Stock car rallies in Wimbledon - Wimbledon history

Wimbledon Wimbledon stock car races

On Plough Lane Wimbledon stock car races take place at Wimbledon Stadium, near to the old stadium of Wimbledon FC. The Wimbledon stock car races are operated by the British Stock Car Association (BriSCA) in partnership with Spedeworth International and forms a key fixture in the season which runs from autumn through to spring. It is different to other car events as contact is acceptable so there is encouragement for drivers to nudge opponents' vehicles in order to unsettle the driver so that they lose their line and can't stop an overtake from happening. This stand out racing rule for stock car racing meant that Wimbledon stock car races were usually attended by more than 30,000 spectators in the 1950s. Wimbledon Stadium's popularity with Wimbledon stock car races enthusiasts means that it continues to attract punters, mainly down to the large oval track and because of it having the best facilities for stock car races in the UK.