Bank Holiday bonanza at Lydden HillThrilling new FIA World Rallycross Championship debuts in BritainBig discounts for those booking in advanceAccompanied children admitted free of charge

Tickets for Britain’s first ever round of the FIA World Rallycross Championship presented by Monster Energy have just gone on sale today (Wednesday 12 February). The spectacular two-day event will be staged at the popular Lydden Hill venue in Kent over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend (24-25 May) and the organisers are aiming for a capacity crowd to mark the historic occasion.In a deliberate move to reward existing rallycross fans, as well as to attract new audiences, adult tickets are available from just £20 if purchased in advance with free admission offered to accompanied children aged 12 and under. Attractively priced upgrades are also offered for those seeking grandstand seats, camping and VIP hospitality. Full details of all ticket offers can be found via the official www.lyddenhill.co.uk website.“We are honoured and excited to bring the thrilling new World Rallycross Championship to Lydden. We want as many people as possible to share what’s going to be an amazing, action-packed event – that’s why we’ve priced our tickets so competitively,” explained circuit owner Pat Doran. “That said, we do have limited capacity, so we strongly advise those planning to come to Lydden to book early and take full advantage of the significant discounts we are offering in advance. We are expecting a complete sell-out.”Lydden Hill has already announced a raft of upgrades in preparation for its inaugural world championship motor sport event. What’s more, several famous names have already confirmed that they will be rolling up their sleeves to compete in the flame-spitting premier RX supercar class. Petter Solberg, the 2003 FIA World Rally Champion, is one of a number of international stars contesting the full FIA World Rallycross Championship, while reigning BTCC champion Andrew Jordan will be a notable ‘wild-card’ entrant at Lydden. A host of other superstar drivers will be announced in the coming weeks as well as a full support package of exhilarating entertainment for all ages.Tickets for the British round of the FIA World Rallycross Championship at Lydden Hill on 24-25 May – with discounts of up to 20 per cent for those booking in advance – a have just gone on sale via the official www.lyddenhill.co.uk website. Accompanied children aged 12 and under are admitted free. Alternatively you can you book your tickets by calling 0844 858 8518 (calls cost 6p per minute plus network extras).