Start the year at Autosport International

Autosport International has become the must-do event to start the new year and get your motor sport season off to a flying start.

Taking place at Birmingham’s NEC on January 12-13, Autosport International offers something for everyone as well as a great chance to get close to a wide range of racing machinery and to see some top class driving in the Live Action Arena. Britain’s top Rallycross driver Liam Doran heads up the Rallycross content at Autosport International. The Englishman’s Citroën DS3 Supercar will appear on the Pipercross Filters stand while his Pikes Peak Ford RS200 is back for another show appearance with Forge Motorsport. One of the true stars of the show last year, the bewinged Group B monster remains a favourite with fans of all ages. As if to illustrate the wide range of equipment and machinery on display, Doran’s Polaris RZR, used as a paddock and support vehicle, is also going to be in the show as part of the RZR Racing stand.

Autosport International encompasses all aspects of motorsport, and will include appearances from celebrity names such as Formula One legend Sir Jackie Stewart, current F1 star Paul Di Resta and departing BBC F1 anchor Jake Humphrey. Stars from across the range of motor sport disciplines will also be in attendance, including 24 Hours of Le Mans winners Derek Bell and Allan McNish, 2012 FIA World Touring Car Champion Rob Huff and MSA British Touring Car Champion Gordon Shedden.

The F1 Racing Grid allows visitors to get up close and personal with a range of the 2012 Grand Prix cars, while the Live Action Arena, the UK’s largest indoor race track, is the place to go for a pre-season adrenaline fix. Attendees can also ‘have a go’ themselves, with passenger rides and karting challenges on offer. Features include displays dedicated to the career of Sir Jackie Stewart and ‘A tribute to Richard Burns’; a commeration of the 2001 FIA World Rally Champion.

In addition, Autosport International is also proud to present The Performance Car Show: Powered by PistonHeads.com, a motoring show dedicated to the best supercars and performance cars, including the 700bhp V12 Lamborghini Aventador and Ferrari’s 458 Spider.

If you want fast cars and high profile stars, then Autosport International is the show to start your 2013!

Tickets for Autosport International cost £31 for adults and £20 for children aged five and over. For more information and ticket sales call 0844 581 1420 or visit www.autosportinternational.com.

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