A motor sport reader, leigh trevail, became interested in the one at fersfield on the norfolksussex border. It has special interest as the circuit where archie scott brown first raced. The official website of snetterton, the uks newest race circuit. Jul 27, 2016 snetterton circuit, located in norfolk, some 30 km southwest of the city of norwich, is one of the oldest racing venues in the unted kingdom, opened in 1953. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the. Its got a lot of history to it, its got great features of long straights and fast corners, but it is not the. Snetterton track days snetterton history of all the former bomberbase tracks, snetterton seems to retain more of its old aerodrome feel than most. The official website of snetterton motor racing circuit. Redding makes history in debut bennetts bsb season. The circuit configuration has changed several times during snettertons 60 year history. European saloon car championship for snetterton motor. Snetterton recently updated its layout, and operates the 300, 200, and 100 circuits, with the 300 and 200 being most popular. Top new gift vouchers now valid for 18 months click here for pandemic updates. Located just 2kms from the village of snetterton on the a11.
High pressure will lie over the far south of the uk in the next few days, ensuring mostly settled and dry weather. Podcast for kids nfb radio 101 sermon podcast pauping off all steak no sizzle podcast church of the oranges daily chapel spring 2012. The 2011 census recorded a parish population of 201 people living in 74 households the parish is in breckland district. European saloon car championship for snetterton motor sport. Snetterton circuit is a motor racing course in norfolk, england, originally opened in 1953. Snetterton circuit, located in norfolk, some 30 km southwest of the city of norwich, is one of the oldest racing venues in the unted kingdom, opened in 1953. The snetterton circuit is the perfect place to start speeding on a track. Originally a us bomber base during the second world war, the circuit was created in 1951 wwhen the american air force went home.
Snetterton circuit season passes, event tickets, testing. Satellite and aerial maps of snetterton circuit with nearby locations. May 10, 2020 the circuit itself was created in 1951 from the network of remaining runways and its first race event was held in the same year by the aston martin owners club. The british round of the european saloon car championship is to be held over a distance of 500 kilometres at snetterton circuit, norfolk, on august 15th. Title sealed at snetterton 300 circuit this weekend, 2223 august. Adam sharpe crowned first ever winner on new snetterton. The voice of british motorsport murray walker obe is immortalised in circuit history for the first time at the final chicane of the snetterton 300 configuration, following strong demand from. Owned by jonathan palmers motorsport vision organisation, it is situated on the a11 road 12 miles 19 km northeast of the town of thetford and 19 miles 31 km southwest of the city of norwich. Since jonathan palmer has taken over at least he seems to appreciate the history. Our megane has been added to the fleet as a successor to the previous model which was the 265 trophy this new 275 trophy r is even more extreme, even faster and being the r model with the additional nurburgring pack is one of only 30 cars in the uk.
The 10 best hotels near snetterton race circuit in. Motorsport vision msv is europes leading race circuit owner and operates firstclass driving experiences at brands hatch, donington park, oulton park, bedford autodrome, snetterton and cadwell park. It was converted and enhanced to assetto corsa by rainmaker features. Mar 17, 2011 the voice of british motorsport murray walker obe is immortalised in circuit history for the first time at the final chicane of the snetterton 300 configuration, following strong demand from. Snetterton circuit attleborough, south norfolk, united. Snetterton circuit season passes, event tickets, testing, hospitality.
Were bringing snetterton very much into the 21st century, said motorsport vision chief executive jonathan palmer. Snetterton snetterton circuit, nr16 2 snetterton, norfolk rated 4. Race circuits which have ceased to be used have historical fascination. Racing day fantastic day out took my partner for the first time and she said it was brilliant lots of food. Adam sharpe crowned first ever winner on new snetterton 300. The track is well maintained with a good variety of straits and bends.
Visit snetterton circuit on your trip to norwich or united. Virtually any vehicle is welcome and its brilliant fun. The circuit has had many revisions since then, notably the major shortening in the late 70s that. Snetterton is a village and civil parish in norfolk, england. Unit 3 within snetterton circuit, w harling rd, norwich nr16. After that the rac favoured the new snetterton circuit.
This venue is one of the old school circuits what makes it quite popular among drivers and the fans, but in the 2010s it was modernized to meet higher standards. Currie tops final free practice at bennetts bsb finale weekend. New gift vouchers now valid for 18 months click here for pandemic updates. Sep, 2015 this 3dtrack was made by lasercutter for rfactor 2. It couldnt be easier to arrange your visit to snetterton circuit and many more norwich attractions. Snetterton is a fast and open circuit, perfect for beginners. Restaurants near snetterton circuit, norwich on tripadvisor. Apr 29, 2020 packed snetterton 2017 events calendar unveiled monday, february 27 2017 snetterton circuit has announced a 2017 events calendar filled with more than 25 events, including national racing championships and familyfriendly days out, with action almost every weekend from march until november. The 300 circuit is a long track with many turns and relatively few landmarks, so be sure to study the videos thoroughly before heading out to your first track event. A great circuit for spectators snetterton is a fabulous circuit which offers a great experience for. The racing line at snetterton 300 circuit race optimal. With two of the longest straights in the country, this is not a circuit for the fainthearted. Those who raced at fersfield are remembered as bbc commentator robin richards with his rbw ford ten special, ken rosess leafrancis, now in the nmm at beaulieu, and various connaughts.
Unit 3 within snetterton circuit, w harling rd, norwich nr16 2ju. Owned by jonathan palmers motorsport vision organisation, it is situated on the a11 road 12 miles northeast of the town of thetford and 19 miles southwest of the city of norwich. There is a restaurant on site and crash helmet hire. Unit 3 within snetterton circuit, w harling rd, norwich. The village is about 9 miles 14 km eastnortheast of thetford and 19 miles 31 km southwest of norwich. Buy tickets for race events, plus trackdays and testing on the 300 circuit in norfolk. To my knowledge understanding, it is not a name of any historical connection, and does not go back to the war dropped bombs etc although there was a munitions store on the west side of the circuit back pre motor racing when it was known as raf snetterton heath. They have everything you need inside restaurant and good food, tyre service and it is a very good value for money. Snetterton circuit is a motor racing course in norfolk, england opened in 1953. Featured texts all books all texts latest this just in.
The circuit configuration has changed several times during snetterton s 60 year history. The saloon car championship race, organised by the british racing and sports car club, will feature 36 british and continental saloon cars racing by day and night in six enginecapacity classes. Best snetterton motor racing circuit luxury hotels britains finest. Car trackday snetterton 300 an opportunity to take your own car onto the circuit away from the congested public roads. Hi all had a chat with snetterton circuit manager yesterday and he told me that although the tree is now all but dead and collapsed that have decided to get a local sculpture to create a replica from scrap, they are collecting as much scrap metal old car parts as they can for the project and once in place they will then let the ivy grow over it again. Nov 04, 2019 the snetterton circuit is the perfect place to start speeding on a track. The circuit itself was created in 1951 from the network of remaining runways and its first race event was held in the same year by the aston martin owners club. Watch the last corner before the pit straight as the braking zone is very short and mid corner. Sep 26, 20 eastern counties motor club meeting at snetterton on 19th june 1960. Snetterton, norfolk, united kingdom three day weather. Snetterton circuit driving experiences news buy event tickets testing trackdays.
The 10 best restaurants near snetterton circuit, norwich. Hot lap of snetterton race circuit in the uk youtube. Snetterton circuit news newspapers books scholar jstor. Snetterton circuit norwich 2020 all you need to know before. Fast straights and a good technical section since the addition of the 100 circuit. The 2011 census recorded a parish population of 201 people living in 74 households. Snetterton circuit information and full list of car and bike track days from. Was here on a track day, so from that point of view snetterton is easy to get to, the hosting staff were friendly and ensured drivers knew the rules and stuck to them. From club racing to the british superbike championship, british touring car. Snetterton is another of the postwar generation of exairfield circuits, emerging to meet the growing demand for permanent facilities in the 1950s. However thanks to the overtaking opportunities presented by the new layout, sharpe was. Eastern counties motor club meeting at snetterton on 19th june 1960.
Snetterton circuit is one of the uks finest motor racing facilities, not just for competitors but for spectators. Sharpe, a former lemans driver, started from pole but made a poor getaway and dropped several places. Snetterton circuit harling road, norwich nr16 2ju, england. The team is very helpful and registration process as well as debriefs are perfectly clear and without doubts. Luxury, 4 star and 5 star hotels in or near snetterton motor racing circuit. A rival to snetterton cicruit motor sport magazine. Jan 10, 2004 since jonathan palmer has taken over at least he seems to appreciate the history. This 3dtrack was made by lasercutter for rfactor 2. Find hotels near snetterton race circuit, uk online. Snetterton circuit information for car and bike track days. The circuit is named after the nearby village of snetterton to the northwest of the circuit, although much.
The circuit has had many revisions since then, notably the major shortening in the late 70s that reduced the track length from 2. Get your 3day weather forecast for snetterton, norfolk, united kingdom. The 300 circuit is a long track with many turns and relatively few landmarks, so be sure to study the. Packed snetterton 2017 events calendar unveiled monday, february 27 2017 snetterton circuit has announced a 2017 events calendar filled with more than 25 events, including national racing championships and familyfriendly days out, with action almost. Follow all of the ontrack action at the snetterton race circuit.
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