A CHANCE to travel in a new 224mph German supercar is the top prize in a contest helping sick children.

Online motoring and lifestyle magazine MotorBar.com, with the co-operation of Gumpert's official UK distributor Racetech UK, has secured "the drive of your life" for one winner at the electrifying and exclusive track-day launch event at Kent's Brands Hatch racing circuit.

Entry into the competition is subject to a minimum £1 online donation to Demelza Hospice Care for Children (www.demelza.org.uk) which guarantees you an entry into the draw. Everything you donate will be used to help the children who rely on the support and encouragement of Demelza Hospice Care for Children.

Demelza Hospice Care for Children already enjoys the support of a number of celebrities, including double World Champion - on two wheels and four - John Surtees, who is happy to add his support to raising funds for Demelza. The charity relies on public generosity to survive and provides hospice care for over 450 children with life-limiting illnesses.

The competition closes at midnight on Friday, August 24. Full details and entry information is online at the www.motorbar.com website.

The German supercar, the Gumpert Apollo will make its UK debut at Brands Hatch on August 29. The Apollo boasts a bi-turbo 4.2-litre V8 engine delivering 650bhp. It accelerates from standstill to 124mph in 8.9 seconds,