Endurance Racing
2026 British GT Round 2-3 Oulton Park
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The 2027 edition runs 29 to 31 May.
Why You Should Go
British GT's second round at the UK's most picturesque circuit across three days.
Format
3-day race weekend
Crowd
families & petrolheads
Vibe
Family-friendly
About This Event
The UK's longest-running GT series, held continuously since 1993 — Oulton Park hosts two one-hour races across the May Bank Holiday weekend, featuring GT3 and GT4 machinery with mandatory pit stops and driver changes. A 4.3km clockwise circuit through parkland, with rapidly changing gradients, blind crests at Hill Top and tight corners at Old Hall and Cascades.
1What to Expect
Two one-hour races on Monday headlining the event with GT3 supercars
Multi-class racing featuring both GT3 and GT4 categories on track together
Mandatory pit stops and driver changes adding strategic complexity
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GB4 Championship providing three single-seater races throughout the weekend
Support racing from Ginetta series plus Classic Sports Car Club combined grid
Circuit action scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Monday with no activity Sunday
2Best Way to Experience It
- Old Hall grandstand overlooks the first corner where opening lap action concentrates
- Inside bank between Cascades and Hislops reveals cars through four corners simultaneously
About the Venue
While you're in the area
Experiences near Oulton Park Circuit
3Logistics
- Circuit measures 2.69 miles with 17 corners and significant elevation changes
- General parking free of charge in allocated public car parks
- Campsite opens Friday midday with full facilities through Monday evening
- Blue badge holders park free inside venue at Knickerbrook disabled viewing area
- Cheshire circuit set in former country estate with natural landscape backdrop
4Frequently Asked Questions
- Best fit if you enjoy championship racing: Round 2 and 3 of British GT's 34th season, second event after Silverstone 500 opener, 17-corner parkland circuit with Nordschleife-like blind crests, Deer Leap elevation changes.
- Best fit if you value sprint format competition: Two one-hour races across May Bank Holiday weekend (Friday-Monday, no Sunday action), mandatory pit stops and driver changes, GT3 and GT4 classes racing simultaneously.
- Best fit if you like premier domestic sportscar series: SRO's oldest championship property since 1993, GT3 machinery from 11+ manufacturers, live Sky Sports F1 broadcast, Pirelli sole tyre supplier, factory-level team participation.
- Not ideal if you prefer endurance racing strategy: Sprint format emphasizes qualifying pace and two 60-minute races rather than Silverstone 500's fuel strategy, night racing challenges, deep driver rotation, three-hour duration.
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CampingMulti Day EventGinettaWheelchair UsersSupercarsEndurance Racing
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