June 15, 2001 High speed car ferry operator Hoverspeed has joined forces with the Dieppe Horse Racing Society to promote the Dieppe racing season which begins on Sunday 24 June. Eleven race meetings are scheduled throughout June to August and exclusive to Hoverspeed customers travelling via the Newhaven - Dieppe route, special price tickets of 150 French francs per person includes entry for one race meeting and a meal at the course. The Dieppe Hippodrome Course is situated just minutes drive from the ferry terminal. Tickets for the Race Meetings can be purchased from the Hoverspeed Dieppe Passenger terminal and Racing Calendars of the entire summer programme are also available from Hoverspeed Newhaven and on board the Seacat. Hoverspeed's Seacat crosses from Newhaven to Dieppe in just two hours and operates up to three return sailings daily at 0730, 1400 and 2030 from Newhaven, returning at 1145, 1815 and 0045 from Dieppe. Day trip fares start from £59 for a car and up to 9 passengers and £15 for foot passengers. For more information and reservations contact Hoverspeed on 01273 752602/3.Press Release Media contact: Nick Stevens, Public Relations Manager Telephone: (01304) 865170 |