We're looking forward to welcoming fans to Brands Hatch for American SpeedFest 11 powered by Lucas Oil this weekend (8/9 June). Here is some important information which will help you make the most of your trip to the circuit.

Gate opening times 
Public admission to the circuit is from 8.00am on Saturday and 9.00am on Sunday (a bit later than usual, to allow display vehicles to safely enter the venue).

How to get here
Please click here for directions to the circuit.

Parking information 
Parking is free of charge in the main spectator car parks, located by the main entrance off the A20. These will be well signposted.

Please note that Southbank parking (for the grass bank opposite the rear of the pits) is £10 per car per day. Places will be allotted on a first come, first served basis.

Blue badge holders should follow public signage for disabled parking, or alternatively please speak to a member of staff on arrival.

Venue map
Click here to view a full map of the venue.

Camping
For advance purchasers, the campsite will open at midday on Friday 7 June and close at midday on Monday 10 June. Weekend ticket holders who haven't pre-booked camping can still pay on the gate.
Adults are £38, Teens 13s-15s are £23 and under-13s go FREE.

You must have a valid weekend admission ticket/pass and camping ticket(s) to be allowed into the campsite.

Timetable
Click here to download the on-track timetable for this weekend's event.

Click here to view the Entertainment timetable.

Tickets
Additional tickets will be available on the gate at the following prices:

Weekend with camping: Adults £98, 13-15-year-olds £78 
Weekend: Adults £60, 13-15-year-olds £35, senior citizens £48
Saturday: Adults £30, 13-15-year-olds £20, senior citizens £24
Sunday: Adults £35, 13-15-year-olds £20, senior citizens £29
Under-13s: FREE

If you have chosen to have advance tickets posted (not print-at-home) you will need to bring the originals to the circuit as copies and receipts are not accepted.

All advance tickets have now been dispatched and were sent by either Recorded or Special Delivery, meaning a signature is required.

If you haven't received them, contact us urgently during midweek office hours at [email protected]
Please have your tickets separated before arriving at the gate.

Print-at-home/e-tickets are emailed on the day of purchase. If you haven't received yours, you can access them by logging on to your MSV account . Your order confirmation email will not gain you admission to the venue - the e-tickets themselves must be printed, or scanned from a mobile device.

Grandstand seats
Grandstand viewing upgrades are available from the circuit Megastore at Paddock Hill at the following prices, subject to availability:

Paddock Hill Saturday: Sold out
Pit Straight Saturday: Adults £10, under-16s £10
Paddock Hill Sunday: Adults £25, under-16s £15
Pit Straight Sunday: Sold out
Hailwoods Sunday: Adults £20, under-16s £15
Desire Wilson Sunday: Adults £10, under-16s £10
Desire Wilson Covered Sunday: Adults £25, under-16s £25

Programmes
Official event programmes are on sale from programme huts and the Megastore for £8. Each programme contains features, details about this weekend's event, plus entry lists and other useful information.

Live Action Arena
The Live Action Arena returns to Brands Hatch’s lower paddock for 2024 with a packed line-up of drifting and crushing madness. There's three shows per day at 10.30am, 12.45pm and 3.15pm. These will be preceded by an arena paddock walkabout at 9.30am.

These shows are free to watch for spectators throughout Saturday and Sunday, though grandstand seating upgrades are available for £5 per person. These can be purchased from a kiosk by the spectator area for the Live Action Arena in the lower paddock. 

Each show will include:

• Swamp Thing monster truck
• Slingshot monster truck
• Formula Gymkhana
• Motorcycle stunt rider Jonny Davies

SpeedFest Country presented by CountryLine
The SpeedFest Country presented by CountryLine music festival returns with a selection of touring country scene acts. Access to the music stage is at no extra cost to ticket holders.

Stage times:

Saturday 8 June
1pm – The Jackson Line
2.30pm – Eddy Smith and the 507
4pm – Emilia Quinn
6pm – Gasoline and Matches
7pm – Jade Helliwell
9pm – Ward Thomas – Saturday headliner

Sunday 9 June
9.45am – Emily Faye
11am – Alan Finlan
12.30pm – Foreign Affairs
2pm – Eric & Jensen
3.30pm – Alyssa Bonagura – Sunday headliner

Other entertainment

• Display cars can be found throughout the venue this weekend, particularly along the circuit’s main Colin Chapman Way thoroughfare
• Podium celebrations for the weekend’s four NASCAR Whelen Euro Series races will take place in Victory Lane, right at the heart of the spectator area
• County fair rides are available in the Brands Hatch Fun Zone – individual charges applyArchery and axe throwing is available in a special area in the woodland near Druids Bend. This is free of charge to take part
• Themed food is available from the circuit’s official restaurants – check the menus for offers and special items!
• Slingshot monster truck rides will be available to purchase in a dedicated arena in the middle of the venue
• A Sunday morning pit walk and autograph session will take place from 9:20. Please queue at the Paddock Hill gate to take part
• Old Sarum Metal Country will be running an on-site tattoo parlour at the event
• Mini Landers will be offering children the opportunity to drive a scaled down Land Rover replica on a special course on the outside near Druids. Individual charges apply
• YoungDrive! taster sessions are available on Sunday only in a BMW 1 Series on the Grand Prix circuit. These experiences can be purchased at the Hailwoods restaurant
• The SpeedFest 11 BBQ competition will take place in a dedicated cook area near the Brands Hatch karting circuit.

Grid Walks
Saturday and Sunday spectator grid walks are only open to relevant wristband and pass holders. If you have a grid walk pass for this, please queue at the Paddock Hill gate before 12.50pm on Saturday and 12.20pm on Sunday.

You will need to exchange your ticket for a wristband beforehand - there will be an exchange booth at the Megastore on both days and Sunday passes can be collected on Saturday.

Grid Walk passes are sold out and not available to purchase - however an allocation has been set aside for season pass holders, and they can be collected from the Megastore on request.

Trade sites
There will be a variety of trade sites selling merchandise, souvenirs and other motorsport related paraphernalia along Colin Chapman Way.

Children's Wristbands
You're able to pick up one of our free children's wristbands from the programme sales huts or the Megastore. Write your name and phone number on the back of the wristband so we can contact you should you become separated from your child at any time.

Radio Brands 88.3FM 
Radio Brands will be broadcasting live commentary, interviews and spectator information throughout the weekend.

Here to help
Excellent customer service is important to us, and all our staff are trained to help you make the most of your visit to the circuit. Whether you need assistance to find a lost child or to locate a disabled toilet, please ask one of the many uniformed staff you will see throughout the venue.

Drinking water
There will be water taps around the venue (Kentagon/Hailwoods/Druids toilets /Southbank toilets). Please remember to stay hydrated.

Gazebos and other structures
You are welcome to bring small, open fronted tents and other small outdoor structures (without sides) to general spectator areas, but we reserve the right to take down larger gazebos and other similar temporary structures if we consider them dangerous, or they obscure the views of others. Please be considerate to those around you and speak to a member of staff if you have any concerns.

Security
The safety and security of all our visitors is paramount, so please be aware you may be subject to bag searches and security checks at our venue. We would also politely ask, as an additional security measure, that you put luggage tags on all of your bags detailing your name and mobile number, so that it can be easily identified. Please do not leave your bag or personal belongings unattended at any time.

Disabled toilet facility 
An accessible toilet will be available on Saturday and Sunday. This includes an adult-sized changing bench, hoist and a friendly attendant. Please bring your own sling if you wish to use the hoist. 

Click here for further information.

Shuttle bus
We are operating a dedicated shuttle bus service from Swanley railway station on Saturday and Sunday. This is just £5 for a return trip with free travel for under-13s. The bus operates from 8am-11am and 4.30pm-10.40pm on Saturday and 8am-8pm on Sunday. On Saturday, tickets will be valid on the 429 route during the day. Click here for more information.

No dogs/animals permitted on site
No animals are permitted anywhere on site, with the exception of guide/assistance dogs. Please contact us via [email protected] to advise if you will be bringing a guide/assistance dog.

Scooters/bicycles - prohibited in public areas
Please note that use of personal two-wheeled vehicles, including scooters, e-scooters and bicycles, is strictly prohibited within public areas of the venue.

Please respect our neighbours
We kindly ask that all ticketholders driving to the circuit this weekend drive or ride carefully and considerately both when travelling to and leaving the venue.