Motor racing fans have just over a week to wait until this year’s Island Car Centre Sandown Sprint, held over 20th and 21st April. It’s attracted the strongest entry of cars yet, as the Isle of Wight’s premier motorsport event continues to grow. A total of 107 cars are due to compete on a specially created-track along Culver Parade in Sandown. And this year spectators can get closer than ever to the cars and the action. The new Race Village in Fort Street will showcase all the cars and the drivers before they venture out to the start line. Cars range from legendary stars from the world of rallying to fire-breathing, NASCAR inspired monsters, with almost everything in between. Promoter Tim Addison, has said:
“It’s not often that Brands Hatch, Silverstone and Goodwood comes to the Island. Many of the cars at Sandown next weekend will be starring at events around the country this year and this is a unique chance to see them up close and personal, right on your doorstep,” said promoter Tim Addison.
Tickets cost from just £10 per day if bought online in advance and accompanied children aged 11 years and under are totally free. Sandham Gardens is also offering all of its attractions, including Dino Golf, the Skynets and karting, at half price. So there’s more than enough to entertain all the family, all day long. Cars will start from Fort Street before driving against the clock towards Yaverland. All the cars will also be running in classes depending on the size of engine and other criteria. A full list of entries can be found on the event website together with information about how to best enjoy this year’s Sprint. The course itself has been slightly extended at the finish and this year all ticket holders will be able to watch the action from both sides of the track. As well as the new Race Village and the main Culver Parade viewing area, access to the Browns enclosure will be open to all ticket holders. 
Malcolm Smith, Chairman of the Isle of Wight Car Club, is looking forward to this year’s Sprint. He said:
“The quality and variety of cars is better than ever, with some fantastic cars from Island entrants too. From thoroughbred classics through to specialist track and rally cars, there is something for everyone to enjoy.”
For more information and to save money by booking tickets online, visit the website: isleofwightspeedtrials.co.uk.
Great, good luck to everyone and lets hope the sun shines on us all. Well done IWCC for putting this great event on once again.
It all looks great but I’m confused about them charging entry to an area that’s a public right of way. Please can someone explain.
They get planning permission just like the festival is that a problem???
Ban it. Dangerous pollution noisy forces highway to be shut and will encourage copycats.
But hey, it will entertain the board for an hour so nothing else matters.