BRANDS Hatch will host the mightiest racing machines on its 2010 calendar when the family-oriented truck superprix rolls into the West Kingsdown circuit next weekend.

Headlining this festival of truck racing action will be the five tonne powerhouses of the British truck racing championship, which boast 1,000bhp and are capable of reaching speeds of up to 100mph – lapping the Indy circuit in under one minute.

British truck racing has produced one of the country’s most successful club motorsport talents, as reigning champion Stuart Oliver.

Oliver has nine national titles to his name, more than Michael Schumacher in Formula One, and will be continuing his campaign for an unprecedented tenth trophy in 2010.

There will also be plenty of support for brothers Graham and Steven Powell, who will be competing alongside Oliver in the headline event.

Graham, who lives in Aylesford, currently leads the Class B standings after clinching double victory in the season opener at Pembrey two weeks ago.

Steven, who also competes in Class B and scored a podium finish at Pembrey, runs a busy transport café in West Kingsdown.

As well as the British truck racing championship, there will be support races including NASCAR-style pickup trucks, legends cars and the Dunlop Motorsport News saloon car championship, featuring successful West Kingsdown racer Rod Birley.

The truck superprix is one of Brands Hatch’s biggest family events, and next weekend’s trucking festival will also feature a packed programme of off-track entertainment including go-karting, face painting and an activity area for children.

Tickets for the event on April 17 and April 18 cost from £17 for adults, with free entry for children aged 12 and under.

For more information, call 0870 950 9000 or visit brandshatch.co.uk