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British Touring Car Championship - Thruxton

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25 - 26 Jul

Thruxton Circuit

Thruxton Circuit

Some session times for BTTC Thruxton 2026 have not yet been finalised, they represent possible times in which each race session could occur. Please check back later for more accurate times.

Free Practice 1*
05:00 - Sat, 25 Jul
Free Practice 2*
07:30 - Sat, 25 Jul
Qualifying*
10:00 - Sat, 25 Jul
Qualifying Race*
12:00 - Sat, 25 Jul
Race 1*
06:30 - Sun, 26 Jul
Race 2*
09:30 - Sun, 26 Jul
Race 3*
12:00 - Sun, 26 Jul

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Track Info

Thruxton Circuit - Andover, Hampshire, UK

Flat-out airfield classic nicknamed the fastest circuit in Britain - clockwise - 3.793 km with 12 turns, colossal corner speeds and the legendary Church right-hander

First Race
1950
Post-war motorcycle meeting on the airfield’s runways and perimeter roads. The modern perimeter-road circuit opened for major events in 1968.
Circuit Length
3.793 km / 2.356 miles
Main GP layout in use since 1968.
Turns
12
Corner set includes Allard, the Complex (Campbell - Cobb - Segrave), Noble, Goodwood, Village, Church, Brooklands and Club chicane.
Lap Records
1:01.960 - Earl Goddard (EuroBOSS/F3000), 2000
Official race-lap benchmark on the 3.793 km layout. Outright unofficial: 0:57.6 by Damon Hill in a Williams FW15C demo, 1993.
Fastest In Britain
Church corner defines it
Sweeping Church was long regarded as the UK’s quickest corner and still showcases Thruxton’s high-speed DNA.

When was the track built?

Thruxton began as RAF Thruxton in 1942. After the airfield was decommissioned, racing started on temporary layouts in 1950. The BARC-backed redevelopment resurfaced the perimeter road, added chicanes and safety barriers, and in 1968 the current high-speed circuit hosted its first major meeting.

When was its first race?

The venue’s first race activity was in 1950 with motorcycles on a runways-plus-roads course. From March 1968, the purpose-laid perimeter circuit took over and quickly earned a fearsome reputation for commitment through Church.

What's the circuit like?

  • Flat-out flow: Allard is taken with just a lift in many cars, feeding the technical Complex of Campbell - Cobb - Segrave before the lap explodes into the fast right-left of Noble and Goodwood.
  • Church, the signature: One of the UK’s fastest corners, demanding full commitment on worn tyres and windy days.
  • Heavy stop finale: The Woodham Hill drag ends in the Club chicane where BTCC and BSB races are often decided.
  • Benchmark pace: EuroBOSS/F3000 race-lap 1:01.960 stands as the official car benchmark, with demonstration pace proving the sub-minute potential.

Lap records and benchmarks (by series)

  • EuroBOSS/F3000 - race lap: 1:01.960 - Earl Goddard, Reynard 95D, 2000.
  • British F3 - race lap: 1:06.752 - Jean-Éric Vergne, 2010.
  • F2 (historic) - race lap: 1:07.370 - Johnny Cecotto, 1982.
  • Group C/Interserie - race lap: 1:07.460 - James Weaver, Porsche 956 GTi, 1986.
  • BTCC - recent reference: modern race laps sit in the mid 1:15s, with Ash Sutton lowering the record in 2024–2025 seasons.
  • Outright demo: 0:57.6 - Damon Hill, Williams FW15C, 1993 demonstration.

Why go?

Because nowhere serves high-speed momentum like Thruxton. The schedule might be limited by noise days, but BTCC and BSB weekends are must-see: mega drafting from Noble to Church, elbows-out into Club, and big crowds around the Noble/Goodwood banks.

Where's the best place to watch?

  • Noble - Goodwood viewing area: Panoramic sightlines of the fastest section as cars/bikes arc through at full chat.
  • Woodham Hill bank to Club: See the top-speed braking battle into the chicane and the sprint to the flag.
  • The Complex (Campbell - Cobb - Segrave): Best place to study rotation and patience before the lap opens out.

Not just one series - headline events at Thruxton

BTCC: Britain’s premier tin-top series brings three races and constant slipstreaming through Woodham Hill.

BSB: The fastest venue on the calendar, with average speeds over 180 km/h and breathtaking bravery at Church.

Historic and club racing: From Thruxton Retro to 750MC and CSCC, classic machinery shows off the circuit’s flowing nature.

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