Snetterton Circuit Guide
Snetterton is a circuit of two halves: the brutal, high-speed heritage of its airfield roots and the technical, modern challenge of its 2011 redevelopment.
Known as a "power track," it invites riders to unleash every horsepower on its massive straights while demanding absolute precision through its tight hairpins.
Master East Anglia’s premier power track with our guide to Snetterton, featuring technical infield tips and high-speed layout insights for every rider level.
Noise Limits
Static: Typically 105 dB(A) (102 dB(A) for evening sessions).
Drive-by: Typically 92 dB(A).
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Circuit Length
300 Circuit: 2.97 miles (4.78 km)
200 Circuit: 2 miles (3.219 km)
100 Circuit: 0.98 miles (1.577 km)
TDA Difficulty Rating
300 Circuit: Renowned for its high speed complex 3-mile layout with high-consequence braking zones (from 160mph+ to a hairpin).
Motorcycle Lap Record
300 Circuit: 1:47.143 set by Shane Byrne in 2017. This was achieved during a British Superbike (BSB) race weekend.
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Location & Directions📍
OWNER: MotorSport Vision (MSV)
CIRCUIT ADDRESS: Snetterton Circuit, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2JU
CIRCUIT LOCATION: Link to Google Maps
TDA Track Day Calendars
Check out the TDA Track Day Calendars for events to book at this circuit or any other UK or European circuit from the various track day organisers, all in one place for your convenience:
Circuit History
Snetterton’s origins date back to 1943 when it was built as RAF Snetterton Heath, a primary base for the 96th Bombardment Group of the United States Army Air Forces during WWII. There’s an amazing monument dedicated to all the personnel who served at the airfield right before the ticket booths.
After the war, the airfield was decommissioned and first used for motorcycle racing in 1951 by the Norfolk and Norwich Motor Club. Over the decades, it evolved from a simple perimeter track into a world-class facility.
Owner MSV undertook a massive multi-million-pound redevelopment, creating the current "300" layout which opened in 2011 and added a mile of technical infield sections while preserving the circuit's famous high-speed character.
Wikipedia has a nice page about the track and the Official Snetterton Website has all the facts and maps for the 200 and 100 circuit layouts (the 300 is 3 miles, 200 is 2 miles and you guessed it... the 100 is 1 mile long).
MotorSport Vision (MSV) also own and operate Bedford Autodrome, Brands Hatch, Cadwell Park, Donington Park and Oulton Park in the UK – as well as Circuito de Navarra in Spain.
Circuit length and layout
Snetterton offers three primary configurations. Opened in 2011, the flagship "300" layout is 2.97 miles (4.78 km) long and is the second-longest permanent circuit in the UK.
Used famously for British Superbike (BSB) races, this layout combines the original high-speed sections like the Senna Straight and Coram with a technical infield featuring tight hairpins and heavy braking zones.
The "200" layout (2.00 miles) follows the traditional perimeter route, focusing on flat-out speed, while the "100" layout (0.98 miles) is used primarily for testing and club events.
What’s the best bike to ride at Snetterton?
Snetterton is often described as a "power track" or a place for those who don’t like corners because of the two massive straights—Senna and Bentley. That’s not entirely fair as it’s also quite technical, but large capacity 1000cc superbikes can really stretch their legs here, particularly on the 200 Circuit.
However, the 300 layout's infield (sections like Montreal, Palmer, and Agostini) require precision and agility.
A well-sorted SuperSport bike can be incredibly rewarding through the technical twists, often making up time on the brakes and mid-corner speed that the bigger bikes lose during acceleration. Anything less than 600cc and those straights feel awfully long and naked bikes will work the neck muscles…
Advice for riding fast round Snetterton
To go fast at Snetterton, you must master the art of trail braking, especially into the Montreal hairpin. High-speed entry into Riches (Turn 1) is vital for a good lap time, but the real secret lies in the exit from Coram into Murrays to have the best speed onto the home straight.
Getting the bike settled through the long, right-hand Coram curve (and it really does feel like you’re teasing the throttle while really cranked over) allows you to maximise your drive onto the start-finish straight. Discipline in the "stop-start" sections of the infield will prevent you from over-cooking the entry and ruining your exit speed onto the Bentley Straight.
Racing legend Mike ‘Spike’ Edwards offers a popular How I Ride - Video Guide for Snetterton and you can preview Mike Edward’s circuit guides on his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MikeSpikeEdwards
Ultra experienced road tester, racer, and lovely fella, Michael Neeves, shows a couple of laps of the rarely-used Snetterton 200 circuit on his BMW Park Lane S1000RR, including commentary... You can watch that here:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is there camping at Snetterton?
Yes, camping is generally permitted for track day participants and spectators during major race weekends. There are designated camping areas, though hook-ups (electricity) are limited and often reserved for the paddock area. It is recommended to check with the specific event organiser for the latest availability.
Can I get petrol at Snetterton?
Yes, Snetterton has an on-site self-service fuel station located near the paddock, which accepts most major credit and debit cards. It typically stocks 97 RON or above unleaded fuel. It will only open at set times during a track day.
If you want to save a few quid, there’s a petrol station nearby on the A11 right by the entrance for those arriving early or staying off-site. And because you’ve saved money by not buying fuel from the circuit, you can spend it on a McDonalds or Starbucks available from the service station.
Are there garages at Snetterton?
Snetterton features 26 modern, purpose-built garages located in the main paddock. These are equipped with power and light. Garages are usually available to rent for track days on a first-come, first-served basis or via pre-booking through the track day organiser.
There’s loads of hardstanding in the paddock, though.
