Brands Hatch

Location: Fawkham, Longfield, DA3 8NG, UK

Distance: 1.198 miles

One of the world's most iconic motor racing venues, Brands Hatch will play host to some of the biggest international events on the calendar in 2009, including the A1GP World Cup of Motorsport, DTM and the FIA World Touring Car Championship.

This year the Kent circuit will also feature the first UK round of the FIA Formula Two Championship as the series returns to Brands Hatch after a 25 year absence.

In addition to hosting top international meetings, Brands Hatch will be visited by the ViSK British Superbike Championship, HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship, the British F3/GT Championships, the Masters Historic Festival, the Modified Live Summertime Special and many club car and bike events.

First used for grass track bike racing in 1926, Brands Hatch is a firm fans' favourite and has been the scene of some momentous occasions in motor racing history - from Ayrton Senna's first ever car victory and Nigel Mansell's first Grand Prix win, to the first-ever British Touring Car race.

The likes of Stirling Moss, Jim Clark and Emerson Fittipaldi are among the many drivers to have raced and won at Brands Hatch over the years and the circuit is as popular today as anytime in its illustrious past.

A natural amphitheatre, Brands Hatch is located 20 miles outside Central London, just off the M25.