BTCC Round 1 - Race Day Trip

Sunday 19 April 2026

8:30am - 6:30pm

Donington Park Circuit

Carnage in cars your Dad would drive

British Touring Car Championship - Round 1

The BTCC is back! The UK's premier domestic motorsport is heading to Donington Park circuit on the 19th April with their support series in tow for races 1, 2 and 3 of their 10 round championship - touring the country's greatest circuits. 

This full day of racing, starting at 9am and not finishing until 6pm, features 6 separate race series all fighting it out across multiple races at one of the UK's best tracks - and a personal favourite of our president. 

For £36 you will get: 

  • Legends Cars Elite Cup (Lunatics in tiny motorcycle engine powered "cars") - 3 races
  • Mini Challenge (Lunatics in minis) - 2 Races
  • Porsche Sprint Challenge - 2 Races
  • Porsche Carrera Cup - 2 Races
  • British F4 - 2 Races
  • BTCC - 3 Races

The ticket price includes full paddock access, allowing you to get up close and personal with the cars before and after they battle it out on the circuit. This really is one of the best value for money days in motorsport and isn't one to be missed.

The society will be providing transport to and from the circuit, although space will be limited so if you're looking to come along please let us know as soon as possible, either via our email (lbumotorsport@gmail.com), our Instagram (@lbu_motorsport) or on our WhatsApp channel

Please note: please note tickets must be purchased from the promoter's website here. Please do not buy a ticket unless you know you have transport to the circuit, either via the society (and have spoken to us) or your own arrangements. We cannot guarantee transport to every member. 

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This event is organised by:
Motorsport

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