Big Thunder Events is based at Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground in Leicestershire. The Bruntingthorpe site was constructed in 1942 as a World War II Airfield. Operating under the code name of ‘Big Thunder’ the airfield was used by the US Air Force as a strategic heavy bomber base from 1954 until 1962.

Bruntingthorpe is currently the largest privately owned vehicle test track facility in the UK.

At the heart of the 670 acre site is an impressive 4 mile circuit and an amazing 2 mile straight - one of the longest in the country.

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1. Sprint Circuit
This high speed 2 mile (3.22km) sprint circuit is mainly used for guests driving the Ariel Atoms or Lupos unaccompanied, or even one of our supercars accompanied by a professional instructor.

2. Indy Circuit
A 2 mile (3.22km) mile, self drive oval circuit where guests drive vehicles such as Westfields, Legends and Big Thunder trucks.

3. Auto Sprint Apron
The perfect course for high speed, self drive sprint challenges in super fast cars such as the Lupos or Westfields.

4. Skid Car Apron
Let the professionals teach you how to handle skids and cross-steer in a specialist skid car mounted on a hydraulic cradle.

5. Kart Circuit
A super fast, dedicated circuit designed for racing our high speed, twin engine Pro-Karts.

6. Off Road Course
Designed to test every off road driving skill, the course carves its way through tough off road terrain, demanding complete concentration with every turn of the wheel.