The length of the course is 1000 yards (914 metres). The average gradient is 1 in 13.6 and the steepest section is at the Martini Hairpin where it is 1 in 6.9. The outright hill record stands at 34.16 seconds to Adam Fleetwood (Gould GR55 3.5 XB V8) and was set on July 25th 2004.

Catering facilities are available in the competitors paddock (admission FREE of charge) where a selection of food and beverages are available, both hot and cold, including cooked breakfasts rolls etc. A licensed bar will also be open at the appropriate hours.

The fastest sections of the course are Wis and Castle Straights where speeds in excess of 100 mph are attained.

A controlled pedestrian crossing (Castle Straight) enables spectators to move from the enclosure at the Esses to that at the Sawbench Hairpin and vis-a-versa. The crossing of Castle Straight obviously takes place after competing cars return down the hill from the collecting area at Martini Hairpin on there way to the main paddock.