NEC, Birmingham
Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 January
Autosport International at the NEC, Birmingham, on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 January is the only motorsport show to bring a host of topflight cars from classic through to today's machines, top celebrities headed by David Coulthard, Mark Webber, Allan McNish and Jodie Kidd, to name just a few, and an all-action Live Arena under one roof.
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More than one million square feet will be filled with all things motorsport including a unique F1 Racing Car Gallery with the entire grid displayed in steel cradles at 90 degrees plus an authentic F1 winner's podium with the traditional chequered background. Here you can live out every fan’s dream of standing on the top of the rostrum with champagne and a trophy and have your photograph taken for posterity.
As always at Autosport International there will a huge number of exhibitors selling all things motorsport. There are several excellent web sites that sell online and that are well worth checking out. One of our favourites is Grand Prix Legends - (CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE SITE) . With nine separate stores, they offer clothing, models, books, videos and signed memorabilia for every team and motor personality in F1, Rallying, Moto GP, and Superbike. They have recently opened a new online store which sells Oakley sunglasses, clothing and accessories. They also have a site dedicated to discounted and sale end of line products where you will be able to find some stunning bargains.
TSF1- (CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE SITE) is another top quality retailer specialising in motorsport merchandise.TSF1 was formed in 1997 by Managing Director Tim Scott. TSF1 is possibly unique in that Tim has worked in the motorsport racing industry since 1985. Graduating from the Championship winning F3000 Onyx Team, Tim was Assistant Team Manager at Jordan Grand Prix at it's inception in 1991 helping the team achieve 5th place in it's inaugural season. He has also worked with Brabham F1, Moneytron Onyx F1 and in Touring cars at Management level. As a true fan of the sport he understands what the fans want and this tends to show in the choices available
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Jason Plato and James Pickford will be ready to meet their fans on the SEAT UK Sport stand. And for fans who pre-register on-line at www.autosport-international.com for the world's greatest motorsport show, you will automatically go into a draw to win a set of Jason's SEAT Sport UK overalls to be presented by Jason to the winner on Sunday 16 January.
Another exhibitor to make sure you don't miss is So World - So you want to be a Formula 1 driver? This follows on from the previous successful TV series which brings "reality TV" to motorsport. Basically they are looking for applicants to try to progress through a series of elimination stages involving driving various motorsport vehicles, starting with karts, with the winner ultimately getting a drive in an F1 car!. You can also apply online.
For the first time, there are a limited number of AAA passes with exclusive
access to the autograph area to meet top drivers and personalities, as well as Page 3 girls, Michelle Marsh, Lucy Pinder and Jakki Degg. The number of AAA
passes costing £30.00 is limited so you need to pre-book by calling the ticket
hotline on 0870 902 0444 or book on-line at
www.autosport-international.com
The AAA pass also entitles you to a VIP showguide as well as a VIP seat and fast
track entry to the Live Action Arena grandstand, a 50-minute non-stop adrenaline
rush, this year hosted by Jodie Kidd, racing driver and model. This is the only
indoor sideways-sliding, tyre-smoking all-action show including racing cars,
rally cars and all manner of weird and wonderful machinery, which never fails to
entertain. And here you will see celebrity appearances from such greats as Stig
Blomqvist at the wheel of the 1983 Audi Quattro, Mark Higgins and British Rally
Champion Jonny Milner. A souvenir laminated pass consisting of driver pictures
and floorplans of all areas of the show is also included in the AAA pass.
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Don't wait too long to book as the demand for these special passes is already high. Regular tickets for the show and Live Action Arena are available by phoning the hotline on 0870 902 0444 or booking on-line at www.autosport-international.com at £25.00 for adults and £17.50 for children.
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