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| − | The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' was an event held in 1993, sponsored by [[wikipedia:Williams Grand Prix Engineering|Williams Formula One]], which consisted of a tournament between 16 teenagers and a separate tournament between (probably 16) under-13s. The event was hosted by presenters [[wikipedia:Chris Evans (presenter)|Chris Evans]] and [[wikipedia:Violet Berlin|Violet Berlin]], with an appearance by Formula One driver [[wikipedia:Damon Hill|Damon Hill]]. Games featured in the competition include ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' and ''[[Devil Crash]]''. Winners in the 13-18 and under-13 categories were Karl Roberts and Alan Son respectively. Their prizes were tickets to [[wikipedia:Donington Park|Donington Park]], a [[Sega Mega-CD]] and a signed racing helmet. | + | The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' was an event held in 1993, sponsored by [[wikipedia:Williams Grand Prix Engineering|Williams Formula One]], which consisted of a tournament between 16 teenagers and a separate tournament between (probably 16) under-13s. The event was hosted by presenters [[wikipedia:Chris Evans (presenter)|Chris Evans]] and [[wikipedia:Violet Berlin|Violet Berlin]], with an appearance by Formula One driver [[wikipedia:Damon Hill|Damon Hill]]. Games featured in the competition include ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' and ''[[Devil Crash]]''. Winners in the 13-18 and under-13 categories were Karl Roberts{{magref|megaaction|7|6}}{{ref|https://archive.vn/WR9qJ/8d74e6ee6e1661b75bbf30ec069985c4527662db.jpg|2=https://2.bp.blogspot.com/xiCpXGuUSbDuSgKDPjrD1-SwbFFOVeEn40j7x-zdaQB8_heaoNH-O6ZP9fHF3hoqjmBTI_wM4UZv=s0}} and Alan Son{{magref|megaaction|7|6}}{{ref|https://archive.vn/WR9qJ/8d74e6ee6e1661b75bbf30ec069985c4527662db.jpg|2=https://2.bp.blogspot.com/xiCpXGuUSbDuSgKDPjrD1-SwbFFOVeEn40j7x-zdaQB8_heaoNH-O6ZP9fHF3hoqjmBTI_wM4UZv=s0}} respectively. Their prizes were tickets to [[wikipedia:Donington Park|Donington Park]], a [[Sega Mega-CD]] and a signed racing helmet. |
Both winners were entitled to a place in the [[Sega European Championships 1993]] final, held in Vienna, Austria on the 4th September of the same year. | Both winners were entitled to a place in the [[Sega European Championships 1993]] final, held in Vienna, Austria on the 4th September of the same year. | ||
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| Date: 1993 – 1993 |
| Location: Williams Formula One Team Headquarters, Wantage, Oxfordshire, UK |
The UK Sega Games Championships was an event held in 1993, sponsored by Williams Formula One, which consisted of a tournament between 16 teenagers and a separate tournament between (probably 16) under-13s. The event was hosted by presenters Chris Evans and Violet Berlin, with an appearance by Formula One driver Damon Hill. Games featured in the competition include Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Devil Crash. Winners in the 13-18 and under-13 categories were Karl Roberts[1][2] and Alan Son[1][2] respectively. Their prizes were tickets to Donington Park, a Sega Mega-CD and a signed racing helmet.
![[2]](#cite_note-https:.2F.2Farchive.vn.2FWR9qJ.2F8d74e6ee6e1661b75bbf30ec069985c4527662db.jpg-2){kind=link}
Both winners were entitled to a place in the Sega European Championships 1993 final, held in Vienna, Austria on the 4th September of the same year.
Magazine articles
- Main article: UK Sega Games Championships/Magazine articles.
References
| Officially licensed Sega tours | |
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 UK
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Sega in 2 Action! Tour (1995) |
 US
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Cherry Coke/Sega Sonic Shuttle 1993 (1993) | Cherry Coke/Sega Sonic Shuttle 1994 (1994) | Cherry Coke/Sega Saturn Shuttle Sampling Program (1995) | Cherry Coke/Sega Saturn Shuttle Tour '96 (1996) | Sega Dreamcast Mobile Assault Tour (1999) |