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2026 BTCC Donington Park GP

Donington Park Circuit, Castle Donington, United Kingdom22–23 Aug 2026Weekend

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The 2027 edition runs 10 to 11 April.

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Why You Should Go

The UK's premier touring car championship returns to one of Europe's great circuits.

Format

2-day race weekend

Crowd

35k-40k (2026) · families & petrolheads

Vibe

Family-friendly

About This Event

The UK's premier motor racing series since 1958 — three touring car races on the full 4.02km Grand Prix layout at Donington Park. A clockwise circuit through twelve corners including the Craner Curves, with elevation changes and heavy braking zones between Redgate and the Old Hairpin.

1What to Expect

Saturday qualifying race determines grid for first main race
National-level one-make support categories complement three BTCC races
Hollywood Grandstand views Redgate scrambles and Craner Curves action
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Infield access through tunnels at paddock, Esses and Coppice
Free pit walk during lunch break on main race day

2Best Way to Experience It

  • Hollywood Grandstand watches Redgate scrambles before Craner Curves, with views to Old Hairpin
  • TOCA LIVE radio on 94.3FM provides live commentary and interviews throughout

About the Venue

Race Tracks

Donington Park Circuit

  • 4.02 km
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3Logistics

  • General public parking free of charge
  • Support package features national-level one-make racing
  • Children under 13 admitted free; those aged 13-15 receive discounted admission
  • Advance booking closes Thursday before event weekend

4Frequently Asked Questions

  • Best fit if you enjoy championship racing: 69th season rounds 19-21 with three races per day across August Bank Holiday weekend, reversed-grid race three format creates varied competition, points implications throughout.
  • Best fit if you value historic venues: Donington Park's 4.02km Grand Prix layout featuring legendary Craner Curves sweepers, elevation changes through 12 corners, returned to BTCC calendar 2023 after 21-year absence.
  • Best fit if you like passionate fan atmosphere: Family-friendly touring car culture with free under-13s entry, 85% of spectators earn £30,000+ annually, 40% purchase team merchandise, trackside paddock access encouraged.
  • Not ideal if you prefer multi-class or open-wheel racing: Single-class touring car championship without prototype or formula car variety, focuses on production-based saloon competition rather than purpose-built race car hierarchy.

Tags

Multi Day EventCircuit RacingMeet the DriversTouring CarsBehind the ScenesFamilies

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