BARC Summer Festival Race Meeting

Saturday 29 July 2023 - Sunday 30 July 2023

The BARC championships arrive at Thruxton for more close racing on the UK's fastest race circuit.

  • Action-packed schedule of racing
  • Club-level motorsport at its very best
  • Caterhams to feature

Ticket Choices

E-TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE

You will receive your tickets by email. Please note that we will no longer send out tickets by post.

CHILDREN 15 & UNDER GO FREE

Children 15 and under are admitted free of charge, provided they are accompanied by an adult (max 5 children per responsible adult). Children will not need a ticket.

GRANDSTAND SEATS

Grandstand seats are a separate ticket. Grandstand tickets on their own do not allow admission to the circuit. Children 5 and under are permitted to sit on a parent/guardian's lap and are therefore admitted free of charge.

PADDOCK ACCESS

Access to the paddock for this race meeting is free for all ticketholders.

CAMPING

The campsite will be open for this race meeting and will be free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. Limited facilities only including toilets, fresh water taps, chemical toilet disposal.

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Event Info - BARC Summer Festival Race Meeting

Latest News

BARC Heads to Thruxton This Weekend

The British Automobile Racing Club is gearing up for the first of two blockbuster events at its spiritual home of Thruxton this coming weekend (October 24/25) as a host of championships continue their 2020 campaigns.

Facilities Information

Circuit Map

Thruxton circuit is the fastest in the country with its legendary high-speed corners and a reputation as a real drivers circuit. It is also one of the longest in the UK at 2.4 miles per lap

Thruxton Circuit

Radio Thruxton

On race-days, a radio commentary is provided by 'Radio Thruxton' available on 87.7FM. Earpiece radios are available to purchase on-site.

Thruxton Centre

The Thruxton Centre, located in the paddock and will be open throughout the event for food and drink.

Signage

We've invested in clear signage throughout the venue to reinforce social distancing guidance and personal hygiene measures. Hand sanitiser stations have been installed at key points around the venue.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tickets

All tickets are sent by email to the email address used to purchase the e-tickets. Please keep an eye on your junk/spam folders. If you have ordered your e-tickets and can't find them, please call the ticket office on 01264 882200 option 1, and we will try to help you.

Yes, you can buy tickets at the gate on arrival. However, we advise purchasing tickets prior to the event to avoid additional queues.

We now use an e-ticketing system which is designed to send your tickets by email. However, if you would like us to send you a ticket in the post, please call our ticket office on 01264 882200, option 1. PLEASE NOTE: There is a £3 charge for postal tickets.

For the fastest access into the venue, we recommend that you print your tickets.

You can also show tickets on your mobile phone, however, to avoid delays we recommend downloading and saving these to your device.

Unfortunately not. Tickets are available to purchase in advance - for the quickest way into the venue. Alternatively, tickets can be purchased at the gate on arrival.

No, grandstand seats must be purchased separately.

Yes. Carers of our disabled guests may be entitled to free admission to this race meeting. This must be arranged in advance. For details on how to apply click here

If you cancel your order more than 4 weeks prior to the start of the event for which you have bought tickets, you will be entitled to a full refund.

If you cancel your order less than 4 weeks before the start of the event for which you have bought tickets, you will not be entitled to a refund.

To request a refund, please email: tickets@thruxtonracing.co.uk stating your name, address and booking reference.

Camping

Yes. For this event camping is free but space is limited.

Please ensure that the current social distancing guidance is followed at all times.

Opening times

The campsite is open from 12pm (Midday) the Friday before the event. The latest arrival is 11pm, to avoid disruption to the other campers.

Opening times

The campsite is open from 12pm (Midday) the Friday before the event. The latest arrival is 11pm, to avoid disruption to the other campers.

There are toilets, freshwater supply and waste point available in the campsite.

No, for this meeting there are no shower facilities in the campsite.

Event Information

Children aged 15 and under are admitted free of charge to the Circuit and Paddock (max 5 children per responsible adult).

If you are purchasing more than 10 tickets for the same event, we offer a corporate rate. Please contact our office on 01264 882200 (option 1).

Parking is free of charge.

The circuit is open from 7am.

The last race/event will finish no later than 6:30pm.

Children 15 and under accompanied by an adult (max 5 children per responsible adult) are admitted to the circuit free of charge.

We would prefer, wherever possible, to use contactless payments but we are still able to accept cash payment.

Circuit Information

Please contact our press officer Trevor Swettenham on 01264 882206 or tswettenham@barc.net

We have a designated banking area for Blue Badge holders, which is accessible via Gate 4. This is a raised bank for you to park your car, providing a view over the 'Complex' section of the circuit. There is also disabled parking at the top of car park A. Ask a member of the security staff to direct you if you're unsure. All passengers/driver must have relevant admission tickets.

Unfortunately, there is no cash machine on site.

If you have lost any of your property please report it as soon as you can to the BARC office which is located under the Members grandstand (01264 882200 option 6), this is where any lost property is handed in.

In the event that a child is found to be lost within the circuit, they will be taken to the BARC Office where CRB checked staff will care for them until they are reunited with their parent/guardian.

We have trained medics on-site in various locations and we also have a manned medical centre, any member of staff or security will be able to assist you.

Thruxton is an active airfield and race circuit and as such, there is a strict no dogs/pets policy on site, except for registered guide dogs who are allowed, providing they are kept on a lead at all times and are easily identifiable as guide dogs. Any dogs/pets found to be locked in a vehicle will be removed.

There are baby changing facilities in the toilets at Allard and Chicane corners.