BARC has agreed to promote its curiosity within the Thruxton Circuit working firm, the circuit has confirmed.
BARC has had its headquarters in Thruxton since 1968 and can stay so following the sale of the lease for Thruxton Circuit itself, in addition to for the “skid pan, kart middle and different amenities on the broader web site,” in response to a press release from the circuit.
BARC’s lease was attributable to run till no less than 2037, nevertheless it was offered to venue proprietor Alex Thistlethwaite. BARC will proceed to function occasions on the circuit.
Bradley Ray, 2025 Thruxton BSB. Credit score: Ian Hopgood Pictures.
© Ian Hopgood Pictures
BARC chairman Tony Scott Andrews mentioned: “Alex (Thistlethwaite) was eager to take over the freehold from Henry Pelham in 2024 and switch it right into a vacation spot airfield, circuit and leisure facility.”
“The sale of our curiosity within the Thruxton Circuit enterprise will unlock vital capital for BARC, giving us a robust monetary place to spend money on our membership and racing programmes, in addition to thrilling new initiatives for the way forward for the membership.
“On the similar time, Alex can have the flexibleness and management to spend money on the circuit and its amenities to comprehend his ambitions for the venue.
“We’re proud to be handing over the wealth of property that the membership has constructed since we established our residence right here in 1968. BARC will proceed to be based mostly in Thruxton and we are going to proceed to be an integral a part of the way forward for the circuit.”
Kyle Ryde, 2025 Thruxton BSB. Credit score: Ian Hopgood Pictures.
© Ian Hopgood Pictures
Alex Thistlethwaite added: “BARC has invested time, cash and a substantial amount of effort to make Thruxton what it’s in the present day – a fantastic circuit filled with historical past and with particular affection inside the racing group.
“What BARC and its workers have constructed right here over time is a giant a part of why I used to be drawn to buy this location within the first place.
“Important funding in each the airfield and circuit advanced will improve Thruxton’s standing as a lovely vacation spot for vacationers, motorists and vacationers alike.
“It’s actually thrilling and we’re delighted to proceed working carefully with BARC right here on the membership’s residence base.”
Thruxton’s assertion added that building is underway on a brand new clubhouse on the circuit.
Thruxton will host two main Nationwide Championship races this summer season, with the BTCC going down on July 25-26 and the BSB holding its rounds on August 14-16.
