Brands Hatch Revs Up For Porsche Festival

PORSCHE fans will have a good reason to visit Brands hatch next month, as Porsche Club GB will host a new festival event at the Kent circuit on 21 September.

Organised by circuit owner MSV in association with Porsche Club GB and supported by Porsche Cars GB, this will be the Club’s premier national event for 2014. In addition to a variety of on-track action, the venue is expected to be surrounded by all types and ages of Porsche, from the 356 of the 1950s to the very latest plug-in hybrid 918 Spyder super sportscar.

The event coincides with the 40th anniversary of the 911 Turbo, and a special celebration of this model will form part of the festivities. A dedicated parade of over 60 examples of the 911 Turbo from the 1970s to the present day will take to the track on Sunday afternoon.

With Porsche returning to the top racing class at Le Mans this year, there will also be a sports car endurance racing theme.

In support of this, the Porsche Museum will be showcasing a number of its jewels from the world-renowned exhibition in Stuttgart. Porsche is the most successful marque at Le Mans with 16 outright wins, and two past victors will thrill visitors to the Festival. The 1987 Porsche 962 and the 911 GT1 from 1998 will line-up in a pit lane display, and other iconic racers will join them in the activities.

Race fans will enjoy a full on-track programme including the Porsche Club GB Porsche Club Championship, Porsche Club Speed Championship and BRSCC Porsche Championship. There will also be a Concours Display for cherished cars, and extra off-track attractions including trade stands, a fun fair and live music.

By Press Association reporters