Autosport International

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Autosport International
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StatusActive
Genre Motorsport
Dates12 – 15 January 2023
Venue National Exhibition Centre
Location(s) Birmingham, U.K.
CountryUnited Kingdom
Attendance90,000 (2019)
Organized by Motorsport Network
Website autosportinternational.com

Autosport International is a four-day motorsport event that includes a two-day trade show for industry professionals and a two-day public show. [1]

It is held at the NEC, in Birmingham, United Kingdom and operated by Motorsport Network, usually in the second week of January. The 2023 show will be held on 12 - 15 January.

It typically has 32,000 trade visitors and 63,000 public visitors, 5,000 of whom are from overseas and 80% of whom are male.

Many categories of track and off-road motor racing are represented, including Formula One, BTCC, and 24 Hours of Le Mans. The show also has a "Live Action Arena" where spectators can see motorsport, including stunts.

The show has close links with many industry magazines including Autosport , Motorsport News and F1 Racing , who all attend. Some industry bodies offer members discounts and offers. These include the Motor Sports Association and the British Racing and Sports Car Club [2]

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References

  1. "Autosport International Website". AutosportInternational.com. Archived from the original on 22 February 2017. Retrieved 21 February 2017.
  2. "AUTOSPORT SHOW NOW OPEN". BRSCC. Archived from the original on 21 January 2011. Retrieved 14 January 2011.