The world-famous Formula Ford Festival returns to Kent’s Brands Hatch for two days of fast and furious club-level motorsport this October for the 49th running of the world-famous annual event.
In a past life, the Formula Ford Festival served as a key career stepping stone for aspiring F1 hopefuls including Jenson Button, Mark Webber, and Johnny Herbert. That heritage still exudes through the event as many of the UK and Ireland’s finest clubman racers take to the tarmac to join the illustrious roll of honour.
Unlike traditional championship-style race events, the Formula Ford Festival is a tense knockout contest in which competitors will put it all on the line for a chance to contest the final in their low downforce, open cockpit, single-seaters. This winner takes all format guarantees plenty of action and it’s a fantastic end of season spectacle.
The full racing line-up includes the AVON Tyres National Formula Ford Championship, AVON Tyres Northern & Super Classic Formula Ford Championship, BRSCC Mazda MX-5 Championship and BRSCC Mazda MX-5 Supercup.
A number of safety measures will be in operation at this event, in accordance with COVID-Secure guidelines. Click here to download a summary.
MSV is restricting its attendance numbers significantly to ensure visitors can easily socially distance - as such, you will need to purchase your tickets in advance to guarantee admission. The general public will not have any access to the working areas (i.e. the paddock and pit lane) and overnight stays for the public are not permitted at this race meeting.
Please click here to view a map of the venue, which outlines which areas are restricted to visitors.
Please note that pre-registration is not required for season pass holders to gain admission - simply present your pass at the venue entrance as normal.
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| Saturday (24/10/20) | 08:00 |
| Sunday (25/10/20) | 08:00 |
PLEASE NOTE: Advance booking closed at 16:00 Friday 23 October. If you haven’t received your ticket(s) please contact us. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an Adult.
Parking is free of charge for all public car parks.
If you wish to park within the Infield area or on the Southbank (the large grassed area opposite Cooper Straight) it is FREE to do so on Saturday and a charge of £5 per car on Sunday.
If you plan on parking in these areas you will need to display a pass. Please click the link to download one.
An array of classic fords will be on display throughout the weekend. If you would like to be part of the display click here.
Alongside the classics will be a selection of modern Fords, if you would like to be part of the modern Ford display click here.
We are welcoming an array of Ford clubs from around the country to display throughout Brands Hatch. If you are club organiser please click here to register.
MSV offers a range of affordable hospitality packages across all of its race events, with a range of COVID-secure safety measures in place in line with current government guidelines. For more information, please call 01474 875224.
MSV offers a range of affordable hospitality packages across all of its race events, with a range of COVID-secure safety measures in place in line with current government guidelines. For more information, please call 01474 875224.
Visitors to events at all four MSV circuits can benefit from the use of free WiFi.
The service can be accessed from the pit garages and spectator grandstands at Brands Hatch, Snetterton and Oulton Park, plus venue restaurants (including Cadwell Park). This scale of coverage is unprecedented amongst UK motorsport venues.
To access the facility, provided free-of-charge via the Purple WiFi portal, users simply select MSV-HOTSPOT-WIFI from their smartphone, tablet or PC and log in using their Facebook or email address details.
This free service is also available throughout the week, incorporating trackdays and testing in addition to weekend race events.
No - Until further notice we are only able to allow day visitors.
There is designated disabled parking available near the main Paddock Hill Grandstand and you may also park free of charge on Southbank (opposite the rear of the pit garages). Vehicles parked in these areas must display a Blue Badge and will be directed by venue staff on arrival. If you intend to park near to Paddock Hill Grandstand please head to the main entrance (next to the Mercure Hotel).
There is a dedicated wheelchair viewing area in Paddock Hill Grandstand with free of charge access to wheelchair users plus one carer. Any additional carers, friends or family must be in possession of a valid grandstand ticket. Please contact our ticket office on 0843 453 9000 to reserve space in the wheelchair viewing area in advance.
For further details, please read our Important Information section.
Parking is free of charge for all public car parks, except for the Southbank & Infield at larger events that is chargeable per day. Please see Parking Information at top of page for details.
Carers of our disabled guests may be entitled to free admission at MSV's race events. Please contact our call centre on 0343 453 9000 or [email protected] to make arrangements, no later than one week before the event you wish to attend.
For further details, please read our Important Information section.
Yes, baby changing facilities can be found in the locations below:
Hailwoods Bar and Restaurant in the paddock
The Paddock shower block
Druids Toilets
The Colin Chapman Way Fast Lane Toilets
The MotorSport Vision Centre by the main entrance
The ‘Superloo’ toilet block opposite the Megastore shop (next to the Kentagon Restaurant and Bar)
Yes, by the Megastore shop opposite the Kentagon Restaurant and Bar.
Please head to the Brands Hatch Security office located at the Main Entrance. If you are no longer at the venue please call 01474 875257.
No, the public are not allowed two wheeled vehicles in spectator areas. Bicycles are also prohibited in the public areas.
Yes, you can buy tickets on the gate at all our race meetings, by cash or card payment.
All tickets are sent by Royal Mail Recorded or Special Delivery, meaning a signature is required. In the rare instance that your tickets have not arrived in time you will need to purchase them at the gate price and obtain a refund after the event by returning the gate ticket stubs and your original tickets to the ticket office at the address below:
Ticket Office
MotorSport Vision Centre
Brands Hatch Circuit
Fawkham
Longfield
Kent
DA3 8NG
The ticketholder shall only be entitled to a refund or exchange (at MSV's election) if an event is cancelled in its entirety prior to its commencement for reasons that are within our reasonable control. Event tickets may not be sold, resold, donated, transferred or in any way disposed of without prior written permission from MSV.
You can find a list of eligible Grade D events by clicking here. Unfortunately these cannot be exchanged or used as part payment towards any other higher grade meeting.
No animals are permitted anywhere on site, with the exception of guide/assistance dogs. Please contact our call centre on 0343 453 9000 or email [email protected] to advise if you will be bringing a guide/assistance dog.
Drones / UAVs are not permitted for use at the venue on any event day.
Please visit our dedicated media site to apply for accreditation at media.msv.com
