Big Day Out 2026 grid filling up

More than half of the 60 available places at the Guild’s ever-popular annual track day on 15th April have now been taken up, reports John Griffiths, adding that prospective participants should not delay in getting their entries in.

With entry fees for the event at Castle Combe circuit in Wiltshire pegged yet again at just £75 for Guild members, £125 for invited guest drivers and £15 for on-track passengers, the ‘BDO’ continues to represent a major bargain when matched against all commercial track day operations.

These prices are being maintained despite the Guild unfortunately again seeking a prime sponsor for the event, stalwart supporter Simon Branney unable to convince his bosses at Geely Auto to back the Big Day Out. 

Better news is that our esteemed President, Nick Mason, will again be able to hold close-of-play tea at his nearby home, despite his many commitments overseas with his band Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets.

With great Guild friends and top-ranked drivers such as Mike Wilds happy to come along to provide on-track advice to those seeking to hone their circuit skills, it’s no surprise that Castle Combe is the most popular event on the Guild’s motoring calendar. 

Proceedings start with sign-on at 8.30am, with breakfast available in the excellent café. If you plan to arrive the afternoon before, the paddock will be open for motorhomes/cars/trailers until 6pm for overnight stayers. There is a range of hotels and prices within a 10-mile driving distance.

You can book your place by downloading the entry form here and emailing it to John Griffiths. If you have any queries give John a call on 07767 301223.