Tullyroan Oval Raceway
About
Tullyroan Oval Raceway is a well-established oval racing venue located near Cookstown in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. Set in a rural location just outside the town, the circuit is a prominent fixture on the Northern Irish oval racing calendar and has a strong tradition of grassroots motorsport.
For BriSCA-style oval racing, Tullyroan operates a compact oval that regularly hosts domestic stock car, hot rod, and supporting formulas under the promotion of DMC Race Promotions. The tight and technical layout encourages close-quarters racing, frequent contact, and consistent on-track action, making the venue both demanding for drivers and engaging for spectators.
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Facilities & Spectator Experience
Tullyroan Oval Raceway’s compact layout promotes:
- Close pack and high-contact racing
- Frequent overtaking under pressure
- Strong emphasis on momentum and precision
- Continuous lap traffic management
- High-intensity racing with minimal margin for error
The circuit’s short lap length and enclosed nature place significant demands on precision, consistency, and racecraft.
Circuit Characteristics
Track Type: Oval
Surface: Tarmac
Track Length: Approximately 300–350 metres
Location: Near Cookstown, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Steel plate safety fencing around the circuit
High wire-mesh fencing supported by reinforced steel posts
Enclosed circuit bowl design typical of Northern Irish short ovals
Close spectator proximity and clear sightlines
Facilities suitable for regular championship and regional race meetings
Formulas & Race Categories Hosted
Tullyroan Oval Raceway regularly hosts a wide range of oval racing formulas, including:
National Hot Rods (including World Series NI rounds)
Regional stock car and hot rod formulas
Stock Rods
Lightning Rods
Ninja Karts
Superstox
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- Major Annual Events
Tullyroan plays a significant role in the Northern Irish oval-racing calendar, hosting:
National Hot Rods World Series NI roundsSuperstox World and British Championship meetingsRegional Stock Rod championship events, including NI Open finalsChallenge Cups and major multi-formula race meetings
BriSCA Racing at Tullyroan
Mendips Raceway is particularly well known for its association with BriSCA F2 racing and has hosted some of the most significant events in the formula’s history, including World Championship Finals.
As of the latest publicly available information, BriSCA F2 events are scheduled at Mendips for the 2026 season. No confirmed BriSCA F1 event dates for Mendips have been published.
