| CROFT Transformed from it's original triangular configuration into a complex track of just over two miles. High speed straights and extremely low speed bends with facilities to rival most of the higher acclaimed GB tracks. It was even used as a WRC stage until the move to Wales. Touring cars excel here. | ||||
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CIRCUIT LOCATION : Croft Circuit Croft-on-Tees nr Darlington DL2 2PN |
CIRCUIT CONTACT : tel : 01325 721815 fax : 01325 721819 email : web: www.croftcircuit.co.uk |
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HOW TO GET THERE from the North A1(M) J58 to Darlington and take the A167 South East to Dalton on Tees. from the South A1 North to Scotch Corner then minor road North East to Croft on Tees then South East to Dalton on Tees. Left onto B4422 South. from the East A135 South from Middlesborough then South West on B1264. from the West A684 East over A1 to North Allerton then North on A167. |
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CROFT - track length 2.1 miles 3.379 km |
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| VIEWING - The paddock area is on the outfield for main cars, with a separate paddock for support racers running between Sunny and Clervaux. Food is available around the track at most meetings with mobile catering too. Viewing is very good affording both fast and slow sections from one vantage point. Clockwise. Start/Finish STRAIGHT Long straight to Clervaux allowing vehicles to get up some real speed and then deciding if they have the bottle to carry some through to Hawthorn. Stand on straight, although extra charge at some meetings. CLERVAUX Fast right but cars can lose it if the line isn't just right as the complex Hawthorn bend approaches very quickly. Stand to outfield for view of Clervaux and Hawthorn. Spectator banking also at corner although separated from track by large run-off (which is often used by drivers). HAWTHORN BEND Long but tightening right-hander immediately after Clervaux. BTCC cars, and others can nudge each other onto the small run-off at the apex. Viewing from banking and stands at Clervaux. this is an excellent viewing point and with a large camera lens can mean plenty of on and off track action. CHICANE and Back straight Flick right then left with a braking point immediately after leaving Hawthorn. It's a tight left with obstructions at the apex to foil corner cutting. The following straight sees Touring Cars at full speed. Another excellent viewpoint as the apex is negotiated, sometimes two cars abreast. Thereafter it's full bore acceleration up to Tower Bend. TOWER BEND Hard braking for very sharp right with outfield run-off onto grass. Infield banking which limits view of the rest of the circuit. That said it's a good spot to who can out brake who and get the drop on a real acceleration fast up to the Esses. JIM CLARK ESSES Long left then right which sees no braking but requires commitment to maintain speed up to and through Barcroft. No viewing at trackside. BARCROFT Long right before the sharp Sunny. Little braking, just throttle adjustment corrects, but maintains speed. No viewing at trackside. SUNNY Two corners for the price of one, although it can be taken as a deep right curve. Immediately after it's hard accelerating to get to the complex first which is a priority for the next lap. Excellent viewing on the bend exit banking only. With the cars slowing for entry with some trying an overtake and then accelerating out there's plenty to see. COMPLEX Complex it certainly is. Drivers have to gauge the first section very carefully as it's a fast left and immediate hard braking for the very slow right. It is possible to out out brake but needs commitment. Banking on outfield with excellent views. This really is a close-up action packed point of the circuit. HAIRPIN A true 180 degree hairpin which sees some attempts to out brake from the Complex exit. Most drivers are more interested in trying to get a good entry/exit position for the long main straight that follows. Can be viewed from the main straight or the complex banking and is another good viewpoint to consider. | ||
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