ODSAL Stadium in Bradford will host the World Championship Final of the British Stock Car Drivers' Association Formula One this September.

The stadium, former home of the Bradford Bulls, is undergoing a major refurbishment to allow stock car racing events to be held at the site in the coming months.

Over the weekend it was announced that the venue will host the prestigious racing event on September 11.

Tickets for the event will go on sale on Monday April 26.

Stock car racing opening event at Odsal Stadium sold out

The annual competition began in the 1950s, and can feature drivers from across the world - with a large number of competitors coming from the Netherlands.

Making the announcement, Startrax Racing said: "For the sport, Bradford hopefully will be a huge boost in the North and recreate fans and drivers who have lost touch with the sport as it has moved East, certainly evident in the local area as 'everyone' seems to know and have interest - and those people are our future."

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