Stars of two wheels and four Hampshire-bound for Thruxton's spectacular summer of motorsport

Twice the fun at Britain’s fastest circuit next month has the stars of the British Superbike Championship are primed for battle on 2-4 August with the British Touring Car Championship back for more tin-top thrills two weeks later on 17-18 August 2019.

Over the next four weeks, the UK’s fastest riders and drivers will be Hampshire-bound for a double bill of entertainment in the form of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship in association with Pirelli and the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship – as Thruxton’s sizzling summer of high-octane action enters full swing.

BSB

The British Superbike Championship (2-4 August) is Thruxton’s busiest race meeting of the year, with a capacity field of beefed-up production bikes tackling the track’s legendary curves at speeds approaching 200mph – mere inches apart.

Piloted by some of the world’s most talented riders – including former MotoGP podium-finisher Scott Redding and local favourite Tommy Bridewell from nearby Devizes – the spectacle of almost 30 Superbikes slipstreaming one another through the Hampshire circuit’s flat-out sweepers is always an awe-inspiring sight. Indeed, more than anywhere else, Thruxton truly showcases the BSB heroes’ supreme skill, pinpoint precision and razor-sharp reactions.

BTCC

Just a fortnight later (16-18 August), the stars and cars from the country’s biggest motorsport series – the fast-and-frantic BTCC – will race into Thruxton for the second time in 2019. The championship’s first visit of the season here back in May delivered thrills ‘n’ spills aplenty, doorhandle-to-doorhandle duels and seven different podium-finishers, underscoring its famously close-fought and unpredictable nature.

With the title battle reaching fever pitch, the racing looks set to be even more on-the-edge next month, and with 30 of the world’s pre-eminent tin-top protagonists all disputing the same piece of tarmac, fireworks are guaranteed.

“August certainly promises to be a busy and tremendously exciting month for all of us here,” acknowledged Thruxton Operations Manager, Pat Blakeney. “There’s no question that BSB and the BTCC are the UK’s two major motor racing series, so fans are in for a real treat with both of them dropping by in the next few weeks – a double bill of fast-paced entertainment.

“As a track, Thruxton always brings the best out of competitors, demanding maximum commitment and favouring the brave. To succeed here, you need to be smooth, consistent and precise, with absolute focus and nerves of steel and be willing to push the limits without overstepping them – and the ultimate winners are always the fans.”

DISCOUNTED ADVANCE TICKETS

Advance tickets for the BSB race meeting are available from just £5 for Friday (free practice), £13 for Saturday (qualifying) and £29 for Sunday (race day). All those purchasing (or who have already purchased) advance race day, weekend or family tickets will be automatically entered into a free prize draw to win a unique and exclusive pillion ride around the track on race day.

Advance tickets for the BTCC event are on sale from £13 for Saturday (qualifying) and £29 for Sunday (race day). All those purchasing (or who have already purchased) advance race day, weekend or family tickets will be in with a chance of waving the chequered flag for the first race.

Accompanied children aged 12 and under will be admitted free of charge for both race meetings.