The Lydden Thunder 650 will be making its second appearance on the Lydden Hill calendar after the success of last year. They will be celebrating some of the best oval racing has to offer with details on grids set to be announced very soon.
They intend to go bigger and better than last year to make this event a staple in the Lydden Hill calendar. Keep your eyes peeled on their socials for all announcements.
Tickets from £12
Watch the finest Oval racers take to the track in this two day spectacular!
The Lydden Thunder 650 returns to Lydden Hill, celebrating the very best of UK oval racing with action from the Kent Outlaw Oval Racing Club, National Outlaws, the European Late Model ASCAR Series, the ProGrand UK Series, MiniCups and more.
What’s on track
Kent Outlaw Oval Racing (KOOR) – Lydden Hill’s home oval club bring multiple formulas and their trademark fast, door-to-door action on the UK’s quickest oval.
European Late Model Series (ASCAR) – Thundering V8 stock cars (NASCAR-style) that will run the oval in the opposite direction to the other classes for a fresh challenge and serious speed.
ProGrand UK Series – Baby Grand stock cars (≈ 2/3-scale NASCAR), typically Yamaha XJR1300/FJ1200-powered, non-contact and built with big-car safety features—full races, not demos.
MiniCups UK – Junior ½-scale NASCAR machines for 8–16-year-olds, Honda GX390-powered with controlled tyres—racing, not demos.
Special ticket offer
American car owners get 50% off admission, and one passenger in the same car is also entitled to a discounted ticket. (Show proof of ownership on arrival/at booking as instructed by the promoter.)
More details on off track action and motorsport demos will be confirmed - keep an eye on Lydden Hill social media channels.