Thruxton Circuit
Thruxton circuit is often referred to as the fastest circuit in UK as drivers can reach speeds over 300kpm. With 11 corners and a total length of 2.4 miles (3.8km), Truxton circuit hosts motorsport events including British Touring Cars Championship and Formula 3 racing.
Aside from these major motor-racing events, Thruxton circuit offers a great variety of driving experiences. Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin and Formula Renault single-seater racing cars can be driven around the flowing corners of the track.
Corner one – Allard
Corner one of Thruxton circuit is a fast 4th gear corner. Turning point for this corner can sometimes be made easier to see as there is often a Marshall hut located to the left of the track. If the hut is not there then aim to gently start turning as the natural curve of the corner begins, bringing the car in for a late apex. Make sure you look as far through the corner to help prevent releasing steering angle too early and running wide.
Depending on what your driving the first two curves can be flat out. Once you have exited this corner stay full power round the next left medium curve leaving approximately half a cars width from the inside white line.
Corner two, three and four – Campbell, Cobb & Segrave
Braking point for this 90-degree 3rd gear right turn is by a black Marshall hut on the left side of the track. Aim to feed the power in smoothly just prior to the apex and increase as the steering lock comes off. Also try to bring the car back to the right side of the track ready for turning in for the left turn.
Just prior to entering the left turn, you will need to reduce some of the throttle to prevent running too deep. Apply a balanced, then progressive throttle and follow the correct racing line to take the last right turn in flat out.
The next three corners are very fast, including the fastest corner in the UK – Church corner. Depending on your level of experience, you should be going through these with at least 95 mph.
Corner five – Noble
The turn in point for this left-hand corner is one car length after the curb on the right side of the track. It requires a slow steering input to ease the car over for a very late apex. This will help you keep the car stay left to position well for the next turn
Corner six – Goodwood
Goodwood is a fast 4th gear right-handed corner, which feels like it goes on for ages. You need to look for a dark line of tarmac to drive on top of, which also will slowly bring you in for a late apex by a Marshall’s post on the inside of the corner. Continue to look through the turn as far as possible as the car is never in a straight line until just before turning in for Church corner.
Corner seven – Church
This is the fastest corner in the UK and it is also a crucial part of the track as it leads onto a long straight which is slightly
As always for a right turn, you need to approach the corner from as far to the left as possible. Look for a seem within the track for your turn in point. This is a cars width in from the edge of the track where the surface changes from light to darker. Aim to meet the apex by the Marshall’s post on the inside and use the full width of the track on the exit of the corner.
Corner Eight – Club
The last part of the lap is made up of a chicane, and in my opinion, the most challenging and difficult section to get right. The braking point and turning point can be hard to work out. Some rough marker points for you are as follows. On the left side of the circuit, the last marshal post can be used as a braking point. When your confidence grows, go slightly past it.
From the braking point, aim to keep the car in the middle of the track and continue to trail brake into the chicane.
It’s important not to turn in too early otherwise you will run deep into the chicane and compromise the exit of the corner. Accelerating too hard before the first right apex curb will also have an affect on the exit of the corner.
Use all the painted flatter parts of the apex curbs (not the green painted area) to take the optimum straight line through the chicane leading into the pit straight. Look for the far end of the curb for the exit, which also has a set of traffic lights to the left of the barrier.
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