Brands Hatch
Brands Hatch Indy - To most people Brands Hatch is a circuit that needs no introduction. Put Simply it's easily one of the most famous circuits in Europe.
There has been a race track at Brands since 1926, when the land was first used for grass track bike racing. In those days, competitors ran anti-clockwise, but the direction of the circuit was switched in 1954.
The heritage of Brands is vast – name any famous driver from the last 50 years or so and they are bound to have cut their teeth racing there. Stirling Moss, Jim Clark, Barry Sheene, Jack Brabham, Derek Minter, Emerson Fittipaldi, Ayrton Senna and current F1 star Jenson Button are among the countless drivers to have raced and won at Brands over the years.
In 1983, MotorSport Vision Chief-Executive Jonathan Palmer made his Formula One debut at the Kent circuit with a Williams FW08C. Two years later, Nigel Mansell scored his first Grand Prix victory there, also winning the final F1 race at Brands in 1986.
Since then, the cream of world motor racing has appeared at Brands Hatch, and the World Superbike Championship has become an annual pilgrimage for bike fans all over the globe. The circuit’s unique combination of dips, cambers, fearsome corners and hills means it is still one of the world's favourite racing circuits, and with great racing and constant development from MSV continues to go from strength to strength.
Circuit Statistics
Length: 1.198 miles (1.929 km)(Full Circuit)
Direction: Clockwise
Corners: 9
Max Noise: 104dB static
Directions:
Brands Hatch Fawkham
Longfield
Kent
DA3 8NG
Located on the A20. It is well signposted from junction 3 of the M25.
Local Hotel worth knowing about:
The Thistle Brands Hotel (on site with circuit), 0870 3339128
Timings:
To Be Confirmed
S-Grade ARDS Instruction
Ever been to a Track day, or watched a racing series on the television and thought "I'd love to give that a go one day?" Ever wanted to get out on the track with an experienced instructor, no pressure, just you and a guide passing helpful advice? Perhaps you're an experienced fast road driver and just want to get a feel for the differences of track driving?
Now you can add a great value and friendly introduction to track driving. Even the experienced road driver can learn something and our event is for men and women alike. This is a brilliant way to get started. It's also the perfect gift for someone!
Confirmed Drivers
- Paul Carter -
- Stuart Laws - Mazda MX-5
- Darren Colledge - Mazda MX-5
- Alan Robinson - Mazda MX-5
- Justin Wesley - Ginetta
- David Bagge - Mazda MX-5
- John Freeman - Mazda MX-5
- Malcolm Case - Mazda RX-8
- Martin Booth - Mazda MX-5
- Russell Alderton - MR2
- Ray Harrison - Mazda RX-8
- Tony Whale - Cateram
- Dominic Sandiford - Mazda MX-5
- Chris Roche - Mazda MX-5