Studley-based Power Maxed Racing (PMR) is appealing for information and offering a £25,000 cash reward following the theft of a car from an event in London.

The Dexter Patterson BTCC Audi race car had been used at a promotional event at ExCeL London.

Despite being secured overnight yesterday in the PMR race trailer with on-site security looking out for it, the trailer has been stolen.

In a statement, PMR said: “We are understandably shocked and devastated that something like this could happen, particularly from what should have been a secure location.

“Our priority is simple: we want our car back.

“We are not interested in confrontation, accusations or making this situation any more complicated than it needs to be.

“If you have the car, know where it is, or have information that could lead to its recovery, we encourage you to contact us directly and confidentially.”

PMR added the stolen car is a purpose-built British Touring Car Championship race car, representing “an enormous investment of time, money, engineering and hard work from our entire team.

“It is also an extremely distinctive vehicle, with very limited use or value outside professional motorsport.

“We would urge everyone across the motorsport, automotive, transport and wider community to share this appeal as widely as possible.”