MotorSport Vision has completed a major project to resurface the entire Brands Hatch Indy circuit this week, by stripping and replacing the track from halfway down the Brabham Straight through to Cooper Straight.

The resurfacing investment had originally been scheduled for completion at the start of the season.

However, extreme weather conditions meant that just over half the Indy circuit was resurfaced and an alternative opportunity had to be found in order to finish the project.

Following the British Superbike championship event on the Grand Prix circuit last weekend, a team of 40 staff worked throughout the night to resurface the remaining areas of the Indy configuration, completing the improvements in less than 48 hours.

The smoother, high quality surface has been laid using 1,300 tonnes of the same Prixmat material used on the areas of the circuit that have already been replaced this year, from mid-way down Cooper Straight to the centre of the pit straight.

Brands Hatch circuit manager Mike Groves said: “Unfortunately, a snowy spell earlier this year meant we were unable to complete resurfacing work on the Indy circuit before the season started, but we have worked hard to find a window of opportunity to finish the project.

“Now the entire Indy circuit has been resurfaced, our competitors, trackday participants and driving experience guests will be able to enjoy an improved quality of track surface during their racing and driving activities.”

The first major series to benefit from the new Indy circuit surface will be the DTM German Touring Car championship, which makes its only UK visit to Brands Hatch between September 3 and September 5.