Southport Speed Sprint Revival 2024

Following the successful staging of the Southport Sprint Revival  in 2023, we are delighted to announce that we will now be running an extended for 2024, full closed road Speed Sprint Event along the same 1/2 mile/820m section of Marine Drive. 

This will revive the historic sprint course that used parts of Marine Drive up until the early '60s prior to the establishment of the Coastal Road. This will be run under a Motor Race Order and Speed Permit, issued by Motorsport UK, providing delegated powers to Sefton MBC to suspend the Road Traffic Act for the duration of the event.

 
For 2024, this will be again be competitive, timed, high-speed event, for cars and drivers running to MS UK Speed and Invited Classes for cars meeting MS UK Technical Regulations.

We have also doubled the length of the course to 1650m/1.023Miles by running in both directions along Marine Drive.
 
Only drivers holding appropriate MS UK Competition Licences will be permitted to compete at the event.
 
Motorsport UK Permit Number 135362 (Interclub - Speed Sprint) has been issued for the event.
 
Cars will run individually along Marine Drive with a new Start and Finish location on the dual carriageway approach to Marine Drive, between the Eco Centre and Southport Pleasureland.
 
Important Information
Marine Drive and approach roads will be closed from 06.00 until 18.00 .
Practice runs  are expected to start at 9.00. With Timed Runs from 11.00. We will stop for a lunch break from approx 12.30 to 13.30 with Further timed runs until approx 16.30
All timings approx depending on weather conditions and the smooth running of the event, breakdowns etc,
The Public will be able to view the event ONLY from the Seawardside Promenade Terraces.
Note: Public Access will be by pre-paid online ticket purchase only.
Entry to these areas will be via designated and controlled access points. The designated Spectator Car park will be The Eco Centre, Esplanade with access to the Speed Course Spectator area via the rear
There will be no beach access
Cars will also be on show in The Victoria Park Paddock from early morning until they are driven to the event start area. Access to the Paddock will be ticket only.
For Public Safety, most of the landward side of Marine Drive will have prohibited and fenced areas that will be clearly designated and controlled by Marshals.
During the event, Marine Drive access will be closed from:
•    Weld Road Roundabout
•    Victoria Way
•    Junction with Fairway


An approved Diversion Signage Schedule and advanced notice signage will be implemented by our contracted Traffic Management Organisation.

All Businesses and Organisations directly affected by the Road Closure and Diversion have been advised by Sefton Council Highways and Aintree Circuit Club has also undertaken a Consultation Process during 2022 .

Additionally, Motorsport UK, the UK Governing Body for 4-wheel Motorsport, have also undertaken consultations with all business and organisations directly affected by the Road Closures and Diversion Route

Southport Speed Revival Sprint 2024 | Southport C&S (southportclassicandspeed.com)