Events 2024
MGJ Engineering Brands Hatch Winter Stages
Saturday 20 January 2024
The first event of the new motorsport season at Brands Hatch is the MGJ Engineering Brands Hatch Winter Stages, with a superb collection of rally machines set to blast away the winter blues. The event marks the latest round of the 2023/24 Circuit Rally Championship, with a capacity entry of rally specials set to be in action, with vehicles ranging from classic Ford Escorts and Subaru Imprezas to WRC-spec cars. Alwags a good event, withe the opertunity to get closw to the action, with the added benift of being able to being able to get out of the elements with access to the suite
British Truck Racing
Saturday 31 March - Sunday 01 April 2024
The 2024 British Truck Racing Championship will kick off at Brands Hatch on Easter Weekend with two days of super-sized action on the Indy circuit. Five British Truck Racing contests will headline across Saturday and Easter Sunday, with five-tonne giants unleashing up to 1,000bhp on the tarmac. These machines have to be seen to be believed - you'll see nothing else like them on UK circuits.
There will be a colourful support race programme too, including the Pickup Truck Championship and a selection of BARC club car championships and series. There will be off-track attractions as well, with plenty for individuals of all ages to enjoy.!
GT World Challenge Europe
Saturday 04 May - Sunday 05 May 2024
Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe Powered by AWS returns to Brands Hatch once more, a decade after the series’ first visit to Kent, for a full weekend of top class supercar racing on the full Grand Prix circuit.
Mouth-watering machinery from manufacturers including Mercedes-AMG, Lamborghini, BMW and more could feature at Brands Hatch’s signature international event. Megastar drivers from across the globe are expected to line up too, with previous competitors including former Grand Prix and Le Mans drivers.
The GT World Challenge cars will top the bill with a pair of hour-long races, featuring driver changes and lots of drama. There will be a full support race line-up across the two days too, along with a major supercar show, with full details to be shared in due course.
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Kwik Fit BTCC
Saturday 11 - Sunday 12 May 2024
The 2024 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship makes an early season visit to Brands Hatch for a triple-header on the Indy circuit, which once again hosts its traditional early season date.
The shape of the grid is yet to be confirmed, but machinery from Ford, BMW, Hyundai, Cupra and more is expected to feature as the leading saloon car racers in the country do battle. Leading current generation drivers include Ash Sutton, Tom Ingram and Jake Hill.
A full weekend programme from the BTCC will include Free Practice plus the all-new Quick Six Qualifying format, with competitors progressing through a series of knockout sessions in an attempt to claim pole position, on Saturday. Sunday will then feature the three headline races with a full support programme across the weekend as well.
Masters Historic Festival
Saturday 25 - Sunday 26 May 2024
The Masters Historic Festival returns to Brands Hatch for two days of motorsport nostalgia on the classic Grand Prix circuit this May.
Headline entertainment will come from the Masters Racing Legends series for normally aspirated F1 cars from the ‘60s to ‘80s, as the classic sound of F1 returns to the venue 60 years on from the circuit’s first Grand Prix.
Other special content will include the Masters Endurance Legends class for ‘90s and ‘00s Le Mans prototypes and GTs, whilst the Masters Sports Car Legends will recall a time when Brands Hatch frequently hosted 1000km international races in the ‘60s and ‘70s. Additional action will come from the Masters Gentleman Drivers, Masters GT Trophy and Masters Pre-66 Touring Cars. A guest race from the HRDC Gerry Marshall Trophy will provide a superb grid of pre-’83 group 1 and group 1 ½ Touring cars.
American SpeedFest 11
Saturday 08th - Sunday 09th June 2024
American SpeedFest powered by Lucas Oil returns to Brands Hatch for another supercharged weekend of motoring, music and racing! Don't miss out on our sensational earlybird deal (see below), which runs to 31 January.
Track action will be headlined by the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series. Other racing highlights include V8 muscle cars, Legends Cars and Pickup Trucks.
Meanwhile SpeedFest Country, a dedicated Americana music festival, returns bigger and better - now in association with CountryLine Radio. Saturday night will be one huge party with our brilliant headliner, Ward Thomas!
Other highlights will include extensive Amercian car displays, monster truck shows, themed food and drink, and so much more.
Super Touring Power 2
Saturday 29th - Sunday 30th June 2024
Super Touring Power 2 returns for another special weekend devoted to retro tin tops next summer. The award-nominated event was a smash hit when its debut edition transported fans back to the ‘90s, and next year’s event will once more celebrate one of the BTCC’s most fondly remembered eras.
On-track action will take place on the Grand Prix circuit (Saturday) and Indy layout (Sunday), with competitive action primarily curated by the Classic Touring Car Racing Club. Both days will feature headline races from Super Touring machinery, so fans can re-live the full ‘90s saloon car experience.
The Super Tourers will act as a focal point, with star race cars complemented by a selection of special displays, demonstrations and guest appearances. But they’ll be accompanied by cars from the ‘60s right through to the ‘00s in action too, with new highlights including a dedicated race for ‘80s Group A cars including Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500s and BMW M3 E30s.
Friday 19th - Sunday 21st July 2024
The popular ‘Big Brands Bash’ round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship returns to the calendar for a flat-out festival of two-wheeled action in summer 2024.
Star riders already confirmed for next season include race winners Kyle Ryde and Ryan Vickers, plus two-time champion Josh Brookes. Fan favourite Peter Hickman will be in action too, whilst it will be fascinating to see how Jason O’Halloran fares after switching to Kawasaki machinery.
All Bennetts BSB events feature three races with this weekend’s including a Saturday afternoon sprint ahead of a pair of feature races on the Sunday.
Mini Festival
Sunday 04 August 2024
Mini Festival returns to Brands Hatch in August for another mighty day of pocket-sized action from the UK’s favourite small car. The iconic Mini will be celebrated both on and off the track at the 12th edition of this popular event.
Door-to-door race action will be provided by classic Mini Miglias and Mini Se7ens, as well as the popular ‘Fastest Mini in the World’ contest. After the racing, hundreds of Minis will head to take part in a special circuit parade.
A vast display of beloved classic and modern Minis will surround the legendary racetrack, with an extensive trade area and much more for Mini enthusiasts!
Festival Italia
Sunday 11 August 2024
Bellissimo! Festival Italia returns to Brands Hatch in August to celebrate Italian automotive culture. For one day only, the historic race track will transform into the Temple of Speed! Flaunting the best of Italy, impressive displays will include Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Fiats, Lancias, and more.
Italian excellence will be on-track with Ferrari and Alfa Romeo racing, featuring contests for classic and contemporary Italian cars. Historic Italian race cars will also give special track demonstrations.
Off-track activities will offer a feast for the senses, with stunning display vehicles, mouth-watering Italian cuisine, captivating live music, and unique trade stands.
Go Japan!
Sunday 08 September 2024
Go Japan! returns in 2024 for another full-day celebration of JDM culture.
A blast of speed and sideways action will tear up the Indy circuit as modified cars showcase the best of track performance, with plenty of tyre smoke!
Mega-horsepower monsters will be pushed to the limit in Time Attack UK as drivers go flat-out in pursuit of the fastest lap time. Showcasing control, speed and style, real Japanese drift cars will provide irresistible viewing in the Motorsport UK Drift Pro Championship.
Japan will also be represented by the Racing Hondas Championship, featuring sprint races on the Indy circuit.
Off-track, an exciting and diverse collection of Japanese cars will be on display, accompanied by a show and shine plus Japanese-themed attractions.
Ford Power Live
Sunday 15 September 2024
Ford Power Live returns to Brands Hatch in September for a dedicated celebration of one of the world’s greatest car brands. Fords from all eras, and both sides of ‘the pond’, will take the spotlight.
Ford machinery will descend on the Indy circuit with special demonstrations and close racing battles. The burgeoning Modified Ford Series will be provide four races across the day, whilst the popular EnduroKA returns with an exciting sprint race format. Support content is provided by the super-quick Radical Cup UK sports racing cars, and Ford-powered Clubmans Prototypes.
More than a thousand Fords will be on proud display around the venue. Leading clubs and individual owners alike will join the show with everything from highly tuned monsters to pristine retro icons.
British GT Championship
Saturday 28 - Sunday 29 September 2024
For the first time since 2009, the British GT Championship finale will be staged in Kent on the full Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit.
The supercar season will come to a close with an intense two-hour race which will decide the 2024 champions. In recent years, cars from BMW, Mercedes-AMG and Lamborghini have all clinched the GT3 title in the final race, and will be hoping to do so again, with Aston Martins and McLarens also competing.
Titles will also be at stake in the GB3 Championship, partnered by the BRDC. Recent victors in the UK’s leading single-seater category have gone on to race in F1, F2 and IndyCar. More open wheel winners will come from its junior feeder series, GB4, with drivers fighting over big prizes at the start of their careers.
The three Ginetta championships will bring their seasons to a close with action coming from the Ginetta Junior Championship, Ginetta GT Academy and Ginetta GT Championship.
Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship
Saturday 05 - Sunday 06 October 2024
The 2024 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship will come to an end with a season finale on the Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit. Typically, the title fight goes right down to the wire, so expect plenty of drama before the champion is crowned following a full day’s racing.
The shape of next year’s grid is yet to be confirmed, but machinery from Ford, BMW, Hyundai, Cupra and more is expected to feature as the leading saloon car racers in the country do battle. Leading current generation drivers include Ash Sutton, Tom Ingram and Jake Hill.
A full weekend programme from the BTCC will include Free Practice plus the all-new Quick Six Qualifying format, with competitors progressing through a series of knockout sessions in an attempt to claim pole position, on Saturday. Sunday will then feature the three headline races with a full support programme across the weekend as well.
Bennetts British Superbike Championship
Friday 11 - Sunday 13 October 2024
The 2024 Bennetts British Superbike Champion will be crowned following an end of season triple-header at Brands Hatch, where the points-per-race value increases again - the stakes will be high!
The 2023 final round was an all-time classic, with just half a point separating champion Tommy Bridewell and runner-up Glenn Irwin. Star riders hoping to be crowned at the Kent circuit next year include Kyle Ryde, Ryan Vickers, Jason O’Halloran, Josh Brookes and Peter Hickman.
Three Bennetts BSB races will top the bill with a Saturday sprint followed by two feature races on Sunday. There will be a full support programme too as a range of national two-wheeled champions are crowned too.
Brtitish Truck Racing & Fireworks
Saturday 02 - Sunday 03 November
Brands Hatch will end another busy season of major events with a ‘bang’ when Truck Racing and Fireworks returns with a main race day on Sunday 3 November 2024. Sparks will fly with headline races from the British Truck Racing Championship (BTRC), ahead of one of the South East’s best fireworks displays.
The fireworks display (on Sunday only) will be accompanied by a twilight convoy of show trucks in a spectacle unique to Brands Hatch’s Bonfire Night celebrations. This day is very likely to sell out in advance, so it’s essential to book in advance if you wish to attend*.
In addition to five BTRC races across the weekend, there will be a full support race programme featuring a wide range of machinery.