Stars

Jenson Button
World champion Jenson Button attended Autosport International on both Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th January where he signed Autographs and answered visitor's questions at the Autosport Stage.

Sir Stirling Moss
‘Mr motor racing’ Sir Stirling Moss opened the show on Saturday 16th January. With over 529 races and 212 race wins under his belt Sir Stirling Moss is a true ledged of the motoring world. Along with opening the show he was also signing books at the LAT stand. And if that wasn't enough he answered questions and gave a great insight about his career at the Autosport Central Stage.  

Martin Brundle
Former Grand Prix driver and BBC commentator Martin Brundle entertained the crowds at Autosport International, by sharing stories of life behind-the-scenes in the world’s most glamorous sport. Martin’s illustrious Formula One driving and television careers span 26 years and over 400 Grand Prix. He has driven for many legendary teams including Williams, Benetton, and McLaren whilst racing against greats such as Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher. Martin was joined at the show by his Formula Two racing son Alex who has been making his mark in the sport. While his father recounted his 2009 season from the world of F1, Alex, who has benefited from his father’s hands-on management approach, shared his experiences from his first season in Formula Two and took part in the Live Action Arena. 

 
Stig Blomqvist
Stig Blomqvist the original ‘stig’ came to Autosport International to entertain fans in the Live Action Arena. Stig drove the legendary 550bhp Group B Audi Sport Quattro. The flame-spitting machine is one of the fastest rally cars ever built, and is one of only 20 works cars developed. Stig scored five wins in an Audi A2 Quattro in his championship winning year.
Click here to view a video of the Audi Sports Quattro in action. 

David Brabham
Le Mans 24 Hour winner and American Le Mans series Champion David Brabham was back at the 2010 show. Once again Autosport International hosted the David Brabham’s Celebrity Karting race where a host of racing drivers including David tested their skills on the karting track. David  also hosted an exclusive free workshop for karters at the Karting Show.

Derek Bell
Racing legend Derek Bell attended Autosport International. Derek has had an extensive career in motorsport which has seen him take part in Formula one, 24 hour Le Mans which he has been 5 time winner and he’s a triple Daytona 24 hour race winner. Derek also participated in the David Brabham’s Celebrity Karting race.

Allan McNish
Multiple Le Mans winner Allan McNish attended Autosport International 2010. He showed us his skills in the charity Karting Race, answering visitor questions on the Autosport central stage and signing autographs at the F1 Racing Grid. As much of Allan’s driving takes place on foreign soil this was a rare opportunity to meet him.

Alexander Wurz
Two-time winner of the Le Mans 24 Hours Alex Wurz also attended Autosport International. He was reunited with his Peugeot team mates for the David Brabham celebrity karting race.

Nicolas Minassian
Nicolas Minassian winner of the 1000 km of Spa-Francorchamps went head to head with his Peugeot team mates in the David Brabham celebrity karting race at Autosport International.

Frank Montagny
Frank Montagny winner of Road Atlanta and runner up in this year’s Le Mans 24 hour joined his Peugeot team mates in David Brabham celebrity karting race at Autosport International 2010.

 Rob Huff
Chevrolet’s World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) race-winner Rob Huff also attended Autosport International. The British ace, has already confirmed in Chevrolet’s WTCC line-up for next season. He finished fifth overall in the 2009 championship in the new Chevrolet Cruze LT, scoring three wins and nine podium finishes. The 2010 season will be Huff’s sixth in the high profile WTCC, and promises to be his best yet. Visitors got a change to ask him questions and get his autograph.

Andy Priaulx
Triple FIA World Touring Car Champion Andy Priaulx was another celebrity present at Autosport International. The British driver is made a guest appearance on Saturday 16 January 2010. Fans got the chance to hear him discuss his 2009 season and his year ahead, where he will compete for BMW, in both the World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) and various endurance events. Priaulx also competed in David Brabham’s Celebrity Karting Challenge on Friday 15 January.