Brands Hatch British Truck Racing: Important Spectator Information

Brands Hatch British Truck Racing: Important Spectator Information

06 April 2023

Brands Hatch British Truck Racing: Important Spectator Information

06 April 2023

We're looking forward to welcoming fans to Brands Hatch for the opening round of this year's British Truck Racing Championship across Easter weekend. Here is some useful 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 both days. Please have your tickets ready upon arrival.

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

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.

Parking is available on Southbank for £5 per car on Saturday and £10 per car on Sunday. This is strictly available on the gate only.

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

Camping
A free campsite is available this weekend, with limited facilities. The dedicated camping area will open from midday on Friday (7 April) until midday on Monday (10 April).

Timetable
Click here to download a timetable for this weekend's event.

Venue Map
Please click here to download a venue map

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

Saturday: Adults £20, 13-15-year-olds £13, Senior Citizens £16. Under-13s go free.

Sunday: Adults £28, 13-15-year-olds £17, Senior Citizens £22. Under-13s go free.

If you have chosen to have 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.

In the unlikely event yours haven't arrived in time, contact us urgently during midweek office hours on [email protected].

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 - you must have your e-tickets printed or scanned from a mobile device.
Please have your tickets separated before arriving at the gate.

Grandstand seats
A limited number of Grandstand seats are available at the following prices from the Megastore by Paddock Hill Bend:

Paddock Hill Saturday: £10 for adults. £5 for under-16s
Paddock Hill Sunday: £15 for adults. £10 for under-16s
Pit Straight Sunday: £10 for adults. £10 for under-16s

Easter egg hunt
On Sunday, children can take part in an Easter egg hunt around the venue. All you need to do to take part is head to the venue Megastore beneath the Paddock Hill Grandstand and you will be able to follow clues, collect Easter letters and find the treat!

Red Dragon
The Red Dragon monster truck returns to Brands Hatch this weekend to offer passenger rides. Up to 10 guests can strap into the back, allowing anybody over 3ft tall to experience its car crushing V8 power first hand. Individual charges apply.

Driver autograph session
Fans can meet the stars of the British Truck Racing Championship at a dedicated autograph session in a fan area close to the Brabham/Stewart suites at 12:30 on Sunday.

Grid walk
Free of charge grid walks are planned at 15:55 on Saturday and 16:15 on Sunday ahead of two of the British Truck Racing Championship contests. Access to the grid will be from the gate at the top of Paddock Hill Bend, so make sure you queue in good time. This will be another opportunity to complete your autograph set. Please note all times are subject to change.

Funfair rides
The paid funfair will be located within the Brands Hatch Fun Zone along Colin Chapman Way. These rides will be open for at least an hour following the fireworks display, there will be plenty of opportunities to enjoy an adrenaline rush well into the evening. Individual charges apply.

Truck parade and display
The venue will be lined with special show trucks all weekend, including some of the best presented road models currently in UK fleet operation. These big rigs will then take to the circuit for a special convoy following the end of the racing on Sunday.

Mini Movie Trucks 
For a fee, anybody can have a go behind the wheel of a mini road truck or monster truck. These child-friendly activities will be available throughout the weekend. Individual charges apply.

Go Karting
You can also test your mettle with go-karting on a mini version of the Brands Hatch Indy circuit, located opposite the Megastore. Karting is available for all those aged 8+ and costs £15 for ten minutes, payable at the karting circuit.

Programmes
Official event programmes are on sale from programme booths and the Megastore for just £6 per copy. Each programme contains exclusive features, details about this weekend's event, plus entry lists and other useful information.

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. Earpiece radios will be on sale from the Megastore.

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.

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 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. See https://www.revolootion.org.uk/ for further 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.

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