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Northampton (Brafield Stadium)

About

Northampton, commonly known as Brafield Stadium, is one of the UK’s most significant shale short-oval racing venues and a major fixture on the BriSCA stock car calendar. Located near Northampton in Brafield-on-the-Green, the circuit is widely recognised for hosting high-profile championship meetings and delivering demanding, high-intensity racing on its long shale oval.
 
The venue regularly attracts elite drivers from across the UK and Europe and is regarded as one of the premier circuits for BriSCA F1 and F2 competition.

Image Credit : spedeworth

Image Credit : spedeworth

Racing Characteristics

Northampton’s shale oval is known for:

  • High-speed racing on a wide circuit
  • Multiple racing lines developing as conditions evolve
  • Strong emphasis on car setup and tyre management
  • Tactical, endurance-style racing during longer championship finals

The length and width of the track allow for sustained high-speed competition while maintaining the close-quarters racing typical of BriSCA events.

Circuit Characteristics

  • Track Type: Oval
  • Surface: Shale
  • Track Length: 396 metres
  • Location: Brafield-on-the-Green, Northamptonshire, England
  • Steel-plated and Armco safety fencing around the circuit perimeter
  • Large infield and pit facilities suitable for championship-level meetings
  • Infrastructure designed to accommodate major stock car events and large crowds

Formulas & Race Categories Hosted

Northampton regularly hosts a broad range of oval racing categories, including:

Banger Racing

Hot Rods

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  • Major Annual Events

Northampton is a key venue for major BriSCA championships and qualifiers, including:

BriSCA F1 World Championship Qualifiers & Semi-Finals BriSCA F1 British ChampionshipBriSCA F1 European ChampionshipBriSCA F2 World & European QualifiersNPC / Shootout RoundsSpecial Feature and Championship Meetings

BriSCA Racing at Northampton

Northampton is one of the most important venues in the BriSCA calendar and has a long association with World Finals, European Championships, and high-profile qualifier events, making it a cornerstone circuit for top-level stock car racing.
Official Circuit Website
 
For official announcements and event confirmations:
www.spedeworth.co.uk/incarace/venue.php?name=Northampton
  • Confirmed BriSCA Events (2026)
March 26 @ 5:00 pm•

Upcoming Event ( Northampton )

All event details remain subject to change and should be verified with the promoter.