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
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
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- Major Annual Events
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.
- Other Announced Events
According to the official promoter listings, Aldershot Raceway is scheduled to host:
