JULIE BRASKETT AND US AUTOMOTIVE BACK EXTRA DON GARLITS EVENT

Owing to the British Drag Racing Hall of Fame (BDRHoF) Celebration Gala Awards Dinner on November 22nd heading to be a sell-out event, the BDRHoF have decided to arrange an additional opportunity for fans to meet Big Daddy Don Garlits at Santa Pod Raceway during his 2014 trip to the United Kingdom. It will include refreshments, a signed copy of Don’s latest book ‘Don Garlits and his Cars’ plus the opportunity to shake hands with the great man and take part in a Q&A session. It will be an exclusive event with no more than 50 tickets being made available.

Sponsors of the event are UK-based American drag racer Julie Braskett and long-time BDRHoF supporters US Automotive.

The event is ‘Afternoon Tea with Don Garlits’ held in the Quarter Mile Club VIP Centre at Santa Pod Raceway on the afternoon of November 23rd starting at around 2.30pm. Tickets will cost £35.00 (booking fees apply).

Julie said, “Having grown up in a drag racing family from Southern California, and recently relocating to the U.K., I find it rather astounding that now on this side of the pond, I am preparing to meet one of my father’s idols. Don Garlits is “The Big Daddy” of them all. A pioneer and a true legend of the sport. He was the driving force, the inspiration, and the very reason my father became a drag racer. This is the reason why I am committed to continuing the Legacy, in my father’s name. I would like to thank the BDRHoF from the bottom of my heart, for welcoming me with open arms, and for the honour, and privilege of sponsoring such an occasion”.
Stewart Bassett of US Automotive said,

“We have supported the British Drag Racing Hall of Fame since its inception and its growth in status over recent years has been very rewarding. Apart from Bonneville being cancelled, it’s been a great year for all of us at US Automotive. Being able to bring Rat Trap and Pure Hell to Dragstalgia was a real highlight and the opportunity to sponsor and host an appearance of the man who has to be the most influential in the sport’s history is the icing on the cake. We are all looking forward to meeting a legend”.

Chairman of the BDRHoF Stu Bradbury said, “The BDRHoF Celebration Gala Dinner is proving to be a great success and it will be a sell-out function. Although we plan a book signing session as part of the Gala Dinner occasion, Don is only in the country for a few days and many more fans want to meet him. This additional opportunity at Santa Pod will hopefully fill that need. I would like to thank Julie Braskett and US Automotive’s Stewart Bassett for their generous support. I know the event will be a very special occasion. I’m guessing it will also be a sell-out function so book your tickets early”.

The event is featured in the FIA Euro Finals programme.

Tickets for Afternoon Tea With Don Garlits:

£35 per person (booking fees apply). Visit Santa Pod Raceway Ticket Shop www.eticketing.co.uk/santapodraceway to book your “Afternoon Tea” tickets online and print them out at home, or telephone 01234 782828.

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