The airfield remained in active service after the war, eventually closing in 1954.

Rufforth circuit opened in 1959, and held races until 1962.

The circuit was one of many of Britain's airfields to be transformed into motor racing venues.

The original track layout of Rufforth circuit was used in 1959.

The track was shortened to 2.7 km (1.7 mi) with the start finish straight being shortened and The Esses being inserted between Becketts Hairpin and Runway Bend.