Brands Hatch Indy vs GP

[cav1995]

Can anyone tell me why BH Indy is used twice while GP isn't at all?

[Peter]

As I am sure you are aware, a great deal of work is being done to the Grand Prix circuit to improve safety- i.e. the Barry Sheene corner is being made. The GP track therefore is not available for the May 5 meeting.

However, the Indy circuit is being used on the August meeting, because, I believe, the GP circuit is only open at certain times of the year.

[Alan]

I believe they are limited to how many times a year they can use the GP circuit. How many times that is I don't know!

I seem to think I read that just to be different the Seat Cupra Cup is going to run on both circuits at the same meeting - now that will be interesting!:)

[McKay]

why would they only have it open at certain times of the year? and why would they be limited?
if its only open at certain times howcome the do driving courses for under 17s on it (i did one of those)

[Peter]

I am just guessing here, but maybe noise restrictions are an issue, as there is a housing estate adjacent to it.

[Amanda]

I think that Brands are only allowed to use the GP circuit on a certain number of days each season because of complaints about the noise from residents!!!

Didn't they realise there was a race circuit there when they bought their houses?????? I for one would love to live that close to a track!