About the Venue
Snetterton
Snetterton was the wartime base of the 96th US Air Force Bomber Group. The first race meeting here was held in 1951, arranged by the Aston Martin Owner's Club. The layout has changed a few times since then, the current circuit being just under 2 miles long with two of the longest straights in the UK and is therefore one of the fastest circuits. Highlights of the racing calendar at Snetterton include visits from the British Touring Car Championship, British Superbikes as well as the Lotus Festival.
(200 circuit:) The fast uphill Senna straight at Snetterton can be windy which is why drivers tend to hug the pit wall. Once under the starlight gantry move the car over to the left and pick a braking point somewhere between the 200 and 100 yard marker boards. The turn in point is very late, as is the apex. You need to look a long way around the corner to where the kerb is slightly raised and fatter. By making the turn in as late as possible you can get back on the power much earlier in the corner. On the exit let the car run out to the edge of the circuit. The short straight to Sears has very little to mark a braking point but should you out-brake yourself there is an escape road straight ahead. From the turn in take a nice tight early apex and let the car run out, using that extra tarmac on the outside of the corner if needed, but don't be greedy. A good exit speed is important as it's now onto the very long Revett straight (maybe a quick check of the mirrors here).
Between the 200 and 100 yard boards at the end of the straight there is a small tarmac access road which is a good braking point for the Esses. Try to ensure that you get any gear changes done in a straight line before turning in. Take a late turn for the first part as this will keep you to the left ready for the very tight right turn, being careful at the apex as there is a very big tyre stack there waiting to catch you out. From here there is a short run to the Bomb Hole; a light brake just before you turn in here will settle the car nicely for the change in direction. The apex is just next to the grid that is sunk into the kerb, and it's important to be careful on the exit as the rise out of the crest can unbalance the car.
The fast approach to Coram curve can be very daunting; the safest strategy is to have a very slight brake before the turn in as this helps balance the car nicely for the long right hander. You should be building speed progressively throughout the corner and bring the car into the apex where the green paint starts. Let the car start to run out where the paint finishes. From the exit you approach the final corner of the lap, Russell's chicane. The key here is to make the entry as straight as possible to maximise your exit speed, being careful as recent changes to the kerbs here can do some damage to your car.
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Fuel is available on site all day.
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Upcoming Events
Monday 22nd September
THIS EVENT IS BEING SUPPORTED BY ALPHA 7.
www.Alpha7.co.uk
What: Club-exclusive sessions (with free instruction available on the day) at the famous Snetterton circuit.
Where: Snetterton is located approximately ten miles northeast of Thetford on A11 from London to Norwich. Further details can be found at www.snetterton.co.uk
Our unique Caterham Lotus Seven Club trackday offering includes:
· Trackdays for Club members only
· Caterham or Lotus Seven cars only
· Free instruction from qualified racing driver instructors
· Free support and mechanical help from Caterham specialists including breakdowns on the day
· Friendly Club environment
· Days specifically for novice drivers
· Days for experienced drivers and drivers of all abilities
· Novice drivers buddy system (being reintroduced for 2025)
· Free garages on a first come first serve basis on the day
· Experienced trackday organising team
· And then there is the banter!
As a result of our highly successful trackdays at Snetterton in recent year’s we’re offering a great value, sessions-based Club trackday at this famous and entertaining Norfolk circuit again in 2025. This will be a popular final event for the year.
We will be running Club-exclusive sessions through the day (a 20-minute session per hour) to provide roughly two and a half hours of track time in total. We will be limiting numbers to a maximum of 42 cars and, with instructors available without additional charge, we are welcoming drivers of all ability levels.
We are reintroducing our “buddy system” where less experienced drivers can request to be paired with more experienced members who will offer advice and support. Instructions on how to request a Buddy will be included in the final instructions for the day.
The day is ‘noisy’, subject to a 105dB(A) limit measured statically prior to starting track activities.
The cost for a car and main driver – including the benefits listed above – is £196; an additional driver (who must be a Club member) costs £40 and passengers are charged at £5 each.
Cars will not be permitted onto the circuit unless fitted with an MSA-acceptable rollbar or roll cage. In practice, this normally means the use of the ‘trackday’ or ‘FIA’ rollbars as supplied by Caterham Cars. Please see our Trackday Safety Requirements and Recommendations document which includes guidance on rollbars and safety requirements.
Link to Trackday Safety Requirements and Recommendations
The Club trackday Indemnity Form which you agreed to when booking can be seen HERE
Signing on and accepting the Club Indemnity Form will take place online when you book. All participants will be required to register on the day and all drivers will be required to present a current driving licence.
This is an MSV operated circuit, and participants will also need to complete the MSV online sign-on and online briefing. Details of the MSV sing-on will follow, about 10 days before the event.
Camping: Camping is available at the circuit the night before the Club trackday with the arrival time typically being after 5.30pm. Please contact the circuit on 01953 887303 to check the arrival time.
All drivers must be members of the Caterham and Lotus Seven Club, driving Lotus 7 or Caterham cars.
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