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Snetterton Circuit
Norwich
Norfolk
NR16 2JU

T: 01953 887303
F: 01953 888220
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1.952


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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. The Lotus F1 team used Snetterton as its local test track. The circuit has two of the longest straights in the UK and is therefore one of the fastest. Highlights of the racing calendar at Snetterton include visits from the British Touring Car Championship and British Superbikes.

Snetterton is clearly signposted off the A11 between Thetford & Norwich.

Russell and Sear corners both lead onto long straights and therefore have a significant effect on lap times. However Riches, Coram and the Esses are all quick, interesting bends. Being an airfield circuit there's no gradient at Snetterton, although the Bomb Hole has some camber than can catch out the unwary.

Top tip: take a book for the straights, keep it tidy through Bomb Hole and build your speed up through Coram during the day (but don't outbreak yourself into Russell!).

Words kindly provided by Andrew Kell (ajk)

 

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Closest Fuel Station
Fuel is available a few miles North of the circuit, on the A11 towards Norwich. Alternatively in Attleborough about 4 miles away. Get back onto the A11 and head North towards Norwich. Come off at the first junction and follow the B1077 into Attleborough. The petrol station is located on the left.

accommodation Accommodation in the Area
The Breckland Lodge hotel is just a mile from the circuit. Rooms are cheap and cheerful but there's bar snack and restaurant plus a good bar.

 

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- Breckland Lodge hotel - 01953 455202
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