Autosport International is a four-day motorsport event that includes a two-day trade show for industry professionals and a two-day public show.
It is held at the
NEC
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, in
Birmingham
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,
United Kingdom
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and operated by
Motorsport Network
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, usually in the second week of January. The 2023 show will be held on 12 - 15 January.
It typically has 32,000 trade visitors and 63,000 public visitors, 5,000 of whom are from overseas and 80% of whom are male.
Many categories of track and off-road motor racing are represented, including
Formula One
Formula One (also known as Formula 1 or F1) is the highest class of international racing for open-wheel single-seater formula racing cars sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA). The World Drivers' Championship, ...
,
BTCC, and
24 Hours of Le Mans
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. The show also has a "Live Action Arena" where spectators can see motorsport, including stunts.
The show has close links with many industry magazines including ''
Autosport
''Autosport'' is a global motorsport publishing brand headquartered based in Richmond, London. It was established in 1950 at the same time as the origins of the Formula One World Championship.
Autosport began life as a weekly magazine in 1950 ...
'', ''
Motorsport News'' and ''
F1 Racing'', who all attend. Some industry bodies offer members discounts and offers. These include the
Motor Sports Association
Motorsport UK, formerly known as the Motor Sports Association (MSA), is a national membership organisation and governing body for four-wheel motorsport in the United Kingdom. Legally, it is a not-for-profit private company limited by guarantee.
...
and the
British Racing and Sports Car Club
References
External links
Exhibition's website
Motorsport in the United Kingdom
Auto shows in the United Kingdom
Events in Birmingham, West Midlands
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