24-Hour Fever Returns to the Karting Show at Autosport International

23 October 2007

The first-ever 24-Hour Kart Race at Autosport International 2007 was a smoking success. Teams travelled from across the UK and Europe to compete for the inaugural spoils and the event was undoubtedly voted a huge success by all involved.

The 24-Hour Kart Race will return to the Karting Show at Autosport International, 10-13 January 2008 at the NEC, Birmingham, presented by the newly-named Karting 4 U company. The 2008 race will be based on the successful 2007 event format but will offer drivers a more challenging circuit, with longer straights and wider corner entry and exits, ensuring more overtaking opportunities. Drivers will also benefit from being at the wheel of the new MSW KV1 corporate kart, boasting a more powerful Honda 200cc engine.

The 24-hour arrive and race format presents a level playing field which is open to anybody who has a passion for karting and can handle an adrenalin-fuelled 24-hours.

James Heap from Karting 4 U commented: “We believe this is the biggest indoor 24-hour karting event in the UK and we are delighted to be running the race for the second consecutive year. There was a tremendous response to the inaugural event in January 2007 and we hope that the 2008 race will form an exciting part of the new Karting Show at Autosport International.”

The mega 2008 event will start on Thursday 10 January at 10am with a one-hour free practice session followed by a 30-minute qualifying session to decide the grid at 11.15am. The lights will go green on the 24-Hour Kart Race at 12pm and the winners will take the top step of the podium on Friday afternoon.

This truly unique race experience is open to just 15 teams with a minimum of four drivers. The team entry fee is £1,499 which entitles each entrant to a fully maintained kart, race suit, helmet and gloves, plus entry to Autosport International on the exclusive press day, 10 January, and Friday, which is a restricted trade day.

These limited places will be in high demand, so be the first on the starting grid and secure your place by emailing james@karting4u.co.uk or visit www.karting4u.co.uk

Thousands of pounds worth of prizes will be up for grabs for the top three finishing teams while the 2008 winning-team will receive a brand new pro-kart and an entry into the 24-hour kart race at Rye House in June 2008.

Autosport International opens to the general public on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 January 2008. Avoid the queues and book online at www.autosport-international.com or by phoning the ticket hotline on 0870 040 0396. Tickets are £28.00 per adult including entry to the 45-minute adrenaline-pumping Live Action Arena; children’s (5 – 15 years) tickets are £18.50.

The elite Paddock Pass is available at £34.00 for adults and £24.50 for children. The Paddock Pass gives exclusive access to the Driver Signing Area; access to the Live Action Arena Paddock back stage; priority seating and fast-track entry to the Live Action Arena, and a show guide lanyard including pictures of celebrities and a detailed floor plan of the show. There are a limited number of Paddock Passes available, so book early to avoid disappointment.

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