Melville Motor ClubEst. 1933 · East Fortune

Coming to watch

Spectators

Racing runs all day, both days, and you can watch from most of the circuit. Bring a coat. East Fortune is an airfield, and there is nothing between you and the North Sea.

Tickets

Buy in advance through Ticket Tailor, or pay at the gate on the day. Under-16s go free with a paying adult.

£12

Saturday or Sunday

One day at the circuit.

£20

Weekend

Both days, cheaper than two day tickets.

£10

Paddock unit, overnight

For those staying on site.

Draft: needs club sign-off

These prices and the under-16s rule came from the club’s public ticket listings, not from the club directly, so confirm them before this page goes live. Once the Ticket Tailor API is connected they can be pulled from the live event instead, so they can never go stale.

Getting here

East Fortune is twenty miles east of Edinburgh, signposted off the A1 near Haddington, on the same airfield as the National Museum of Flight. Postcode for the satnav is EH39 5JX; the circuit entrance is ///prime.defensive.movements. Parking on the airfield is free.

What it is like

Loud, fast and close

A 1.56-mile airfield circuit is flat and open, so you can see a long way and the bikes are never far off. Grids run all day with short gaps between races.

The paddock is open

You can walk among the bikes and talk to riders and crews between sessions. It is a working area, so keep clear of running machines and watch for hot exhausts.

What to bring

  • Warm, waterproof layers, because there is very little shelter
  • Ear protection, particularly for children
  • Cash, in case the signal is poor for card payments
  • A folding chair if you plan to stay all day
  • Sun cream, because the wind hides how much sun you are getting

Food and facilities

Draft: needs club sign-off

Catering, toilets, accessible facilities and whether there is a bar need confirming with the club.

Before you come

Motor sport is dangerous, and everyone at the circuit is there at their own risk. Read the safety page before your first visit. It covers where you may stand, what the marshals are for, and what to do if you see an incident.

Meetings can be cancelled or shortened at short notice, usually for weather. Check the club’s Facebook page on the morning if the forecast looks poor.