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Taunton Raceway (Smeatharpe Raceway)

About

Smeatharpe Stadium, commonly referred to as Taunton Raceway, is a well-known oval motorsport venue located near Honiton in Devon, England. It is regarded as one of the principal short-oval stock car racing circuits in the southwest of the United Kingdom.Situated on a former wartime airfield in a rural countryside setting, the venue attracts competitors and spectators from across Devon, Somerset, and the wider southern England oval racing community. For BriSCA-style oval racing, the circuit features a compact tarmac oval measuring approximately 300–350 metres, producing fast, close, and competitive racing.

The relatively tight layout promotes pack racing, overtaking in traffic, and controlled contact, making it an established venue on the southern BriSCA calendar.

Image Credit : autospeed.co.uk

Image Credit : autospeed.co.uk

Facilities & Spectator Experience

Smeatharpe’s compact configuration encourages:

Its layout rewards awareness, racecraft, and precision positioning.

Circuit Characteristics

  • Track Type: Oval

  • Surface: Tarmac

  • Track Length: Approx. 300–350 metres

  • Location: Near Honiton, Devon, England

  • Armco safety barriers enclosing the racing surface

  • Tyre-wall protection in key impact areas

  • Spectator catch fencing surrounding the circuit

  • Built to UK short-oval racing safety standards

Formulas & Race Categories Hosted

Smeatharpe Stadium regularly stages:

Saloon Stock Cars

Lightning Rods

Stock Rods

Bangers

Junior Bangers

ORCi-affiliated short-oval classes and local support formulas

Image Credit : speedworth

The venue hosts:

BriSCA F2 championship roundsNational Ministox championship eventsRegular season championship meetingsSummer and Bank Holiday fixturesSpecial trophy meetings with visiting formulas (spring–autumn season)

BriSCA Racing at Smeatharpe

Smeatharpe Stadium remains an important southern venue for BriSCA Formula 2 competition. BriSCA F1 appearances are subject to official promoter scheduling and confirmation.

Official Circuit Website
 
For official announcements and event confirmations:

https://www.autospeed.co.uk/Home

According to the official promoter listings, Aldershot Raceway is scheduled to host:

BriSCA – F2
March 29 @ 1:00 pm
Taunton
March 29 @ 1:00 pm
Taunton
April 6 @ 1:00 pm
Taunton
May 25 @ 1:00 pm
Taunton
June 21 @ 1:00 pm
Taunton
July 4 @ 3:00 pm
Taunton
July 5 @ 12:00 pm

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