Mansell Back on Track at Brands Hatch WTCC

09 May 2006

It's been 20 years since legend Nigel Mansell took victory in the last Formula One race to be held at Brands Hatch, and the former World Champion will be back at the famous Grand Prix circuit on 21 May.

The World Touring Car event will see him return to the scene of his first ever F1 triumph, when he'll get behind the wheel of a flame-spitting BMW M3 GTR, the one Andy Priaulx drove to victory in the Nurburgring 24 hour race last year.

Mansell, who will complete a number of demonstration laps, spoke recently of his enthusiasm for the Kent circuit and the improvements made since being purchased by MotorSport Vision.

"Full marks to (MSV Chief Executive) Jonathan Palmer, I think he's done a great job with Brands Hatch. It's a track that's very close to my heart".

As well as Mansell's demonstration laps, 21 May at Brands Hatch will feature two World Touring Car races, two races for the Formula Palmer Audi Championship, a round of the F3000 International Masters, Formula BMW and two races for Historic Saloons and GTs.

Raceday tickets are just £24 if booked online, and you can order now by clicking www.motorsportvision.co.uk/WTCC2.

MSV

See series calendar for World Touring Car Championship 2006

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