Section: Circuits

2016 Round 3/4 : Castle Combe, Circuits

Castle Combe Circuit

Castle Combe Circuit opened just 18 months after Silverstone in the summer of 1950, making it one of the longest established circuits in the UK, and for over 60 years has been at the forefront of motor sport in the South West.

The circuit boasts modern facilities for competitors and spectators, providing what is generally recognised as the closest circuit racing in British motorsport.

The circuit is 1.85 miles long.

Address: Castle Combe Circuit, Castle Combe, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 7EY
Phone:  01249 782929
Web:  http://www.castlecombecircuit.co.uk

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2015 Round 11/12 : Snetterton, 2016 Round 7/8 : Snetterton, Circuits

Snetterton 300 Circuit

Snetterton is now the second longest track in the country.

The circuit is now extended to include a extra one-mile section. This was completed before the start of the 2011 season.  The improved circuit called Snetterton 300 is part of a £20m worth of investment proposed for the south Norfolk site.

Old classics like The Bomb Hole remain unchanged however there is now a larger run off area on the outside of the bend.  The first corner which is Super fast Riches also remains unchanged and it helps to keep some of the much loved history of this circuit alive.

The circuit is 3 miles long.

Address:  Norwich, Norfolk ‚ NR16 2JU
Phone:  01953 887303
Web:  www.snetterton.co.uk
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2015 Round 13/14 : Donington, Circuits

Donington Park GP Circuit

At the centre of the UK, Donington Park is a major international Grand Prix class motor racing venue.

Donington race track is a circuit of two halves – a very technical series of sweeping bends, followed by a series of short straights separated by slow corners.

Grand Prix Circuit:  2.498 miles

Address:  Donington Park, Castle Donington, Derby DE74 2RP
Phone:  01332 810048
Web:  http://www.donington-park.co.uk/

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2014 Round 11/12 : Donington, 2014 Test Day : Donington, 2015 Test Day : Donington, 2016 Round 1/2 : Donington, 2016 Track Day, Circuits

Donington Park National Circuit

At the centre of the UK, Donington Park is a major international Grand Prix class motor racing venue.

Donington race track is a circuit of two halves – a very technical series of sweeping bends, followed by a series of short straights separated by slow corners.

National Circuit Length:‚ 1.979 miles

Address:  Donington Park, Castle Donington, Derby DE74 2RP
Phone:  01332 810048
Web:  http://www.donington-park.co.uk/

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2014 Round 9/10 : Cadwell, 2015 Round 5/6 : Cadwell, Circuits

Cadwell Park Circuit

Fondly nicknamed the ‘mini Nurburgring’, Cadwell Park celebrates its 80th anniversary in 2014.  Located 10 miles north of Horncastle and five miles south of Louth, Lincolnshire.

Cadwell Park’s twisty and undulating nature, winding through open park and woodland, has marked it out as one of the best circuits in the country

Circuit Length: 2.19 miles

Address:  Louth, Lincolnshire LN11 9SE
Phone:  01507 343248
Web:  http://www.cadwellpark.co.uk/

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2014 Round 7/8 : Anglesey, Circuits

Anglesey Coastal Circuit

Set on the west coast of Anglesey, overlooking the Irish Sea and the Snowdonia mountain range beyond, Anglesey Circuit provides visitors with a challenging and exciting circuit in a breathtaking location.

The Coastal Circuit offers a slightly shorter lap possibly favoured by less powerful machinery and also includes the extremely popular Corkscrew.

The Coastal Circuit is 1.55 miles long.

Address:  Ty Croes, Isle of Anglesey‚  LL63 5TF
Phone:  01407 811400
Web:  www.angleseycircuit.com

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2014 Round 5/6 : Rockingham, 2016 Round 13/14 : Rockingham, Circuits

Rockingham International Long Circuit

It took almost ten years of planning and 23 months of construction.‚  It was eventually completed on January 15th 2001.  It was officially opened by the Queen on 26 May 2001.

The International Supersports Car Long Circuit is 2.05 miles in Length.

Address:  Mitchell Rd, Corby, Northamptonshire‚  NN17 5AF
Phone:  01536 500500
Web:  www.rockingham.co.uk

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