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2L Saloon Stock Car World Championship Final

World Championships final in stock car racing

Cowdenbeath Racewall

Sat 10 Aug

£20 (£15; Children £5; under fives free) / 01506 410996

  • 18:00 – 22:00

Nitro Circus

Travis Pastrana's daring and action-packed extreme sports show, with freestyle motocross, BMX and skateboard stunts.

Earls Court, London SW5

Fri 29 Nov

£40 from / 020 7385 1200

  • 18:00

National Indoor Arena, Birmingham

Thu 28 Nov

£35–£45; £99 vip / 0870 400 0688

  • 20:00

Alford SpeedFest

Day of racing and speed-based events for classic sports, performance and competition cars built post-1955.

Grampian Transport Museum, Alford

Sun 30 Jun

Prices to be confirmed / 019755 62292

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Aston Martin Centenary Meeting

Various races starring the British marque, with two special centenary races; the first covering the pre-war era to the early 1960s, and the second open to more recent AMR GT machinery. There will also be activities, dealer stands and a display from the Red Devils parachute team.

Brands Hatch, Longfield

Sat 6 Jul

£13–£17 grandstand upgrade adv £5; £27 weekend, adv, grandstand upgrade adv £5; £15–£22 grandstand upgrade adv £5; £27 weekend, adv, grandstand… / 01474 872331

  • 09:00

Sun 7 Jul

£13–£17 grandstand upgrade adv £5; £27 weekend, adv, grandstand upgrade adv £5; £15–£22 grandstand upgrade adv £5; £27 weekend, adv, grandstand… / 01474 872331

  • 09:00

BARC Club Car Championships

An eclectic mix of single seater, sports and saloon car action. An open paddock policy allows spectators to walk freely amongst the competitors and watch as they prepare their cars for the track.

Brands Hatch, Longfield

Sat 29 Jun

£10–£13; £16 weekend, adv ( £10) / 01474 872331

  • 08:00

Sun 30 Jun

£10–£13; £16 weekend, adv ( £10) / 01474 872331

  • 08:00

Sat 21 Sep

£13; £10 adv; £16 weekend, adv ( £10) / 01474 872331

  • 08:00

Sun 22 Sep

£13; £10 adv; £16 weekend, adv ( £10) / 01474 872331

  • 08:00
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BMCRC Club Bike Championships

The British Motorcycle Racing Club is running a packed 42-race programme over the weekend, along with a collection of classic bikes in display, appearances from various clubs and a collection from the Brooklands Museum.

Brands Hatch, Longfield

Sat 17 Aug

£13; £10 adv; £16 weekend, adv ( £10) / 01474 872331

  • 08:00

Sun 18 Aug

£13; £10 adv; £16 weekend, adv ( £10) / 01474 872331

  • 08:00

BMCRC Club Bike Championships

The British Motorcycle Racing Club is running a packed programme featuring the Morello Services MRO Powerbikes, Team Respro MRO 600 and the National Junior Cup.

Brands Hatch, Longfield

Sat 5 Oct

£13; £10 adv; £16 weekend, adv ( £10) / 01474 872331

  • 08:00

Sun 6 Oct

£13; £10 adv; £16 weekend, adv ( £10) / 01474 872331

  • 08:00

BRDC Formula 4 Championships

The next generation of stars race on the full-length grand prix circuit in the brand new slicks and wings series for 2013. A full programme of support races includes the MSA British Endurance Championship, F3 Cup and Champion Of Brands for Formula Fords.

Brands Hatch, Longfield

Sat 27 Jul

£10–£13; £16 weekend, adv / 01474 872331

  • 08:00

Sun 28 Jul

£10–£13; £16 weekend, adv / 01474 872331

  • 08:00

British F3 & GT Championships

British F3 is a renowned proving ground for future F1 competitors and the GT Championships's grid is composed of Ferrari 458s, McLarens, Porsches, Chevrolets and Ginettas.

Brands Hatch, Longfield

Sat 10 Aug

£15–£22 paddock hill grandstand £10; £22 weekend, adv, paddock hill grandstand £10 / 01474 872331

  • 08:00

Sun 11 Aug

£15–£22 paddock hill grandstand £10; £22 weekend, adv, paddock hill grandstand £10 / 01474 872331

  • 08:00

British Truck Racing Championship

A packed programme of racing along with fun fairs, face painting, go-karting and a fireworks display to round off the weekend.

Brands Hatch, Longfield

Sat 2 Nov

£13 grandstand upgrade adv £10; £22 weekend, adv, grandstand upgrade adv £10; £22 grandstand upgrade adv £10; £18 adv, grandstand upgrade adv £10… / 01474 872331

  • 08:00

Sun 3 Nov

£13 grandstand upgrade adv £10; £22 weekend, adv, grandstand upgrade adv £10; £22 grandstand upgrade adv £10; £18 adv, grandstand upgrade adv £10… / 01474 872331

  • 08:00
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BRSCC Club Car Championships

A varied mix of single seater, saloon and sports car races with the British Racing And Sports Car Club.

Brands Hatch, Longfield

Sat 3 Aug

£10–£13; £16 weekend, adv / 01474 872331

  • 08:00

Sun 4 Aug

£10–£13; £16 weekend, adv / 01474 872331

  • 08:00

Sat 31 Aug

£13; £10 adv; £16 weekend, adv ( £10) / 01474 872331

  • 08:00

Sun 1 Sep

£13; £10 adv; £16 weekend, adv ( £10) / 01474 872331

  • 08:00

Dudley Heathens: Golden Hammer

Ladbroke Stadium, Wolverhampton

Tue 16 Jul

£11 (£8; Children £2 ages 6-15) / 01902 870400

  • 19:30

Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship

The finale of the BTCC season, plus the Porsche Carrera Cup, Dunlop MSA Formula Ford Championship, Ginetta Supercup, Ginetta Juniors and the Renault Clio Cup.

Brands Hatch, Longfield

Sat 12 Oct

£13 grandstand seating adv £5-£16; £32 weekend, adv, grandstand seating adv £5-£16; £31 grandstand seating adv £5-£16; £26 adv, grandstand seating… / 01474 872331

  • 08:00

Sun 13 Oct

£13 grandstand seating adv £5-£16; £32 weekend, adv, grandstand seating adv £5-£16; £31 grandstand seating adv £5-£16; £26 adv, grandstand seating… / 01474 872331

  • 07:00

Formula 1 British Grand Prix

Silverstone, Towcester

Fri 28 Jun

£24–£430 / 0870 458 8200

  • 10:00

Sat 29 Jun

£24–£430 / 0870 458 8200

  • 10:00

Sun 30 Jun

£24–£430 / 0870 458 8200

  • 13:00

Formula Ford Festival

The 41st anniversary of the festival, whose previous winners include Jenson Button, Mark Webber, Johnny Herbert, Eddie Irvine and Anthony Davidson. Bereft of wings, the cars promote superb racing and the festival's winner-takes-all format guarantees great action.

Brands Hatch, Longfield

Sun 27 Oct

£13; £10 adv; £16 weekend, adv ( £10) / 01474 872331

  • 08:00
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Hottrax Club Bike Championships

Two wheel endurance racing featuring the Michelin Power Cup and MotoGrande, Minitwins, Maxitwins and Streetbike championships.

Brands Hatch, Longfield

Sat 7 Sep

£13; £10 adv; £16 weekend, adv ( £10) / 01474 872331

  • 08:00

Sun 8 Sep

£13; £10 adv; £16 weekend, adv ( £10) / 01474 872331

  • 08:00

HSCC Championships

Taking to the track are single seaters, sports cars and classic touring cars from the Historic Sports Car Club. An open paddock policy allows visitors a chance to see the cars, mechanic and drivers up close.

Brands Hatch, Longfield

Sat 28 Sep

£13; £10 adv ( £10) / 01474 872331

  • 08:00

HSCC Superprix

A host of rare and valuable historic sports, single seater and saloon cars. Among the races are the Super Touring Car Trophy for machines from 1970 to 1999 and the Derek Bell Trophy.

Brands Hatch, Longfield

Sat 13 Jul

£15–£22 grandstand upgrade adv £5; £27 weekend, adv, grandstand upgrade adv £5 / 01474 872331

  • 08:00

Sun 14 Jul

£15–£22 grandstand upgrade adv £5; £27 weekend, adv, grandstand upgrade adv £5 / 01474 872331

  • 08:00

Lotus 6 Hour

The annual end-of-season Lotus endurance race is sure to head into night running with the midday start time.

Brands Hatch, Longfield

Sat 9 Nov

£13; £10 adv ( £10) / 01474 872331

  • 08:00

Lotus Festival

Celebrations for the British sports car marque and its heritage, which now spans over 60 years. From coveted cars to Formula 1 glories, Norfolk's famous brand will be on display in a host of races including the Lotus Cup and Elise Trophy series. There are also trade stands, live music and club displays.

Brands Hatch, Longfield

Sat 24 Aug

£15–£22 paddock hill grandstand adv £5; £28 weekend, adv, paddock hill grandstand adv £5 / 01474 872331

  • 08:00

Sun 25 Aug

£15–£22 paddock hill grandstand adv £5; £28 weekend, adv, paddock hill grandstand adv £5 / 01474 872331

  • 08:00
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MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship

Ryuichi Kiyonari, Alex Lowes, Josh Brookes and James Ellison continue to try and stop Shane Byrne from becoming the most successful rider in the championship's history in this round six race.

Brands Hatch, Longfield

Fri 19 Jul

£10; £13; £5 grandstand upgrade, adv; £31; £26 adv; £7–£15 grandstand upgrade, adv ( £8; £10; £20) / 01474 872331

  • 08:00

Sat 20 Jul

£10; £13; £5 grandstand upgrade, adv; £31; £26 adv; £7–£15 grandstand upgrade, adv ( £8; £10; £20) / 01474 872331

  • 08:00

Sun 21 Jul

£10; £13; £5 grandstand upgrade, adv; £31; £26 adv; £7–£15 grandstand upgrade, adv ( £8; £10; £20) / 01474 872331

  • 07:00

MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship

Six riders will head to Kent aiming to take home the coveted trophy in the 12th and final round of the series. Practice racing on Friday, qualifying and race one on Saturday before race two and three, plus support, on Sunday.

Brands Hatch, Longfield

Fri 18 Oct

£10 grandstand upgrade adv £5-£16; £33 weekend, adv, grandstand upgrade adv £5-£16; £17 grandstand upgrade adv £5-£16; £33 weekend, adv, grandstand… / 01474 872331

  • 08:00

Sat 19 Oct

£10 grandstand upgrade adv £5-£16; £33 weekend, adv, grandstand upgrade adv £5-£16; £17 grandstand upgrade adv £5-£16; £33 weekend, adv, grandstand… / 01474 872331

  • 08:00

Sun 20 Oct

£10 grandstand upgrade adv £5-£16; £33 weekend, adv, grandstand upgrade adv £5-£16; £17 grandstand upgrade adv £5-£16; £33 weekend, adv, grandstand… / 01474 872331

  • 07:00

Mid Cheshire Scooter Rally and Beer Festival

Custom and classic scooter show with a hog roast, charity stalls and a roll-a-dice game to win a customised Lambretta.

Blakemere Village, Northwich

Fri 12 Jul

£10–£15 / 01606 883261

  • 07:00 – 13:00

Modified Live

An interactive event for tuning enthusiasts showcasing souped-up machinery and performance products through on track action, demonstrations and expert advice on vehicle modification.

Brands Hatch, Longfield

Sun 29 Sep

£22; £17 adv ( £15) / 01474 872331

  • 08:00

MSA British Rallycross Championships

Rallycross comprises of up to eight cars racing on both tarmac and gravel surfaces, with over 60 races per day and over 80 competitors, and each race lasting a maximum of three minutes.

Lydden Hill Race Circuit, Canterbury

Sun 25 Aug

£15; £25 weekend / 01304 830 557

  • 12:30 – 18:00

Mon 26 Aug

£15; £25 weekend / 01304 830 557

  • 09:00 – 18:00
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Edinburgh Film Festival 2013

Programme highlights, features and the latest reviews from this year's EIFF

Sofia Coppola

Interview: The Bling Ring director on contemporary fascination for celebrity and brand obsession

Leonardo DiCaprio

An appreciation - Baz Luhrmann, The Great Gatsby, unknowability and the ultimate fractured hero