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Ter Apel Raceway

About

Ter Apel Raceway is a well-established oval racing venue located in Ter Apel, Groningen, Netherlands, and is a recognised fixture on the northern European oval racing calendar. Situated close to the German border, the circuit has built a strong reputation for competitive and well-supported race meetings, attracting drivers and fans from across the Netherlands, Germany, and the UK.

For BriSCA-style oval racing, Ter Apel Raceway features a medium-sized oval that regularly hosts BriSCA F1 and BriSCA F2 Stock Cars alongside a wide variety of Dutch and European oval racing formulae. The circuit’s balanced design blends speed with technical cornering, encouraging close racing, controlled contact, and multiple racing lines, making it a challenging yet rewarding venue for stock car competitors.

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Facilities & Spectator Experience

Ter Apel Raceway’s medium-length oval promotes:

  • Close pack racing
  • Multiple usable racing lines
  • Controlled contact typical of BriSCA-style competition
  • A balance between outright speed and technical racecraft
  • Strategic driving and car control over longer races

The circuit’s layout rewards consistency and precision while still allowing the hard, close-quarters racing expected from European stock car competition.

Circuit Characteristics

  • Track Type: Oval

  • Surface: Fully paved tarmac

  • Track Length: Approximately 460 metres

  • Location: Ter Apel, Groningen, Netherlands

  • High wire-mesh safety fencing around the circuit perimeter

  • Reinforced safety posts meeting local motorsport regulations

  • Purpose-built spectator areas with clear sightlines

  • Infrastructure designed to support national and international oval racing events

Formulas & Race Categories Hosted

Ter Apel Raceway regularly hosts a broad range of oval racing classes, including:

Junioren (Junior Stock Cars)

Rookie Rods

Standard 2000

Super Rods

BMW Cup

National Hot Rods

2.0 Litre Hot Rods

Saloon Stock Cars

Bangerstox, Saloonstox, PAC Stockrods

Additional local and regional oval racing formulae

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  • Major Annual Events

The circuit is a regular host of key Dutch and international oval racing meetings, including:

Internationaal Nederlands Kampioenschap (International NK) Oval Racing series roundsNK Oval Racing Championship qualifiers and finalsSpeedweekend and summer highlight race meetingsSeason-opening and end-of-season championship deciders

BriSCA Racing at Ter Apel Raceway

Ter Apel Raceway is an established venue for BriSCA F1 and BriSCA F2 racing in mainland Europe, providing a competitive platform for British and European drivers competing in international meetings.

As of the latest publicly available information, no confirmed BriSCA or major international events have been announced at the circuit for the 2026 season.

Official Circuit Website
 
For official announcements and event confirmations:
https://ovalracing-terapel.nl/