Rubens Barrichello is all set to break Riccardo Patrese's record of 256 races,he will race his 257th race this sunday in Turkey.Barrichello's Honda RA108 race car and helmet will feature a specially designed ‘257’ livery throughout the weekend.
To celebrate the event auto major Honda held a event titled The Rubens Barrichello 257 Golf Tournament in the prestigious club of "Club de Golf El Prat",in Barcelona after the Spanish GP.Principal Ross Brawn, current record holder Riccardo Patrese, fellow F1 drivers Lewis Hamilton and David Coulthard, plus his former team boss at Stewart Grand Prix, Sir Jackie Stewart OBE were present at the event along with Honda team members.There were also many VIPs present at the special event.The 2005 World Golf Trick Shot champion,Jose-Manuel Lara,gave some advices to the guests and players present.He entertained the crowds with a eloquent trick-shot display to round-off the activities.Players were given a chance to play the 18-hole tournament for a bespoke winners' trophy exclusively designed by the ex Honda Chief Mechanic Alastair Gibson and the also the trophy was built from Rubens' RA108 F1 car parts.The highlight of the day was that Rubens Barrichello was given the state of art Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade in recognition of his record.
