Croft Circuit unveils 2024 race calendar

Croft Circuit is revved up for another action-packed year of motorsport with no less than 13 race meetings confirmed for 2024 at the popular North Yorkshire venue.

Hot on the heels of what has been a blockbuster campaign, which saw capacity crowds flock through the gates throughout the year, the 2.12-mile circuit is already beginning its preparations for the new year. 

In line with the venue’s new hospitality building – situated in the pit lane towards the Complex – nearing completion, 2024 is set to be a big one for the British Automobile Racing Club operated venue as it plays host to a plethora of spectacular events. 

The British Touring Car Championship will once again headline the billing as the UK’s premier motorsport series makes its annual visit on July 27/28; however that won’t be the only tin top action that takes centre stage as TCR UK is also lined up to make a triumphant return. 

Vintage thrills will come in the shape of the Historic Festival Weekend & Show while other standout events include two visits from the 750 Motor Club, No Limits Racing, a BARC Mini Festival and much more.

2024 Croft Circuit Calendar

April 6/7 – North East Motorcycle Racing Club

April 20/21 – 750 Motor Club

May 4/5 – British Racing & Sports Car Club

May 18/19 – Darlington & District Motor Club

June 1/2 – Classic Motorcycle Racing Club 

June 22/23 – No Limits Racing

July 13/14 – British Racing & Sports Car Club (TCR UK)

July 27/28 – Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship

August 10/11 – Historic Sports Car Club (with Show)

August 24/25 – Darlington & District Motor Club

September 7/8 – BARC Mini Festival 

September 21/22 – 750 Motor Club

November 24 – Winter Stages Rally

Tickets for all 2024 race meetings will be on sale in due course via the Croft Circuit website: https://croftcircuit.co.uk/croft-events 

Croft all set for new-look Historic Race Weekend and Show

The new-look Croft Historic Race Weekend and Show will take place at Croft Circuit next weekend (2/3 September) and as ever, the event will be one of the highlights on the social calendar in the region.

The popular meeting at North Yorkshire’s premier racetrack has been an established fixture on the calendar for over a decade in the guise of both the Croft Nostalgia and Croft Retro meeting, but for 2023, the organisers have planned something a bit special to incorporate classic cars and vintage vehicles from the 1950s up to the 1980s for the first time.

On track, a series of races from the Historic Sports Car Club will take place including Historic Touring Cars where spectators can also see the likes of Mini Coopers, Ford Anglias, Lotus Cortinas and Ford Mustangs in action for saloon cars that were in production before 1966.

The Aurora Trophy, featuring powerful Formula 5000 and Formula 3 single-seaters built and raced between 1967 and 1979, will also race twice over the two days whilst the 70s Roadsports Championship will see road-legal production sports cars produced in the 1970s and provides a varied field with Porsches, Datsuns and MGs among other marques.

Classes for Historic Formula 3, Classic Formula Ford, Historic Formula Ford/2000 and Superkarts will also feature over the weekend along with Scottish Classic Sports and Saloons and the Guards Trophy with Pre ’66 GT cars and Pre ’69 sports racing cars with an international pedigree competing over a mini-enduro format of 60 minutes on Sunday afternoon.

There will be a series of track parades taking place throughout Sunday morning whilst away from the circuit, there will be around 600 vintage vehicles and classic cars of all makes, shapes and sizes on display for fans to get up close to.

The whole event is geared around something for all the family to enjoy on Sunday with live music, dancing, and entertainment ranging from the 1950s to the 1980s as well as FREE fairground rides, all of which is included in the admission ticket. People are encouraged to dress in period costume with prizes for the best.

Qualifying will begin on Saturday morning at 9.30am with the first of nine races starting at 13.42 with a further nine races on Sunday commencing at 9.30am also. Adult admission prices are ÂŁ16 for Saturday and ÂŁ21 for Sunday. All accompanied children aged 15 and under go free with parking and paddock access also free.

For further details and tickets, please visit www.croftcircuit.co.uk or call 01325 721815.

All go for new-look Croft Historic Weekend & Show

One of the highlights of the local motorsporting scene is set to return later this year with a new-look Croft Historic Race Weekend and Show planned for early September at Croft Circuit.

The popular meeting at North Yorkshire’s premier race track has been an established fixture on the calendar for over a decade in the guise of both the Croft Nostalgia and Croft Retro meeting, but for 2023,the organisers are planning something a bit special to incorporate classic cars and vintage vehicles up to the 1980s.

Many of the favourites remain, including a full programme of action-packed racing on track with various classes from the Historic Sports Car Club over the weekend of September 2nd/3rd, whilst off the track, there is entertainment of all sorts in a hark back to the care-free world of days gone by.

The event is acknowledged as one of the best events in the north of England given its variation of attractions which will again see displays of military vehicles, classic cars and other interesting and rare classics dating from the 1940s through to the 1980s.

There will also be a range of live music ranging from the 1950s to the 1980s, trade stands and steam engines for the crowds to enjoy and the friendly atmosphere at Croft Circuit allows everyone to get close to the race cars in the paddock area along with a display of around 600 vehicles of all shapes and sizes pre-1988.

Application forms to lodge an interest to display a vehicle are now available to be downloaded from the Croft Circuit website until 4th August or until all space is allocated, which ever comes first.

Ticket prices start at just ÂŁ18 for adults in advance each day with children aged 15 and under admitted free, there is free car parking and paddock access.

For further information, please contact Croft Circuit on 01325 721815 or visit www.croftcircuit.co.uk

Winter Stages Rally to return to Croft in 2024

Following the success of the 2022 Swift Signs and Shirts Winter Stages Rally held last November, Croft Circuit is planning on hosting the event again in 2024.

Rallying returned to the North Yorkshire circuit for the first time in three years and saw a near-capacity entry entertain a bumper crowd in the event organised jointly by Northallerton Automobile Club and Darlington and District Motor Club.

Plans were afoot for the event to return to Croft in November this year (2023) but there is a clash of dates with the bi-annual Roger Albert Clark Rally on the planned weekend, which would take away entries as well as marshals and other organisational resources. As such, discussions took place about Croft hosting a stage of the popular R.A.C. Rally, but geographical limitations on the provisional route made it unfeasible.

As a result, it was agreed that the Winter Stages Rally would return in 2024 at a date to be determined, but likely to be November, and it is hoped that a high-quality entry and a sizeable crowd will once again support the event which was won in 2022 by local ace David Henderson, with wife Katie co-driving in their Ford Fiesta R5.

Meanwhile, Croft has a busy calendar for the 2023 season featuring action on two, three and four wheels as well as numerous corporate and testing opportunities, so for further information and to book advance tickets, please visit www.croftcircuit.co.uk.

Croft Circuit poised for action-packed 2023 season

Croft Circuit is revved up for another action-packed year of motorsport with no less than 13 race meetings confirmed for 2023 at the popular North Yorkshire venue.

Two-wheeled thrills from the North East Motorcycle Racing Club will kick-start the action before visits from both the 750 Motor Club and British Racing & Sports Car Club follow not long after. 

The British Automobile Racing Club takes centre stage towards the end of May with a festival of Caterham action whilst the No Limits Motorcycle Racing and 750 Motor Club contingents are renowned for producing blockbuster entertainment.

Local stars will no doubt make their mark during the Darlington & District Motor Club’s annual meeting before the Kwik Fit Touring Car Championship takes centre stage.

Undoubtedly set to be one of the headline events of the year, the UK’s premier motorsport series speeds into Croft at the slightly later date of July 29/30 to kick-start the second half of its campaign. 

Following the BTCC, the British Automobile Racing Club, Historic Sports Car Club, British Racing & Sports Car Club, Classic Motorcycle Racing Club and Classic Sports Car Club will come thick and fast to round out the year. 

Croft Circuit 2023 Race Meeting Calendar

April 1/2 – NEMRC Motorcycles

April 15/16 – 750 Motor Club

May 6/7 – British Racing & Sports Car Club

May 20/21 – British Automobile Racing Club (Caterham Event)

June 10/11 – No Limits Motorcycle Racing

June 24/25 – 750 Motor Club

July 8/9 – Darlington & District Motor Club

July 29/30 – Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship

August 12/13 – British Automobile Racing Club

September 2/3 – Historic Sports Car Club

September 16/17 – British Racing & Sports Car Club

September 30/October 1 – Classic Motorcycle Racing Club

October 14 – Classic Sports Car Club

Work begins on Croft Circuit café

Construction of a new café and hospitality facility at Croft Circuit began yesterday (September 22) with the first stage of ground works.

Following planning permission being granted earlier this year, it is anticipated that the new building will be completed in early 2023 for use next season.

Ben Taylor, Chief Executive of the British Automobile Racing Club, which operates Croft, said: “This is an exciting development for the circuit, and we look forward to providing our customers with an improved experience when they visit next year.”

Further updates on the work will be provided in due course.

Croft Nostalgia to return as part of Historic Sports Car Club event

After an absence of three years, one of the highlights of the local motorsporting scene is set to return with the announcement that the Croft Nostalgia Event will feature at the North Yorkshire race track on Sunday 4th September 2022.

This will be the tenth running of the popular event and promises to be another unforgettable event as the North East’s premier racing circuit pays homage to yesteryear once again as part of the Historic Sports Car Club race meeting over the weekend.

The event is acknowledged as one of the best events in the north of England, with an eclectic mix of exhilarating motorsport on track along with displays of military vehicles, classic cars and other interesting vehicles which are registered pre-1976. Most of these vehicles will be able to take part in track parades during the day.

There will also be live music, trade stands and fairground attractions for the crowds to enjoy and the friendly atmosphere at Croft Circuit allows everyone to get close to the race cars in the paddock area along with the display vehicles of all shapes and sizes which are a must for a photo opportunity.

Application forms to lodge an interest to display a vehicle are now available to be downloaded from the Croft Circuit website https://www.croftcircuit.co.uk/racing/nostalgia until Friday 5th August 2022 or until all space is allocated, whichever comes first.

Ticket prices start at just £15 for Saturday’s race action with the admission fee on the Sunday £25 per adult on the gate, but currently £20 in advance until Friday 26th August 2022.

Children aged 15 and under are admitted FREE, there is FREE car parking and FREE paddock access. For further information, please contact Croft Circuit on 01325 721815 or www.croftcircuit.co.uk.

Croft Circuit to raise funds for Race Against Dementia in 2022

Croft Circuit has announced its chosen charity for 2022 as Race Against Dementia, founded by Sir Jackie Stewart OBE, which raises and allocates funds to accelerate global research and development in the race to find a prevention or treatment for dementia.

For Sir Jackie Stewart the love of his life, Helen, with a razor-sharp mind that timed his laps to the millisecond with unfaltering accuracy is living with this devastating disease.

In 2014 Helen Stewart was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. Today, Lady Stewart’s short-term memory is fading and dementia is taking hold of her mind and body.

This terrible condition is devastating the Stewart family, as it does for millions of families living with dementia around the world. Race Against Dementia is driven to raise money to fund breakthrough and innovative dementia research. Their vision is to aid a breakthrough in the prevention or treatment of dementia with the greatest of urgency.

I’m so grateful that the team at Croft have selected Race Against Dementia as their charity for this year. Myself and the Stewart family have fond memories of attending Croft with Paul Stewart Racing and I am really grateful for their support in joining us to beat dementia.” commented Sir Jackie Stewart OBE.

More than 50 million people around the world have dementia. Unless a cure is found, one in three people born today will die with dementia. A new person develops dementia every three seconds.

This crisis cannot continue and Croft feels “very privileged” says Croft Circuit Manager Tracey Morley to support a charity so close to her heart. “As a family we suffered first hand too, as we watched my father’s condition deteriorate with this disease, we sadly lost him in 2020. I feel there is a great link here for Croft to support such a worthwhile charity”

Croft will take charitable donations this racing season for this cause. If you would like to help Croft raise funds for Race Against Dementia this year do get in touch with Tracey at the circuit.

Croft Circuit reveals full-throttle race meeting calendar for 2022 

Croft Circuit is set for a full-throttle year of motorsport in 2022 after confirming its event calendar today (November 18).

Coming off the back of a memorable 2021 season which saw spectators make a triumphant return to the North Yorkshire venue, next year looks to be bigger and better than ever with tickets now on sale.

The North East Motorcycle Racing Club will kick off the new motorsport season on March 26/27 ahead of the 750 Motor Club’s first of two visits to Croft on April 9/10.

Both the British Automobile Racing Club and British Racing & Sports Car Club will take centre stage on April 23 and May 14/15 respectively before the 750 Motor Club returns on May 28/29.

No Limits Racing are renowned for producing edge-of-the-seat entertainment and next year should be no different when the category travels to the home of motorsport in the north east on June 11/12.

The Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship is undoubtedly set to be one of the headline events of the year and in 2022, Britain’s premier motorsport series speeds into Croft on June 25/26 – returning to its traditional summer slot.

Three blockbuster encounters will headline a pivotal weekend in the series whilst there will also be the usual thrills and spills from the TOCA support package.

Hot on the heels of the BTCC will be a second visit by the British Automobile Racing Club on August 6/7 before the Darlington & District Motor Club stage their unmissable Battle of Britain meeting on August 20/21.

The Historic Sports Car Club will make a welcome return to Croft on September 3/4 whilst further thrills and spills from the British Racing & Sports Car Club will follow two weeks later on September 17/18.

Rounding out Croft’s calendar of events is the Classic Motorcycle Racing Club on October 1/2, which will see a bygone era of two-wheel machinery battling against each other for outright honours.

Tickets for all 2022 events are now available to purchase and with Christmas just around the corner, they’re the perfect present – along with our Season Passes and Driving Experiences – for the petrol head in your life. Head to http://croftcircuit.co.uk/racing and join us trackside next year!

Croft Circuit 2022 Calendar

March 26/27 – North East Motorcycle Racing Club

April 9/10 – 750 Motor Club

April 23 – British Automobile Racing Club

May 14/15 – British Racing & Sports Car Club

May 28/29 – 750 Motor Club

June 11/12 – No Limits Racing

June 25/26 – Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship

August 6/7 – British Automobile Racing Club

August 20/21 – Battle of Britain

September 3/4 – Historic Sports Car Club

September 17/18 – British Racing & Sports Car Club

October 1/2 – Classic Motorcycle Racing Club

Croft issues revised 2021 events calendar

Croft Circuit have confirmed a number of revisions to its 2021 events calendar as a result of the government issuing its roadmap for the easing of lockdown restrictions.

As the country continues to gradually open up in a safe manner, Croft will begin to welcome fans in limited numbers from May 17, with tickets for all race meetings after this date only available to be purchased online.

The British Racing & Sports Car Club will kick off the new motorsport season at the North Yorkshire venue on May 15/16, albeit behind closed doors and without spectators being permitted to attend.

Gates will be open for the 750 Motor Club, which will make its annual visit to Croft on May 29/30 before the No Limits Racing on June 12/13 and the Ferrari Owners Club of Great Britain taking centre stage on June 26/27.

Despite having a race meeting in April already cancelled, the British Automobile Racing Club will showcase a raft of its championships on August 7/8 before the Darlington & District Motor Club hit the track on August 21/22. The British Racing & Sports Car Club makes its second appearance on September 4/5.

The Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship is undoubtedly set to be one of the headline events of the year and this year, Britain’s premier motorsport series speeds into Croft on September 18/19.

Three blockbuster encounters will headline a pivotal weekend in the 2021 campaign whilst there will also be the usual thrills and spills from the TOCA support package.

Rounding out Croft’s condensed calendar of events will is the Classic Motorcycle Racing Club on October 2/3, which will see a bygone era of two-wheel machinery battling against each other for outright honours.

Tickets for all events after May 17 are available to purchase from http://croftcircuit.co.uk/racing now.

Croft Circuit 2021 Calendar

May 15/16 – British Racing & Sports Car Club

May 29/30 – 750 Motor Club

June 12/13 – No Limits Racing

June 26/27 – Ferrari Owners Club of Great Britain

August 7/8 – British Automobile Racing Club

August 21/22 – Darlington & District Motor Club

September 4/5 – British Racing & Sports Car Club

September 18/19 – Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship

October 2/3 – Classic Racing Motorcycle Club

To find out more information on how Croft are keeping our customers safe in the battle again COVID-19, head to http://croftcircuit.co.uk/covid-19-information.

Croft Circuit announces blockbuster events calendar for 2020 motorsport season

Croft Circuit is set for another blockbuster season of top-draw racing thrills and spills in 2020 following the confirmation of a 13-event schedule at the home of motorsport in the north east of the United Kingdom.

Welcoming capacity crowds trackside throughout 2019, the North Yorkshire venue is set to continue to hit new heights as it opens its doors for an action-packed year of motor racing.

Kicking off the season at the start of February, the annual Jack Frost Rally will lift the curtain on the 2020 campaign before the North East Motor Cycle Racing Club ends the peace and tranquility of a two-month break at the beginning of April.

The Darlington & District Motor Club will make the first of two visits during the year at the end of the month before further two-wheeled action is provided courtesy of the No Limits Racing contingent.

Captivating entertainment is likely to be provided by the 750 Motor Club at the end of May, before the Scottish Motor Racing Club makes a long overdue return to Croft to serve as the catalyst for what is being billed as an unforgettable summer showcase.

Visits from the British Racing & Sports Car Club and British Automobile Racing Club will soon follow before the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship takes centre stage in August.

Taking place slightly later in the year, Britain’s premier race series will descend on the much-loved 2.1-mile circuit for three frenetic encounters; with a bumper bill of support championships also starring.

Secondary visits from the Darlington & District Motor Club and British Automobile Racing Club will  be held in the wake of the BTCC spectacle before the Christmas Stages Rally in December closes out the year at Croft.

CROFT CIRCUIT 2020 CALENDAR

February 2 – Jack Frost Rally

April 4/5 – North East Motor Cycle Racing Club

April 25/26 – Darlington & District Motor Club

May 9/10 – No Limits Racing

May 23/24 – 750 Motor Club

June 6/7 – Scottish Motor Racing Club

June 27/28 – British Racing & Sports Car Club

July 11/12 – British Automobile Racing Club

August 15/16 – Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship

September 5/6 – Darlington & District Motor Club

October 3/4 – Classic Racing Motorcycle Club

October 17 – British Automobile Racing Club

December 13 – Christmas Stages Rally

Tickets for all 2020 race meetings at Croft Circuit will be available to purchase in due course from http://www.croftcircuit.co.uk/racing or by calling 01325 721815.

BTCC stars to raise vital funds for charity with online auction and track walk at Croft

Stars from the UK’s premier motorsport series will put their best foot forward at Croft Circuit this weekend (15/16 June) for a public track walk jointly in aid of Children with Cancer and the Alzheimer’s Society – and many have also donated signed merchandise and exclusive experiences to an online auction that launched last night.

The Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship at Croft, presented by Tarmac is the blue riband event on the popular North Yorkshire circuit’s calendar, as 30 of the finest racing drivers in the country get set to go doorhandle-to-doorhandle for glory in front of capacity crowds.

Last year, an impromptu track walk on the Saturday evening raised more than £550 for nearby Butterwick House Children’s Hospice, inspiring an even bigger push 12 months on, with BTCC title partner Kwik Fit’s dedicated charity Children with Cancer and Croft’s own chosen charity for 2019, the Alzheimer’s Society both set to benefit from the money collected.

The track walk will begin as soon as racing finishes on Saturday (c.18:15), with drivers and fans invited to gather at the end of the pit garages near to the pit-lane exit. Drivers currently confirmed to take part include joint championship leader Rory Butcher, Yorkshire’s own Dan Cammish and Senna Proctor, two-time Independents’ Champion Tom Ingram, race-winners Stephen Jelley and Matt Simpson and Team HARD rookie Michael Crees. Fans are asked to donate what they can to join the stars of the show on a lap of the circuit on foot.

Additionally, a variety of BTCC-related items and experiences are going ‘under the hammer’ to add to the fundraising total. All of them can be viewed and bid for on the Croft Circuit Facebook page (www.facebook.com/croftcircuit/), with the following all on offer to the highest bidders:

  1. A Tom Ingram T-shirt, hoodie and cap bundle
  2. Three opportunities to join Tom and the Team Toyota GB with Ginsters crew for afternoon tea and a garage tour at Croft on Sunday*
  3. Signed PopbangColour prints of Rory Butcher and Dan Cammish
  4. The race boots set to be worn at Croft this weekend by Dan Cammish (autographed)
  5. Michael Crees-signed caps
  6. A meet-and-greet plus grid walk with Ciceley Motorsport*
  7. Five limited-edition commemorative 60th anniversary BTCC posters (only 100 ever produced)
  8. Two 2018 BTCC season review DVDs (signed by defending champion Colin Turkington)
  9. Saturday garage tour and Sunday grid walk for two with Power Maxed Racing at Croft this weekend*

The auction will end at 8pm on Monday, 17 June, with the two starred items above ending earlier at 8pm this Thursday (13 June). The Team Toyota GB with Ginsters and Ciceley Motorsport lots do not include circuit entry.

Tickets to the BTCC’s only north-eastern event of the year are still available to purchase on the gate, priced at just £15 for Saturday entry (BTCC Qualifying), £30 for Sunday (BTCC Race Day) or £39 for the full weekend. Accompanied children aged 12 and under are admitted free of charge, with tickets for 13-to-15-year-olds beginning at £5. Further details can be seen at: www.croftcircuit.co.uk/racing/btcc


More information on all of Croft’s driving experiences and racing events can be found at www.croftcircuit.co.uk