Brands Hatch's 2023 headline event calendar kicks off with the
opening round of this year's British Truck Racing Championship on
Easter Weekend (Saturday 8/Sunday 9 April). Two days of heavyweight
action are planned at the famous Kent circuit, with five races for
monstrous trucks topping the bill.
The British Truck Racing Championship is unlike anything else
you'll see in domestic motorsport, with giant track prepared HGVs
which weigh in at five tonnes. Under the skin these machines have
little in common with their roadgoing counterparts. With 1000
horsepower and acceleration capabilities to match a Porsche 911
these race trucks are true thoroughbred racing machines.
There is plenty of local interest on this year's British Truck
Racing Championship grid too, with Kent landlord Steve Powell
expected to appear at his home circuit. Powell, who is long
established as one of the series' stalwart competitors, runs a pub
in nearby West Kingsdown and always aims to put on a show at Brands
Hatch.
Beyond the showpiece British Truck Racing Championship fixtures,
there will be a colourful support race programme throughout the
weekend. This will include the popular Pickup Truck Racing
Championship, which brings NASCAR-style stock car thrills to
British racetracks.
Other highlights will include one-make action from the MINI
CHALLENGE Coopers, Kumho BMW Championship, Hyundai Coupe Cup,
Caterham Graduates and the MG Owners Club Championship.
More widely, the event is set up to offer families and individuals
of all ages a fun Easter day out. Extra attractions available
around the venue will include show truck displays, driver autograph
sessions Easter egg hunts, funfair rides and much more.
The British Truck Racing Championship fixture launches Brands
Hatch into a busy season, with other key meetings following thick
and fast. The venue's first round of the Kwik Fit British Touring
Car Championship will take place on 6/7 May, a week ahead of the
flagship international Fanatec GT World Challenge meeting on 13/14
May.
Adult admission tickets are available in advance for £25
in advance for main race day (Sunday) with reductions for
13-15-year-olds and free entry for under-13s. Advance sales close
at 4pm on Wednesday 5 April with tickets available on the gate
at full price on the day. For more information and to book
now, please click here.
30 March 2023
