Weekend Guide: Donington Park – August 12/13

The British Truck Racing Championship descends on Donington Park this weekend (August 12/13) for one of the biggest events on the UK motorsport calendar; Convoy in the Park.

On what promises to be an action-packed visit to the Leicestershire venue, here’s the full guide to make sure you don’t miss any of the action from the fourth event of the 2023 season:

ENTRY LIST

This weekend’s entry list has again seen a further shake-up with Division 1 dropping to 12 competitors, whilst Division 2 has increased to seven.

Jock Borthwick remains sidelined due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in June. Elsewhere, Simon Cole switches to Division 2 as he now pilots an IVECO.

As the season moves to the half-way marker, six-time reigning champion Ryan Smith currently holds the advantage in Division 1 whilst Adam Bint holds a slender lead at the summit of Division 2.

You can view the full championship standings – as well as the other runners and riders – ahead of this weekend HERE.

CONVOY IN THE PARK 

On top of a bumper race schedule, those flocking to Donington Park this weekend will once again be able to experience a festival of all things trucking thanks to Convoy in the Park.

Set to be bigger and better than ever before, the two-day event is set to include hundreds of show trucks, a live action arena, kids zone, live music, exhibitors stands, driving experiences as just some of the many attractions that will be in attendance.

Find out more information about this year’s Convoy in the Park by clicking HERE.

INTERNATIONAL TRUCK PRIX

If five British Truck Racing Championship races aren’t enough to whet your appetite at Donington Park this weekend then don’t fear because a further four colossal truck racing contests will feature on the billing courtesy of the International Truck Prix. 

Boasting an entry list of British and International competitors – including the likes of Isle of Man TT legend John McGuinness MBE, John Newell, Jamie Anderson, Luke Garrett and Mika Makinen – the inaugural running of the series is not to be missed.

LIVE STREAM 

The British Truck Racing Championship’s headline event of the season under the flight path of East Midlands airport s never short of entertainment and this weekend is expected to be no different. 

Set to attract attention from fans all over the world, every captivating moment will be streamed online for free, with pre and post-race interviews complementing each full-throttle contest.

Saturday 12th August | 12:20 | CLICK HERE

Sunday 13th August | 09:50 | CLICK HERE

TICKETS 

Tickets to the event will be available to purchase on the gate across the weekend, priced at £32 per day or £50 for the entire weekend. Children 13 and under are admitted for free when accompanied by a paying adult.

To find out more information on tickets for Convoy in the Park at Donington Park, CLICK HERE.

TIMETABLE 

As is the case with every event this season, the British Truck Racing Championship will stage five races over the course of a race weekend; and for Donington Park– a grid walk will be added to the schedule ahead of Race 4.

Saturday 12th August 

Qualifying – 10:05

Race 1 – 12:40

Race 2 – 16:00

Sunday 13th August 

Race 3 – 10:10

Grid Walk – 13:10

Race 4 – 13:40

Race 5 – 16:35

To view the full event timetable for the weekend, CLICK HERE.

Stay up-to-date with all the action at Thruxton as it happens by following the British Truck Racing Championship across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter.