Wimbledon stock car events - Stock car racing past and present

Wimbledon stock car races at Wimbledon

In the borough of Merton stock car races at Wimbledon are always held at Wimbledon Stadium, adjacent to the old ground of Wimbledon Football Club. The stock car races at Wimbledon are part of the BriSCA (British Stock Car Association) and Spedeworth International and takes place as part of the stock car season which takes place from September until March. Unlike other races, there is a degree of contact allowed so there is an incentive for motor racing drivers to cut up opposing cars and disrupt the driver who may lose line and make a mistake. This stand out racing rule for stock car racing meant that stock car races at Wimbledon were usually attended by more than 30,000 spectators in the 1950s. Wimbledon Stadium's popularity with stock car races at Wimbledon enthusiasts means that fans who like a flutter will always turn up, mainly down to the large oval track and because of it having the best facilities for stock car races in the UK.