Circuit Racing
2026 BTCC Donington Park
This event has finished.
The 2027 edition runs 10 to 11 April.
Why You Should Go
The UK's most prestigious touring car championship at one of Europe's great circuits.
Format
2-day race weekend
Crowd
families & petrolheads
Vibe
Family-friendly
About This Event
Britain's longest-running touring car series features three races on the 4.02km Grand Prix circuit at Donington Park — 12 corners threading through undulating terrain and the Craner Curves. A Saturday qualifying race and Sunday's main races run with Next Generation Touring Car (NGTC) specification machinery on 100% renewable fuels.
1What to Expect
Saturday qualifying race ahead of three Sunday races under revised 2026 format
Full support race package including national-level one-make action
Expansive viewing areas with big screens on Sunday
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Free pit lane walkabout and autograph session during Sunday lunch break
Infield access through tunnels at paddock, Esses and Coppice
2Best Way to Experience It
- Hollywood Grandstand views over a third of circuit from Redgate through Craner Curves to Old Hairpin
- Big screen opposite Hollywood Grandstand on Sunday helps track race action
- Hollywood Grandstand seating available on-the-day from booth or Megastore
About the Venue
While you're in the area
Experiences near Donington Park Circuit
3Logistics
- Public parking free of charge
- Children under 13 admitted free; under 16s must be accompanied by adult
- TOCA LIVE radio coverage via PA and 94.3FM frequency
- Small open-fronted tents permitted in general spectator areas
4Frequently Asked Questions
- Best fit if you value championship racing: 69th season of UK's premier touring car series attracts 385,000+ trackside fans annually across all rounds, one of world's oldest continuously running championships since 1958.
- Best fit if you enjoy multi-race formats: new 2026 qualifying race Saturday afternoon determines Sunday's first race grid, followed by three fiercely contested championship races using Next Generation Touring Car specification and 100% renewable fuels.
- Best fit if you like historic venues: UK's oldest operational former Grand Prix venue since 1931, 4.02km undulating Grand Prix layout through Craner Curves, Redgate, Melbourne Hairpin challenges touring car cornering with elevation changes, clockwise flow.
- Not ideal if you prefer paddock access experiences: ITV4 seven-and-a-half-hour broadcasts prioritize screen over paddock intimacy, spectator viewing from grandstands and banking rather than garage areas, broadcast-optimized experience over driver proximity.
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