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British F3GTWednesday 22 January 2020
Easter British GT and F3 Championships
Oulton Park (International)
Friday 14 - Monday 17 April 2017
The British GT Championship is one of the UK's most spectacular racing series, with powerful supercars battling for supremacy. Racing at speeds in excess of 150mph, they sound as fast as they look! Expect grids of over 30 cars including Aston Martins, Ferraris, Lamborghinis, McLarens and Porsches.
The BRDC British F3 Championship meanwhile is a major route on the way to F1 success and a grid full of fresh-faced racers will be out to emulate last year's champion Matheus Leist. In addition to close racing from these single seaters there's a packed support programme featuring saloon and sportscars.
There's a huge amount to see and do for families at this event - especially on the Monday. Check out our off-track entertainment section below!
PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS NO ACTIVITY ON EASTER SUNDAY AT THIS EVENT
ADVANCE BOOKING HAS NOW CLOSED. TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE AT THE GATE.
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WHAT'S RACING
HOSPITALITY & UPGRADES
OFF TRACK ENTERTAINMENT
GENERAL ADMISSION - CHILDREN UNDER 13 ARE ADMITTED FREE
Weekend Admission (Friday, Saturday and Monday) - - - - - -
Friday Admission (British GT/F3 and Support Testing) - £5 - £5 - £5
Saturday Admission (Qualifying/Support Races) - £15 - £10 - £12
Monday Admission (Main Raceday) - £25 - £15 - £19
GRANDSTAND SEATS
Child (under 13)
Monday Old Hall Grandstand - Raceday - £10 - £5 - £5
Monday Lodge Grandstand - Raceday - £10 - £5 - £5
Monday Knickerbrook Grandstand - Raceday - £10 - £5 - £5
PLEASE NOTE: Advance booking closes 12:00 Wednesday 12 April. All orders received before 14:00 Tuesday 11 April will be sent by Recorded Delivery at a cost of £1.99 per order (or Special Delivery at a cost of £6.99 per order if specified by the purchaser). All orders received after 14:00 Tuesday 11 April will be sent by Special Delivery at a cost of £6.99 per order. Telephone bookings are subject to a surcharge of £1 per admission ticket. If you haven't received your ticket(s) seven days prior to the event please contact us. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an Adult.
Full grids of exotic supercars from Ferrari, Porsche, McLaren, Audi and BMW do battle in the British GT Championship. With multiple classes, pit stops, and driver changes this is one of the most intense and thrilling championships in the country.
This is a high pressure single seater series in which aspiring F1 Stars can cut their teeth. Former champions include Ayrton Senna, Mika Hakkinen, Rubens Barrichello and Jonathan Palmer.
MINI CHALLENGE JCW
The JCW MINI CHALLENGE cars are the fastest MINI racing machines in the UK.
Volkswagen Racing Cup
Expect close racing throughout the field in this one-make series for VW machines. Impressing in this series can lead to being noticed in the BTCC or GTs.
Ginetta GT5 Challenge
A well supported Ginetta one-make series. This series allows aspiring endurance stars of the future to make a name for themselves in the British GT paddock.
Ginetta Racing Drivers Club +
The perfect way for amateurs to test their mettle at racing, the Ginetta Racing Drivers' Club is designed specifically for the first-time racing driver.
Northern Saloon & Sports Car Championship
This championship is open to a wide range of sports and saloon cars.
Easter Activities- Monday Only
On Easter Monday children will love hunting for letters hidden around the Oulton Park site to unlock the Easter Bunny's Egg Store in Chequers Restaurant. Easter activities also include Easter themed arts and crafts lessons.
Easter Egg Hunt- Monday Only
Pick up a clue sheet from the Easter Activities tent on the infield and hunt down the letters that make up the password to the Easter Egg store, when you have found all the letters meet the Easter Bunny in Chequers give him the password and receive a prize for your hard work.
Free Inflatable Fun- Monday Only
Easter British GT & F3 offers huge amounts of entertainment for kids, including a collection of inflatable activities all completely free to use! The inflatable fun includes a 55ft assault course, a huge inflatable slide, a bouncy castle, and a fun soft play area for younger children.
Supercar Display- Monday Only
Alongside the Supercars out on track- aroud 200 of the finest Supercars on the planet will be on display lining the infield of Oulton Park. Get up close and take some pictures with your favourite cars! Displays include the Ultima GTR, Lamborghini Countach and Aventador SV.
Artisan market- Monday Only
An artisan market with a great selection of traders offering a plethora of products. Priority is given to locally based traders providing products from the area. Complimentary traders are then sourced further afield to ensure there will be a wide variety of stalls and stands to browse!
70th Anniversary Ferrari Display - Monday
Oulton Park's Easter British GT & F3 Weekend is expected to attract one of the biggest Ferrari displays ever in the North West! With over 70 beautiful Ferraris lining up on the year of Ferrari's 70th anniversary; expected amongst them is the only road going FXX in the world.
Kids Entertainers- Monday Only
There will be plenty of kid's entertainment on Easter Monday located within the tent near Chequers. Kids' entertainment includes arts & crafts, and face painting.
Adventure Playground
Oulton Park's adventure playground features a motorsport theme and has equipment for children of all ages from toddler to 14. There are climbing frames, swings and more which will keep children busy and entertained throughout the day!
Army Display- Monday Only
The Army will put on a display at Oulton Park bringing along their Mobile Climbing Tower and a Military vehicle. Climb the tower and learn more about the Army!
Trade Village
A vast trade area will be in operation all weekend, with dealers and manufacturers represented, plus championship partners and stalls selling parts, accessories and driver and team merchandise.
Circus Whiz
The very best interactive circus skills workshop set in a colourful 8m inflatable circus ring. Learn how to juggle balls & clubs, diablos & devil sticks, master olympic ribbons & cups & balls just to mention a few. Parents & children, Grandparents, teens & toddlers all welcome!
The Games Arena - Monday Only
The Games Arena is a colourful fun-filled family arena with fun garden games such as Giant Connect Four, Giant Snakes & Ladders, Giant O's & X's, Giant Target, Giant Twister, Garden Chess, Draughts, Quoits, and Horse-Shoe Toss,
Silver Hospitality
MONDAY ONLY. Includes privileged parking, entrance tickets into circuit & suite, official programme, morning coffee & breakfast roll, two course buffet lunch, afternoon tea & cakes, pay bar in operation. Call 01474 875224 for details or enquire at the Fogarty Moss Centre.
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Superview
MONDAY ONLY. Enjoy a spectacular view of the action from the top floor of the Fogarty Moss Centre. Fully air-conditioned plus catering and bar facilities and timing screen. Children under 16 can upgrade for £19. Does not include circuit admission.
CAMPING INFO
Why not make a weekend of it and stay on-site at Oulton Park? We have two dedicated areas - a Quiet campsite and our livelier General campsite, both with full facilities - just a short stroll from the racetrack. You can select your preference when booking tickets online.
Click on the tabs below for detailed information. Please note you will need to be in possession of a valid admission/pass in addition to a camping ticket in order to gain access to the campsite.
The price is £20 per adult online, regardless of length of stay. 13 to 15 year olds are £12, whilst under 13s always camp free of charge at Oulton Park.
You can also purchase camping passes on arrival at the circuit. The price is £30 for adults and £18 for 13 to 15 year olds.
Please note - the price for camping does not include venue admission.
The campsite opens at midday on Friday 14 April and closes at midday on the day after the event has finished. Please note - facilities will be provided in full during this time, which is extended for 2017. Previously, the campsite effectively closed on the evening of the final event day.
You are welcome to bring your car or bike onto the campsite with you. Please head to East Gate entrance on arrival, and you will be directed to the campsite and issued with a wristband.
There is no shop located on the campsite, but there are supermarkets nearby, including a Co-Op in Tarporley, and our circuit restaurant will be serving hot food, snacks and drinks.
BBQs are permitted as long as they are raised off the ground, but fires are not permitted. You are welcome to bring your own alcohol too.
Animals are not permitted anywhere on site at Oulton Park (except Guide/Assistance dogs), including the campsite.
The campsite will offer full facilities for the duration of its operating hours, including toilets, showers and drinking water standpipes.
The toilets are cleaned and emptied throughout the weekend. Please help us by keeping them clean and tidy.
Please do not use the surrounding woods or bushes. If you are found doing so, you may be ejected from the campsite and your wristband will be confiscated.
There are hot showers located on the campsite. Please be aware that the queues can be long at peak times.
There are plenty of bins provided, which are emptied during the weekend. Bin bags are provided at the campsite entrance.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner is available in our permanent Chequers Restaurant inside the circuit.
Please note - there are no electrical hook-ups available
Any evening entertainment will be confirmed nearer the time.
The Quiet and General campsites are both located to the east of the circuit, behind the first corner, via East Gate entrance.
We work extremely hard to keep our site secure. We have a team of security guards patrolling our campsite 24 hours a day, in addition to our other campsite staff including fire and medical teams. Nevertheless, thieves have been known to operate in the area, so we highly recommend keeping your valuables safe at all times, either by locking them in your car, or keeping them on your person.
MSV will accept no responsibility for loss or damage sustained to these items.
MEDICAL - Call 07967 945644
FIRE/SECURITY EMERGENCY - Call 07790 938072
Please keep noise to a minimum after 21:00 in the Quiet campsite area, and 23:30 in the General area. This includes the use of generators wherever possible, particularly if they are portable external units. Any campers that persist in making excessive noise after these times may be evicted from the campsite without refund of ticket fees, or even banned from the venue permanently in extreme cases.
Road-registered vehicles are permitted within the campsites, but scooters and mini-motos are not permitted. Please be considerate of others and keep vehicle movement to a minimum. Sleeping in vans is not advised.
Campers under the age of 16 years must be accompanied by an appropriate adult.
Strictly no animals are allowed on site at any time, however Guide/Assistance dogs are permitted when pre-arranged with the venue.
Fires are not permitted in the campsite (no wood burning). Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground. Please dispose of coals and single use barbecues (once cool) in the metal bins provided.
Never leave a hot stove or barbeque unattended. Keep roadways and fire lanes clear at all times. Store fuel and generators away from ignition sources. Fire extinguishers are located at various fire points around the campsite. Use only in an emergency and raise the alarm immediately.
The campsite speed limit is 10mph. Only drive if strictly necessary and watch for children.
Secure tents and gazebos carefully - always prepare for high winds!
Never use a portable barbeque or gas burner inside a tent, awning or enclosed space (for cooking, or heating when cold). A cooling barbeque can also give off poisonous gas.
Never run a generator inside a tent, awning or confined space. Consider purchasing a Carbon Monoxide alarm and use it inside your caravan or motor home if running an installed gas appliance.
Always check your gas cylinder for damage before using. Maintain good ventilation when using portable gas (remember to use it outside only).
Never smoke near any gas cylinder and keep all ignition sources away.
For everyone's safety and enjoyment, the following are prohibited from our campsite:
- Fireworks
- Firewood
- Chinese lanterns
- Scooters/mini-motos/any vehicle not registered for the road
- Offensive weapons
- Restricted and illegal substances
Any such items will be confiscated by the campsite security team.
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.
What age do I have to be to qualify for a senior citizen discount?
We offer a discount on event entry to our guests that are aged 65 and over. This is only available for tickets purchased on the day of the event - not in advance
What time do the gates open?
Gates open at 8.30am on Saturday and 7.00am on Monday
Can I get in to the Paddock and Pit areas?
The paddock is fully open to the public, with no restrictions. However this is a working area with moving vehicles, so please take caution, and ensure that any children are supervised at all times. Access to the pit lane is restricted to valid passholders only.
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. Please contact our call centre on 0843 453 9000 or carer@msv.com for further details and to make arrangements, no later than one week before the event you wish to attend.
Is there disabled parking and viewing available?
There is a dedicated parking and viewing area for our disabled guests on the inside of Knickerbrook corner. For access please follow signs for public parking, then directions for label holders. Please ensure a blue badge is clearly displayed and visible to traffic marshals and await direction.
Do you have baby changing facilities?
Yes, a baby changing facility can be found in our Chequers Bar and Restaurant near the paddock entrance.
What happens if my posted tickets don't arrive in time?
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:
MotorSport Vision Centre
Can I purchase tickets on the day of the event?
Yes, you can buy tickets on the gate at all our race meetings, by cash or card payment.
Are animals permitted anywhere on site?
No animals are permitted anywhere on site, with the exception of guide/assistance dogs.
Where can I claim my lost property or hand in any found items?
Please go to the Fogarty Moss Centre which is located in the middle of the circuit overlooking Cascades corner (See our venue map for more details). If you are no longer at the venue, please give our help desk a call on 01829 760301.
I have a Grade D ticket, where can I find a list of events and can I upgrade my ticket?
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.
What is MSV's ticket refund policy?
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.
How can I apply for media accreditation for race events?
Please visit our dedicated media site to apply for accreditation at media.msv.com
What is the policy on Drones or UAVs?
Drones / UAVs are not permitted for use at Oulton Park on any event day.
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