British GP Dates Change - Confirmed

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For Immediate Release

12 December 2003

Silverstone welcomes new British Grand Prix date

Following confirmation from the FIA World Motor Sport Council today, Silverstone has welcomed the revised date of 9-11 July for the 2004 Foster's British Grand Prix.

The date change returns the British Grand Prix to a traditional mid-July weekend and removes the calendar clashes of the Euro 2004 final and the Wimbledon Men's tennis final.

Additionally, a potential clash on 11 July with the British Motorcycle Grand Prix will be avoided as Silverstone understands that this event is being rescheduled to an alternate July weekend.

"This is great news for the British Grand Prix," said Andrew Waller, managing director of Silverstone. "Returning to our original date is a real boost for people thinking about coming to Silverstone next year," he added.

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Notes to Editors

Silverstone is the host of the Foster's British Grand Prix and is recognised as the Home of British Motor Racing.

Silverstone was the venue for the first ever Formula One World Championship Grand Prix in 1950, and has been the only circuit to stage the British Grand Prix since 1986.

Silverstone plays host to some of the largest international and domestic motorsport series in the world, including rounds of the British Touring Car Championship, the British Superbike Championship and World Superbikes.

Silverstone remains one of the world's most historic and recognisable racing venues.

Silverstone offers clients a variety of conference and event facilities, including driving experiences, track days, hospitality opportunities, karting and the Silverstone Racing School - the UK's leading race tuition and driver coaching centre.

Ref: 2004 BGP 03

And this is the first of the national series announcing their changes:

12th December 2003

For Immediate Release

BTCC announces date change to 2004 schedule

The organisers of the Green Flag MSA British Touring Car Championship announced today a change to the 2004 schedule. The rounds that were scheduled to be held at Croft on 11th July have now been moved to 25th July. As a result, the Knockhill rounds, previously scheduled for the 25th July, will now take place on 8th August.

This revision to the previously publicised 2004 calendar follows the announcement of the change of date for the British Grand Prix. The BTCC organisers reiterated that the non-championship race in support of the British Grand Prix, on the revised date of 11th July, will continue as scheduled.

All other rounds of the 2004 calendar remain as previously announced.

Revised 2004 Race Calendar follows

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Details on 2004 regulations available on request.

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Notes to Editors

The Green Flag MSA British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) is the UK's premier four-wheel racing championship. Touring cars are high-powered production 'showroom look-alikes'. The series can be traced back to the late 1950s allowing competition for cars that bear a close resemblance to those on sale to the public.

The BTCC is promoted and managed by British Motorsport Promoters Limited (BMP). BMP was established in 1999 and is an organisation that comprises all the major race circuits in the UK. Its primary focus is to ensure that motorsport is promoted and supported nationwide.

In 2004, the championship will feature 30 races, spread over 10 weekends at nine leading circuits in the UK and Ireland.

BTCC's 2003 season saw a 20 race championship with teams representing four major car manufacturers: Honda, MG, Proton and Vauxhall.

Green Flag MSA British Touring Car Championship

2004 Calendar

Round Date Venue / Circuit

1, 2 & 3 10/11 April Thruxton
4, 5 & 6 24/25 April Brands Hatch / Indy
7, 8 & 9 8/9 May Silverstone / International
10, 11 & 12 22/23 May Oulton Park / Island
13, 14 & 15 12/13 June Mondello Park / International
9/10/11 July Silverstone (British Grand Prix)*
16, 17 & 18 24/25 July Croft
19, 20 & 21 7/8 August Knockhill **
22, 23 & 24 21/22 August Brands Hatch / GP
25, 26 & 27 4/5 Sept Snetterton
28, 29 & 30 25/26 Sept Donington Park / National

* Non championship event

** Subject to completion of specified facility improvements by 01.02.04

Ref: 2003 BTCC Schedule Announcement - 02