Brands Hatch
Tim Gray Motorsport offers a range of services at Brands Hatch Circuit, from Race Car Transportation, Race Car Preparation and Track Days. We have expert knowledge of the Brands Hatch Circuit and can offer expert advice and tuition for beginners or professionals.
Brands Hatch is a motor racing circuit in Kent, England. First used as a dirt track motorcycle circuit on farmland, it hosted 12 runnings of the British Grand Prix between 1964 and 1986 and currently holds many British and international racing events. The name of the circuit may derive from the Gaelic Brondehach (bron meaning "wooded slope" and hach meaning "forest entrance").
Brands Hatch offers two layout configurations: the shorter 'Indy' layout (1.198 miles) is located entirely within a natural amphitheatre offering spectators views of almost all of the shorter configuration from wherever they watch. The longer 'Grand Prix' layout (2.301 miles) played host to some spectacular Formula One racing over the years; events such as Jo Siffert's duel with Chris Amon in 1968 and future World Champion Nigel Mansell's first win in 1985. Noise restrictions and the proximity of local residents to the Grand Prix loop mean that the number of race meetings held on the extended circuit are limited to just a few per year (usually for higher-profile series such as A1 Grand Prix and the WTCC).
The full Grand Prix circuit begins on the Brabham Straight, an off-camber, slightly curved stretch, before plunging into the right-hander at Paddock Hill Bend. Despite the difficulty of the curve, due to the straight that precedes it, it is one of the track's few overtaking spots. The next corner, Druids, is a hairpin bend, negotiated after an uphill braking zone at Hailwood Hill. The track then curves around the south bank spectator area into the downhill, off-camber Graham Hill Bend, and another, slightly bent stretch at the Cooper Straight, which runs parallel to the pit lane. After the straight, the circuit climbs uphill though the decreasing-radius Surtees turn, before moving onto the back straight where the track's top speeds can be reached. The most significant elevation changes on the circuit occur here at Pilgrim's Drop and Hawthorn Hill, which leads into Hawthorn Bend. The track then loops around the woodland with a series of mid-speed corners, most notably the dip at Westfield and the blind Sheene's curve. The track then emerges from the woods at Clearways and rejoins the 'Indy' circuit for Clark Curve with its uphill off-camber approach to the pit straight and the start/finish line.
Brands Hatch Onboard Video
Knockhill
Tim Gray Motorsport offers a range of services at Knockhill, from Race Car Transportation, Race Car Preparation and Track Days. We have expert knowledge of the Knockhill circuit and can offer expert advice and tuition for beginners or professionals.
Knockhill Racing Circuit in Fife is Scotland's national Motorsport centre. The circuit is located in the Fife countryside about 10 miles (16 km) north of Dunfermline. The track, initially opened in 1974, is 1.3 miles (2.1 km) long and 10 metres wide and was created by joining service roads to a nearby disused mineral railway, closed in 1951, which served Lethans Colliery.
Between 1974 and 1983 the circuit had a number of different owners which helped to steadily develop the circuit's facilities and attractions. Since the 1980s, however, Knockhill has been extensively developed to a point where it is able to host rounds of most of the major British car and motorbike championships. Today Knockhill offers a range of motorsport facilities in addition to the original circuit, including an offroad track, rally stage and a go-kart track.
Knockhill Onboard Video
Donnington Park
Tim Gray Motorsport offers a range of services at Donnington Park, from Race Car Transportation, Race Car Preparation and Track Days. We have expert knowledge of the Donnington Park circuit and can offer expert advice and tuition for begginers or professionals.
Donington Park is a motorsport circuit near Castle Donington in Leicestershire, England.
Originally part of the Donington Hall estate, it was created as a racing circuit during the pre-war period when the German Silver Arrows were battling for the World Championship. Used as a military vehicle storage depot during World War 2, it fell into disrepair until bought by local construction entrepreneur Tom Wheatcroft. Revived under his ownership in the 1970s, it hosted a single Formula One race, but became the favoured home of the British round of the Moto GP motorcycling championship. Leased by Donington Ventures Leisure Ltd in 2007 the hope that Formula One racing could return to the track, the incomplete venture failed to raise sufficient financial backing during the aftermath of the 2008 Global Financial crisis. DVLL consequently lost the rights to the British rounds of both Formula1 and MotoGP, and in its bankruptcy returned the track to the Wheatcroft family in December 2009 in a presently non-operational state. The website is currently not operating and the future of the track unclear. The only proposed race meeting currently announced is the BTCC meeting, however this was announced prior to recent developments.
Contact us today if you are interested in Race, Tuition, Setup or Track Day services at Donnington Park.
Donnington Park Onboard Video
Castle Combe Circuit
Tim Gray Motorsport offers a range of services at Castle Combe Circuit, from Race Car Transportation, Race Car Preparation and Track Days. We have expert knowledge of the Castle Combe Circuit and can offer expert advice and tuition for beginners or professionals.
The Castle Combe airfield opened in May 1941. The land which the airfield occupied belonged to the Castle Combe estate, which was owned by the Gorst family. The RAF Castle Combe airfield functioned for seven years before being decommissioned in 1948.
Castle Combe Circuit opened in 1950, and the first meeting was staged on July 8 by the Bristol Motorcycle & Light Car Club. Over the next few years, the circuit attracted star names such as Stirling Moss, Mike Hawthorn, Roy Salvadori and John Surtees.
Castle Combe has staged many different motorsport disciplines over the years. In 1997, Nigel Greensall established a new lap record. His Tyrrell 022 lapped the circuit at 130.93 mph (210.71 km/h). However, this was the last year that the circuit would remain unaltered. A tragic accident involving the death of a spectator forced the owners into installing two new chicanes in order to slow the cars down. The new layout was slightly longer at 1.85 miles (2.98 km), and was completed over the winter of 1998-1999.
Contact us today if you are interested in Race, Tuition, Setup or Track Day services at Castle Combe Circuit.
Castle Combe Circuit Park Onboard Video
Nordschleife
Tim Gray Motorsport offers a range of services for trips to the Nordschleife, from Race Car Transportation, Race Car Preparation and Track Days. We have expert knowledge of how to get the best experience of your Nordschleife trip and we can offer expert advice and tuition for beginners or professionals.
The Nordschleife has remained a one-way, public toll-road for nearly 80 years except when it is closed off for testing purposes, training lessons or racing events. Since its opening in 1927, the track has been used by the public for the so-called "Touristenfahrten," i.e. to anyone with a road legal car or motorcycle, as well as tour buses, motor homes or cars with trailers. It is opened mainly on Sundays, but also on many Saturdays and weekday evenings. During the winter months, depending on weather conditions and maintenance work, the track may be closed for weeks.
During Touristenfahrten sessions, German road law applies. There is no general speed limit, however speed limits exist in certain areas in order to reduce noise and risks. As on public roads, passing on the right is prohibited, and the police take an extremely dim view of poor driving as they prosecute offenders with the aid of helicopters.
Nordschleife Track Day Onboard Video
Track Day Car Rental
Tim Gray Motorsport is pleased to announce the arrival of two purpose built track cars for rental at all the UK’s leading circuits.
This is not another 5 Lap Driving Experience, This is a full days Circuit Driving! With different packages available, some with up to 6 hours driving, and prices starting from £250 you are sure to find the best value package.
What does your day include? ...your day will consist of:
- Morning coffee, and shown around the cars
- Safety briefing
- Sighting laps to familiarise yourself with the car and circuit
- One to one tuition throughout the day from a multiple race champion at no extra charge
- Lunch
- Beverages throughout the day
- DVD of your own in car driving experience
What kind of cars are included?
- Race prepared Honda Accord, built by Tim Gray Motorsport, full roll cage, bucket seats, race harnesses, and fully adjustable suspension.
- Mazda powered Aries motorsport 7. Built by Tim Gray motorsport, Purpose built for track days.
Ladies Only Day Girl’s days out… with a difference!
Ladies, had enough of hearing ‘women can’t drive’? Well here’s your chance to prove them wrong! Ever thought of doing a track day but felt intimidated with the men around you? Well come to one of our ladies only track days where a group of ladies like yourself will get the opportunity to show and improve your driving skills, and with the in car DVD included you will never hear the phase ‘women cant drive’ again!!!
Corporate and business days
With our specialised corporate events we are able help your business stand out from the rest. We can offer a tailored service for you and your business.
So if you want to improve relationships with existing clients, reward successful sales staff, or win new business please contact us to discuss your day.
