MIA joins growing Castle Combe grid

Entries are coming in thick and fast for the Guild’s Big Day Out track day at Castle Combe, Wiltshire, on Tuesday 15th April (writes John Griffiths).

The event, which after a day of track action will conclude with a tea hosted by President Nick Mason at his nearby home, will also have as a highlight the presence of the Motorsport Industry Association (MIA) and its chief executive, Chris Aylett (pictured above).

The MIA’s membership includes most major companies within the UK’s world-leading motorsport industry, which contributes more than £5 billion yearly to the UK economy.

The MIA’s presence at the ‘BDO’ is aimed at creating greater awareness among motoring journalists of the major national and international business role of the MIA and its great potential for stories across the industry’s commercial, technology and innovation spectrum.

There will be a paddock stand with substantial background information while the MIA’s assessment of the industry’s prospects for 2025 is imminent and likely to make good story material.

As of the current week, more than half of the 60 available driving places have been taken up by Guild members and their guest drivers. The latter are placed on a provisional list and should the event be oversubscribed, Guild members are given priority, with guest driver entry fees refunded. Experience suggests, however, that all can be accommodated.

Click here for an entry form which must be returned to John Griffiths.