Who are the owners of Snetterton?

Owned by Jonathan Palmer's MotorSport Vision organisation, it is situated on the A11 road 12 miles north-east of the town of Thetford and 19 miles south-west of the city of Norwich."

What is the history of Snetterton?

History. Snetterton was built as an RAF airfield, designated for use by the 96th United States Air Force Bomber Group between May 1943 and November 1948. 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 Owner's Club.

Why is it called Snetterton 300?

The circuit is named after the nearby village of Snetterton to the north-west of the circuit, although much of the circuit lies in the adjoining civil parish of Quidenham.

What are the changes to the Snetterton circuit?

The new 'Snetterton 300' course is the longest and incorporates most of the the original short course plus the new infield. The Russell Chicane has been replaced with a new right-hander, called Murrays, while Sear Corner is replaced by a hairpin bend modelled on that of the Montreal Formula One course.

What is a good lap time at Snetterton?

A sub-2 minute lap time is what is considered quick around Snetterton.

The History of the Snetterton Circuit

Has F1 ever raced at Snetterton?

The Snetterton Motor Racing Club opened the 1963 Formula One season with a 50-lap event on their airfield circuit, and attracted a small entry of factory cars and some private owners.

Is there still a market at Snetterton?

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Why is it called the bomb hole at Snetterton?

Folklore says that the bike races found it a great challenge where several fell off..it became known as a 'Bumhole' of a corner, a name which stuck. Of course commentator Norman Greenway could not use that name so in the early 80s the 'Bombhole' was born.

How many corners does Snetterton have?

History and Layout

Snetterton was first built in the 1950s as a permanent circuit and has since been renovated multiple times. Most recently in 2011 when it incorporated elements from its previous layout. The track is 3 miles long with 11 corners and plenty of straights that allow drivers to reach high speeds.

What is the closest station to Snetterton?

What are the nearest stations to Snetterton? The nearest stations to Snetterton are: Eccles Road is 2564 meters away, 33 min walk.

Who was the rider killed at Snetterton?

Sam Clews, 32, and from Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, was pronounced dead at Snetterton racetrack on 2 July last year. Norfolk Coroners' Court heard how he had raised his right arm at the start of the race to "indicate a problem" but was then hit from behind by four motorcycles.

How fast is Snetterton?

Snetterton 300 is a relatively slow track, with overall average speed of 122 kph (76 mph).

How did maggots corner at Silverstone get its name?

The first turn was originally named after the nearby Maggots Moor, but with a different spelling. Similarly, Becketts was named to commemorate St. Thomas a Becket. Note, once again, the spelling difference, with only one 't'.

Is Snetterton a good track?

Snetterton is one of the best tracks to test at in the UK. It has a bit of everything: fast corners and slow corners, long turns and short turns, big straights and small ones.

Is Snetterton a fast track?

Super-fast Snetterton is located 20 miles south-west of Norwich (approximately an hour-and-a-half from London) and is really easy to get to. Speed is the buzz word at Snetterton, with the half-mile Bentley Straight one of the longest on any UK race track.

Where is the best viewing place at Snetterton?

Area A After the staff have relieved you of your cash and you have walked through the main entrance, in front of you is a small raised bank at Nelson. This area gives you great views towards Brundle and the Snetterton bridge that leads to the paddock area.

What is the oldest street market in the UK?

Borough Market is a wholesale and retail market hall in Southwark, London, England. It is one of the largest and oldest food markets in London, with a market on the site dating back to at least the 12th century.

Does Stratford have a market?

Stratford Outdoor Market has been trading for decades and many of its stallholders have been at the market for 15 years or more. The permanent stalls run alongside the road on The Broadway opposite historic buildings such as St John's Church and the Old Town Hall.

When did Dagenham market open?

The market launched in 2002 and has been on the same site since and is now 4 times the size due to the overwhelming demand for more trading space.

Who is the youngest driver to win a Grand Prix?

Verstappen holds the record for the most consecutive wins, having won ten Grands Prix in a row in 2023. Verstappen is also the youngest winner of a Grand Prix; he was 18 years and 228 days old when he won the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix.

Who has taken the most Grand Prix without a win?

Did Bernie Ecclestone drive in F1?

Ecclestone began his career as a racing driver and entered two Grand Prix races during the 1958 season, but failed to qualify for either of them. Later, he became manager of drivers Stuart Lewis-Evans and Jochen Rindt.

Why is it called Copse Corner?

1948. Named after nearby copses, green fields and small pockets of dense woodland – Chapel Copse and Foxhole Copse.

Why is it called Silverstone?

The village's name probably means, 'farm/settlement of Saewulf/Sigewulf'. The Silverstone Circuit, the current home of the British Grand Prix, is located nearby; it straddles the Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire border. The village is listed in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Silvestone and Selvestone.