event guide
Race Venue
Race HQ will be at the fantastic Castle Combe Race Circuit. Postcode for Sat Navs is SN14 7EY. For directions to the venue, please click here. The postcode for Sat Navs is SN14 7EY.
On arriving at the venue, please use the temporary main entrance and park as directed by the attendants. Access to the venue will be from 12:20 for TT riders. Please do not arrive before this.
Registration
Race numbers and timing chips will be collected from the registration desk in the Strawford Centre. You do not receive anything by post.
Registration Times – 12:30 to 14:00 – Please arrive in plenty of time to register.
Timing Chips
Please attach your race number to your back while racing so that it can be clearly seen.
Please attach your timing chip securely to your left ankle with the strap provided as soon as receive it at registration. The chip will not start timing until your race starts, but you cannot lose it if it is on your ankle.
The timing chips will ensure that your finish results (as well as splits and lap times) are collected by the system.
Remember, no timing chip, no results.
Timing chips will be collected in the pits immediately at the end of your race. Please return your timing chip as soon as you finish (even if you do not complete your race). Lost and unreturned timing chips will be invoiced at £75 each so please do not leave the venue without returning yours.
Race Briefing
• At the start line shortly before your race start. A video briefing will be sent during the week before the race. Please note that it is compulsory to watch your video briefing before race day.
• Please watch this video for advice on how to ride a team time trial on a race circuit (this one at Thruxton)
Start Time
Race Detail Map
Race Route
The race starts on the slip lane in the paddock and then follows the main circuit for 13.5 laps in a clockwise direction. The finish line is marked by the finish flags on the circuit and is approximately half way round the lap.
Please note that the teams are responsible for counting their own laps - plan how you will do this to avoid mistakes on the day. The timing system will count laps and anyone not completing the correct number will be disqualified.
A small version of the circuit is pictured below
Presentations
Ipods and MP3 Players
Race Warm Up
Restaurants
Toilets
To view this information in race letter form, please click here