What happened to Brands Hatch?
The crash occurred during a British Automobile Racing Club (BARC) car championship event. Racing was cancelled for the remainder of the day. Lewis Hamilton, the Formula One world champion, wrote on Instagram: “Devastated to hear of the passing of a marshal at the Brands Hatch Circuit.
What is Brands Hatch famous for?
motor racing circuit
Brands Hatch Circuit is a motor racing circuit in West Kingsdown, Kent, England, United Kingdom. Originally used as a grasstrack motorcycle circuit on farmland, it hosted 12 runnings of the British Grand Prix between 1964 and 1986 and currently hosts many British and International racing events.
Who holds the Brands Hatch lap record?
The Brands Hatch Indy Circuit lap record set in a Benetton B197 by Scott Mansell: 38.032.
Who used to own Brands Hatch?
Brands Hatch, the home of the British Grand Prix from 2002, fell into American hands yesterday when its owner accepted a £120m takeover bid from American advertising group Interpublic Group.
How did the Marshall get killed at Brands Hatch?
A volunteer marshal has died in an accident during a race at Brands Hatch motor racing circuit. A racing car crashed, hitting two people on the track at about 15:00 BST on Saturday, Kent Police said.
When was F1 last at Brands Hatch?
1986
Brands Hatch hosted twelve grands prix at the English circuit from 1964, and the last was won under the European GP banner by Nigel Mansell in 1986.
Has Brands Hatch been used for F1?
Brands Hatch did do a deal with F1 for the British GP in the early 2000s but plans to return the race to the Kent venue never came to fruition.
Who got killed at Brands Hatch?
A volunteer marshal who died in a crash at Brands Hatch motor racing circuit has been named locally as Robert Foote. Mr Foote was a former mayor of Epsom and Ewell Borough Council in Surrey, and a serving councillor. A racing car spun off the track, hitting two people at the circuit in Kent on Saturday afternoon.
What are the racing events at Brands Hatch?
MotorSport Vision Racing host the racing at Brands Hatch this Saturday with a club event on the Indy circuit. Many of the categories from Sunday’s (19th September) Ford Power Live! event will be in attendance also on this club race day, including the Focus Cup Championship, Modified Fords, and EnduroKA, Clubmans, and Sports 2000.
Can a MSA racer test at Brands Hatch?
This general testing day at Brands Hatch is open to MSA license holders. Places are available for both open and closed wheel racers. Can I participate? Can I spectate?
Is there a cash machine at Brands Hatch?
Cash machine available?: Ford Power Live returns to Brands Hatch this year for another fiesta of all things blue oval. Track action will feature plenty of Ford-based entertainment, starring machinery from the marque’s American and British production lines. There will be races, demonstrations, track sessions and more.
When do Brands Hatch go to go Japan?
Brands Hatch celebrates the Japanese car scene in 2021 with Go Japan! A special celebration of performance, power, and aftermarket modifications from the Land of the Rising Sun. Headline action will come from Time Attack UK, with track prepared specials battling to set the outright fastest time on the circuit.