We're looking forward to welcoming ticketholders to Brands Hatch for American SpeedFest 12 powered by Lucas Oil this weekend (7/8 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 8am on Saturday and 9am on Sunday (a bit later than usual, to allow a large number of display vehicles to safely enter the venue).

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

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

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.

Venue Map
Click here to download this weekend’s official venue map.

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

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

You will need to download a pass in advance by clicking here. Please note that motorcycles are not permitted on Southbank.

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

Please click here to view information for disabled guests.

Weather
Please keep an eye on the weather forecast, particularly for Saturday, and plan accordingly. There might be rain showers at times, and there isn’t much natural shelter at Brands Hatch. 

Unlike the US ovals, the Euro NASCAR racing will go ahead even if the track is damp!

Tickets
Additional tickets will be available on the gate. Please click here for more information.

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 or downloaded before arriving at the gate. 

Camping
Camping is available for relevant ticketholders on-site from midday on Friday 6 June and close at midday on Monday 9 June. Weekend ticket holders who haven't pre-booked camping can still pay on the gate.
Adults are £40, Teens 13s-15s are £25 and under-13s go FREE.

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

Please click here to view our camping leaflet.

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.

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

Paddock Hill Saturday: £20 adults / £15 under-16s
Pit Straight Saturday: £20 adults / £10 under-16s

Paddock Hill Sunday: £30 adults / £20 under-16s
Pit Straight Sunday: Sold out
Hailwoods Sunday: £20 adults / £15 under-16s
Desire Wilson Sunday: £10 adults / £10 under 16s
Desire Wilson (covered) Sunday: £20 Adults / £20 under-16s

Live Action Arena
The Live Action Arena returns to Brands Hatch’s lower paddock with a packed line-up of drifting and crushing madness. There's three shows per day, each of which will be followed by an arena walkabout. Click here for the full timetable.

These shows are free to watch for spectators throughout Saturday and Sunday, though grandstand seating upgrades are available priced at £8 for adults and £5 for under-16s. These can be purchased from a kiosk by the spectator area for the Live Action Arena in the lower paddock.

Each show will feature:

• Swamp Thing (monster truck)
• Terry Grant (world famous stunt driver)
• JD Stunts (world record holding motorcycle rider)
• Stunt Man Jack (Harley-Davidson stunt rider)
• Goodale American Speedshop (drag cars)
• Pro Grand Racing (scaled down stock cars)

SpeedFest Music Festival presented by CountryLine
The SpeedFest Music Festival presented by CountryLine music festival returns with a selection of touring country acts and its highest profile line-up yet with headline performers on both evenings. BRELAND tops a Saturday night which also features a special guest appearance from Kezia Gill with UK Eurovision act Remember Monday performing on Sunday.

Access to the music stage is at no extra cost to ticket holders. 

Click here to view the full line-up and stage times. 

Disney and Pixar Cars 
Disney and Pixar Cars will make a popular return to Brands Hatch for a special display this weekend. This will include appearances from life-size models of Lightning McQueen and his best friend Mater.

Photo opportunities for children and families will be free, but we do expect this to be popular. Please queue if appropriate and we’ll make sure you get through to your turn as quickly as possible!

Other entertainment

• American road cars can be found on display throughout the venue this weekend, particularly along the circuit’s main Colin Chapman Way thoroughfare
• Podium celebrations for the weekend’s four NASCAR Euro Series races will take place in Victory Lane, right at the heart of the spectator area
• Themed food is available from the circuit’s official restaurants – check the menus for offers and special items – as well as a selection of special vendors. Click here for details
• Sunday morning pit walk and autograph session will take place from 09:20. Please queue at the Paddock Hill gate to take part
• Old Sarum Tattoo Ranch will be running an on-site tattoo parlour at the event with bespoke designs
  Other specialist trade stalls include Boho Buffalo Accessories, Red Neck Road Apparel, UK Country Hats, Vera Black and Cowboys Cry Too

Click here to view further event details including all off-track entertainment 

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 12.40pm on Sunday.

You must exchange your ticket for a wristband beforehand, either at one of our programme huts or the exchange booth located at the Megastore which will be open both days. Sunday passes can be collected on Saturday. It is not essential for teenagers aged 15 and below to wear a wristband, but they must be accompanied by at least one adult who does have one.

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. 

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

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

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

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

Children's Wristbands
You're able to pick up one of our free children's wristbands from 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Drones and flying objects - not permitted on site    
The use of drones or other flying objects is strictly prohibited anywhere in the vicinity of Brands Hatch.

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.