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Brands Hatch Leisure is said to be in discussions with SFX Entertainment about the possibility of moving the British Formula One Grand Prix to Donnington Park from 2002. 15-May-2000 Brands Hatch Leisure, the motor racing circuits group, is to be acquired by Interpublic in a £120m deal, as part of a strategy by the US advertising group to build up a sports marketing business. 10-Nov-1999 Brands Hatch Leisure, the motor racing circuits group, has received a preliminary approach from an unnamed company that could lead to a takeover offer. 23-Oct-1999 Brands Hatch Leisure is to launch a £43m bid for the British Racing Drivers Club, in order to gain control of the Silverstone circuit. 13-Jul-1999 Brands Hatch Leisure has won a contract to host the British Grand Prix motor race from 2002, and will spend £20m upgrading the Kent circuit. 15-May-1999 The British Racing Drivers Club has approved a restructuring plan that will give it the freedom to develop its commercial activities, but the move could prompt Brands Hatch Leisure to try to gain control of the Silverstone circuit. 26-Apr-1999 Brands Hatch Leisure is seeking to acquire some of the 250 karting operators around the country, and may build new circuits in areas such as London's Docklands. 09-Mar-1999 Brands Hatch Leisure is to acquire Rebel Group, the operator of two karting circuits, for up to £5.5m. 09-Feb-1999 Brands Hatch Leisure, the motor sport organiser, is planning to raise £8m in a flotation in order to reduce borrowings. 30-Sep-1996
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