The first event in the 2004 Kwik-Fit Pirelli British Rally Championship calendar has been announced and promises to launch this year’s competition with a big splash for competitors, teams and spectators alike.BRC Live! will take place on Sunday 21st March 2004 at the Bramcote Army Base, just outside Nuneaton, Warwickshire, and is set to provide a fun day out for all the family. Combining the chance to watch – and even ride in a rally car – with opportunities to talk to many competitors and teams, it will give ardent fans a real insight into the contenders for this year’s Championship. A fun fair and dodgems, plus VIP hospitality, covered grandstands and a wide variety of trade stalls will widen the appeal of the event to all the family.“BRC Live! is designed to kick off the Championship with a big splash by providing spectators with the chance to see the cars, the drivers and the teams that will be competing, close at hand”, confirmed Mark Taylor, Championship Manager. “But this isn’t just an event for the BRC afficionado’s – we hope it will entice fans of other sports into rallying by giving them a thrilling insight in to the sport and the people behind it. And we aren’t neglecting the families either – the fun fair, dodgems and other side shows should provide plenty of entertainment for all ages.Building on the hugely successful inaugural event in March 2003, the 2004 BRC Live! will enjoy the support of the Motorsport in the Midlands group, with local authority support. The event is open to BRC registered competitors or those Teams who have declared an intention to register for the series, with a maximum of 30 places available.
A short special stage, featuring a mix of broken surface and gravel with open corners, will give BRC competitors the opportunity to demonstrate car control. And facilities will be provided for rides to be offered both for team sponsors, guests and general spectators.Competitors who wish to participate in BRC Live! can find an entry form online or should contact Mark Taylor before the end of February either by phone 07767 377600 or email: manager@brcweb.co.ukGreenlight TV will also be attending the event to film coverage as part of the Championship preview programme on Channel 4.There will be a free car park within walking distance of the stage.Entry to BRC Live! is as follows: £10 per adult which includes entry in the "Ride in a Rally Car" draw - 30 chances to win a ride in one of the participating cars £6 for 12-18 year olds Under 12 free
Tickets are on sale at the entrance to the venue.
TimetableSunday 21st March08:00 Safety scrutineering09:00 Drivers’ and co-drivers’ briefing and signing-on 09:30 Gates open for spectators10:00 Convoy recce of stage (1 run each)10:30 Passenger briefing and signing-on 11:00 Stage opens.
13:00 Lunch break: Stage Marshals stand down. Opportunity for spectators to meet the crews; autograph signing session; and prize draw. Briefing for the prize draw winners and suit/helmet fitting
13:55 Marshals etc. to be back in place.14:00 Stage re- opens Prize draw rides16:00 Stage closes17:00 Venue closes
