Thruxton circuit

[danjama]

Hi all, i'm thinking about venturing to Thruxton next week for the BTCC. What's it like there as a spectator and photographer? Do you have similar freedom as you do at Brands, Donington etc. What are the 'best' places to photograph from as someone new to the circuit? Looking at the circuit layout, it looks like a pretty fast one. Any advice appreciated

[danjama]

Nobody's been to Thruxton here?

[baz7175]

The final corner (chicane) was always my favourite spot to hang out (on the inside of the fence), from what I recall there was only a chest high fence seperating the press and public (~5-10m behind tog trackside area), it always gave way to pics such as these:-


SEAT Cupra Championship - Bevan Almost Rolls It by www.bazpics.com, on Flickr


Formula BMW - 08 by www.bazpics.com, on Flickr


Renault Clio Cup - 76 by www.bazpics.com, on Flickr


British Touring Car Championship - 28 by www.bazpics.com, on Flickr

[danjama]

That looks like a great spot, love the high curb!

[ukaskew]

Roughly half the circuit is accessible to the public. Clockwise from Club Chicane where you're likely to arrive at first...

Club Chicane

Hopping fun, gets busy though and people will get spots super early and stay till the end, so don't expect to get a good spot on Sunday, Saturday is fine though...
BTCC Thruxton by Harry_S, on Flickr

Allard Corner

Fenced off for 'coming at you' angles, but nice and low if you want to play around with them heading away...
BTCC Thruxton 2013 by Harry_S, on Flickr

Pit Exit to Campbell Corner

Lots of low fencing along here and very high speeds, so great for panning...
BTCC Thruxton by Harry_S, on Flickr

Campbell Corner

Heading away again but great fun for some different hopping...
BTCC Thruxton 2011 by Harry_S, on Flickr

Segrave Corner

Looking back at Campbell or them hitting Segrave itself is fun here, super low public angle...
BTCC Thruxton by Harry_S, on Flickr

Segrave Exit

Through the fence, just don't go on Youtube and search for Kelvin Burt, otherwise you may think twice about standing here...
BTCC Thruxton 2011 by Harry_S, on Flickr

Noble Corner

Newish (very high) banking, not much in it for photographers...
BTCC Thruxton 2013 by Harry_S, on Flickr