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.