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New race show¹s on-track demos to help drivers choose 2005 series
Brands Hatch will host an innovative new racing car show onSaturday, December 4, which has been designed to letprospective motorsport competitors see exactly what variouscars look like on track and even test them, as well as talk tochampionship organisers.
Unlike other pre-season motorsport events, Race Car Livewill offer the unique opportunity for racing drivers to seedemonstrations of the performance and characteristics of allthe cars exhibiting and even ³try before they buy², drivingsome of them in lapping sessions on the Brands Indy circuit,subject to advance booking with the teams and championshipsrepresented.
Brands Hatch circuit owners MotorSport Vision are invitingthe organisers of UK car race championships to book the spacethey require from the 34 pit garages in which to display carsand championship information. Garage space will be availableto championship organisers at a price of £865+VAT per unit.Exhibitors will have a minimum of six scheduled 15-minutesessions throughout the day for demonstrations and test drives.
Anyone may attend Race Car Live, although the event isprimarily directed at those who are interested in competingin 2005.
MSV managing director Jonathan Palmer said: "We are luckyto have a fabulous range of diverse race championships in theUK and, with differing types of cars, performance and budget,there really is something for everyone.
"Until now, there has been no convenient opportunity forracers to actually see all the different cars on track, aswell as meet the series organisers and to get a feel for justwhat might suit them. With test sessions available forseriously interested drivers, Race Car Live provides a uniqueopportunity to evaluate the options.
"At MotorSport Vision, we are also committed to broadeningthe appeal of all forms of motor racing and I believe RaceCar Live can help bring more people into the sport by showingexactly what can be raced and how easy it is to start. RaceCar Live will be much more focussed on race competitorsthan other motorsport shows, ranging from amateur clubdrivers to national and international licence holders."
Race Car Live will be open to the public at a charge of £10per adult. Children under 16 go free if accompanied by anadult.
Entrance is free of charge to MSA competition licenceholders, subject to registration either in advance or on theday.
Championships and associated parties interested in exhibitingat Race Car Live should contact Mick Maggio at:mick.maggio@bedford-autodrome.com
