BTCC to Hit Newcastle Streets
The British Touring Car Championship will take to the streets of Newcastle in the Championship's first live city demonstration
At least five cars will take part in the demo on the evening of Thursday July 14, two days before the series visits the nearby Croft circuit.
The event will take place on the city's popular Quayside in front of the famous Gateshead Millennium Bridge.
The crowds will also get to meet the BTCC's drivers during an autograph session. ITV will film the event and include coverage in its live BTCC broadcast from Croft.
Local driver Jason Plato is one of the drivers already confirmed for the event. He said: "The city and the people in it know how to have fun and enjoy life. I am very passionate about this event. I grew up in Newcastle Gateshead and love the city and the North East. I can't wait to appear before the crowds."
In order to ensure a safe event there will be a strictly no alcohol policy on the Quayside.
The venue has been used for motorsport before when the official start of the 2004 Pirelli International Rally was held at the site.
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| Series | BTCC |
| Teams | BTC Racing |
| Author | Tim Redmayne |
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