In the early 1960s, businessman Cecil Whitehead initiated the creation of a kart racing circuit atop Bluebell Hill, Buckmore Park Scout Centre, enabling local scouts' participation in the sport. Collaborating with Doug Jest, designer of Rye House Kart Circuit, and local motor clubs, Whitehead designed the initial 400m track. He enlisted the Royal School of Military Engineering in nearby Chatham to construct the circuit, which opened in 1963 as an engineering training project, with no expense to the scouts.

In the 1970s, the track was frequented by scouts, park visitors, and the Rochester Motor Club. However, by the end of the 1980s it had succumbed to neglect, primarily due to insufficient funding from the nearby scouts for maintenance.

In the 1980s, Whitehead faced closure over safety issues. New owners intervened, initiating a redevelopment project aimed at securing an MSA competition circuit license. Extensive restoration and resurfacing efforts followed, enabling the circuit to host events once more. The revival culminated in the inaugural RACMSA event held at the track in 1989.

In the 1990s, the circuit hosted its inaugural national championship, helping to bring through some of the world’s best talent such as Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button. By 1994, the track was expanded to 900 meters. Further extensions in 1999 brought it to full international length, coinciding with the replacement of the unmade access road with tarmac.

In the 2000s, a grand £1.25 million clubhouse was inaugurated with the esteemed presence of racing legends Sir Stirling Moss, Bernie Ecclestone and John Surtees. This historic event marked a significant milestone in the development of the circuit, highlighting its importance within the motorsport community.

By the 2010’s, John Surtees, the existing landowner of the circuit, acquired additional interests securing complete commercial authority over the venue. The transaction consolidated his control and marked a pivotal moment in the circuit's history, setting the stage for future developments at the venue.