South East Festival Italia @ Brands Hatch

[ben]

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Bellissimo! Brands Hatch will once again pay tribute to the great automotive nation of Italy at the latest edition of Festival Italia! For one day only, the ever-popular event will transform the historic circuit into the Temple of Speed!

The best of Italy will descend on Kent with Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Fiats, Alfa Romeos, Lancias and more present to celebrate Italian automotive passion.

On-circuit entertainment will include Ferrari and Alfa Romeo headline races, with contests for classic and contemporary Italian cars. There will also be special track demonstrations from historic Italian race cars, plus much more.

Off-track activities include hundreds of Italian cars and bikes on display, with lots for the whole family to enjoy including Italian cuisine, trade stands, live music and more.

WHAT'S INCLUDED​

	ITALIAN CAR DISPLAY​ The Italian car display is the star of the show, featuring Italian stallions from Ferraris to Fiat and Lamborghini to Lancia
	ITALIAN BIKE DISPLAY​ An impressive two wheeled display at Festival Italia will take the stage once again for 2023.
	ITALIAN SUPERCAR DISPLAY​ To compliment the owners' clubs and individual displays, Festival Italia will play host to some of the highest spec Italian Supercars in the UK.
	THE SOUNDS OF ITALY​ Make your way to the Italian Bandstand to experience the sounds of Italy whilst enjoying some of the tastiest food and drink Italy has to offer.
	HISTORIC RACE CAR DEMOS​ Amazing Italian racing machines, including classic Formula One cars, will take to the Brands Hatch circuit to perform a series of demonstration laps, offering a unique glimpse of motorsport history.
	MANUFACTURER STANDS​ The automotive manufacturing greats of Italy will be in attendance once again offering the opportunity to talk all things new and used.
	TRADE STANDS​ A trade area will be in operation all weekend, with stalls selling a range of goods.
	GRID WALK​ Everyone has the chance to see these stunning Italian race cars up close and feel like a VIP just before the race starts. The grid walk is open to all spectators, offering a unique opportunity to get out onto the Brands Hatch circuit.
	ITALIAN TRACK PARADE​ Once the racing has finished 100s of Italy's finest vehicles will take to the track for a special parade, open to all clubs and individuals displaying vehicles within the venue.
	OPEN RACE PADDOCK​ Open to all, take a stroll past the Ferraris and Alfa Romeos that are racing throughout the day. Chat with the race teams and drivers as the cars are worked upon before heading out on track.
	ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND​ Check out the Brands Hatch adventure playground near the Kentagon restaurant, which has equipment for children of all ages from toddler to 14.
	GO KARTING - SUNDAY ONLY​ You can also test your mettle with go-karting on a mini version of the Brands Hatch Indy circuit, located opposite the Megastore. £15 for ten minutes, open to those aged 8+, payable at the circuit.
	FUNFAIR​ The Brands Hatch Fun Zone will offer a fairground with an an assortment of exciting rides. Individual charges apply.
	FREE PARKING​ All general parking outside the venue is free of charge. Infield parking on Southbank (opposite the rear of the garages) is £10 per car, subject to availability. You will need to download a pass in advance by clicking here. Please note that motorcycles are not permitted on Southbank.

 

[ben]

This looks like a lot of fun, would anyone be interested if we sorted out a club stand?

Actually, to get the ball rolling I've applied for some spaces - I'll update this if we get accepted

 

[ccimitan]

hi
have doe it everyyear since 2018 and each year it gets worse. had the car on display for 3 years and its now days full off lots of modern 500s etc and boy racers.

for classics you end up hiding away or on lose stones casuing the cars to get stone chips and dusty.

 

[cinque500]

This looks like a lot of fun, would anyone be interested if we sorted out a club stand?

Actually, to get the ball rolling I've applied for some spaces - I'll update this if we get accepted

I’m up for it Ben, I go most years, would be nice to be there with the Forum. Here’s a pic from last year:

 

[ben]

Well the good news is we got a place, now I just need to sort out some staff and then we can get this properly planned

 

[ben]

I’m up for it Ben, I go most years, would be nice to be there with the Forum. Here’s a pic from last year:

You can now assign yourself to our stand in the account section of the msv site

 

[ben]

Main ticket link updated, so if anyone wanting to go uses that it will auto add you to the stand

MSV Display vehicle registration

Register your vehicle to display at one of our events

shop.msv.com

 

[GTAntoni]

Ill be up for this Ben, get the gt out .!

 

[ben]

Ill be up for this Ben, get the gt out .!

Let me know when you've bought the ticket and I'll check it's been assigned properly

 

[ben]

@cinque500 - you're registered with us now, great!

 

[ben]

Ill be up for this Ben, get the gt out .!

Sorted your ticket yet?

 

[cinque500]

@cinque500 - you're registered with us now, great!

Yep, looking forward to it but Piccolo Rosso’s gearbox is playing up, especially 5th. But 1-4 will get me there