The Hot Lap Challenge is a monthly racing competition where drivers compete to set the fastest lap time around a circuit.
With prizes and a place on the leaderboard at stake, how fast are you?
“If you’re not first, you’re last.”
March’s hotlap challenge is:
This month’s HotLap Challenge is all about precision, control, and pure racing skill as we take on Brands Hatch in F4 cars.
The Car: Caterham – Pure Driving Pleasure
The Caterham is a modern evolution of the legendary Lotus Seven, a lightweight, no-frills sports car designed to deliver an unmatched connection between driver and machine. Built with simplicity and performance in mind, Caterhams are famous for their razor-sharp handling, power-to-weight ratio, and raw driving feel. With minimal electronics, low weight, and rear-wheel drive, the Caterham is the ultimate test of skill—where precision and control matter more than outright power.
Raced in dedicated Caterham championships worldwide, these cars have carved out a special place in motorsport history, proving that you don’t need downforce or big horsepower to go fast—just talent and commitment.
The Track: Buttonwillow – A True Driver’s Circuit
Located in California’s Central Valley, Buttonwillow Raceway Park is a technical, high-speed playground loved by racers and driving enthusiasts alike. Featuring multiple configurations, challenging corners, fast sweepers, and elevation changes, it’s a circuit that rewards consistency and confidence.
Buttonwillow is a staple of club racing, time attack, and endurance racing in the U.S., offering a unique blend of technical slow-speed corners and thrilling high-speed sections. The unpredictable desert winds and surface conditions make it a true test of adaptability, ensuring that no two laps feel exactly the same.