I’M A CELEBRITY, GET ME TO SOUTH AFRICA!

It’s one of the longest-running team events in oval racing: The Tour has a new lease of life with a new, fresh-faced team heading to the southern hemisphere in February 2027 - preparations for Europe vs South Africa are on!

This ultra competitive series is always a highlight of the winter Hot Rod season, and Europe’s team features names who are always at the business end of their respective non-contact classes…

The team consists of:

#110: Jack Wilks, age 21, England
#122: Jorden Vowinkel, age 20, Netherlands
#804: Kyle McNamara, age 23, Ireland
#747: Marius Bert, age 30, Germany
#22: Callum Kelman, England
#96: Callum Doak, age 17, Northern Ireland

The SA Tour is a true passion for Spedeworth’s Deane Wood, who has been at the centre of some incredible moments in these events over many years.

“For me, there’s nothing like The Tour and I can’t wait to take these talented new drivers to represent Europe and take on South Africa.”

“The atmosphere is always electric, and it is somewhere very special to me - if Europe take the win it will be another great memory for me and these oval racing stars!”

The Tour consists of 3 race meetings, two will be team racing and last meeting will be the 6 Nations Cup.

Rule Amendment for All Junior Classes, 1600cc Bangers, Ladies Bangers & ‘Back To Basic’ Bangers

Effective from Friday 17th April 2026 all inner steering wheels must be filled in. This may be done with Perspex and cable tied to the wheel or the steering wheel taped up. This has to be done due to the amount of drivers who have recently had arm or wrist injuries. Our sole purpose is to ensure everyone can go to school / work after racing.

In addition to the above the following update is for the Banger classes (1600cc, Back to Basics & Ladies).

Roll bar must be bolted in at the roof and floor with washers on the exterior of at least 100x100mm and not welled into the car at any point and must not protrude outside of the cars internal space.

End plates of the roll cage must be bolted through the B pillar on the passenger side. On the drivers side it must go through the B pillar or the drivers door plate.

The 2026 Ninja Kart European Championship takes place at Aldershot Raceway on Sunday 19th April.

The following Spedeworth registered drivers have qualified for the European Championship and we would ask that these drivers please book-in online via the link below to confirm your booking before 5pm on Tuesday 14th April 2026 otherwise the booking will be offered to the next driver in the points chart.

8 Dolly Rae Keenan
23 Mason Carberry
36 George White
77 Quinnleigh Felton
102 Johnny Wheeler
149 Ralph Payne
270 Harley Flegg
336 Parker Smith
483 George Cooper
573 Elliott Lake

Good luck to all drivers!

Drivers Click Here To Book-in

Event Information: Sunday 5th April

BWS Round 4 is coming to town, please find below for all you need to know...

Times - we recommend arriving well before start time!
• 9am: car parks open
• 9:30am: driver's gate + turnstiles open
• 1pm: race 1

Can I still get tickets?
Tickets can now only be purchased at the Turnstiles on the day, cash or card accepted, prices on the website.

Stadium address
Northampton Shaleway, Brafield Road, Horton, Northampton, NN7 2BA.

Do you have parking on site?
Yes, we have plenty of car parking at every event - free of charge. Please follow the signage from the main road for which entrance to use. Disabled Parking available on a first come, first served basis.

Can I take my own chairs in?
Yes, the venue has plenty of grass banking to watch from - plus the seated grandstand located on the back straight and is charged at £4.00 per seat (payable on the day) offering superb views of the racing action.

Can I take my own food and drink in?
Yes. The venue also has it's own bar/catering outlets.

What time does it start and finish?
The advertised time is the first race. We can't give an exact finish time, but events last around 4 hours on average depending on track clearance.

Can I go in the pits?
Yes. The pits are open to all but children must be accompanied at all times.

Can I bring dogs?
Yes, but please be aware this event will be extremely busy. Please keep dogs on a lead at all times and pick up anything they leave behind.

We are saddened to announce the passing of David Miles Snr, one of the stars of the Spedeworth Superstox in the early days of the formula. David certainly had plenty of great stories from this era of racing and will be missed.

Part of a true racing family, David Snr alongside David Jnr, will also be known for Safari Engineering - a name synonymous with the class as a long time sponsor of the open-wheelers and Aldershot Raceway.

Our condolences go to the family and friends of this true gent. RIP.