
Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship (BTCC)
The Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) is the UK’s leading racing series, renowned for its fast, close, and action-packed competition.
For one day only, HOWL brings a fresh, unfiltered track day experience to Thruxton, hosted with Chris Harris and friends.
It’s a rare chance to drive the UK’s fastest circuit in a relaxed, enthusiast-first setting, with a standout paddock of special machinery, plenty of time on track, and the Chris Harris team right at the heart of the day.
Bring whatever you like, from hypercars and track-only specials to genuinely unique metal, and enjoy Thruxton at its best: fast, flowing and rewarding.
Off track, it’s a premium day out too, with full-day hospitality, a live Chris Harris & Friends podcast with Q&A, and time in the pit lane to talk cars with like-minded drivers.
HOWL isn’t just a track day, it’s a one-off celebration of driving, engineering and community at Thruxton.

A full-day of track access, will all cars are welcome. You can bring more than one car (one on circuit at a time), and your place also includes one additional driver, so you can share the driving.
Chris Harris will be on track and in the pit lane throughout the day, and there will be passenger laps available with Chris Harris and Chris Cooper, with more guest drivers to be confirmed.
Guests will be hosted in the top-floor suite of the Thruxton Centre, with Breakfast and Lunch for two people included. You’ll also have access for up to two guests to a live Chris Harris & Friends podcast, complete with Q&A.
After the podcast, the day concludes with evening food and drink, giving you time to unwind and talk cars with fellow guests and the team. There will also be event-exclusive merchandise available on the day, so you can take home a piece of HOWL.
Tickets for HOWL are limited and sold on a per-slot basis, giving you access to a full day on track at Thruxton with no noise limit.
Your ticket includes one additional driver, so you can share the driving, and you’re welcome to bring more than one car (one on circuit at a time).
It also includes hospitality for two guests, with lunch in the Thruxton Centre, entry to the live Chris Harris & Friends podcast, and evening food and drink to round off the day. Secure your place early to avoid missing out.
Yes. Access is for HOWL track day and podcast ticket holders only. If you arrive without a ticket you’ll be asked to purchase online before entering the venue.
No, we'll email all guests prior to the event with entry details and a schedule for the day.
All guests must register in the Thruxton Centre on arrival. The reception desk will be open all day.
The Thruxton Centre will be open from 07:30 for registration.
Both HOWL guests and podcast guests will park in the paddock. A “Know Before You Go” email will confirm the exact layout and parking zones.
All ticket holders need to register in the Thruxton Centre. You’ll be signed on and issued:
The provisional schedule is:
If you need to camp, please contact the Thruxton team in advance.
Yes. HOWL guests are welcome to bring multiple cars, but you can only have one car on track at a time.
Yes. Each HOWL ticket includes one additional driver. Please note, children under the age of 16 are not permitted to be passengers and must be supervised at all times. Children over the age of 16 can be passengers but must still sign on.
Yes, guests are expected to bring their own helmet and wear helmets at all times when required.
Wear suitable clothing and footwear thgat you feel comfortable driving in.
Yes. Breakfast is planned for the morning arrival period and lunch is a buffet served in the Thruxton Centre. Access to breakfast and lunch is managed via wristbands. Evening food and drink are managed via tokens which will be issued at sign on.
Evening service is planned from 16:30 and includes a hot food option plus a drink, please have your tokens ready.
Yes. Super unleaded is available at the pumps in the paddock and is card payment only.
Chris Harris and Chris Cooper will be offering passneger rides throughout the day. Passenger ride cars will operate from the pit garages/pit lane.
Yes. Children are welcome, but under 16s must be supervised at all times and cannot be a passenger on track. If your child is 16 or over, they may ride as a passenger, but they must sign on first before being allowed on track. Please note that a child will count as your additional driver place within your booking.
Yes, please have you're driving experience with you at registration.
Podcast ticket holders are welcome to attend the HOWL track day to spectate and enjoy the atmosphere. The venue will be open from 07:30.
Podcast ticket holders can attend the HOWL event, but passenger laps are for HOWL guests.
Podcast guests will park in the paddock, in clearly marked areas. A “Know Before You Go” email will confirm the exact layout and parking zones.
Podcast guests should register in the Thruxton Centre and receive a wristband and tokens for evening food and drink.
Tickets are checked at registration in the Thruxton Centre.
The café will be open for refreshments and food during the day Toilets available at the Thruxton Centre, paddock and grandstand

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