Over 8,400 racing drivers, karters and motorsport enthusiasts attended the first London Motorsport Show, held at ExCeL London on Saturday and Sunday 9/10 December. Incorporating the well-established London Kart Show (formerly held at Sandown Park), the new element attracted twice as many visitors as the 2005 show.
The London Motorsport Show is owned by Starting Grid Ltd, whose director Philip Bunn said: "The show and the new venue had a great response from visitors and exhibitors alike, much better then we anticipated. Exhibitors reported excellent trading, with many pledging their support for 2007. This feedback has given us a great foundation for developing the show for 2007.
"We will be working hard to encourage a bigger display of manufacturers and teams for all the motorsport disciplines, including motorcycles, as well as continuing to expand the karting areas."
One of the main attractions of the show was the 300-metre indoor kart track supplied by Kartex. Over 1,000 visitors tried to beat the track times set by such well-known drivers as Martin Pierce and Luke Hines. Most struggled to meet the amazing times set by ten-year-old kart racer Alex Albon and 12-year-old Jordan Lennox Lamb, both setting lap records at around 16 seconds.
Outside, BR Racing's Hot Rides also proved successful, with many taking advantage of the dry weather to take a ride as a passenger in a rally car, which spun around the gravel track.
The karts and cars were not the only things appealing to visitors: in true motorsport style, glamorous promotional girls draped themselves across bonnets and chassis.
Visitors were even more surprised when - hours before clinching the IBF Intercontinental Light-Welterweight title - boxer Amir Khan took a walk through the show and watched members of his entourage take to the track.
The London Motorsport Show 2007 will take place on Saturday and Sunday 8/9 December. For further updates and information, please visit
www.londonmotorsport.co.uk.
The London Motorsport Show is supported by the Motor Sports Association, RacecarsDirect.com and the British Kart Industry Association.
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