CHAMPIONS CORONATION RACE DAY – WHAT TO EXPECT
It’s almost time to conclude another thrilling year of Castle Combe Racing Club motorsport action, with the final rounds of all four ‘home’ series played out at Champions Coronation race day on Saturday, 3 October.
Expect non-stop racing on the day, with two rounds from each of the CCRC championships plus guest racing from 750MC’s Type R Trophy, MX-5 Cup and Hot Hatch/Classic Stock Hatch, as well as the much-loved Monoposto Reprise IT Tiedeman Trophy. There will also be plenty of off-track entertainment for the entire family, too.
Below are some of the highlights to look out for at Champions Coronation 2026…
TICKETS
Admission Tickets
Discounted advanced admission tickets are available from the Castle Combe Circuit website until midnight of the day before the event – priced at £20 per adult or £15 for concessions (aged 65+). Those aged 16 and under go free.
Tickets are then available on the gate all day of the event (cash and card accepted), priced at £25 per adult/£20 per concession.
Click here for admission tickets.
Display Passes
Fancy showcasing your vehicle within the venue? Our Club/Individual Display Passes are for you. Available until midnight on the day before the event.
Click here for more information.
Trade Stands
Fancy showcasing your brand or service to hundreds of dedicated motorsport fans? A trade stand could be for you!
Click here for more information.
Hospitality
Elevate your experience on the day with a Paddock Club Hospitality ticket. Includes exclusive access to the first-floor viewing area at the Strawford Centre, featuring TSL timing screens, catered meals, and priority parking when available.
Click here for more information.
PROGRAMME
Official programme available from the Circuit Shop – don’t miss it.
TIMETABLE
PADDOCK MAP
THE CHAMPIONSHIPS ON TRACK
Champions Coronation Race Day hosts the final rounds of the 2026 Castle Combe Racing Club championships, where drivers conclude their campaigns across all four categories:
- Formula Ford 1600 Championship – A long-standing single-seater series known for close, skill-based racing.
- Avon Tuning GT Championship – A varied grid of high-performance cars delivering speed and multi-class competition.
- Hot Hatch Championship – Production-based hatchbacks producing tight, competitive racing throughout the field.
- Saloon Car Championship – A diverse mix of saloon cars competing across multiple classes.
Together, these championships deliver a full day of varied racing, from close single-seater battles to high-speed GT action.
Click here to for a detailed summary of driver standings and race predictions.
GUEST RACING
No less than four guest championships will battle it out at Castle Combe Circuit for Champions Coronation.
- Monoposto Reprise IT Tiedeman Trophy
- 750MC Type R Trophy
- 750MC MX5 Cup
- 750MC Hot Hatch & Classic Stock Hatch
Click here to find out more about each of the above championships and what they will bring to Combe.
OFF-TRACK ENTERTAINMENT
There’s plenty to see and do away from the track for attendees, too, with all tickets allowing free access into the paddock areas to get up, close and personal to the race cars and teams.
Castle Combe Circuit’s Café Bar H will also be open as usual, with other mobile food vendors also dotted around the circuit.
OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE
Don’t forget to pop into the Circuit Shop (in the heart of the main paddock), to check out our latest ranges of merchandise. There’s new race day merch including T-shirts, programmes, our official Autumn Classic poster, as well as stickers. Also look out for our 60th Anniversary book, our 75th Anniversary poster, previous Autumn Classic posters, as well as other merchandise from last season.
Can’t wait to shop in person? Our online shop is always open!
TRADERS
Alongside the legendary cafe and external food vans, expect a handful of traders to be present in the main paddock area.
Interested in booking a trade stand? Click here for more information.
MIDSUMMER MANIA VIDEO
Want more of a taster as to what to expect at Champions Coronation Race Day? Check out the official video from the previous race meeting – Midsummer Mania Race Day – here…
A CIRCUIT WITH HISTORY
Castle Combe continues to celebrate major milestones, having marked 75 years of motorsport in 2025, while the Castle Combe Racing Club celebrates its 20th anniversary.
For 2026, the venue commemorated 50 years of Castle Combe Circuit Ltd at this year’s instalment of the Autumn Classic historic racing festival recently.
These landmarks highlight the long-standing role the circuit and club have played in UK motorsport, particularly in providing accessible, competitive racing.
UPCOMING RACE MEETINGS
The final race meeting at Castle Combe for 2026 will be the CSCC Modern & Retro Race Day (17 October).
EVENT DETAILS
Champions Coronation Race Day takes place on Saturday, 3 October 2026, with a full day of racing scheduled.
Visitors can enjoy:
- Open paddock access
- Close viewing of all on-track action
- A full race programme across all championships
With racing throughout the day and access to the paddock, it offers one of the most complete and accessible race day experiences in UK motorsport.
