King’s Lynn Speedway
About
King’s Lynn Speedway is one of the most historic and recognisable short-oval motorsport venues in the UK, located on Saddlebow Road, King’s Lynn, Norfolk. The stadium is renowned for its compact shale oval, intense racing conditions, and long-standing association with top-level stock car and motorcycle speedway competition.
The venue regularly features on the BriSCA Formula 1 Stock Car calendar and has hosted multiple World Final events, making it a cornerstone circuit for elite stock car racing. Alongside stock cars, the stadium is also home to professional motorcycle speedway, contributing to a vibrant and diverse motorsport programme.
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Racing Characteristics
King’s Lynn’s shale oval is known for:
- Rapidly changing track conditions
- High grip when prepared, with evolving racing lines
- Close-quarters racing with limited margin for error
- Demanding car control and tactical awareness
The compact layout produces intense racing, whether in full-contact stock cars or high-speed speedway competition.
Circuit Characteristics
Circuit Details
- Track Type: Oval
- Surface: Shale
- Track Length: 342 metres
- Location: King’s Lynn, Norfolk, England
Safety & Infrastructure
- Solid steel plate safety fence surrounding the circuit
- Protective air fencing installed in speedway turns
- Floodlit racing for evening meetings
- Permanent grandstand and spectator facilities
- Major Annual Events
King’s Lynn has played host to several significant meetings, including:
BriSCA F1 World Final events (hosted on multiple occasions)BriSCA championship and qualifier roundsSpeedway league and championship meetings featuring the King’s Lynn Stars
BriSCA Racing at King’s Lynn
King’s Lynn remains a key venue for BriSCA F1 and F2 stock car racing, with a long association with championship-level competition and high-profile meetings that attract drivers and spectators from across the UK and Europe.
Official Circuit Website
For official announcements and event confirmations:
www.kingslynn-speedway.com
www.kingslynn-speedway.com
- Confirmed BriSCA Events (2026)
March 14 @ 5:00 pm•
February 28 @ 5:00 pm•
All event details remain subject to change and should be verified with the promoter.
Important Notice
This BriSCA website provides information only.
We do not sell tickets and do not represent the circuit’s commercial operations.
All event details are subject to change and should always be verified with the promoter.
