Introducing mud & motors: a world-first course for car drivers

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  • Mud & Motors from breakdown cover provider Green Flag will launch on 26th March 2018
  • The world-first event will see drivers attempt to combat an obstacle course, winning or losing points based on their decision making
  • Points will be awarded for common sense decisions on the course, which is set on a muddy track in Bedfordshire
  • The winner will receive a £1,000 cash prize
  • A video showcasing the course has been released: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPSbTqg1bpY
  • To enter, visit: https://www.facebook.com/GreenFlagUK/videos/773072576225516/
  • To find out more about Green Flag, visit: www.greenflag.com
     

A first-of-its-kind obstacle course for cars is set to launch later this month. The world first event, called Mud & Motors from leading breakdown provider Green Flag, will open to showcase the brand’s common sense approach to breakdown cover and highlight that Green Flag is the only provider to offer specialist equipment as standard.

Employing a series of carefully chosen challenges and obstacles, motorists will be tasked with navigating their way around a tricky mud-filled course using their quick-thinking and decision making skills.

Rather than a reward for the fastest finisher, participants will be challenged to complete the course using their common sense - with points gained for making the most common sense decisions.

Love Island sensation, Chris Hughes will attend the event to put his common sense and motoring skills to the test. Lucky competition winners will have the chance to see if they can outwit Chris on the course and post a better score for the chance of winning £1,000.

If Chris or any other drivers get stuck in the mud they need not fear, as a Green Flag technician will be on site to get them back driving in no time!

As seen in the high octane preview video, Mud & Motors brings to life the importance of using common sense in everyday life – where new research from Green Flag reveals how highly Brits rate the trait.

Candace Gerlach, Head of Marketing & Communications at Green Flag, said: “Common sense decision making is part of everyday life – whether it’s bringing an umbrella with you if the weather forecast says it’s going to rain, turning off the lights when you leave a room or wearing trainers if you’ve got to walk a long distance.

“We thought it would be interesting to test drivers’ common sense with the launch of Mud & Motors - the world’s first motoring event where drivers have to use common sense to win points and prizes. It’s a bit of fun and hopefully demonstrates how much common sense decisions can work in your favour! At Green Flag we offer specialist lifting equipment as part of our core service so if any of the cars get stuck in mud our technicians will be on hand to lift them out.

“We’ve built our roadside service around common sense, using a smart network of garages nationwide to offer the same customer service as our competitors, at half the price1.”
 

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Notes to Editors:

1Savings based on our closest equivalent UK vehicle cover for vehicles 10 years & under

  • If your vehicle is 10 years old or under, we will give you 50% off your renewal quote from the AA or RAC for our closest equivalent UK Vehicle Cover.
  • Or, if your renewal quote is for Personal Cover with the AA or RAC and your vehicle is 10 years or under we will give you 30% off your renewal quote for our closest equivalent UK Personal cover instead.

2 The Green Flag Mud & Motors event will take place at Devil’s Pit, Luton Road, Barton Le Clay, Beds. The driving will begin at 12pm approx. on Monday 26th March 2018. For more information, visit: http://www.devilspit.co.uk/offroad/

3 To see the full Terms and Conditions please visit https://www.facebook.com/notes/green-flag/green-flag-mud-and-motors-competition-and-event-tcs/773005512898889/

Green Flag

With over 40 years' experience, Green Flag provides customers with breakdown cover 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Customers have access to a network of breakdown operators across the UK and mainland Europe (Euro Plus cover required).

Green Flag Motoring Assistance is underwritten by U K Insurance Limited, Registered office: The Wharf, Neville Street, Leeds LS1 4AZ. Registered in England and Wales No 1179980. U K Insurance Limited is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority.

Green Flag and U K Insurance Limited are both part of Direct Line Insurance Group plc. 
 

Customers can find out more about Green Flag products or get a quote by calling 0345 246 1557, connecting via the Green Flag Rescue Me Application, or visiting www.greenflag.com