Silverstone MotoGP entertainment update

 Full off-track entertainment line-up for the AirAsia British Grand Prix (18-20 June):

- Riders for Health – a charity renowned for their aid work in Africa - will be holding the 2010 Day of Champions at Silverstone on Thursday 17 June.

For fans of motorcycle racing it is a highlight of the calendar, offering a host of entertainment and access to an exclusive MotoGP auction attended by the MotoGP riders!

All of the money raised goes to Riders for Health to help save lives in Africa.

For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit www.riders.org. -

Silverstone  will  hold  LIVE  concerts  every  night  of  the  event,  at  the  Arena  stage. 

On Friday evening enjoy a performance from Stolen ID, while on Saturday night there will be on-stage   appearances   from   all   MotoGP   Riders   along   with   music   from   Jamie Whitham’s band ‘The Po Boys’, The Clicks and Marner Brown.

MotoGP fans attending race-day can see ‘Some Velvet Mornings’ and ‘The New Machine’ (a Pink Floyd Tribute band).   -

Introducing   all   ages   to   the   motorcycle   world,   the   Get   On!   Experience   Zone   at Silverstone  (18-20  June)  will  provide  free  motorcycle  and  scooter  rides,  along  with advice  from  qualified  trainers. 

Other  activities  include  the  MotoX  off-road  school provided by Suzuki for children aged 11 years and over, and the Enduro off-road school for experienced adults. 5-11 year olds can enjoy Honda’s ‘My First Licence’ sessions. -

Silverstone is delighted to announce that the England v Algeria World Cup match on Friday  18  June  (19:30hrs)  will  be  shown  LIVE  on  a giant screen inside  the  circuit.

Following an action-packed day of MotoGP practice, sports fans will be able to keep up with all the latest football action from South Africa whilst at the Arena Complex. -

Air displays are always popular, with MotoGP spectators being treated to The Parachute Regiment Freefall Team’s The Red Devils, the Blades aerobatic team and a Typhoon air display. Watch the skies above Silverstone during the weekend to witness our nation's top airborne daredevils in action. -

The  Red  Bull  Pro  Nationals  motocross  series,  Red  Bull  X-Fighters,  trials  legend Dougie Lampkin and the UK’s premier stunt rider Craig Jones will also be wowing the crowds  throughout the weekend at Silverstone. This is all on top of the on-track action from MotoGP, Moto2, 125cc and the full line-up of support races. -

For  younger  members  of  the  family  there  will  be  plenty  to  do  with  funfair  rides  and bungee trampolines at the circuit, along with the option of helicopter pleasure flights. -

To ensure ease of access to the circuit during the MotoGP weekend Silverstone will be implementing a one way traffic management system on the Dadford Road for inbound traffic only on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the event.


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