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Thereafter the race alternated with Silverstone and witnessed a number of thrilling battles, with victories from Clark, Brabham, Siffert, Rindt and Fittipaldi. Safety had always been an issue at Brands and during the winter of , Paddock Hill Bend acquired a fearsome reputation, claiming the lives of George Crossman, Tony Flory and Stuart Duncan.

The death of Jo Siffert in led to major safety works and new pit buildings and grandstands appeared the following year. Further changes came in , when Paddock Hill Bend was realigned, with a new stretch of tarmac laid, moving the apex further inside and tightening the corner slightly.

The old tarmac was left in-situ as run-off. Bottom Straight was also realigned, making it straighter if not completely straight and further Armco barriers were installed around the course.

Business continued as usual until , when the F1 GP was staged for the final time. A multiple start line collision seriously injured Jacques Laffite fellow driver and eventual Brands owner Jonathan Palmer, a qualified doctor, was among those coming to his aid and the open expanses of Silverstone seemed more appropriate to the authorities. Brands continued on after the loss of the Grand Prix, its highest-profile single-seater series thus becoming a round of the F championship. Ahead of the season, changes were made to Westfield Corner, which was given more room for run off by being effectively squared off; two corners joined by a short straight replaced the sweeping right-hander, though speeds were not notably reduced.

Further around the lap, concerns about the lack of run-off at Dingle Dell Corner were addressed by the insertion of a chicane. It became one of the most spectacular features; blind on entry, cars would fly across the kerbs at barely abated speed.

Worse was to come in the race, when a multi-car pile-up following a red flag restart saw the cars of Herbert and Foitek collide, and a chain reaction behind eliminating half of the field. Both eventually recovered, though in each case had lost a considerable amount of career momentum.

Brands continued on with F until , then focussed on becoming the spiritual home of World Superbike racing. Each year attendances were among the highest of any circuit, boosted by the exploits of home grown stars such as Carl Fogarty, Neil Hodgson and James Toseland. New pits were also added in the lates along with an impressive corporate hospitality centre.

Graham Hill Bend was also reprofiled and slowed, though it did enhance the chances of overtaking. Latterly, upgrades have taken place following the short-lived arrival of Champ Cars, with new spectator fencing added on the Indy circuit. Elsewhere, the chicane at Dingle Dell was removed and a new corner added, named after Barry Sheene.

Having been sold to the Interpublic Group, the Brands Hatch group of circuits comprising the Kent venue, Cadwell Park, Snetterton and Oulton Park found themselves under new ownership once more at the end of , when the MotorSport Vision group formed by Jonathan Palmer took over.

A programme of general updates under MotorSport Vision's ownership have meant that Brands has never looked better. Britcar 'Into the Night' Race. Additional information. Car Trackday. Yes - track entry is free! Grand Prix Terrace: Opens at - Closes Circuit Closed. Private Event. Car Testing. Can I participate? Yes, if you have a race licence Telephone Booking Can I spectate? Yes - circuit admission is free! Camping Available Yes and free of charge but with no facilities other than the paddock.

Driving Experiences. Yes - track entry is free! Grand Prix Terrace: Opens at - Closes Circuit Closed. Private Event. Car Testing. Can I participate? Yes, if you have a race licence Telephone Booking Can I spectate? Yes - circuit admission is free! Camping Available Yes and free of charge but with no facilities other than the paddock. Driving Experiences.

Brands Hatch is located on the A It is well signposted from junction 3 of the M Click here to view a map. Circuit FAQs. Is there disabled parking and viewing available? No animals are permitted anywhere on site.

Where is the lost property department located? Where are baby changing facilities located? What happens if my tickets don't arrive in time? What age do I have to be to qualify for a senior citizen discount?

We offer a discount to our guests that are aged 65 and over. Am I entitled to discount for being a carer? Carers of our disabled guests may be entitled to free admission at MSV's race events.

I have a Grade D ticket. Where can I find a list of events and can I upgrade my ticket? What age are children classed as a child for ticketing purposes? The collection point is located at the main gate during promoted events.