Drifting is one of the fastest growing and most spectacular new forms of motorsport and on 17 & 18 June the ‘complex’ section of Silverstone’s Grand prix circuit – taking in the famous Priory, Brooklands and Luffield corners – will turn into a high speed play ground for some of the most skilful and adrenaline filled drivers in the world. For the spectator D1 GP is an exciting and thrilling viewing experience with door-to-door competition, near misses, fast action, unbelievable angles of drift and plenty of tyre smoke. Born in Japan, D1 GP, or drifting, sees drivers control their specially prepared cars in dramatic high- speed slides through a fixed course. Though speeds top 100mph, points are awarded for style rather than for the speed with which they complete the course.
As its name suggests, D1 Grand Prix is without doubt the ultimate drifting series in the world playing to packed houses in Japan and the USA. In 2005 Silverstone staged an amazing D1 Grand Prix Exhibition starring many of the world's top professional drifters. It was a roaring success and circuit bosses are now giving fans the chance to see competitive UK drifting at its best with the D1 National Championship on Saturday (17 June), followed by the world's top professional drifters in the D1 Grand Prix on Sunday (18 June).
Tickets for both days are now on sale at www.silverstone.co.uk and, if booked in advance, are available from £20 for Sunday (£30 on the day), £20 for Saturday, while Weekend Tickets, for Saturday and Sunday, are also available for as little as £30 in advance (£40 if purchased on the Saturday). Richard Phillips, Managing Director of Silverstone Circuits Limited, commented: “D1 GP is totally different to any other event we hold here at Silverstone, generally appealing to a much younger audience. It really is quite spectacular to see these drivers and cars in action. The Championship came to Silverstone for the first time last year, was incredibly popular, and we’re delighted to be hosting rounds of both the UK and World championship on 17 & 18 June. This is a fantastic event for the whole family.”
All tickets include general admission and roving seat Half price admission for children aged 12 and under. Children must be accompanied by a full paying adult – maximum of 6 children per adult Free parking To purchase tickets, or for further information on the D1 GP championships at Silverstone, visit www.silverstone.co.uk, or call 08704 588 312.
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