Brands Hatch Oulton Park Snetterton Cadwell Park NEW FOR 2017 RENAULT CLIO CUP RACER The world’s greatest driving event PalmerSport is a corporate hospitality driving event, which is now increasingly used by private individuals. It is recognised as the best of its type in the world. Created by former F1 driver Jonathan Palmer Over 5 miles of track and 4 circuits, with huge run-off areas Every guest drives every car in one amazing day Superb instructors encourage you to push to the limit Compare your lap times with British F1 driver Jolyon Palmer Smart trackside hospitality suites with excellent catering Centrally located at the purpose-built Bedford Autodrome Free WiFi and mobile phone charging in every hospitality suite FORMULA 3000 ARIEL ATOM PALMER JP-LM BMW M4 GTP LAND ROVER DEFENDER To discuss your requirements call 01403 733999 or visit www.palmersport.com CONTENTS 2017 MOTORSPORT VISION FIXTURE GUIDE 02 PalmerSport 72 Snetterton Information and Events Free 05 Contents 82 Cadwell Park Information and Events AT MSV 07 Welcome from Jonathan Palmer 92 MSV Experiences CIRCUITS 08 Season Highlights 94 Driving Gifts wifi 10 Event Profiles 96 Conferencing and Corporate Driving 40 MotorSport Vision Racing (MSVR) 98 Christmas Parties at Brands Hatch Visitors to MSV circuits can now benefit from access to FREE WiFi - 42 BRDC British F3 Championship 100 Raceday Hospitality unprecedented amongst UK motorsport venues. 44 Go Racing with MSV Trackdays 102 Ticket Prices The service is available from the pit garages, spectator grandstands and the circuit restaurants*, 46 Brands Hatch Information and Events 107 FAQs with plans for further extensions in the future. This free service will be available throughout the 60 Oulton Park Information and Events 108 MotorSport Vision Trackdays (MSVT) week, incorporating trackdays and testing in addition to weekend race events. Images supplied courtesy of: The WiFi can also be used to access the Brands Hatch LIVE! app and the innovative Adam Pigott, AE-Photography.co.uk, Dennis Rushton, Double Red, Eddie Witham, Gary Hawkins, Gary Hobson, J Fremont - Brands Hatch LIVE! Xtra app with live tracking. phatphoto.com, Jakob Ebrey, Klaus Hartleben, Laura Manning/Steve Cross, M Photographic, Melanie Derflinger, Mick Herring, Mick Walker, Nantwich Events Photography, Rich Sams, Rodney Tietjen, Tim Keeton, Russell Lee, Sarah Brabbin. 2017 MSV FIXTURE GUIDE CONTENTS The details in this Fixture Guide were correct at the time of going to press. Changes and cancellations, however, may occur. 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Design and words by MSV. © MotorSport Vision 2017 * WiFi coverage may vary from circuit to circuit. 0843 453 9000 WWW.MSV.COM 05 BRANDS HATCH OULTON PARK 2017 SNETTERTON CADWELL PARK JONATHAN SEASON PASSES PALMER THE MOST COST-EFFECTIVE WAY TO SEE CHIEF EXECUTIVE, MOTORSPORT VISION THE BEST OF BRITISH MOTORSPORT e’re looking forward to the Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit’s new for 2017, will bring together the another outstanding flagship international event this May. might of German motoring success with a Wyear at MSV’s circuits in Meanwhile the British GT Championship carnival atmosphere filled with traditional 2017, with a superb line-up of race and the MSV-run BRDC British Formula oompah bands, beer tents and much events on two, four and even six 3 Championship co-headline one of the more just one week later. wheels set to entertain this season. strongest race packages in the UK, and With a number of family-friendly will feature at Oulton Park, Snetterton Other highlight events for 2017 include themed festivals included for good and Brands Hatch, whilst the British Truck a number of historic and vintage race measure, this fixture guide sets out a Championship continues to draw big meetings, such as the celebrated Oulton comprehensive selection of brilliant crowds, particularly at the season-closing Park Gold Cup on August Bank holiday days out. Guy Fawkes spectacular at Brands Hatch – weekend, whilst the iconic British marque a real showstopper! of Mini is celebrated with festivals at three The UK’s biggest motor racing of our circuits. championships return en masse, with The ever-popular American SpeedFest MCE British Superbikes leading the way returns to Brands Hatch in June for its Additionally, MSV offers a huge number and boasting its strongest line-up in years fifth edition, with the NASCAR Whelen of track days and driving experiences thanks to the return of 2015 champion Euro Series leading the on-track action throughout the year, with full details 2017 MSV FIXTURE GUIDE WELCOME 2017 MSV FIXTURE GUIDE Josh Brookes and 2014 World Superbike as visitors revel in all things Americana included within this guide. Champion Sylvain Guintoli. We’re off-track. Festival Italia celebrates the anticipating bumper grids once again in magnificence and splendour of the I wish you all an enjoyable and successful British Touring Cars, whilst the prestigious Mediterranean nation’s automotive 2017 and I look forward to seeing you at Blancpain GT Series retains its status as prowess in August, whilst Deutsche Fest, our circuits throughout the year! W W W.MSVSHOP.CO.UK Calls cost 7p per minute plus your telephone 0843 453 9000 company’s access charge 0843 453 9000 WWW.MSV.COM 07 15 & 17 April – Oulton Park 27/28 May – Snetterton 26 - 28 August – Oulton Park 13-15 October – Brands Hatch (GP) Easter British GT and BRDC British F3 British GT and BRDC British F3 July The Oulton Park Gold Cup MCE British Superbike Championship 2017 SEASON 30 June - 2 July – Snetterton Championships Championships 22 October – Snetterton MCE British Superbike Championship 29 April - 1 May – Oulton Park 29 May – Oulton Park September Ford Power Live HIGHLIGHTS MCE British Superbike Championship Family Funday 1/2 July – Brands Hatch (GP) 2 September – Brands Hatch Lotus Festival Here are some of the ‘must-see’ events at MSV circuits in Legends of Brands Hatch Superprix November 2017, but for a full list of race fixtures, all the latest event May June 8/9 July – Brands Hatch 9/10 September – Snetterton 4 November – Oulton Park news and to purchase tickets visit www.msv.com 1 May – Cadwell Park 4 June – Snetterton Mini Festival British Truck Racing Championship Neil Howard Stage Rally and Fireworks Modified Live Petrol and Pistons South 21-23 July – Brands Hatch (GP) 15 - 17 September – Oulton Park 4/5 November – Brands Hatch March 6/7 May – Brands Hatch (GP) 10 June – Oulton Park MCE British Superbike Championship MCE British Superbike Championship British Truck Racing and Fireworks Blancpain GT Series Sprint Cup Vintage Festival - 25/26 March – Brands Hatch 22 July – Oulton Park 17 September – Snetterton 19 November – Cadwell Park feat. Formula Vintage British Truck Racing Championship 6/7 May – Oulton Park Tunerfest North Vintage Festival - feat. Formula Vintage North Humberside Stage Rally VW Budburg 10/11 June – Brands Hatch 23 July – Cadwell Park October and Fireworks April 13/14 May – Snetterton American SpeedFest V Vintage Festival - feat. Formula Vintage 30 Sept/1 October – Brands Hatch (GP) 1/2 April – Brands Hatch Mini Festival 17/18 June – Cadwell Park 29/30 July – Snetterton British Touring Car Championship British Touring Car Championship 20/21 May – Oulton Park Historic Wolds Trophy British Touring Car Championship 14-17 April – Brands Hatch British Touring Car Championship 25 June – Brands Hatch Easter MCE British Superbike Championship 27/28 May – Brands Hatch (GP) Tunerfest South August Masters Historic Festival 5/6 August – Brands Hatch (GP) with Historic F1 British GT and BRDC British F3 Championships 13 August – Brands Hatch Festival Italia 18 - 20 August – Cadwell Park MCE British Superbike Championship 19/20 August – Brands Hatch Deutsche Fest 19 August – Oulton Park Mini Festival 2017 MSV EVENT DATES @OfficialBSB facebook.com/britishsuperbike EVENT 14 - 17 April Brands Hatch Indy* MCE INSURANCE BRITISH PROFILES 29 April - 1 May Oulton Park* SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP 30 June - 2 July Snetterton 300 21 - 23 July Brands Hatch GP 7 ROUNDS AT MSV CIRCUITS 18 - 20 August Cadwell Park HATCH 15 - 17 September Oulton Park The MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship Superbike Championship front-runner coming to our BRANDS 13 - 15 October Brands Hatch GP (MCE BSB), the world’s most exciting domestic two- shores, riding for Tyco BMW alongside Christian Iddon. *Bank Holiday Weekend wheeled racing series, returns to all the MSV race circuits in 2017, with the most tantalising rider Plus, British contenders Leon Haslam, James Ellison, line-up in its history. Dan Linfoot and Luke Mossey will all remain in the PARK series, guaranteeing the championship will be as strong OULTON Five-time champion Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne will have to as it has ever been. work harder than ever before if he is to claim a sixth crown. Title defences are notoriously difficult at the best MCE BSB’s seven visits to MSV circuits will include the of times, but Ducati ace Byrne will have his hands full as annual Cadwell Park ‘Party in the Park’, a highlight of any a number of big names return to the championship for season at the Lincolnshire circuit, the opening round SNETTERTON this season. of the championship Showdown at Oulton Park, and a triple-header season-finale on the Brands Hatch Grand 2014 World Superbike Champion Sylvain Guintoli Prix circuit. PARK heads back to the UK with Bennetts Suzuki, whilst Josh CADWELL Brookes, one of Byrne’s fiercest rivals, returns to the Each round will feature at least two MCE BSB races, championship he won for Yamaha in 2015 onboard plus a high-quality support package which will include a similar machine.