Book yourself a track session and put your own Japanese car to the test around the demanding Castle Combe Circuit – sessions are available all day, for all levels of driver experience. Each session lasts 15 minutes and costs £35.

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NOVICE
– sessions are for NOVICE level drivers only. Not for those with extensive track experience.
INTERMEDIATE
– sessions are for drivers with some track experience. Not for beginners or those with extensive track experience.
ADVANCED
– sessions are for drivers with extensive track experience.

All sessions are a maximum of 20 cars. Please ensure you read our track time rules, hints & tips before booking as no refunds wll be given on the track time purchases.

In brief - What you need to know before you release the handbrake...
• All drivers must hold a current full UK or other EU state driving licence.
• You will need to show your driving licence at a briefing session - bring it with you (both parts in the case of photocard licences).
• Your car must be road worthy.
• You will need a helmet - if possible bring your own.
• You will need to cover your arms and legs.
• You will need to tape up your headlights.
• You will need to keep your side windows up. If you spin or drive dangerously,
you will be removed from the circuit and refused any further track time, no refunds will be given.
• No unauthorised cameras or video recorders will be permitted.

Personal safety
• All drivers must attend a briefing prior to their track session(s). No briefing - no wristband track pass - no track session!
• Drivers with multiple sessions booked only need to attend one briefing session.
• All drivers must sign the customary indemnity.
• We advise you to bring your own British Standard-approved helmet where possible, although Castle Combe has a limited number available for hire (credit card deposit required). Helmets are mandatory for all drivers. Helmet straps are to be securely done up. Our helmet partner Arai have plenty of information regarding helmets and the standards. Find out more here...
• All drivers must hold a full current UK or other EU state driving licence and must show that licence at the briefing (both parts in the case of photocard licences).
• All drivers must have arms and legs covered, ie no shorts or short sleeved t-shirts.
• All-day passenger wristbands will be available to purchase. Passengers are allowed in the front seats only. All passengers must sign an indemnity form. Passengers must be over 12 years old and over 5 ft 2" tall. Passengers under 18 years old must have a signed letter of authority and disclaimer from a parent or guardian.

Vehicle details
• Tyre pressure may be increased if you wish; (there is no facility at Castle Combe).
• Do not overfill petrol tanks.
• Seatbelts must be worn.
• Your car must be in suitable condition for circuit driving & to MOT test standards.
• No slick tyres allowed.
• Oil, water and fuel levels should be checked prior to each session.
• Headlights must be covered with tape (gaffer, duck tape etc).
• The maximum sound level for your vehicle is 100 dB running at 4500 rpm and measured at 45 deg, half a metre from your exhaust outlet.
• A normal private car motor insurance policy usually excludes circuit driving. For your own interest you may wish to take out special track time insurance with a specialist insurer such as Competition Car Insurance.

• Consider buying yourself a crash helmet. There are a limited number available to rent but wearing your own is a better option. Helmets start from around £70, but buy the very best you can afford.

• You’ll be asked to cover your arms and legs - even on a warm day. This is to protect them from shards of glass etc should something nasty happen. Don’t bother with a race suit unless your name is Ken Nomura.

• Tyres are crucial. You don’t need ultra-sticky rubber (though it helps); just to make sure they’re in good nick and there’s plenty of tread left. Don’t fit brand-new road tyres the day before though – you’ll ruin them – but do check that the pressures are up to the manufacturer’s settings.

• Brakes are just as important. Check that there’s plenty of meat on the pads and that the discs are still in good nick. If you get brake fade on the track (and you probably will), slow down for a couple of laps to let them cool off, and look into buying harder pads next time.

• Is your exhaust too loud? Noise is a big issue thanks to moaning residents. The limit, at Castle Combe it is 100 dB at 4500 rpm measured at 45 degrees, half a metre from the exhaust. If you fail the noise test you won’t be allowed on and you won't get a refund, so if you’re unsure get the level checked at your MoT station.

• Got enough fuel? Sounds obvious but you’ll use much more than you think on the circuit. Don’t overfill the tank; you’ll only spill it out on the track leaving the first corner.

• Make sure all your motor’s fluids are up to the required levels – but don’t overfill. Some recommend overfilling the oil slightly to help combat against oil surge round corners – but you’ll risk blowing it all out of the breather. If bad surge happens, either slow down or call it a day.

• Once your fluids are up to scratch, check for leaks and sort them out before you go. If a track session is abandoned because you’ve left a line of oil on the circuit, everyone will give you dirty looks and you may be booted off.

• After arriving at the track, empty your car of all its junk – tools, jackets, empty cigarette packets, CDs, the lot. You don’t want stuff flying about the car at speed and clouting you, or getting trapped under the pedals.

• You will be asked to tape up your headlights to help avoid dropping glass all over the track if you hit something.

• Don’t forget your driver’s licence. Once you have signed the indemnity form and attended a briefing session, you’re free to go.

• Out on the circuit – drive safely!