2013 Calendar (click event for further information)
March
A great weekend of all sizes of bikes and side cars. A great family day out for the real bike racing fan, not to be missed.
A very popular series and always supported with great crowds. A great family day out for the real bike racing fan, not to be missed.
The classics take to the Indy circuit for an amazing display of racing and these guys don’t hold back on their classic machines.
The 2013 British Touring Car Championship season kicks off in style on the bull ring Brands Hatch Indy circuit.
After the winter months, the drivers will be itching to get back behind the wheel, and there is no better place to start a season than the gladiatorial arena that is the Indy configuration, with unrivalled views for spectators.
The BTCC offers some of the most competitive doorhandle to doorhandle action in motorsport.
Support will come from the Ginetta GT Supercup, the Renault Clio Cup, Formula Renault UK, Porsche Carrera Cup and the Ginetta Junior Championship. Saturday qualifying tickets available for a great family day out at a great price of only £25 per person.
April
The 2013 MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship gets underway at its spiritual home at Brands Hatch, the first of three events on the legendary Kent circuit this year.
Last year’s season starter at Brands Hatch was an absolute thriller with spectacular racing and the usual dramatic on track moments.
There is no better place to start a season than the bull-ring layout of the Indy ircuit, with unrivalled views for the legions of fans.
Possibly the best bike racing series around and full of close and fast racing. A great family day out for the real bike racing fan, not to be missed.
Truck racing is one of the most impressive sights in UK motorsport. These 1000bhp leviathans can out drag a Porsche 911 and corner with astonishing agility, often with the rear stepping out in a spectacular powerslide.
The brave drivers aren’t afraid to risk a bit of body contact as they jostle for position! Boasting acceleration of 0-100mph in less than five seconds, trucks defy their size, and bear almost no resemblance to the machines that you see on the public roads
One of the most respected clubs in Britain, 750 Motor Club events often feature bursting grids and an eclectic mix of cars, with categories as diverse as Toyota MR2s, stock hatches and kit cars. The 750 Motor Club also organises the Saxmax Championship for teenagers between the ages of 14 and 17.
May
The MG Car Club features cars across a spectrum of eras from the famous British sports car manufacturer. The MGCC promotes and runs seven of its own championships, and regularly features guest series at is events.
The Classic Sports Car Club was set up in 2001 by enthusiast racers who wanted to offer racing at grass roots level. Since then, it has grown to over 800 members and runs more than ten race weekends each year. The CSCC has six series of its own – Swinging Sixties, with contemporary sports, saloon and GT cars of the period, the Tin Tops series for saloons under 2 litres, Future Classics for sports, saloons and GT cars from the 1970s, 1980s, Magnificent Sevens for Caterham-type cars, the Classic K series for race cars built between 1947 and 1965 and the Deutsche Marque series for anything German built in 1990 onwards.
This weekend’s event will include a packed timetable of motorsport, with an eclectic mix of single seater, sports and saloon car action. Our open paddock policy will allow you to walk freely amongst the competitors and allow you to watch as they prepare their cars for the on track action.
DTM is back at Brands Hatch this May! The prestigious German touring car series has been a fixture at the Kent circuit since 2006, with major manufacturer participation from Audi and Mercedes. The cars are phenomenally quick and they lap around 7 seconds faster than a British Touring Car at Brands Hatch, averaging 104mph. Racing on the ‘bullring’ Indy circuit, fans can see all of the action, including lightning-quick pitstops. The action is backed up by a superb support bill, including the VW Scirocco R-Cup, which often features famous names amongst the drivers, and the FIA and NASCAR-affiliated Racecar Euroseries, which proved a huge hit last year!
The Masters Historic Festival returns to Brands Hatch at the end of May for its traditional bank holiday weekend of classic racing action, with historic Formula One cars once again headlining the bill. The Grand Prix Masters series caters for the evocative Formula One cars raced between 1968 and 1978 and featuring stirring machinery from the likes of Williams, McLaren, Lotus, Tyrrell and Arrows, all running in their period liveries, harking back to the days when Brands Hatch was a regular on the Formula One calendar. Further Formula One action will come from the Historic Grand Prix Cars Association, while sports car thrills will be provided by the World Sportscar Masters featuring spectacular Le Mans type prototypes froom the 1960s and 70s.
June
This weekend’s event will include a packed timetable of motorsport, with an eclectic mix of single seater, sports and saloon car action. Our open paddock policy will allow you to walk freely amongst the competitors and allow you to watch as they prepare their cars for the on track action.
Brands Hatch will adopt the stars and stripes on 8/9 June for a special NASCAR-fuelled festival of motorsport and a brand new major event – the inaugural American SpeedFest. The venue will be transformed into a scene from Daytona with American-derived motorsport providing entertainment on track and an array of US themed activities. On track action will be headlined by the superb Euro Racecar NASCAR Touring Series. These NASCAR V8 monsters provide thrill a minute bumper-to-bumper racing akin to the spectacle produced by the world famous Sprint Cup. Continuing the supercharged American theme on track will be the Pickup Truck Racing Championship. They will be joined by the Legends Cars Cup from France and the iconic Mustangs, Falcons and Corvettes from Bernie’s Historic V8 Racing Association. Spectators will be able to soak up the American spirit with a bonanza of themed activities. A Monster Truck will demonstrate its power, whilst there will be barbecues, a Hotdog eating contest, live music, American car club displays and much more!
Brands Hatch hosts a major celebration of all things Mini from the classic Rover Mini to the new incarnation.
On track action will feature the Mini Challenge, Mini Se7en, Mini Miglia and a pre-66 Mini race featuring competitors from all over Europe, as well as several other series including a handicap race between old and new models!
The Mini theme continues off track, with Mini owners club stands, trade village, world record attempts and a stunt show.
This weekend’s event will include a packed timetable of motorsport, with an eclectic mix of single seater, sports and saloon car action. Our open paddock policy will allow you to walk freely amongst the competitors and allow you to watch as they prepare their cars for the on track action.
July
Legendary British sportscar manufacturer Aston Martin will celebrate its 100th anniversary at Brands Hatch this July and racers will join owners and enthusiasts for a festival that will climax on the hallowed Grand Prix circuit and be one of the highlights of the marque’s landmark year! Aston Martin is one of Britain’s most iconic brands, and is as famous for its connections with the Royal Family and James Bond as its racing exploits, which includes victory at Le Mans and the World Sportscar Championship. All will be celebrated by Aston Martin Racing and the factory, with examples of Aston Martins through the ages plus some of their finest road and race machinery on and around the track (the majority of demos will take place on the Sunday), as well as a concours area, dealer stands, live music and more. Aston Martin-themed races will feature cars from throughout the marque’s history, from pre-war racers to modern day GTs, including the AMOC Intermarque Championship, 50s Sports Cars, Equipe GTS and HRDC Touring Greats. Two special centenary races will also take place, the first covering the pre-war era to the early 1960s, and the second open to more recent machinery.
The MCE British Superbike Championship moves onto the iconic Grand Prix layout on Saturday and Sunday after running on the Indy circuit on Friday for the second visit to Kent.
Riders and teams will be aiming to up their game as they approach the crucial ‘Showdown’ period in the championship.
Two thrilling BSB races will be held at the ‘Big Brands Bash’, with support from several championships including the British Supersport Championship.
Founded in 2006, MotorSport Vision Racing (MSVR) has continually grown with a rapidly increasing roster of racing series. This weekend’s event will include a packed timetable of motorsport, with an eclectic mix of single seater, sports and saloon car action. Our open paddock policy will allow you to walk freely amongst the competitors and allow you to watch as they prepare their cars for the on track action.
August
The British Racing & Sports Car Club was formed in 1946 and has been one of the most influential clubs & main driving forces in domestic motor racing ever since. The BRSCC covers an extensive range of motorsport championships and continues to play an important role with over 20 championships and 40 events annually- the latter comprising a varied mix of single seater, saloon and sports car races for their members.
The British F3 and GT season returns to the legendary Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit for the midpoint in the season. F3 is a known proving ground for up and coming F1 talent, with notable graduates including Emerson Fittipaldi, Ayrton Senna, Mika Hakkinen and Jenson Button. The British GT Championship will also feature in Kent, with marques such as Ferrari, Aston Martin and Mercedes going head to head on one of the fastest circuits on the calendar. A full line up of support races including British Formula Ford, the Ginetta Challenge and VW Racing Cup will also take place.
The British Motorcycle Racing Club is the largest of its type in the UK and organises a myriad of championships including Thunderbikes, Superstock 1000, Formula 400s and sidecars. The events are professionally run, contain big entry numbers and feature racing just as close and competitive as you’d find in BSB! In addition to a packed 42-race programme, this weekend features a collection of classic bikes in display in the upper paddock. In addition to appearances from the Sunbeam Owners Club, MV Augusta Owners Club, Triumph Owners Club, Moto Rumi Club, Velocette Owners.
The annual Lotus festival takes place at Brands Hatch this August Bank Holiday weekend, once again taking place on the Grand Prix circuit. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Lotus Cortina as well as Team Lotus’ first F1 world championship. The former will be celebrated with a one-off classic touring car race exclusively for the definitive 60s tin top racer, which was campaigned by many of the sporting greats of the period, including Jim Clark, Jackie Stewart, Jack Sears and Sir John Whitmore. Meanwhile Classic Team Lotus will be demonstrating some of the great Lotus Formula 1 cars from the outfit’s 40-year career in the top echelon of the sport. They will be joined by current and rare products from the Lotus factory, whilst owners and clubs are expected to be taking part in both displays and parades during the weekend. A full race programme on track is headlined by the Lotus Cup and Elise Trophy series, whilst there will also be action on the Brands Hatch rally stage from Sunbeams and more.
The British Racing & Sports Car Club was formed in 1946 and has been one of the most influential clubs & main driving forces in domestic motor racing ever since. The BRSCC covers an extensive range of motorsport championships and continues to play an important role with over 20 championships and 40 events annually- the latter comprising a varied mix of single seater, saloon and sports car races for their members.
September
Two wheel endurance racing featuring the Michelin Power Cup and MotoGrande, Minitwins, Maxitwins and Streetbike championships. New categories for 2012 include the Modern Classic Superbike and Supercup Championships, Ducati Desmo Class 1C, Moto 3 Production Junior Cup for stars of tomorrow, and the Street Triple Cup.
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The Kent-based South East Motor Sport Enthusiasts’ Club runs all of its events at Brands Hatch and nearby Lydden Hill, growing in popularity over recent years with its mixture of entertaining races and impressive grids.
This weekend’s event will include a packed timetable of motorsport, with an eclectic mix of single seater, sports and saloon car action. Our open paddock policy will allow you to walk freely amongst the competitors and allow you to watch as they prepare their cars for the on track action.
The HSCC has been competing for over 45 years and will cater to fans of all types of historic racing with single seaters, sports car and classic touring cars taking to the track.
Modified Live is an interactive event for tuning enthusiasts, showcasing the very best in souped-up machinery and the latest performance products through a fusion of on track action, demonstrations and expert advice on modifying your own vehicle. Highlights on the circuit include the smoking tyres of the European Drift Championship and the Time Attack Series – a ‘beat the clock’ challenge for highly tuned road cars. You can also enjoy racing from pickup trucks and the Civic Cup. The action isn’t just restricted to the track – there will be a chance to be involved in the search for the next grid girl, plus a ‘show and shine’ contest with prizes and trophies on offer for the best modified road cars.
October
The British Motorcycle Racing Club is the largest of its type in the UK and organises a myriad of championships including Thunderbikes, Superstock 1000, Formula 400s and sidecars. The events are professionally run, contain big entry numbers and feature racing just as close and competitive as you’d find in BSB!
The British Touring Car Championship heads to Brands Hatch for its season finale on the legendary Grand Prix Circuit. Support will come from the Ginetta GT Supercup, the Renault Clio Cup, Formula Renault UK, Porsche Carrera Cup and the Ginetta Junior Championship.
Limited tickets remain.
The final round of the MCE British Superbike Championship takes place at its spiritual home, with three days on the legendary Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit. This year should prove equally as exciting with another triple header of races, with support from the British Supersport and much more adding further drama to the mix.
November
Truck racing is one of the most impressive sights in UK motorsport. These 1000bhp leviathans can out drag a Porsche 911 and corner with astonishing agility, often with the rear stepping out in a spectacular powerslide. The brave drivers aren’t afraid to risk a bit of body contact as they jostle for position! Boasting acceleration of 0-100mph in less than five seconds, trucks defy their size, and bear almost no resemblance to the machines that you see on the public roads.
The annual end-of-season Lotus endurance race took on a new format in 2012, with the 1000km distance replaced by a 6-hour time limit. With a midday start time more night running is guaranteed, which makes for a spectacular sight as headlights lead the way and the cars are lit by flaming exhausts and glowing brake discs. The two classes for Lotus Cup and Elise Trophy cars provide close action with pitstops for fuel, tyres and driver changes adding to the excitement. The last two events have been punctuated by high drama, so expect more of the same with the new format!
The traditional end of season festival for Formula Vee is renowned for superb racing action, close grids and plenty of drama. The heats and final format provides short, adrenaline-fuelled encounters that make this a breathless day full of excitement. Formula Vee cars are inexpensive, VW Beetle-based single seaters and provide cost-effective racing on a budget. As a result, there are usually plenty of cars on the entry list and with drivers racing on pure adrenaline, action is guaranteed! The event is supported by the popular and irreverent Victor Meldrew Trophy, a handicap event for talented drivers who, for one reason or another, never quite made it to the top of the sport!
Possibly the greatest spectacle at Brands Hatch. Night time GT racing!