Oulton Park's 2023 motor racing calendar is now fully confirmed,
with a superb schedule of events on both two and four
wheels lined up over the coming months. This includes the very best
that British motorsport has to offer, along with special themed
festivals and a diverse range of club-level events.
Top class national highlights
The Cheshire circuit's season will include rounds of the UK's
leading national championships, including two Bennetts British
Superbike Championship (BSB) dates. The first of these will be a
bank holiday weekend thriller with three races in late spring (29
April - 1 May) whilst the second (15-17 September) will be a key
fixture as the title fight reaches boiling point.
The Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship (BTCC)
meanwhile returns for its popular summer tin top festival
on 17/18 June. Some of the UK's leading drivers will battle across
a trio of races in front of a huge crowd, many of whom will camp
out for the whole weekend.
Supercar splendour
The major event calendar kicks off on Easter
Weekend (7/8/10 April) with the opening round of the
Intelligent Money British GT Championship, as has become custom in
the modern era. Two races for GT3 and GT4 cars from prestige
manufacturers will take centre stage on the bank holiday Monday.
This weekend will also offer visitors an opportunity to glimpse the
next generation of aspiring F1 hopefuls in the GB3 Championship
partnered by the BRDC and its junior feeder series, GB4.
Another mouth-watering offering coming up in 2023 is Supercar
Pageant (1 July) which returns for a second successive year.
Hundreds of machines from the globe's greatest performance marques
will fill the venue, whilst the GT Cup Championship will deliver
the horsepower on track.
Traditional favourites
Oulton Park's signature Historic Gold Cup (28-30 July) headlines a
superb calendar of festivals and shows with fun for all the family.
Once a non-championship F1 race contested by Jim Clark and Jackie
Stewart, the Gold Cup is now the North West's premier historic
motorsport event and will feature a nostalgic race programme with
car displays and off-track attractions to fit the retro mood.
Other returning highlights include Tunerfest North (22 July),
headlined by Time Attack UK, US Autoshow (19 August), featuring
American-themed racing, demos and displays, and the Neil Howard
Stage Rally and Fireworks, which retains its place as the
traditional season closer on 4 November.
New for 2023!
Exciting new additions to the calendar include Autos de France (8
July), which will bring an all-new off-track show focused on
cult favourites from the French car industry. Ford Power Live (15
July) will make its Oulton Park debut too, following successful
previous events at Brands Hatch and Snetterton. BMW
Sommerfest, run in association with the BMW Owners' Club, makes its
first appearance at the venue near Tarporley too, acting as a
showcase for the prestige German manufacturer.
A full season of grassroots competition
Beyond that, there is a full season of club racing to look forward
to, starting from the Caterham Raceday which launches the
competitive action on 1 April. Other notable club events include
outings for Ferrari Challenge UK and the British Endurance
Championship. Two-wheeled fans will be catered for by a pair of
Wirral 100 Club Bike Championship events and a meeting hosted by No
Limits Racing.
Most of the of the UK's leading car racing organisers will visit
in 2023, including the British Racing and Sports Car Club (BRSCC),
British Automobile Racing Club (BARC), MotorSport Vision Racing
(MSVR), the Classic Sports Car Club (CSCC), the MG Car Club and
Equipe Classic Racing.
Great value and free entry for kids
Under-13s always go free to events at Oulton Park, making this a
great value day out for all the family. Further reductions are
available for 13-15-year-olds and you can always save a little
extra by purchasing in advance - don't leave it until the last
minute. On top of that, parking is free in all of the primary
public car parks so there is no hidden additional cost. Adult
advance tickets for race events start from just £15!
Season passes still available
If you like the look of this year's line-up, you can secure access
to a full calendar's worth of events with a season pass. Oulton
Park season passes grant access to all events at the Cheshire
circuit, including all headline fixtures for cars and motorcycles.
Two and four-wheel passes are also available for those hoping to
attend events for their preferred discipline at Donington Park,
Brands Hatch, Snetterton and Cadwell Park in addition to Oulton
Park.
2023 Season Highlights
British GT Championship and GB3 - 7/8/10 April (no circuit
activity on Easter Sunday)
Bennetts British Superbike Championship - 29 April - 1 May
Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship - 17/18 June
Supercar Pageant - 1 July
Autos de France - 8 July
Ford Power Live - 15 July
Tunerfest North - 22 July
Oulton Park Gold Cup - 28-30 July
US Autoshow - 19 August
Bennetts British Superbike Championship - 15-17 September
Neil Howard Stage Rally and Fireworks - 4 November
Click here to view a full 2023
calendar.
Tickets for most headline events are available to purchase
now. Under-13s always go free.
26 January 2023
