The Lotus Test Track at Hethel was completely refurbished and updated in 2011 when it was opened by Nigel Mansell. The circuit is 2.2 miles long and with its run-off areas is situated in approximately 30 acres of the 50 acre Group Lotus site. Built to put Lotus’ high performance cars through their paces the circuit incorporates a series of bends, hairpin corners and straights providing an excellent venue for honing driving skills.
Lotus on Track have run more track days at Hethel than all other organisers combined over the last 13 years; 7.5hrs of Open Pit Lane track time ensuring maximum, relaxed and safe track time.
Limited to just 25 cars in 2021!
General circuit information: HERE
Noise limit: 105db static & 95db drive by 20m
Static test – A noise meter is placed at a 45 degree angle to the exhaust outlet and 50cm away. The car is then held at 3/4 of its maximum rev limit and the highest reading recorded is the cars recorded noise output for the day. A static limit of 105db is very high and very few cars have an issue with this. At 98db cars with a cat, std factory manifolds and exhausts will generally be ok. Anyone with a very loud exhaust/manifold should be careful.
Drive by – This test is recorded at track side as the car is moving at track speed. Depending on the circuit the reading will be taken between right next to the track and up to 20 meters away. Cars with forced induction tend to have more issues with drive by, even though they tend to pass static tests as the s/c or turbo’s only kick in when run at speed. There are many things that affect drive by readings from wind direction, air temperature, how low the cloud cover is or even what line you are driving.
Experience level: All levels
All levels: Everyone
Beginner: 1st ever track day
Novice: 1-5 track days without a major circuit
Intermediate: 5+ track days including a major circuit
Advanced: Attended a number of open pit lane days at a range of circuits
Driver & vehicle safety: Please read
Clothing must fully cover arms & legs.
Crash helmets must be in good condition and suitable for circuit driving in a car. (Jet style helmets will be classed as open face)
ANY vehicle without a hard top or fixed roof will require occupants to wear full face helmets.
Alcohol must not be consumed, including at lunch time.
Slick tyres are not permitted.
2 seater sports cars only – for a full list of accepted vehicles please click here.
Final instructions will be emailed out 3 days before the event.
Price: £199 rising to £225 on 1/1/2021
2nd Driver : Free until 1/1/21 then £25
LoT club members may have up to 3 passengers free of charge on all events, upon presentation of a valid membership card at sign on.
Second drivers: must be 21-70 years old, no exceptions.
Passengers: must be 18-75 years old, no exceptions.
All drivers and passengers please see FAQ for other requirements.
NEW Lotus on Track membership cards will be posted in January ’21 to those who have booked a 2021 track day or within 72hrs of booking an event there after.
Passengers : Free for club members. Non-members £10 each pay on day
LoT club members may have up to 3 passengers free of charge on all events, upon presentation of a valid membership card at sign on.
Second drivers: must be 21-70 years old, no exceptions.
Passengers: must be 18-75 years old, no exceptions.
All drivers and passengers please see FAQ for other requirements.
NEW Lotus on Track membership cards will be posted in January ’21 to those who have booked a 2021 track day or within 72hrs of booking an event there after.
Instruction: TBC – C19
Crash Helmet: TBC – C19
Access to the Lotus site is restricted. We are happy for you to bring a passenger or two but they must arrive with you. Unfortunately children under the age of 16 are not permitted on site. The venue is not open to the general public or spectators.
Strictly Lotus, Caterham & VX220 only. All cars must be road legal. Slick tyres are not permitted. Drivers with a full race license will not be accepted, speed license holders – ok.
Covid 19 – we have put in place some additional measures click here. Although some of these rules may be reduced by this event it is important that you expect that they will still be in place.
You must bring a full driving licence which will be checked at sign on.
Itinerary: Registration – 7.45-8.30 / Drivers Briefing 8.35 / Driving Starts 9.00
Age: We are reviewing our rules for those over 70 so cannot currently take bookings from those who are 70+. If you are a club member and would like to be contacted when this review has been completed please email Paul.
PLEASE READ OUR TERMS & CONDITIONS, BY SIGNING UP FOR THIS EVENT YOU AGREE TO ACCEPT THEM.
