Autosports Show - 12-15 Jan 06

Posted: January 18, 2006 5:48 PM

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Pre-Event News

• AUTOSPORT INTERNATIONAL HOSTS ARRAY OF LAUNCHES AND STARS

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11/12/05
AUTOSPORT INTERNATIONAL HOSTS ARRAY OF LAUNCHES AND STARS
Autosport International 2006, 12-15 January, is storming forward, with more launches than ever before. A host of international drivers and top-flight cars from across the spectrum of motorsport are also lining up to attend the show, which is held at the NEC in Birmingham.

The biggest-ever collection of more than 600 performance and racing cars will be seen at the show. Some of these astonishing cars will be unveiled to the world for the very first time, while others will be making their UK debut. One of the headliners will be French manufacturers Ligier, who will make their first appearance at Autosport International and unveil the JS49 Sport Prototype. Other launches come from Mitsubishi (with the L200 and the Lancer Evolution EVO IX), Subaru (with the new Impreza WRX STI), Alfa Romeo, Connaught, Radical, Team Spatz, Maybach, plus many more which are due to be announced over the coming weeks.

Red Bull Racing Formula One young gun Vitantonio Liuzzi will officially open the show on Thursday 12 January, while Bernie Ecclestone is travelling to the NEC to visit the show for the first time ever on Friday 13 January to deliver the ninth Motorsport Safety Fund Sid Watkins Lecture. This annual lecture on motorsport safety has proven to be a growing highlight of the show and is now attended by some 500 delegates.

The first ever Briton to be crowned DTM Champion, Gary Paffett, will feature alongside World Rally stars Marcus Gronholm, Markko Martin and legendary co-driver Nicky Grist. Also in attendance will be BTCC stars Jason Plato, Luke Hines and Gareth Howell.

ITV F1's Louise Goodman and Paul Musselle will host the Live Action Arena, presented by Fulda Tyres, with a little help from Superbike supremo Jamie Whitham. The battle of the McRaes will see Jimmy McRae, still the most successful British Rally Championship competitor, go head-to-head with Russell Brookes, while Alister McRae is pitting his skills against Martin Rowe, both in identical Subaru Imprezas.

Grand Prix Racewear, the Motorsport safety equipment, performance parts and accessories supplier, are providing a massive 12% off all orders placed with them during the course of the show. This amazing offer is valid to all pre-registered trade visitors.

In celebration of Autosport International's stunning 100 Years of Grand Prix Racing feature, presented by the Donington Grand Prix Collection, all trade day visitors will also get £7 off entry to the museum located at Donington Park, when purchasing two tickets.

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