Madness really do like driving in their cars as they try out racing cars at Silverstone Circuit

Music legends Madness got behind the wheel of a single seater racing car at Silverstone Circuit to promote their forthcoming concert at the F1 venue.
By The Newsroom
Published 12th May 2015, 13:17 BST
Madness driving challenge at Silverstone Circuit. Suggs is pictured in the blue car Silverstone 1. NNL-151105-101346009Madness driving challenge at Silverstone Circuit. Suggs is pictured in the blue car Silverstone 1. NNL-151105-101346009
Madness driving challenge at Silverstone Circuit. Suggs is pictured in the blue car Silverstone 1. NNL-151105-101346009

The concert takes place on Thursday July 2, ahead of the British Grand Prix.

A spokeswoman for Silverstone Circuit said: “Madness experienced what it’s like to drive a single seater racing car, driving the Formula Silverstone Single Seaters - bespoke, race-prepared single seaters, producing 140bhp and capable of accelerating from 0-60 in under five seconds.”

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Speaking about the concert, Patrick Allen, managing director of Silverstone Circuit, said: “Madness will be a fantastic addition to our entertainment line up at the British Grand Prix and a perfect way to kick off the four day festival we have planned for fans this year.

Madness driving challenge at Silverstone Circuit. Suggs is pictured in the blue car Silverstone 1. NNL-151105-101423009Madness driving challenge at Silverstone Circuit. Suggs is pictured in the blue car Silverstone 1. NNL-151105-101423009
Madness driving challenge at Silverstone Circuit. Suggs is pictured in the blue car Silverstone 1. NNL-151105-101423009

“We have a superb concert arena at the venue which is at the centre of our entertainment zone and Madness are sure to get this area rocking and put on a great performance for the crowd.”

Tickets for the concert are priced at £35 each or £99 for a family of four and can be purchased via the Silverstone Call Centre on 0844 3728 300 or at www.silverstone.co.uk.

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