The votes have been counted, the correct entries sorted and 3 winners randomly selected to receive a pair of tickets to next weekend’s event.

So, without further ado, congratulations to Richard Allison, Emma Cella and Georgina Ball.

The correct answer to the question, “Which famous British driver holds the record for the most Tourist Trophy wins?” is “A. Sir Stirling Moss“.

So commiserations to those of you who answered the question correctly, but missed out on the prize this time. We will have plenty more prizes to be won on SkiddMark during the next few months as the summer events come thick and fast, so check back or follow us on Twitter at @DriversRepublic.

Also don’t forget the “Cycle around Silverstone” sessions which will be run throughout the weekend at the following times: 18:30 – 20:00hrs on Friday 30 April; 18:30 – 20:00hrs on Saturday 01 May; and at 18:30 – 20:00hrs on Sunday 02 May. These sessions are free to enter as a ticket holder or can be booked for £5 (for non tickets holders) by contacting Silverstone directly on 0844 3728 260.

You can also still purchase tickets to the main event by visiting www.silverstone.co.uk.

Photo credit: Silverstone

What an awesome once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Cycling the circuit will be free of charge to all holders of a Silverstone Supercar qualifying, race day or weekend ticket. Anyone without an event ticket can join the cycle ride at a cost of just £5, payable either in advance or on the day*.

Access to the Grand Prix Circuit for cyclists is available throughout the weekend at the following times: 18:30 – 20:00hrs on Friday 30 April; 18:30 – 20:00hrs on Saturday 01 May; and at 18:30 – 20:00hrs on Sunday 02 May.

Advance tickets to the Silverstone Supercar event, featuring the FIA GT1 World Championship, start from as little as £10. All tickets include access to grandstand seating, free parking, a wealth of off-track entertainment, and free entry for children aged 15 years and under**.

For further information, or to book Silverstone Supercar or cycle ride tickets, visit www.silverstone.co.uk or call 0844 3728 260.

* Silverstone’s cycle ride tickets can be purchased in advance, or on the day after 17:00hrs. Please visit www.silverstone.co.uk for the full terms and conditions of the cycle ride.

** Entry to the Silverstone Supercar event for children aged 15 years and under is free of charge. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult at all times. Each paying adult may accompany up to a maximum of four children.

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This will also be the first major international race on Silverstone’s new track layout – including new elevated banks and spectator viewing areas, changes to Brooklands and Woodcote corners, plus a completely new section of circuit from Abbey, up to the Arena Complex and round to the National Straight – so it’s an event not to be missed.

The coveted RAC Tourist Trophy awaits the winner of the FIA GT1 World Championship round

We’ve teamed up with Silverstone to give away three pairs of weekend tickets to this festival of supercar action. To be in with a chance of winning one of these pairs of tickets, simply answer the following question:

Which famous British driver holds the record for the most Tourist Trophy wins?

A. Sir Stirling Moss
B. Darren Turner

Send your answers to the usual address at competitions@skiddmark.com marking your email with the subject ‘SILVERSTONE’.

The competition closes on Monday 19th April and we wish you the very best of luck.

Last year our prize winners were Steve Hall and Edd Clayson who told us they throughouly enjoyed the event. It’s a real family occasion so why not use the competition as an excuse to bring your friends and loved ones along as well. Advance tickets to the Silverstone Supercar event start from as little as £10 and for further event information, or to book tickets, visit www.silverstone.co.uk or call 0844 3728 260.

Silverstone announced the news at a press conference this morning, chaired by Silverstone’s Managing Director Richard Phillips and BRDC President Damon Hill.

Ecclestone said that he was happy with the deal, but he made no secret of his irritation at having spent so much time reaching a deal with the Northamptonshire circuit.

“It’s been a long and tiring nonsense,” he said. “They could have done this whole thing months and months ago.”

Ecclestone had originally imposed a deadline of this coming Wednesday (9th December) for a deal to be put in place, otherwise a British Grand Prix in 2010 would be lost.

Speaking this morning FOM President Bernie Ecclestone, said: “I am pleased that we have reached an agreement with Silverstone for the retention of the British Grand Prix. This will ensure that Great Britain will remain on the Formula One calendar for many years to come, which is something I have personally always wanted to see happen. The team at Silverstone already knows how to organise a good event, so now everyone can look forward to next summer at Silverstone.”

Donington was awarded a contract to host the race from 2010, but lost the rights to host the British Grand Prix after failing to raise the £135m funding required for the necessary redevelopment plans.

Richard Phillips, Managing Director of Silverstone has revealed that they had been planning for the grand prix to return to the Northamptonshire circuit even before Donington had lost their funding battle.

Under the original terms offered, Silverstone would have paid a total of £370 million up to 2026 to stage the race, while in its modified form the contract now commits them to fees of just over £300 million. Ecclestone insists however that Silverstone has not been given preferential terms.

Damon Hill, President of the British Racing Drivers’ Club (BRDC), owners of Silverstone Circuit, said: “We are delighted that the long term future of the British Grand Prix has been secured and that Formula 1 will be remaining at Silverstone, its natural home in Great Britain, for at least the next 17 years. This long term contract will enable us to continue with our plans to develop Silverstone into a world class facility, bringing the venue into line with the very best sports facilities in the world for the benefit of all race goers, teams, drivers and fans.

“On a personal note, I would like to thank the team at Silverstone, our board of the BRDC, the membership of the BRDC and those in the industry who have been unwavering in their support.

“We have now secured the blue riband events in both two and four wheeled World Championships, and are looking forward to an exciting future.”