2026 British GT Round 8 Brands Hatch | Automotive Experience
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2026 British GT Round 8 Brands Hatch
West Kingsdown, Kent, United Kingdom2026-09-26 to 2026-09-27
About This Event
The oldest championship in SRO Motorsports Group's current portfolio, founded by the British Racing Drivers Club in 1993. GT3 and GT4 machinery race together across a two-hour endurance format, with mandatory driver changes during pitstops and Balance of Performance regulations levelling the field. Brands Hatch's 3.9km Grand Prix circuit climbs through Paddock Hill Bend's 8% gradient and drops at Pilgrim's Drop — a natural amphitheatre offering spectator views of nearly the entire layout.
What to Expect
Championship finale takes place at Brands Hatch in the circuit's centenary season
Two-hour race on Sunday decides the British GT titles
Two-hour races have minimum stint lengths rather than pitstop windows
Trade area features stalls selling parts, accessories and driver merchandise
GB3, GB4 and Ginetta series provide support racing throughout the weekend
Best Way to Experience It
Paddock Hill grandstand Category 1 seating offers best views over almost the entire circuit
General parking outside the venue free; Southbank infield parking charged per car
Good to Know
General parking outside the venue is free of charge
Shuttle bus service runs from Swanley Station on major event race days
Support paddock always open to general public
Adventure playground near Kentagon restaurant serves children toddler to age 14
Is This Event Right For You?
Best fit if you value championship finales — final round of 34th British GT season determines GT3 and GT4 titles, 2-hour endurance race on 3.916km Grand Prix layout, September timing brings title-deciding atmosphere.
Best fit if you enjoy multi-class racing — GT3 and GT4 categories race together with mandatory driver changes during pitstops, varied race pace between classes, pit strategy and co-driver dynamics across 2-hour duration.
Best fit if you value historic venues — Brands Hatch hosts British GT finale during circuit's centenary year, 3.916km Grand Prix layout features 8% Paddock Hill Bend gradient, natural amphitheatre offers views of almost entire circuit.
Not ideal if you prefer international GT championships — domestic British series draws smaller grids and regional competitor base rather than GT World Challenge Europe's manufacturer factory teams, emphasizes UK talent development over global superstars.
