Brands Hatch will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Grand Prix circuit at the HSCC Historic Superprix next weekend (3/4 July).

The Grand Prix configuration is widely regarded as one of the most challenging and spectacular circuits in motor racing, and the circuit regularly held the British GP for three decades in the 1960s, 70s and 80s. Nigel Mansell scored his first ever Grand Prix win at the Kent venue in 1985, whilst MotorSport Vision Chief Executive Jonathan Palmer made his F1 debut at Brands Hatch in 1983 driving a Williams FW08C.

To celebrate the Grand Prix circuit’s golden anniversary, many of the vehicles that competed at Brands Hatch during its halcyon days will once again take to the track in the FIA Historic Formula One Championship at next weekend’s Historic Superprix, which will feature famous racing marques including Brabham, Lotus and Tyrrell.

Many of the drivers that took part in the inaugural Silver City Trophy, a non-championship Formula One event, in 1960 have also been invited to attend the Historic Superprix celebrations.

Chief Executive of MotorSport Vision Jonathan Palmer said: "We're delighted that the HSCC has chosen such a special anniversary as the theme for this year's Superprix. The Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit is regarded by many F1 Grand Prix legends as one of the most challenging in the world, which makes it all the more satisfying to race on. With its dramatic sweeping undulations and the unique nature of every corner, it is one of those circuits that as a driver you just know at the end of every lap that there is a bit more time that can be found on the next - and that is so rare and exciting."

There will also be support racing from an array of classic machinery including one litre Formula 3 ‘screamer’ cars, historic Formula 2 and Formula Junior vehicles and 1960s GT and Sports Racing cars.

Tickets for the HSCC Historic Superprix at Brands Hatch on 3/4 July are now on sale from £17 for adults, with free entry for children aged 12 and under. For more information call 0870 950 9000 or visit www.brandshatch.co.uk.