Croft Aerodrome was originally used as an RAF base for bombers in World War II. At the end of hostilities the aerodrome was abandoned by the RAF, although it is still possible to see some military era buildings surviving on nearby farmland.

Croft Circuit was built in 1964 and immediately attracted crowds of between 30,000 and 50,000 spectators.

Set in the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside, this superb 2.1 mile circuit has been developed for over 50 years into a top-flight racing venue which hosts prestigious championship events.

The super-fast sweeping curves of the Jim Clark Esses and Barcroft are a genuine white-knuckle, seat of the pants challenge, taken at 118mph and 129mph respectively in a current Formula Ford car. These sections combined with long straights followed by slow corners make for a scintillating track for both testing and racing.