Silverstone has announced that the hugely popular Grand Prix Party will, once again, be kicking off the post-race celebrations at this year’s Foster’s British Grand Prix on Sunday 11th July.
The event, free to all race day ticket holders, will round off an unforgettable weekend for fans as they see some of their F1 heroes mixing it on stage with stars from the world of music. Following the success of last year’s Grand Prix Party, when over 10,000 fans stayed behind to savour the high-octane finale, 2004 will see the legendary Beach Boys surf into Silverstone after the last chequered flag, to join a host of Grand Prix drivers and F1 personalities – all in the centre of the world famous Silverstone circuit.
Free access to the inside of Becketts and the Grand Prix Party will be available to race-goers immediately after the last race of the day. The Beach Boys will be getting the party started with classic hits such as 'Surfin’ U.S.A.', 'Fun Fun Fun' and 'Good Vibrations', while, amongst others, Louise Griffiths, star of BBC’s Fame Academy and fiancé of British F1 hero Jenson Button, will be taking to the stage to add a touch of glamour to the evening’s proceedings.
Another well-known face already confirmed for this year’s event, the second to be staged at the British Grand Prix, is ITV’s F1 analyst, Tony Jardine, who will be hosting the post-race Party alongside pit lane reporter Louise Goodman and former British Grand Prix winner Johnny Herbert. Silverstone is gearing up for the biggest British Grand Prix in many years, with ticket sales having already exceeded last year’s race day attendance of 70,000.
The Grand Prix Party, raising funds for the Brain and Spine Foundation, will add further value for those who have already booked their place at this classic British sporting weekend. Andrew Waller, managing director of Silverstone Motorsport Ltd, commented:
“This post-race Party, free for everyone attending on the Sunday of the British Grand Prix, reaffirms our commitment to providing fans with value for money and doing what we can to provide access to F1 drivers and personalities. If last year’s Party is anything to go by, we can look forward to a fantastic finale to the 2004 British Grand Prix.”
Tickets for the 2004 Foster’s British Grand Prix on Friday 9th – Sunday 11th July* are available online at silverstonemotorsport.co.uk or from the British Grand Prix hotline on 01327 850 211
*All ticket holders on Sunday 11th July will gain free access to the Grand Prix Party
Silverstone was the venue for the first ever Formula One World Championship Grand Prix in 1950, and has been the only circuit to stage the British Grand Prix since 1986. Silverstone remains one of the world’s most historic and recognisable racing venues.
