The official safety car for the new-for-2023 Brands Britannia this Sunday 4 June will be supplied by legendary automotive and motorsport marque, McLaren.
A 2023 McLaren GT will be on-track throughout the day being called into action when necessary for the race meeting organised by the Classic Sports Car Club
Nick Crossley, Market Director – United Kingdom, McLaren Automotive, said: “We're delighted to support MSV's new Brands Britannia event, which coincides with McLaren's 60th anniversary year.
“Our cars are born on the race track and Brands Hatch has been the stage for moments that have shaped McLaren's history. Our rich racing past informs our luxury supercars, which are renowned for their sensational road and track performance and we’re very proud to provide the McLaren GT as the official safety car of this event.”
The ‘Great British race-off’ at the Kent circuit will feature retro racing from series including the Swinging ‘60s, Future Classics, Modern Classics and Special Saloons and Modsports. There will also be two Morgan Challenge races for all cars from the popular manufacturer. They will all compete on the Indy circuit throughout the day, with grids of classic cars from as far back as the 1950s.
David Smitherham, CSCC Director, said: “It is fantastic to have this iconic British and motor racing brand associated with the first Brands Britannia. We are delighted to welcome McLaren as the official supplier of the Safety Car for the event, and is sure to be a treat for spectators, officials and marshals to see at Brands Hatch.”
There will be fun for the whole family off the circuit too, including a mega car display featuring vehicles from all the best-loved UK manufacturers. Everything from Lotus to Land Rovers and TVRs to Triumphs will be on show as well as a McLaren Elva supplied by the manufacturer.
A village green will be at the heart of the event with a funfair, food and trade stalls as well as music being performed all day long. Circuit tours in partnership with Go Coach are available from 9-9:45am in the morning for fans to experience the Brands Hatch Indy circuit from the driver’s eye.
Advance discount tickets for the first ever Brands Britannia are available for £22 until Thursday 1 June at 4pm. There are further discounts for 13-15-year-olds and free entry for under-13s. To buy tickets, click here.