CSCC MODERN & RETRO RACE DAY – WHAT TO EXPECT
The final race meeting on Castle Combe Circuit’s 2026 calendar will be the CSCC Modern & Retro Race Day on Saturday, 17 September.
This event will play host to the final rounds of the Classic Sports Car Club’s numerous historic and modern race series, promising to offer an eclectic and thrilling day’s racing at the scenic Wiltshire race track.
With plenty going on both on and off the 1.85-mile circuit, below is a handy guide as to what you can expect from the CSCC Modern & Retro Race Day…
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
Interested in 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
Paddock maps will be shown here when they are finalised closer to the event.
HISTORIC RACING
Expect no less than four exciting historic race series to hit the track at this event – the Swinging Sixties, Future Classics, Modern Classics and Jaguar Championship.
Click here to read more about each historic series and what it will bring.
MODERN RACING
Alongside the older machinery, the Modern & Retro Race Day will feature five series representing the more contemporary side of the CSCC’s racing: Tin Tops, Puma Cup, Turbo Tin Tops, New Millennium and Slicks.
Click here to read more about each modern series and what it will bring.
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.
There will also be a display of owner club cars to check out in the scenic grounds, too.
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, posters and stickers. Also look out for our 60th Anniversary book, our 75th Anniversary poster, as well as other merch from previous events.
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.
AUTUMN CLASSIC VIDEO
Want a taste of how historic racing looks at Castle Combe Circuit? Check out the link below to watch the official video from our recent Autumn Classic event…
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.
EVENT DETAILS
CSCC Modern & Retro Race Day takes place on Saturday, 17 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.
