Baby Bugatti Racing is back, and you can be in the driver’s seat!
The Little Car Company and HERO-ERA launch the UK Bugatti Baby II Championship
Have you ever considered what it would be like to race in a Bugatti? Well, now is your chance! The Little Car Company, makers of the Bugatti Baby II, have launched the UK Bugatti Baby II Championship. This unique racing series will see 20 adult and child teams compete in three competitive racing events.
The Bugatti Baby II is a 75% scale version of one of the French marque's most iconic racing vehicles – the Bugatti Type 35, developed in partnership with Bugatti. The car is fully electric, has multiple driving modes, and can be enjoyed by both adults and children. And now, because of this, the UK Bugatti Baby II Championships have launched in partnership with expert event organisers HERO-ERA.
The UK Bugatti Baby II Championship will take place across three rounds.
- Bicester Heritage at the Bicester Scramble, Sunday 23rd April.
- Silverstone, Sunday 28th May.
- Bugatti Owners Club, Prescott Hill Climb, Sunday 8th July. This final round will feature a hill climb, followed by the final prize giving.
This will be the first time a junior Bugatti has raced competitively for almost 100 years, with the last occasion being in 1926 when Ettore Bugatti built his son Roland a half-scale Bugatti Type 35.
The Little Car Company and HERO-ERA are now allowing 20 teams of adults and children to follow Ettore Bugatti's footsteps by entering into this special championship, sharing the passion for beautifully designed and crafted cars Ettore and his son enjoyed almost a century ago.
Working together, the teams will compete in a series of skills-based driving events, with their combined scores counting towards their overall Championship ranking.
Entrants do not need to own a Bugatti Baby II to compete; these will be provided for each event. Coaching will be provided by 24 Hours of Le Mans winner and 'Bugatti Pilote Officiel', Andy Wallace to help competitors unleash and discover potential championship-winning racing abilities.
The Little Car Company are based in Bicester, and competitors are encouraged to visit to try the car for size. Adult drivers must be 6ft 2 or under to fit into the Bugatti Baby II. Junior drivers must be between ages 10-14 to be eligible to compete.
It will cost an entry fee of £4,950 per team. You acquire entry to all three racing events for that price, catering at each event and entry to the Bicester Scramble for the first race.
There is a £4,950 entry fee per team, which includes entry to all three racing events, catering at each event, and entry to the Bicester Scramble for the first race.
Those looking to participate can enter here: https://heroclub.eu/event-5203323.
A waiting list will be in operation once all 20 slots have been reserved.
In September 2021, Driven spoke to Ben Hedley, CEO of The Little Car Company, in a special podcast. You can listen here.