BRANDS HATCH BOSS EAGER FOR BIG BTCC RACE DATE
Jonathan Palmer says the opening rounds of the Dunlop MSA
British Touring Car Championship at his Brands Hatch circuit
this weekend (31 March-1 April) will be one of the venue’s
major highlights of 2007.
His MotorSport Vision company has confirmed that advanced
ticket sales for Brands’s BTCC fixture – the circuit’s
first big race meeting of the year and which marks the start
of the UK’s 2007 motor sport calendar – are up
compared to 12 months ago.
The Brands Hatch circuit, just off the M25 and M20 motorways,
enjoys a world-famous reputation among sporting venues and,
with the BTCC’s own popularity continuing to grow, Palmer
says there will be no better place for the public to visit
for a top-class bill of entertainment this coming weekend.
Palmer said: “There is clearly a great desire among
the public to see the BTCC in action and with its race meeting
at Brands marking the start to the motor racing calendar this
should truly be a spectacular start to the season.”
Palmer says the BTCC has many elements that appeal to the
public as well as motor sport enthusiasts. Indeed, on BTCC
race day the crowds – including children – are
invited to cross the track to meet the star drivers in the
Pit Lane for an autograph session that includes team give-aways.
“Another of the BTCC’s major appeals is that
the cars racing on the track are identifiable with those driven
home later in the day by the spectators,” added Palmer.
“If your car wins then you drive out of the gates feeling
like a champion. Furthermore, the BTCC grid is incredibly
closely-matched meaning plenty of overtaking and side-by-side
racing – scraped panels and wing mirrors getting knocked
off is not uncommon, particularly around the Brands Indy lay-out.
“Those attending will also be able to watch all the
action unfold as the viewing we have on offer is among the
very best in the country – spectators really can see
virtually the whole of the Indy Circuit.
“Since we took ownership of Brands Hatch a few years
ago, MotorSport Vision has put an enormous effort into upgrading
our facilities for the public whilst still keeping ticket
prices low. Admission for children remains free.
“I can think of no finer way to spend Sunday afternoon
on 1 April than coming to Brands Hatch to enjoy the start
of the BTCC season with us.”
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