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Circuit Racing

2026 BTCC Snetterton

Snetterton Circuit, Norwich, United Kingdom23–24 May 2026Weekend

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The 2027 edition runs 29 to 30 May.

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Why You Should Go

Round 3 of the UK's touring car championship on one of the country's longest circuits.

Format

2-day race weekend

Crowd

families & petrolheads

Vibe

Family-friendly

About This Event

Held since 1958, Britain's premier touring car championship runs three races on Snetterton's 300 Circuit — 4.8km of flat Norfolk tarmac combining two of the longest straights in the country with technical corners modelled on Gilles Villeneuve's Montreal hairpin. Front-wheel-drive saloons race door-to-door in identical specification across multiple manufacturers.

1What to Expect

Saturday qualifying race determines Sunday's opening grid position
Three Sunday races include reverse-grid format for additional wheel-to-wheel action
F4 British Championship, Porsche Carrera Cup, and MINI CHALLENGE Trophy complete support package
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Raised spectator banks offer circuit-wide views of fast straights and complex sections
Free pit walk and autograph session scheduled Sunday

2Best Way to Experience It

  • Raised spectator areas provide elevated sightlines over both high-speed and technical sections
  • On-site camping available with dedicated quiet and general areas near the track

About the Venue

Race Tracks

Snetterton Circuit

  • 4.78 km

3Logistics

  • Parking free in all public car parks
  • Playground near Tyrrells restaurant accommodates children from toddler to age 14
  • No animals permitted on site except guide or assistance dogs
  • No cash machine on site though most outlets accept card payments
  • Visitors welcome to bring own food and drink including alcohol

4Frequently Asked Questions

  • Best fit if you value motorsport heritage: 69th season of championship established 1958, longer chronicle than all motorsport except Formula 1 and NASCAR, Britain's premier domestic racing series.
  • Best fit if you enjoy multi-race competitions: new-for-2026 Saturday qualifying race plus three Sunday races with varied grid formats including reverse-grid element, full support package with F4 and Porsche Carrera Cup.
  • Best fit if you like family-friendly car gatherings: children under 13 admitted free with discounted 13-15 tickets, 385,000 trackside annually across championship's 10 rounds, comprehensive ITV4 live coverage attracts 19 million UK viewer hours.
  • Not ideal if you prefer technical touring car circuits: 4.8km layout includes two of Britain's longest straights (Bentley, Senna) emphasizing high-speed racing rather than tight hairpin battles, flat former-airfield terrain favors power over chassis agility.

Tags

CampingMulti Day EventMiniCircuit RacingMeet the DriversOpen-Wheel RacingFood and DrinkTouring CarsBehind the ScenesPorscheFamilies

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