Car events in the East Midlands
11 upcoming car events in the East Midlands, including 2 this weekend. Dates, venues, and free RSVP.
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- Santa Pod National Drag Racing Finals · 2–4 October 2026 · Santa Pod Raceway, Podington, Northamptonshire
The thrilling finale to the UK national drag racing championship season. Features high-octane straight-line action across multiple classes including Top Fuel dragsters, Pro Mods, a…
- British GT & GB3 Championship Finale · 3–4 October 2026 · Donington Park, Castle Donington, Derby, Leicestershire
The high-octane season finale of the British GT and GB3 Championships at Donington Park. GT3 and GT4 supercars battle in decisive endurance racing to crown the national champions.
- Classic Car & Bike Meet at Earls Barton - October · Wednesday 7 October 2026 · Whites of Earls Barton, Clay Lane, Earls Barton, Northamptonshire
The final mid-week gathering of the season at Earls Barton features classic cars, vintage motorcycles, and special interest vehicles. Local food stalls and a laid-back atmosphere a…
- JapShow Finale · Sunday 11 October 2026 · Santa Pod Raceway, Podington, Northamptonshire
The season finale for Japanese car enthusiasts featuring open Run What Brung drag racing on the quarter-mile. Club displays, show and shine competitions, and drift demonstrations t…
- 750 Motor Club Birkett 6-Hour Relay · Saturday 24 October 2026 · Silverstone Circuit, Towcester, Northamptonshire
One of the largest motor racing events in the UK by entry numbers, the annual Birkett Relay features teams of sports cars, saloons, and kit cars competing over six continuous hours…
- Flame & Thunder · Saturday 31 October 2026 · Santa Pod Raceway, Podington, Northamptonshire
An action-packed family stunt show and drag racing spectacle featuring jet cars, monster trucks, stunt riders, and track action. The event traditionally concludes with a massive fi…
- Classic Car & Bike Meet at Earls Barton - November · Wednesday 4 November 2026 · Whites of Earls Barton, Clay Lane, Earls Barton, Northamptonshire
The final monthly midweek evening gathering of the season for classic cars, hot rods, vintage motorbikes, and custom builds. Offers a friendly atmosphere with local food and drink…
- Cadwell Park Stage Rally · Sunday 22 November 2026 · Cadwell Park Circuit, Louth, Lincolnshire
The opening round of the Circuit Rally Championship arrives at Cadwell Park. Rally drivers navigate tricky tarmac track sections, access roads, and off-road cuts around the undulat…
- Great British Land Rover Show · Sunday 22 November 2026 · Newark Showground, Newark, Nottinghamshire
Dedicated trade and enthusiast event for all Land Rover and Range Rover models. Features specialist traders, parts suppliers, overland expedition equipment, club displays, and off-…
- Donington Park Winter Stage Rally · Sunday 6 December 2026 · Donington Park Circuit, Castle Donington, Derby, Leicestershire
A single-venue stage rally transforming Donington Park into multi-surface rally stages utilizing the circuit, pit lane, and access roads. Features a full grid of modern and classic…
- VSCC Measham Rally · 16–17 January 2027 · Leicestershire & Derbyshire Countryside, UK
The Vintage Sports-Car Club's demanding overnight road rally for pre-war vehicles. Competitors navigate challenging road sections across winter terrain starting late Saturday night…
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