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SHOW MARKS 25th YEAR IN 2015 Autosport International celebrates its 25th anniversary in January, having hosted many of motor sport’s biggest names over the past quarter-century, including former F1 champions Lewis Hamilton, Jenson Button, James Hunt, Sir Jackie Stewart and John Surtees. More of the sport’s leading lights will descend on Birmingham’s NEC in 2015 to meet fans, sign autographs and discuss the latest developments ahead of the new season.
MSA
A brand-new MSA stand will greet Autosport International visitors inside the main entrance at Birmingham’s NEC on January 9-12, 2015. The revamped stand will be split into two distinct sections, separated by a trio of competition cars. The MSA Licencing Team will be on hand to process renewals and sell starter packs, with technical and sporting staff also available. The governing body’s development activities will be showcased by the MSA Academy and, for the first time on the MSA stand, Go Motorsport, which will also join with local motor clubs to run another AutoSOLO with passenger rides outside the exhibition hall. The MSA has teamed up with Autosport International to offer members a £5 discount on trade tickets. To take advantage of this offer, simply quote MSA2015 when purchasing tickets online at www.autosportinternational.com RACING
BTCC CHAMPS BOUND FOR BIRMINGHAM Hometown heroes Andrew Jordan and Matt Neal, plus fellow British Touring Car Championship star Gordon Shedden, are the first drivers to join the guest list for January’s Autosport International. Jordan celebrated his 2013 BTCC title with local fans at this year’s show, while former champions Neal and Shedden showed off their new Honda Civic Tourer (above). All three will return in 2015. Jordan (left) said: “Winning the 2013 BTCC is something I’ll always remember, and being able to share that with so many enthusiastic local fans at Autosport International was special. While ultimately this season hasn’t gone our way, we’re already planning for 2015, and Autosport International will be a great way to kick off the new year.”
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HISTORICS
NEW DRAW FOR HISTORIC FANS The Ferrari 246 Dino F1 and Jaguar D-Type will be among 16 cars forming a new historic feature at Autosport International. The group will consist of road cars and track icons provided by organisations such as Group C, the Historic Grand Prix Car Association and Masters Historic Racing. The 246 Dino F1 made its debut in 1958, becoming the first V6-engined car to win a Grand Prix when it triumphed at Reims that year, while the D-Type won the Le Mans 24 Hours from 1955-57. SUPERCARS
HIGH PERFORMANCE FOR ALL Supercar fans at Autosport International will once again be treated to the Performance Car Show, run in association with Autocar and PistonHeads.com. In previous years the Autocar Supercar Display has included the Aston Martin Vanquish, Ferrari F12 Berlinetta and McLaren 12C GT Sprint. The What Car? Car Of The Year award winners will be announced on the eve of the show, giving visitors the opportunity to speak to industry experts about the characteristics that earned each its crown.
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