Formula 1 star to open NEC motor show

11:41am Tuesday 19th December 2006

BRITAIN'S motor sport elite will flock to the NEC in Birmingham to meet their fans at the world's biggest motorsport show, Autosport International, on January 13 and 14.

Britain's latest Formula 1 signing Anthony Davidson will officially open the show to the public on January 13 while the UK's only World motorsport champion, Andy Priaulx will cut the ribbon to allow the crowds to roam the one-million square foot exhibition the next day.

Super Aguri's new signing, the popular Anthony Davidson, will boost the Formula 1 grid of Brits to four next season.

Davidson will be appearing on the Autosport Central Stage, fuelled by BP Ultimate; the Karting Stage; the F1 Racing Stage and conducting driver signing sessions on Saturday. Davidson's Super Aguri teammate Takuma Sato will also be paying a visit to the NEC to meet his British fans for the very first time on Sunday.

Priaulx, the UK's only world motor racing champion, clinched his double back-to-back FIA World Touring Car title in China.

Joining Davidson and Priaulx will be all manner of British motorsport champions, including British Touring Car Champion Matt Neal, British F3 Champion Mike Conway, Avon Tyres British GT Champions Tim Mullen and Chris Niarchos, plus Matthew Wilson, Britain's youngest WRC driver.

Add to that the cream of international racing stars, from motorsport legends such as Derek Bell, Allan McNish, David Brabham, Mark Blundell and Jason Plato, to the Formula 1 stars of the future, and this is the show no motor sport fan should miss.

Avoid the queues and book on-line at www.autosport-international.com or by phoning the ticket hotline on 0870 380 2244. Tickets are £26 per adult including entry to the Live Action Arena, children's (5-15) tickets are £18.50.

The elite Paddock Pass is available at £32 for adults and £24.50 for children. The area gives exclusive access to the Driver Signing Area; access to the Live Action Arena Paddock back stage; priority seating and fast-track entry to the Live Action Arena, and a show guide lanyard including pictures of celebrities and a detailed floor plan of the show.

There are a limited number of Paddock Passes available, so book early to avoid disappointment.

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