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MOTORSPORT enthusiast Josh Young will start a mentally-challenging journey at the Superloop Adelaide 500 today with the chance to win a Holden Arcardia literally in his hands.
Competing as one of 25 people in the Kayo Sports car giveaway, Mr Young will be shaded from the scorching weekend heat but also banished from trackside action in his quest for the major prize.
The person who keeps their hand on the car the longest will win the $65,000 Holden Acadia in the competition being held by online streaming service Kayo Sports.
While he will miss viewing the racing, Mr Young said there was nothing stopping him from winning.
“I am very determined to win and am definitely going to give it my best shot for sure,” he said.
“I have some strategies in place that I think will get me over the line.
“I am a shift worker so I hope being used to staying up late at night will work to my advantage.”
Mr Young said he tends to enter a lot of competitions and saw this one while scrolling through Facebook.
“This one just popped up and I thought I would give it a go,” he said.
“It was just a good chance to win a nice car.
“I follow a lot of motorsport stuff so I was bound to see it.”
Nerves rushed through Mr Young’s body when hefound out he was selected.
“I have been nervous ever since,” he said.
“I think I am just really lucky.
“To be selected from thousands, a one in 25 chance is pretty good odds really.”
Mr Young said he is up for a challenge no matter how long it takes.
“Apparently the world-record is 80 hours so I hope it does not take that long,” he said.
“I really hope it does take that long but I am up for a challenge.”
It will be ‘all hands on deck’ during scheduled 15 minute breaks every three hours, with competitors expected to flock to the toilets or to get a dose of caffeine.
“Although I will not be able to see the cars racing I will still be able to hear them,” he said.
“It will all be worth it if I win in the end.”
Mr Young said only his hand is allowed to touch the car.
“So you can not have a nap, lay down and have a sleep on your hand or anything like that,” Mr Young said.
“Even though we are in the shade, I think it will still be pretty hot.
“With the weather coming up I think it will be pretty tough.”
Starting from 5pm today, Mr Young said his wife will be in Adelaide Saturday morning and told him he better still have his hand on the car.
