HARDER, BETTER, FASTER, STRONGER...Which Yorkshire Business will take the Cup for 2010?

Entries are now open for Leeds' businesses to stake their claim for their place in the corporate event of the summer as the North's leading indoor karting and conference venue PPIK launch their 2010 Corporate Cup this week.

Now open for entries the annual event last year saw HBOS and Royal Bank of Scotland go head to head and HBOS has already pre-registered to come back for more. An event that's valued in the region as an opportunity for bringing businesses together cost effectively for team building, and to help motivate staff, organisers are expecting over 100 teams to be involved this year.

Set to raise over £10,000 for partner charities Leeds Children's Hospital, Leeds Community Foundation and 96.3 Radio Aire's Cash for Kids, competition organiser, Ben Hyland, who has over 15 years experience as a competitive racing driver, is urging businesses from across the region to get involved in what will be the biggest event on everyone's corporate calendar.

Open to anyone over the age of 16, along with a £200 minimum sponsorship donation with proceeds from the event split between the 3 charities, businesses can submit their entry for the Corporate Cup online at www.ppik.net/leeds-corporate-cup.*

With teams of 4 drivers each taking on 1.5 hours of non stop action the heats, running in July, require team endurance and tactics but for the less skilled there's still hope as at least one wildcard team along with the winners will be invited to attend the Celebrity Final. Here contenders will race with a celebrity team member from either the world of TV, Sports or Business. Last year’s competition saw drivers from Emmerdale, Coronation Street, Leeds Rhinos, Leeds Utd and 96.3 Radio Aire presenter Rich Williams who drove and hosted the event.

The ultimate winners will be crowned champions for 2010 in a charity presentation followed by an after-race party with celebrities.

Corporate sponsorship of the event is also available for business interested in supporting the event through an alternative route - more information can be found at www.ppik.net/leeds-corporate-cup or by contacting Ben on 0845 12 606 13.

Ben, who has an MSA race license and races himself regularly at competition level, is the brainchild behind the Corporate Cup and explains what it takes to be crowned the winner: “This is a very competitive event but you must have a good sense of humour to get involved. We're expecting to see teams in their corporate colours with banners and flags, and of course lots of supporters to cheer them on!”

He added, “The concept is quite simple really, registrations can be made via our website and companies can choose their preferred race date. Work colleagues and friends raise as much sponsorship as they can to race under their corporate team name.”

The competition is now open and all entries must be submitted by July 6th 2010.

Ros Raine, Cash for Kids Manager said, “I want to say a huge thank you to PPiK for supporting Cash for Kids and raising much needed funds for some of the most deserving children in our local communities. This is a fantastic way to have a night out with your work friends whether you're competing or cheering them on!”

ASDA were the 2008 Corporate Games Winners with Woodall Builders lifting the cup with Emmerdale star James Thornton in 2009.

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Notes to Editor:

*Once submitted your entry will be provisionally accepted and confirmed on receipt of the non refundable £50 per team deposit. A minimum sponsorship of at least £200 is required per team. Race dates & sponsor forms will then be allocated. Companies can enter as many teams as they wish.
Leeds Children's Hospital - funds raised will buy toys and equipment to entertain and distract children. It also funds state of the art equipment and makes the environment more child friendly. Everything they do is over and above that provided by the NHS.
96.3 Radio Aire's Cash for Kids - raises money to benefit sick, disabled and underprivileged children in West Yorkshire, providing a better and brighter future for some of the most deserving children in our communities.
Leeds Community Foundation - plays a crucial role in raising and distributing funds in the City's most disadvantaged communities. We encourage a spirit of local giving and provide an efficient and simple way for companies and individuals to make a long-term difference in Leeds.
Heat races take place on the 13th, 14th and 15th of July in the early evening, with the Corporate Cup Final taking place on Thursday 29th July.
High res images attached. CAPTION: Image - Corporate Cup: From left to right: Ros Raine from Cash for Kids, Ben Hyland the Event Organiser, Amanda Wingfield from Leeds Community Foundation, Maria Booker from Leeds Children's Hospital.
PPiK is on South Accommodation Rd, Leeds, LS10 1NQ

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