Superbike enthusiasts will get the chance to see what goes on behind the scenes for free next Thursday at Brands Hatch ahead of the big weekend meeting.
It is the first time the north Kent circuit has been accessible to spectators on a Thursday and gates will be open from midday, the same time the huge Brands Hatch campsite opens its doors.
The Monster Energy rig at Clark Curve will host exclusive interviews with MCE BSB riders, offering all the latest gossip from the paddock ahead of the weekend.
And the pit lane will be accessible to the public from 3pm for two hours to enable fans to see the teams and riders up close, with opportunities for autographs and photos.
The circuit itself will then be open from 5pm to 6pm for an official track walk for fans around the classic 2.3-mile Grand Prix layout.
British Superbikes series director Stuart Higgs said: “We’re really pleased to announce the Monster Energy Fans’ Thursday will form part of the Big Brands Bash this year.
“There will be a party atmosphere all weekend and a fantastic programme of racing and it will be great to kick it off by offering fans the chance to mingle with their heroes and access parts of the circuit they may never have experienced before.”
The event gets formally underway on track on Friday with the opening MCE BSB free practice sessions.
Kent’s Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne bids for glory on home turf against a host of international contenders including 2014 race-winners Josh Brookes and the resurgent Ryuichi Kiyonari.
The party weekend continues into Saturday’s MCE BSB qualifying day when double world Superbike champion James Toseland headlines the campsite music stage in the evening, with admission free of charge to all valid BSB ticket holders.
Weekend and camping tickets for the MCE British Superbike round at Brands Hatch on July 18-20 are available from just £51.
Entry is free for kids under 13.
All three days take place on the famed Grand Prix circuit with a bustling programme of support races and two MCE BSB races on the Sunday.
To book tickets now visit brandshatch.co.uk or call 0843 453 9000.
You can also win a pair of weekend tickets in our competition.
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