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General => Shows, events, track days, motorsport => Topic started by: TDIfurby on 16 March 2004, 15:06

Title: Anyone ever been to Bruntingthorpe?
Post by: TDIfurby on 16 March 2004, 15:06

Hiya all

I'm off for my very first trackday soon, and it's at Bruntingthorpe airfield, Leics. I used to live there but never got the chance to rip around there.  I know about the two mile straight for a bit of top speed / 0-60 playing around but what about the circuit itself?

Any hints and tips gladly applied.  ;D

Thanks

Title: Re:Anyone ever been to Bruntingthorpe?
Post by: tallchap on 16 March 2004, 18:09

Basically the circuit is the main runway connected to the taxiway by some new tarmac sections. It is very fast and has a flat out left hander and a chicane that tightens. Old tarmac is very abrasive so will muller your tyres if you push too hard. It's good fun if you have a very quick car and perfect for your first trackday as it has loads of run-off. Have fun!