NEWS: Silverstone Motorsport UK Show This Weekend

It's Silverstone MotorSport UK this weekend – 3rd & 4th November – aiming to promote all categories and types of national racing, in a packed show at the prestigious Silverstone Wing exhibition complex at Silverstone Circuit, the Home of British Motor Racing. And we've helped sponsor the event, to show our support for British motorsport in these difficult times. You going to show your support?

The organisers say: "Silverstone MotorSport UK has been designed to appeal specifically to those who are looking to get involved in club motorsport and provide individuals with the chance to meet manufacturers, clubs, teams and suppliers to discuss their next racing steps. If you are new to motorsport and looking to get involved there are no shortage of places to start!"

Kart fans will be well catered for with The British Superkart Association, who run the MSA British Superkart Championship and the British Superkart Racing Club, who organise the British GP in attendance. And for those not looking to go down the karting route, some of the biggest names in specialist, sports car and kit car manufacturers will be showcasing their latest cars, including Marcos Sportscars and MCR. In the “Kit Car Pavilion,” you’ll find a host of manufacturers including DJ Sportscars and AK Sportscars and magazines Total Kit Car and Kit Car Magazine.
Clubs will be well represented too, with the 750 Motor Club, Monoposto Racing Club, Red Dragon Race & Track Club, 360 Motor Racing Club, MG Car Club, and the Hovercraft Club of Great Britain coming down. And, in addition to the racing clubs, there will be a number of championships showcasing their championships, including Classic Formula Ford, RGB Champsionship, Formula Vee, Sport Specials, Fueltopia, MR2 Cup, Subaru Cup, Nippon Challenge and BMW Compact Cup.
And there will be a large display of trade stands to pick products from too.
Silverstone MotorSport UK will also feature a ‘live’ stage presented by www.theCheckeredFlag.co.uk and Motors TV and we will be interviewing a number of 2012 champions from a range of motorsports.
On the day admission is £15 per adult ticket, or £37.50 for a family of four (two adults and two children). Concessions apply. Or save money by booking in advance at www.motorsportshow.co.uk
All Motor Racing Club members benefit from a 33% reduction on the admission charge (just £10 instead of the standard on-the-door ticket price of £15) on production of their MSA Licence or club membership. Parking for all show visitors is FREE.
Keep up with the latest show news online at www.motorsportshow.co.uk, www.twitter.com/SMUKshow and www.facebook.com/SilverstoneMotorsportUk

NEWS: Silverstone Motorsport UK LIve Show, Nov 3-4th

Silverstone Motorsport UK, the live motorsport show that showcases all categories of national motorsport – 3^rd& 4^th November 2012 – is shaping up to be an event not to be missed, with the show confirming several new attractions. This year’s event will allow visitors to sample the action first hand, either on the Stowe circuit with the Silverstone driving experience, which has teamed up with Silverstone Motorsport UK to offer visitors the chance to receive a discount if they pre-book. Alternatively, visitors can take part in the Go Motorsport kart challenge, where they can battle for a selection of prizes. In addition to these exciting driving elements, visitors will be able to enjoy race simulators and even compete in a series of radio control races organised by the British Radio Control Association. Martin Capenhurst comments: "This year’s event is shaping up really well, and it looks like it is not to be missed! The live elements have really made the event extremely interactive, so visitors can really get involved and have a go! The promotion for this year’s show is on schedule and I believe that we will beat our target of attracting 4,000 visitors over the two days."
Richard Phillips, Director of Silverstone Circuits comments: "We are delighted with how the inaugural Silverstone Motorsport UK event is shaping up. There is no doubt that this event is going to be a great way for enthusiasts and competitors to come together to sample the best of British motorsport."
In addition to the live elements, Silverstone Motorsport UK will host more than 100 companies from the world of motorsport. Exhibitors include some of the UK’s largest motorsport championships, key suppliers and the event will see the announcement of the first Spirit of Motorsport award winners, who will share a £10,000 prize fund, courtesy of high performance oil and lubricant manufacturer RAVENOL. In addition Silverstone Motorsport UK has recently confirmed the backing of three new media partners which now sees the event promoted by 12 key publications from the motorsport and automotive sector. Capenhurst adds: "I am delighted to have gathered so much support from our event partners and event media partners. All of our agreements are long term, as we are keen to build a foundation for the future, as Silverstone MotorSport UK is here to stay!"

Current exhibitors include TrackDriver magazine, Go Motorsport, 360 Motor Racing Club, Motors TV, RAVENOL, British Radio Control Association and Racelogic. For further information on Silverstone MotorSport UK visit www.motorsportshow.co.uk. See Team Road – event sponsors – there too... 

NEWS: Silverstone Motorsport UK Update

The Road Magazine sponsored Silverstone MotorSport UK, the Motorsport show promoting all categories of national motorsport (3rd & 4th November 2012) has joined forces with RAVENOL high performance engine oils to create “The Spirit of MotorSport UK Awards” – a £10,000 prize fund for national motorsport competitors, one of the largest prizes in national motorsport! The 2012 “Sprit of MotorSport UK Awards” will be open to competitors in three categories – Karting, Racing and Rallying and will be awarded to three competitors, who will share a selection of prizes worth more than £10,000! The competition will be judged by a panel led by experienced racer and Road pal, Mark Hales, BRC series organiser Mark Taylor, Carolynn Hoy, organiser of Formula Kart Stars and Silverstone MotorSport UK organiser Martin Capenhurst, who said: "We are absolutely delighted to have teamed up with RAVENOL in offering club competitors of all forms of motorsport the chance to compete for a selection of prizes, which include three cash prizes, product sponsorship and promotional support, with the winner announced at Silverstone MotorSport UK in November – to enter visit www.motorsportshow.co.uk and register today!" Dave Mott, ex-co driver and Sales Director of RAVENOL’s UK distributor, German Oil commented: "We are delighted to be involved in this fantastic initiative. We feel that this partnership will not just showcase the high performance of RAVENOL engine oils but will demonstrate our desire to be involved in all levels of national motorsport, from the BTCC and BRC to entry level club racing and track days." Competitors will be judged on their performance, overcoming adversity and their approach to motorsport. Individuals can enter via visiting the www.motorsportshow.co.uk website. Winners will be presented their trophy at the main stage at Silverstone MotorSport UK, a cheque for £500, a year’s supply of RAVENOL high performance oils and lubricants and significant promotional support from motorsport marketing agency APEX Consultants and Silverstone MotorSport UK and their partners. Get involved!

NEWS: Silverstone Motorsport UK 2012

Road Magazine & Blog have tied up as media partners with the Motorsport UK show – now re-located to "the home of Britsh motorsport," Silverstone and renamed Silverstone Motorsport UK. The show, which launched last year aims to promote all categories of national motorsport and has signed a long term agreement with Silverstone Circuits Limited to become the new venue for its events. the 2012 event is set to take place on the 3rd & 4th November at the Northamptonshire circuit. The Silverstone Motorsport UK 2012 event will feature:
* The Silverstone LIVE experience – allowing visitors to sample the Silverstone Stowe circuit with a trained instructor.
* The Kit Car Pavilion in association with Kit Car Magazine and Total Kit Car magazine which will showcase some of the UK’s top kit car and specialist car manufacturers.
* The Track Driver Hot Laps experience – providing visitors the opportunity to experience “Hot Laps” whilst been test driven round the Stowe Circuit in exhibitors’ cars that they are interested in purchasing or joining their team.
* The Go Motorsport - Motorsport UK Kart Challenge - allowing visitors the opportunity to race against friends and other visitors in a series of rounds for the title of the Go Motorsport - Motorsport UK crown and a selection of prizes.
* The Checkered Flag fans forum & Motors TV main stage hosted by TV presenter & Road Magazine writer, Gemma Scott – who will be interviewing drivers, race team bosses and key figures from the industry on their top tips in getting into Motorsport.
* The Motorsport UK Main Arena – a 5,000sq.ft exhibition hall with more than 100 exhibitors from the national Motorsport arena – including car manufacturers, national racing series, racing clubs, suppliers and industry associations.
Richard Phillips, Managing Director of Silverstone Circuits Limited, said: "We are delighted to welcome Motorsport UK and Kart Mania to Silverstone. We have been extremely impressed with the two events and we look forward to working with partners in making these events a success and a not-to-miss fixture on the UK Motorsport calendar."
Martin Capenhurst organiser of Motorsport UK said: "We are thrilled to be teaming up with Silverstone and there is no doubt that the Silverstone Motorsport UK 2012 is going to be a very special event, and will certainly be something for all of the family. For youngsters and adults looking to make a start into motorsport we have a number of new live elements providing visitors with the chance to get behind the wheel of one of SIlvertsone’s cars and learn the ropes with a qualified instructor, to the Go Motorsport kart challenge providing visitors the chance to compete and win sponsorship for their 2012 season to individuals having the chance to sample hot laps of cars that they are looking to purchase on the Silverstone Stowe circuit."
Adult tickets are £15.00 or £35.00 for a family ticket (2 adults and 2 children), which includes free parking and free event programme. Under 16’s and concessions are just £7.50 and MSA license holders are £10.00 if tickets are purchased in advanced. For more information on Silverstone Motorsport UK visit www.motorsportshow.co.uk. And you can hear all about the show via Road Magazine & Blog.