None of us here in the office get out to the track as often as we'd like. And we know it's even harder for you guys- unless you're lucky enough to live near a decent circuit like Laguna Seca or Barber and can afford it. But we can still dream and talk shit in the bar (which is where we worked out this list of the ten best tracks in the world).
Whether they're soaked in gasoline heritage like Brands Hatch, pose a terrifying, life-or-death challenge like the Isle of Man, or are just incredible pieces of engineering like Sepang, these ten circuits all offer something extremely special. We've not ridden all of them though-yet!
Laguna Seca
Outside the US, this is probably the most famous track in North America, and has been the venue for some stunning contests in MotoGP and WSB, as well as AMA racing. It is, of course, dominated by its legendary Corkscrew corner, a dizzyingly steep downhill spiral that TV cameras do no justice to. But there's more to the circuit than just that, with the technical Andretti hairpin and blind crest along the front straight posing some particularly tough challenges for riders. The 2.238-mile, 11-turn circuit is set in a scenic country park, near Monterey, California.
Brands Hatch
Located 20 miles from London, Brands Hatch is one of the UK's best-loved circuits. The 2.3-mile, nine-turn GP circuit has hosted some of the biggest WSB rounds ever - in the 1990s, it regularly attracted 100,000 fans. The smaller Indy part of the circuit is located in a fantastic natural amphitheater, and from several vantage points, you can see the entire track, including Paddock Hill Bend, a terrifying off-camber downhill right.