Speed, power, thrills and spills have made NIR a hugely popular attraction for motor racing fans.
The quarter mile oval tarmac circuit is the venue for the worldsmost powerful and exciting contact racing Formula 1 Stock Cars.
These 7 litre powered engine vehicles thunder round the trackat awesome speed, making the ground vibrate as they use bumpersto spin rivals out of the way.
Supporting formulae include F2 Stock Cars, V8Stock Cars, Stock Rods, Hot Rods, Rebelsand Grand Prix Midgets.
NIR is also well known for its dare-devil banger racing.Cars smash, crash and fly through the air, creating a breathtakingspectacle.
One of the big attractions of NIR is that spectatorscan see the entire race.
For youngsters, at most meetings there's a bouncy castle, face-paintingand clown. There's also a bar, home-cooked food, track shop andfree parking.
Meetings take place most weekends from March to October. Fora free fixture list or more information call 0845 605 1400(local rates).
Northampton International Raceway is located off theA428 Northampton to Bedford road, between Brafield-on-the-Greenand Horton, five miles south of Northampton.