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Croft Greenpower 6th July 2011

The greatly anticipated return of Greenpower to Croft took place on a day of what might be called mixed weather conditions. However there was no dampening of the enthusiasm of the participants and when your school bears the name of a world famous engineer, taking part seems an obvious choice. continue reading…

Matt Jackson BTCC Garage Visit 17th June 2011

The evening started well when on the way to Matt Jackson’s pit garage I chanced to meet this smiling and obliging gentleman,

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Exclusive Mat Jackson event – Fri 17th June 2011

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The Croft Supporters Club have managed to secure an exclusive Meet and Greet session with top BTCC driver Mat Jackson, which is only available to members.

After last years very successful event with Andrew Jordan, we’ve decided to put together a similar event which is due to start early evening Fri 17th June 2011. A tour of the Airwaves Racing garage, a chat with Mat Jackson and a low speed lap of the full Croft Circuit are all promised for the event.

There’s only 20 places available so please e-mail Terry Wright (terry@croftsupportersclub.com) directly if you are a Croft Supporters Club member and can attend.

Calrec Audio console used for Croft BSB 2011 coverage

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This weekends live Croft Circuit BSB coverage was put together using a Calrec Audio Ltd S2 analogue console. continue reading…

Greenpower Event – 6th July 2011

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After a successful appearance last year, The Greenpower Challenge is returning to Croft Circuit in July this year.

Aimed at encouraging aspiring young engineers to fulfil their dream career, the Greenpower Challenge has established itself over previous years to hold the status it currently does. More and more schools and pupils take part in the competition each year, as they each strive to make the strongest endurance electric race car. continue reading…

Tickets selling fast ahead of 180MPH Superbike race action at Croft Circuit

The countdown is almost over… there are now just a few days to go before some of the world’s top motorcycle racers arrive at the Croft Circuit in North Yorkshire for their annual visit to the region and the latest round of the 2011 MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship this coming weekend (13-15 May).

Croft Circuit’s phones have been non stop with calls from public booking tickets in advance this past week continue reading…

‘WORLD CLASS’ R.A.C RALLY COMES TO CROFT CIRCUIT IN 2011

  • Iconic cars of Sixties & Seventies to wow crowds
  • Two ‘double runs’ for top UK & European crews
  • Service Park access adds to experience for public

Croft Circuit is delighted to announce a fourth major event to its list of fixtures in 2011 – a stage of the Roger Albert Clark Rally, among the world’s most exciting and evocative historic car rallies, on Saturday 3 December.

Some 150 iconic cars competition rally cars from the Sixties and Seventies will descend on Croft near Darlington for its competitive timed stage which is likely to be one of the best attended on the hugely popular R.A.C’s four-day route. continue reading…

Dave Coates Stunt Show – Sat 30 April 2011

Dave Coates brought his Yamaha propelled stunt show to a recent Croft track day and proceded to amuse and amaze by demonstarting his complete mastery and defiance of the laws of Physics.

He began the show on two wheels by ’skiing’ on titanium plates worn over his boots.

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With the winter months gradually dispersing into spring we have some new announcements to make for you, the fans of Croft Circuit. continue reading…

The North East Trophy Cycle Races – February 26th 2011

Velo29.com’s big race meeting at Croft on Saturday was as big a success as it was a relief for the organisers who pronounced themselves delighted by the way the event had proceeded. There were races for younger children and juveniles to start the day, continue reading…