Thruxton is renowned as the fastest circuit in the UK, and is seen among race drivers as the track that separates the men from the boys. The high-speeds and lack of run-off areas mean you need to be brave to nail a lap, and even low-powered shopping cars average speeds close to 100mph around here. In a tuned fast Ford you’ll need to make sure your lines and braking points are spot on.
Thruxton is a test of the driver’s nerve as much as for the car they’re driving. It’s incredibly fast and a little bit scary.
1-ALLARD
The first corner is Allard. Like most of the circuit it’s flat-out in most fast Fords, but take the time to build your speed and find out what you and the car are capable of. There’s a slight dip in the road on the approach, which makes a good turn-in marker. The apex is about three-quarters of the way around the turn –
