The line-up will be bigger, bolder and more epic than ever before when American SpeedFest 10 roars into Brands Hatch on 17/18 June, with a revamped Live Action Arena bringing the power on both days. Precision driving, destruction and burning rubber will all feature at the heart of a supercharged spectacle which is included within the price of SpeedFest admission. Four shows have been scheduled for each day of the event, and they will take place in the Lower Race Paddock.
The famous Swamp Thing monster truck, an old SpeedFest favourite, makes a welcome return to headline the bill for 2023. A familiar part of the line-up at multiple editions of the Kent circuit's US-flavoured extravaganza, this giant is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year and will appear in a special celebration livery to mark the occasion. Expect leaps, car crushing and plenty of cheers as this 1,850 bhp beast revs into action.
Swamp Thing is joined on the bill by Slingshot, a new star monster truck for this year's event which will join in with the madness in multiple shows per day. Slingshot also takes over as the new provider of SpeedFest monster truck passenger rides, for anybody who wants to strap in and experience the thunder first-hand.
Another new addition will be a pair of Truck Sport UK drift trucks, which quite literally do what they say on the tin. They may look like roadgoing HGVs, but these are bespoke heavyweight performance machines, engineered to put on a show - they have to be seen to be believed!
The core line-up is completed by Gymkhana drift pros, who will form a key part of the show with seamless car control on the edge of traction as they mirror drift and show you what a car can really do when you hang it on the edge. And to really spice things up, all of these elements will combine and come together to create a truly unique spectacle - you won't want to miss it!
Crowd engagement will be encouraged and each show is completely free to view for all SpeedFest ticketholders, with an enhanced general viewing area and improved grandstand seating available to purchase for a small fee.
The upgraded Live Action Arena is another huge improvement for the family friendly event, which has also expanded to include the all-new SpeedFest Country music festival this year. And that's all on top of the headline race action from the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series, American car displays, victory lane podium celebrations and lots more themed fun.
Weekend tickets are available in advance for £45 (with weekend camping an additional £29). Advance adult admission is £25 for Saturday and £30 for Sunday. Reductions are available for 13-15-year-olds and under-13s go FREE. All tickets include admission to the full American SpeedFest 10 race event in addition to the Live Action Arena and SpeedFest Country music stage. For more information, please visit www.speedfest.co.uk.