers and colleagues.”

Prizes, including tickets to a future British Touring Car Championship race day, will be on offer for those taking part in the simulator challenge.

Simon Humpage, Head of Multi-Channel Marketing for Selco, said: “We are thrilled to be taking our flagship sponsorship on the road with Jake appearing at a number of our stores across the country over the next few weeks. 

“We’ve thoroughly enjoyed our partnership with Jake and the MB Motorsport team so far this season and many of our colleagues and customers have had a day to remember at the various events across the country. 

“This will be a unique opportunity for our customers and colleagues to not only meet a big name in British motorsport but also take on Jake on one of the major tracks in the UK via the simulator.” 

With hundreds of trade brands always in stock, Selco’s 74 UK branches are firmly focused on helping tradespeople complete their jobs as quickly and effectively as possible.

As well as offering trade services, Selco also has a strong digital presence including Click & Deliver and Click & Collect services and an app - as well as a ‘Dial & Deliver’ telephone service - to make life as convenient as possible for tradespeople.

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