Thruxton is renowned as the fastest circuit in the UK, and even in 130bhp Coopers in the MINI CHALLENGE we still had an average lap speed of 92mph.
For low-powered cars like Cooper Trophy cars, the track produces some incredible slipstreaming battles, as almost all the circuit is flat-out. But for some of the more modified Cooper Ss out there, it’s a test of the driver’s nerve, as you try to carry as much speed as grip allows through daunting corners like Goodwood and Church. Either way, it’s incredibly fast and a little bit scary.
#1- ALLARD
The first corner is Allard, and like most of the circuit it’s easily flat-out in a Cooper Trophy car. I’d be surprised if it’s anything more than a lift in most MINIs, 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, and the apex is about three-quarters of the way around the turn
