Two in hospital with head injuries after violence breaks out near York Racecourse
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Witnesses saw "at least two vehicles" on land near to Knavesmire, near to the racecourse, North Yorkshire Police said.
A white VW Polo was seen making off from the scene.
Police and paramedics were called to the racecourse after violence involving a number of people erupted, leaving one man with a serious head injury. The man was taken by ambulance to hospital for treatment.
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Another man also received hospital treatment for a head injury.
Three men aged 35, 29, and 25, and a 20-year-old woman, have been arrested on suspicion of affray.
Anyone who witnessed or who has information on what happened is being urged to contact North Yorkshire Police.