Here is some useful information to help you make the most of your trip to the Formula Ford Festival - Centenary Edition at Brands Hatch this weekend (24/25 October). The following information should help you make the most of your trip to the venue.

Gate opening times
Public admission to the circuit starts at 8.00am on both Saturday and Sunday.

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

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

Venue map
Click here to download a map of the venue.

Parking information 
All public parking at this event is free of charge, and will be located inside the venue, via the main entrance. Blue Badge holders should see a member of staff on arrival to be directed to the dedicated disabled parking area.

Tickets
Additional tickets are available to purchase on the gate. Please click here for prices.

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. If you haven’t received them, contact us urgently during midweek office opening hours at [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
Ticket holders are welcome to camp free of charge from midday on Friday 23 October until midday on Monday 26 October, but only limited facilities are available during this time. Please head to the main entrance on arrival and you will be directed from there.

Electrical Hook-up is not available anywhere on the campsite.

Click here for more information.

DJ on Saturday
The Kentagon will feature a live DJ from 7:00–10:00 PM, creating a lively atmosphere for visitors to enjoy music, relax, and soak up the excitement of the circuit in the evening.

40 Years Since Ratzenberger's Festival Victory
The event marks the 40th anniversary of Roland Ratzenberger’s victory at the 1986 Formula Ford Festival at Brands Hatch. The BMW M3 raced by Ratzenberger will be on display in the paddock, alongside a selection of tributes in the Kentagon.

Programmes
Official event programmes are available on the day for £6 to buy from the entrance gates or the Megastore. Each programme contains features, entry lists and details about this weekend’s event, plus other useful information.

Motorsport News
Copies of the weekly Motorsport News paper are now available to buy at Brands Hatch in the circuit’s open shops and restaurants for just £4.50.

FREE Grandstand seating
Paddock Hill grandstand will be open free of charge for this event on a first-come first-served basis.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.