Major Events
The circuit has hosted the British Touring Car Championship twice, in 1992 and 1993 at which time the championship was the most popular motorsport series in the UK outside Formula One. Formula 3 races have also been run at Pembrey Circuit. Also, Pembrey twice hosted the European Rallycross Championship in 1997 and 1998. Top level Superbike racing has also been hosted at Pembrey, in 1990 and 1994.
Today the circuit does not host such high prestige events. The facilities currently at the circuit are no longer suitable for hosting such events and the circuit would need some investment in order to get back onto the BTCC and F3 calendars. Currently the circuit's owners are spending money improving their other circuits including Mallory Park and Thruxton.
However, over the winter of 2005/06 a new pit lane was constructed. Highlights on the current calendar (2013) include a round of the British Rallycross Championship and two rounds of the British Truck Racing Championship, organized by the BTRA. The circuit serves as the main venue for the Welsh Sports and Saloon Car Championship, British Motorcycle Racing Club, the British Drift Championship and two single venue rallys held in February and October amongst others.
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