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.