A guide to the Anglesey Circuit

In common with other race circuits in the UK, Anglesey (Trac Môn) was originally an RAF base and thus the roads and runway were joined together to create the circuit. It was opened in 1997 as a fully licensed MSA (Motor Sport Association) and ACU (Auto Cycle Union) championship racing circuit.

Plans are being drawn up to extend the current 1.063-mile circuit and create a facility that can host several different events at the same time. During subsequent years the variety and prestige of events held at the circuit has increased dramatically and the circuit is now in use approximately 45 weekends of the year.

Trac Môn is a clockwise circuit with the main straight containing the start/finish line. It is a wide track and just over one mile in length, providing fast close racing of the highest order. A point and shoot circuit in parts, the straights are long enough to create late braking opportunities. The lap record is currently held by Mike Millard at 44.12s, set in May 1999.

Super Moto, the fastest growing form of motor sport in Europe, plays a significant part in the season, together with four superb stage rallies and three car sprints to add to the spectator events. The circuit has also become an important test and track day facility for many top racing organisations, including Formula 3 and many of the leading track day organisers.

Overall, Anglesey is a track for the enthusiast who enjoys close-up action with little pampering; however, facilities for competitors and spectators alike have been improved considerably of late and the ongoing policy is to create a first class multi-disciplined racing circuit and motor sports centre.