Croft Circuit is located near Dalton-on-Tees in north Yorkshire, England. The tarmac circuit is just over 2 miles (3 km) long and is based on the lands of an airfield, but has long since moved on from being a basic airfield circuit. The circuit holds meetings of prestigious championship events such as British Touring Car Championship, the British GT Championship, the British Formula 3 Championship and motorcycle races.
The super-fast sweeping curves of the Jim Clark Esses and Barcroft are a genuine white-knuckle, seat of the pants challenge, taken at 118mph and 129mph respectively in a current Formula Ford car. These sections combined with long straights followed by slow corners make for a scintillating track for both testing and racing.
Trackside quote:
"I love Croft, it has a good mixture of everything, It has some big commitment, high speed corners, as well as long straights and slow corners. The atmosphere there is great, the North-East crowds are brilliant and they really get stuck in with the cheering and the booing," Matt Neal, BTCC.
Time Zone : (GMT) Western Europe Time, London, Lisbon, Casablanca
Circuit Length : 2.10 miles
Turns : 12
Lap Record : 1:13.656 – Sergio Perez, T-Sport, 2008, British F3
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NORTH-EAST'S CROFT CIRCUIT NEXT STOP FOR STARS OF UK'S PREMIER SALOON CAR RACING SERIES Posted on: 14/06/2010
There is now less than a week to go before Britain’s premier motor racing series – the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship – arrives at the Croft circuit near Darlington (Sunday 20 June) for the three latest races of its exhilarating 2010 season.
The event marks the only time this year that the BTCC – fa... Read More >>
Saloon Car Feast For Croft - Car Track Days Back On Posted on: 07/05/2010
Darlington and District Motor Club take over the helm for the next race meeting at Croft Circuit next weekend (8/9th May) with the Britcar Championship being supported by the ever popular Northern Saloon & Sports Car Championship, Mighty Minis, Super Mighty Minis and as a break from the 'tin tops', Formula Jedi.
Top Class National Car Race Action At Croft - 17th & 18th April Posted on: 13/04/2010
The Hampshire-based British Automobile Racing Club Ltd makes the trip north as more top quality car racing heads for Croft Circuit near Darlington next weekend (17/18th April) with another action packed programme.
Included on the bill within a sixteen race feast are both top quality sports and saloon car racing coupled with exciting single-s... Read More >>
Locals Set To Challenge For Rally Cross Superprix Honours Posted on: 26/10/2009
One of the country's biggest Rallycross meetings of the season takes place next weekend (October 31st/November 1st) when the Get Connected! SG Petch Rallycross Superprix roars into action at Croft Circuit, North Yorkshire.
Featuring some of the very best drivers from Europe taking on their British counterparts, well over 100 dri... Read More >>
Final Races of Year at Croft - 26th & 27th September Posted on: 22/09/2009
The final circuit car race action of the year takes place at Croft Circuit, North Yorkshire this forthcoming weekend (September 26/27th) when Darlington & District Motor Club organises their Club Meeting to bring down the curtain on a truly memorable 2009 season.
A packed timetable on both Saturday afternoon and Sunday will incorporate a fifte... Read More >>
BSB: Easton takes maiden victory, but then Camier makes it business as usual Posted on: 16/09/2009
Round ten – 11/12/13 September – Croft - MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship in association with Pirelli
Stuart Easton powered in his, and the Hydrex Honda team’s, first victory in the top flight in a dramatic first race in the tenth round of the MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship in association with Pirelli at ... Read More >>
Plater wins Supersport thriller ahead of title rival McConnell Posted on: 16/09/2009
Round ten – 13 September – Croft - Fuchs-Silkolene British Supersport Championship
HM Plant Honda's Steve Plater took a thrilling race victory in one of the toughest-fought Fuchs-Silkolene British Supersport Championship races in recent history at Croft to stay just ahead of Billy McConnell in the chase for the crown.
The HM... Read More >>
Camier claims eighth pole start from Andrews, Easton and Brookes Posted on: 13/09/2009
Round 10 Qualifying – 11/12/13 September – Croft - MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship in association with Pirelli
Leon Camier powered in his eighth pole start of the campaign ahead of the tenth round of the MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship in association with Pirelli at Croft in which he could... Read More >>
British Super Bikes @ Croft - Camier fastest from Lowry in free practice Posted on: 12/09/2009
Round 10 – 11/12/13 September – Croft - MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship in association with Pirelli
Leon Camier dominated the opening exchanges ahead of the tenth round of the MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship in association with Pirelli at Croft in which he could clinch the premier crown in dom... Read More >>
Star BSB Rider Line Up For HM Plant Honda At Croft Posted on: 09/09/2009
HM Plant Honda's Josh Brookes will be back in the seat of his CBR1000RR Fireblade Superbike at this weekend's tenth round of the British Superbike Championship at Croft, paired with the former HM Plant Honda double BSB Champion Ryuichi Kiyonari who is making a sensational return to the championship just for this weekend.
Camier expectant but rivals re-group to challenge as British Superbikes head to Croft 11th-13th September Posted on: 07/09/2009
Round ten – 11/12/13 September – Croft - MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship in association with Pirelli
Leon Camier is eager for an action replay of his winning ride at Croft of last season in his efforts to secure the MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship in association with Pirelli but the Airwaves Yamaha... Read More >>
British Superbike Championship Heads To Croft - Sunday 13th September Posted on: 04/09/2009
The 2009 MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship in association with Pirelli pays its one and only visit of the season to the North East when Croft Circuit, North Yorkshire hosts rounds 20 and 21 of the 26 race series on Sunday September 13th.
Billed as Britain's most popular motorsport series, with nearly 100,000 fans attending the previous t... Read More >>
Leading motorsport communications company, Cartersport, has today announced that they will sponsor the Rally Car Challenge in the 2009 Get Connected! SG Petch Rallycross Superprix.
The ITV Men and Motors televised 2009 Get Connected! SG Petch Rallycross Superprix takes place on Saturday October 31st and Sunday November 1st at Croft Circuit near Darlington a... Read More >>
CROFT LOOKS TO THE FUTURE WITH EXCITING EVENTS FOR 2010 Posted on: 24/08/2009
Despite the High Court Injunction back in January, which has had a detrimental effect on Croft Circuit's operations and has resulted in four people losing their jobs so far this year, as well as seriously reduced activity, plans for 2010 continue at a pace with further big events scheduled for the North's only permanent motorsport facility.
Entries Invited For Sedric Bell Trophy Race At Croft - 26-27 September Posted on: 20/08/2009
Darlington & District Motor Club stages the final race meeting of Croft's busy 2009 season on September 26th and 27th with the inaugural Sedric Bell Trophy Meeting and is inviting potential competitors to take part at the challenging Darlington circuit.
The meeting already features races for The Northern Saloon & Sports Car Championship, Po... Read More >>
Dunlop Motorsport Festival @ Croft 22nd & 23rd August Posted on: 18/08/2009
This weekend (August 22/23) sees Croft Circuit near Darlington host the penultimate round of the popular Dunlop-backed Great and British Motorsport Festival with a feast of racing scheduled for local fans.
Visiting many of the UK's top circuits and organised by the BARC, the series has seen capacity grids in most classes and once more will feature ... Read More >>
Five Wins From Five Races For Peerless Clark At Croft Posted on: 14/07/2009
Runaway Protyre Formula Renault BARC Championship leader Kieren Clark (Royston) continued his stunning momentum at Croft Circuit in North Yorkshire over the weekend, 11th/12th July, with two flawless race victories during rounds four and five of the 2009 campaign.
Increasing his advantage in the driver standings to a huge 50 points over nearest challenger Hi... Read More >>
Modified & Performance Car Show 2009 @ Croft on Sunday 19th July Posted on: 07/07/2009
A brand new car show comes to the North East this summer as the Modified and Performance Car Show speeds on to the Croft Circuit, near Darlington, on Sunday 19th July. Appealing to modified car enthusiasts and car clubs, the show will be jam-packed with fast cars, hot girls, and plenty of high octane track action.
Rather than having to stand and watch as wit... Read More >>
BARC Racing at Croft this weekend 11/12 July! Posted on: 06/07/2009
Car Meeting - BARC
Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th July - BARC Championship Racing
Come and see a variety of the best National level Racing at Croft this weekend! Battling it out will be Legends, Sports & Saloons, Caterhams, Formula Renault single seaters and more. Circuit activity starts at 9.30am Saturday and 12.00pm Sunday an... Read More >>
BARC National Championship Car Race Meeting Posted on: 03/07/2009
The Hampshire-based British Automobile Racing Club Ltd makes the trip north as more top quality car racing heads for Croft Circuit near Darlington next weekend (July 11/12th) with another action packed programme.
Included on the bill within an eighteen race feast are both top quality sports and saloon car racing coupled with exciting single-seaters who wil... Read More >>
Hilton Newcastle Gateshead Overlooking the River Tyne, the Hilton Newcastle Gateshead hotel is 10 minutes' walk from the city centre.
Travelling south by road...Take junction 58 off the A1(M) signed Darlington. Follow this route through Darlington, then follow the A167 towards Northallerton. Croft Circuit is signposted approximately 2 miles south of Croft on Tees.
Travelling north by road...Take junction 57 off the A1(M) to Darlington. At the second roundabout take the 5th exit - signed Northallerton A167. Continue on this route as above.
Travelling by rail...The nearest station to Croft Circuit is Darlington, which is 4 miles to the north. Darlington Station is frequently serviced by the East Coast Main Line.
Travelling by Bus...Details of bus services to Darlington are available from: National Express on 0990 808080.
Travelling by Air…The nearest Airport to Croft Circuit is Teesside, approximately 8 miles away. Light aircraft landing facilities are available at Croft Circuit by prior arrangement only.
2010 Event Calendar
Feature Events
19th & 20th Jun 2010 - Dunlop British Touring Car Championship
11th & 12th Sep 2010 - British Superbike Championship
Club Events
27th & 28th Mar: Bike Race Meeting
5th Apr: Sprint Meeting
17th & 18th Apr: Car Race Meeting
8th & 9th May: Car Race Meeting
3rd & 4th Jul: Car Race Meeting
24th & 25th Jul: Bike Race Meeting
7th & 8th Aug: Car Race Meeting
13th Apr - 31st Aug: Cycle Meetings 2010
25th & 26th Sep: Car Race Meeting
9th & 10th Oct: Car Race Meeting
