High Octane Adrenaline at Autosport
International
11 December 2004
Motorsport fans looking for a dose of high-octane adrenalin
to kick-start the 2005 season should head to the Live Action Arena
at Autosport International
taking place at the NEC, Birmingham from 13-16 January 2005. The one-hour
extravaganza, in association with Fulda Tyres and British Eurosport,
is hosted by Supermodel Jodie Kidd and Motors TV presenter Paul Musselle
and promises to be one of the highlights of Europe’s largest
motorsport show.
Some of the biggest names on four wheels will be demonstrating their skills,
and entertaining visitors in the specially constructed 5000-seater auditorium
at the NEC. One of the highlights will be the first public appearance of the
A1 Grand Prix car. It will form part of the history of motorsport display during
the show and the A1 car will be the last car to appear bringing the history through
the ages right up to date.
Rally fanatics will be treated to the sight of 1984 World Rally Champion Stig
Blomqvist burning rubber in his stunning 1983 Audi Quattro whilst Mark Higgins
will be revealing the talent that has made him one of Britain’s top rally
stars behind the wheel of the 1997 Ford Focus World Rally Car. Two-times British
champion Jonny Milner will also be shaking-up the Toyota Corolla in which he
won the 2003 national rally series whilst the glamorous ‘pit-stop’ girls
cheer him on.
The action-packed programme includes six races against the clock featuring some
of the most exciting series from the world motorsport stage from grass roots
to World Championship level; World Rally Cars, BRISCA F1 cars, MGs – even
race-prepared pickups will be getting in on the act and entertaining the crowds.
Two lucky members of that audience will also get the chance to step into the
limelight when they are taken for the ride of their lives around the Live Action
Arena. There’s more fun to be had watching the masters at work displaying
the art of drifting and a few surprises in store when the ‘Toys for the
Boys’ take to the track.
Altogether the show features over 60 cars and climaxes with a grand finale that
will take the breath away. It’s definitely an event not to be missed.
The curtain goes up in the Live Action Arena at 2pm on Thursday and at 1.30pm
and 3pm on Friday for trade visitors and MSA licence holders. There are five
performances on Saturday and Sunday at 10.30am, 12pm, 1.30pm, 4.30pm (Sunday
only) and 6pm (Saturday only).
The Oval Racing Spectacular will return by popular demand for two shows in the
Live Action Arena at 6pm on Saturday and 4:30pm on Sunday. Only the best formulas
and competitors for Autograss, Oval and Short Circuit racing have been invited
to take part in this tyre-squealing, sideways sliding adrenalin rush.
For fast-track registration
and to beat the queues for the two dedicated trade days at Autosport International
on Thursday 13 and Friday 14
January at the NEC,
Birmingham, pre-register on-line at www.autosport-international.com and click
on trade. The show is open from 9am to 6pm with tickets costing £22.00
per day to include the all-new trade guide worth £6.00.
To pre-book tickets to for the public days, call the ticket hotline on 0870
902 0444 or visit www.autosport-international.com If you book before Wednesday
15
December you could be the lucky winner of Jason Plato’s SEAT Sport UK overalls.
Ticket prices with access to both the show and the Live Action Arena in association
with Fulda Tyres and British Eurosport are available at £25 for adults
and £17.50 for children. Entry to the show only is £18 for adults
and £10 for children.
The new AAA pass entitles you to a VIP showguide, VIP seat and fast
track entry to the Live Action Arena grandstand, exclusive entry to
the autograph area to meet the drivers and Page 3 girls. A souvenir
laminated pass consisting of driver pictures, floorplans and essential
show information is also included in the price
of £30 per pass.
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