Kwik-Fit Pirelli British Rally Championship Open for Business: BRC Live!

19 February 2004

The first event in the 2004 Kwik-Fit Pirelli British Rally Championship calendar has been announced and promises to launch this year's competition with a big splash for competitors, teams and spectators alike.
 
BRC Live! will take place on Sunday 21st March 2004 at the Bramcote Army Base, just outside Nuneaton, Warwickshire, and is set to provide a fun day out for all the family.  Combining the chance to watch - and even ride in a rally car - with opportunities to talk to many competitors and teams, it will give ardent fans a real insight into the contenders for this year's Championship.  A fun fair and dodgems, plus VIP hospitality, covered grandstands and a wide variety of trade stalls will widen the appeal of the event to all the family.
 
"BRC Live! is designed to kick off the Championship with a big splash by providing spectators with the chance to see the cars, the drivers and the teams that will be competing, close at hand", confirmed Mark Taylor, Championship Manager. "But this isn't just an event for the BRC afficionados - we hope it will entice fans of other sports into rallying by giving them a thrilling insight in to the sport and the people behind it.  And we aren't neglecting the families either - the fun fair, dodgems and other side shows should provide plenty of entertainment for all ages."
 
Building on the hugely successful inaugural event in March 2003, the 2004 BRC Live! will enjoy the support of the Motorsport in the Midlands group, with local authority support.  The event is open to BRC registered competitors or those Teams who have declared an intention to register for the series, with a maximum of 30 places available.A short special stage, featuring a mix of broken surface and gravel with open corners, will give BRC competitors the opportunity to demonstrate car control.  And facilities will be provided for rides to be offered both for team sponsors, guests and general spectators.
 
Details including venue map and layout are available on the Championship website; www.brcweb.co.uk
 
There will be a free car park within walking distance of the stage.
 
Entry to BRC Live! is £10 per adult which includes entry in the "Ride in a Rally Car" draw - 30 chances to win a ride in one of the participating cars; £6 for 12-18 year olds and Under 12's free. Tickets are on sale at the entrance to the venue.

Images from BRC Live 2003 are available here.

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