A1GP planning Manchester, England event

Tens of thousands of people are expected to turn out to watch A1 Grand Prix cars stage a high-speed parade through the streets of Manchester, England this summer, according to British publication Motorsport News.

The run for the 520bhp single-seater machines will be part of a free entertainment festival from August 11-13. UK TV broadcaster for A1GP, Sky Sports, is said to behind the deal.

The A1 GP Parade will take place on the Sunday of the Sky Festival and it will be free admission.