We're looking forward to welcoming fans to Brands Hatch for American SpeedFest 10 Powered by Lucas Oil this weekend (17/18 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 (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 £5 per car on Saturday and £10 on Sunday. 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 16 June and close at midday on Monday 19 June. Weekend ticket holders who haven't pre-booked camping can still pay on the gate.

Adults are £36, Teens 13s-15s are £21 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 timetable for this weekend's event.

Tickets

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

Weekend: Adults £55, 13-15-year-olds £33, senior citizens £45

Saturday: Adults £30, 13-15-year-olds £18, senior citizens £22

Sunday: Adults £35, 13-15-year-olds £21, senior citizens £28

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: Adults £15, under-16s £10

Paddock Hill Sunday: Sold out

Pit Straight Sunday: Sold out

Hailwoods Sunday: Adults £15, under-16s £10

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 £6. 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 2023 with a packed line-up of drifting and crushing madness. There's four shows per day, with each one featuring monster trucks, drift trucks and stunts.

These shows are free to watch for spectators throughout Saturday and Sunday, though grandstand seating upgrades are available for £5 per adult for each show and £2.50 for children under 16. These can be purchased from a kiosk by the spectator area for the Live Action Arena in the lower paddock.

The peak time shows are sold out but we still have good availability for the first and final shows each day.

Each show will include: 

• Swamp Thing monster truck
• Slingshot monster truck
• Truck Sport UK drift trucks
• BriSCA stock cars
• Formula Gymkhana

Saturday 17 June: 10am, 12pm, 2.30pm, 5pm

Sunday 18 June: 10am, 11.30am, 3.30pm, 5.30pm

The gates of the SpeedFest Arena will open to the public for an up close meet and greet with the star drivers and machinery just moments before the show commences each morning.

SpeedFest Country

For the first time, the event will feature the SpeedFest Country music festival with a selection of leading acts from the UK country scene. Access to the music stage is at no extra cost to ticket holders.

Stage times:

Saturday 17 June

Rev Ferriday – 12.30pm

Two Ways Home – 2.30pm

Laura Oakes – 4pm

Gasoline and Matches – 5.40pm

Bailey Tomkinson – 7.20pm

Kezia Gill – 9pm

Sunday 18 June

Outlaw Orchestra – 10.50am

Troy Redfern – 12.20pm

Emilia Quinn – 1.50pm

Backwoods Creek – 3.20pm

First Time Flyers – 5pm

Mattel, Disney and Pixar Cars

In partnership with Mattel, Disney and Pixar Cars returns to American SpeedFest with a life-size Lightning McQueen model as part of Disney’s 100th Anniversary celebrations!

The model of the animated silver screen icon will appear in the venue fan zone where fans can queue for photo opportunities with Lightning McQueen and Tow Mater.

Other off-track entertainment

• Display cars can be found throughout the venue this weekend, particularly along the circuit’s main Colin Chapman Way thoroughfare
• The event will feature a special appearance from the Garage 56 NASCAR Camaro ZL1, as raced at the 24 Hours of Le Mans last weekend this can be found in the central Fan Zone
• 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 apply
• Archery 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

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 12.35pm on Saturday and 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. Earpiece radios will be on sale from the Megastore for £12.

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.

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.

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

In recent weeks various sporting events have been targeted by protest groups. There are potentially lethal consequences from entering a live motor racing circuit, so we urge everyone on site to be vigilant this weekend. If you see something suspicious, or someone acting suspiciously, please notify a member or staff or a steward immediately.

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.