Derbyshire’s Most Action-Packed Venue

Welcome to Buxton Raceway — a unique motorsport venue nestled in the heart of the stunning Peak District, just three miles from Buxton town centre and conveniently located just off the A53 Buxton-to-Leek road.

For decades, Buxton Raceway has been bringing speed, noise, excitement and unforgettable racing to Derbyshire. Whether you’re a lifelong oval racing fan, a drifting enthusiast, or simply looking for an action-packed day out, there’s nothing quite like experiencing the atmosphere of Buxton Raceway.

Racing in the Heart of the Peak District

Our 380-metre tarmac oval provides close, hard-fought racing, with steel plate safety fencing and our unique Figure of 8 circuit adding another dimension to the action.

Throughout the season, the Raceway plays host to a huge variety of motorsport, from our own popular domestic formulas to some of the country’s most established travelling formulas. With racing taking place throughout the year, there is always something different to look forward to.

Check our Fixtures page to see what’s coming up.

A Great Day Out for All the Family

Buxton Raceway offers a fantastic experience for spectators, with a range of facilities designed to make your visit enjoyable.

Our facilities include:

– Covered spectator seating
– Licensed bar
– Track shop selling soft drinks, stickers, oval racing magazines and more
– Oval racing merchandise stalls regularly attending meetings
– A fantastic range of official Buxton Raceway merchandise, available from the Trackshop

And, of course, the biggest attraction of all — the racing!

Racing Since the 1970s

Buxton Raceway, originally known as ‘High Edge’, has a proud history stretching back to the early 1970s.

Former promoter Dave Pierce recalled:

“Racing originally started at Buxton in 1974. I have tried to find out the exact date from George Mycock’s widow but she is uncertain. All it was at first was a field with huge tyres around the outside and it has since obviously progressed to what it is today.”»

Many drivers and fans who remember those early days also date the beginning of racing at the venue to around 1972/73.

From humble beginnings as a field surrounded by huge tyres, Buxton Raceway has evolved into the established motorsport venue it is today — while retaining the character, atmosphere and passion that have made it such a special place for generations of racing fans.

From Oval Racing to Drifting

Buxton Raceway isn’t just about oval racing.

Our hugely popular Drifting Events have become an important part of the Raceway calendar, attracting drivers from across the country for days packed with sideways action, tyre smoke and spectacular driving.

Over the years, a number of drivers have used Buxton as a place to develop their skills before going on to achieve success at national level.

Whether you prefer your racing wheel-to-wheel, nose-to-tail or sideways, Buxton Raceway has something for you.

Experience the Thrills in the Hills

With a packed calendar of racing, drifting and special events, Buxton Raceway continues to build on its proud history while looking firmly towards the future.

Come and experience the atmosphere for yourself.

Feel the noise. Feel the excitement. Feel the action.

Buxton Raceway

Thrills in the Hills