YOUR INVITATION - Palmer Sport

YOUR INVITATION
TO THE WORLD'S GREATEST DRIVING EVENT

WELCOME FROM JONATHAN PALMER
I’m delighted you have been invited to the 2012
PalmerSport driving event. In one amazing day, you will
drive six brilliant high performance cars to their limit at
Bedford Autodrome, our own purpose built venue located
centrally in the UK. It features 6 miles of track within our
800 acre site, with four separate circuits, endless run off
areas and superb facilities.
I began PalmerSport back in 1991 when I retired from
driving after six years racing in F1. Building the business
fitted in well with my role as co-commentator with Murray
Walker on the BBC Grand Prix TV programme. From the
outset my objective was to provide the best corporate
hospitality motorsport driving event in the world. Key
to achieving this was to give our guests unprecedented
levels of not just freedom but encouragement to push
some fabulous high performance cars harder than they
ever dreamed.
Twenty years on our philosophy of coaching our guests
to go absolutely flat out (in safety!) and striving to
improve lap times in each machine is more powerful
than ever. And so are our cars! The performance of our
fleet has escalated hugely over the years, partly with
the introduction of amazing hot rods like the 420bhp V8
BMW M3, but also because much of our line up is now
full-on motorsport machinery, like the new Ariel Atom 3.
I’ll wager this will be one of the best days of your life!
Jonathan Palmer
Chief Executive

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YOUR PALMERSPORT
DAY AT A GLANCE…
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NORTH ACTIVITY AREA
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
NORTH ACTIVITY AREA
CATERHAM PURSUIT
YOUR DAY AT PALMERSPORT:
07:45 08:00 08:30 09:00 09:15
REGISTRATION
Your hospitality suite opens for
registration and the start of one of the
most memorable days of your life
Please note: this is a typical event programme.
NORTH
ACTIVITY AREA
BREAKFAST
A full on day starts with a full on
breakfast. Catch up with friends or
colleagues before the driving starts
EVENT BRIEFING
A formal introduction with a video
briefing on what you're going to be
driving and how best to do it
WEST CIRCUIT
WEST CIRCUIT [1.85 MILES]
PALMER JAGUAR JP-LM
WEST CIRCUIT [1.85 MILES]
FORMULA JAGUAR
THE DAY BEGINS
Join your team leader and then
board your PalmerSport bus that will
transport you around the venue
WALKER SUITE
TYRRELL SUITE
& PIT GARAGES
LE MANS SUITE
& PIT GARAGES
PEDAL TO THE METAL
Meet your instructor in the first of
the day’s cars, get to grips with the
controls and then put your foot down
MAIN ENTRANCE
WORKSHOP
KART TRACK
LUNCH AND REFUEL
A first class lunch, waitress served
in the hospitality suite with time to
share those unforgettable moments
WILSON SUITE
SOUTH CIRCUIT [1.50MILES]
BMW M3 GTP
NARDO SUITE
& PIT GARAGES
SOUTH CIRCUIT
NORTH CIRCUIT
RESTART
An adrenaline-drenched afternoon lies
ahead as your confidence builds and
you continue to improve your lap times
AFTERNOON TEA
Tea with sandwiches and cakes is
served over talks of spins, lap times
and 'what might have been' moments
NORTH CIRCUIT [1.00 MILES]
ARIEL ATOM
BEDFORD
AUTODROME
EAST CIRCUIT
WILLIAMS SUITE
& PIT GARAGES
12:30 13:30 16:40 17:00 17:30
PRIZEGIVING
Each activity has timed laps and the
coveted PalmerSport trophies are
awarded to the day's best drivers
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EAST CIRCUIT [0.75 MILES]
CATERHAM 7 SUPERLIGHT
04 05 PALMERSPORT AT A GLANCE
BEDFORD AUTODROME
LOCATION
Bedford Autodrome is located
right in the centre of England – just
50 miles north of London, with
excellent road and rail links and its
own runway at Bedford Aerodrome.
DEPART
Guests head home having enjoyed the
most exhilarating day of their lives

ARIEL ATOM
Our 2012 event is headlined by the sensational Ariel Atom 3. This extraordinary British sports car,
loved by Top Gear’s Jeremy Clarkson, provides a unique driving experience of ultimate exhilaration.
The Atom has nothing but the bare essentials; a frame, engine, gearbox, suspension and wheels.
So it weighs just 610kg, which means it accelerates, corners and stops faster. It’s powered by
Honda’s amazing i-VTEC engine that screams to 245bhp at a dizzy 8000 rpm, and its close ratio
six speed paddleshift gearbox, unique to PalmerSport, means gearshifts take just 0.05 of a
second. And 0-60 is a three second blur.
Of course it has huge grip. But even more importantly it has huge controllability - opposite
lock slides are hard to avoid, but when they occur an instinctive flick of the wrists will have you
howling in delight.
You’ll love it so much that you won’t want the session to end. Which is why we’re giving you
extended time behind the wheel, against the clock, on our fantastic North circuit.
NORTH CIRCUIT
0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5
0.2 0.3 0.4
0.2 0.3 0.4
0.1 0.2
0.3
0.2 0.3 0.4
SCORING: FASTEST LAP
ARIEL ATOM STATISTICS
TORQUE: 210Nm
WEIGHT: 610kg
POWER: 245bhp
0-60MPH: 3.2 seconds
TOP SPEED: 145mph
TRANSMISSION: 6 speed paddleshift
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FORMULA JAGUAR
Single seater racing cars often feature as part of corporate motorsport events, but are
typically modest machines with rev limited 1600cc or 2 litre engines and old fashioned
mechanical gear levers.
Not at PalmerSport. Our Formula Jaguar has a stonking 3 litre V6 Cosworth developed engine,
with 250bhp at 6500 rpm and a six speed paddle gearshift on the steering wheel, F1 style.
Of course there’s grip to match. Big slick tyres in a soft compound provide huge amounts of
adhesion, particularly at speed once the downforce from the wings really pushes them into
the asphalt, so both cornering and braking performance are phenomenal.
You’re free to really exploit all this performance on our fabulous West circuit. And when you
get back to the pits the car data will be downloaded, showing how your laps compare to a top
racing driver.
WEST CIRCUIT
0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5
0.2 0.3 0.4
0.2 0.3 0.4
0.1 0.2
0.3
0.2 0.3 0.4
SCORING: FASTEST LAP
FORMULA JAGUAR STATISTICS
ENGINE TYPE: V6
ENGINE SIZE: 3 litre
POWER: 250bhp
0-60MPH: 3.1 seconds
TOP SPEED: 170mph
TRANSMISSION: 6 speed paddleshift
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PALMER JAGUAR JP-LM
Our stunning Palmer Jaguar JP-LM brings the sensation of Le Mans to the fingertips of all our
guests. It’s as focussed as any machine can be and provides the most sublime driving experience
– with an instructor right alongside to help you extract all its mindblowing performance.
We’ve squeezed every last bit of power from its Jaguar Cosworth 3 litre quad cam V6 engine
for staggering straightline speed, and with downforce pushing those big tyres into the asphalt
and drag-reducing bodywork to help slice through the air effortlessly, the JP-LM does the
aerodynamic business too.
With outrageous speed, braking and grip at your disposal, it’s the next best thing to jumping
into a LMP prototype and heading off around the famous Sarthe circuit at Le Mans.
WEST CIRCUIT
0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5
0.2 0.3 0.4
0.2 0.3 0.4
0.1 0.2
0.3
0.2 0.3 0.4
SCORING: FASTEST LAP
PALMER JAGUAR JP-LM STATISTICS
ENGINE TYPE: V6
ENGINE SIZE: 3 litre
POWER: 265bhp
0-60MPH: 3.4 seconds
TOP SPEED: 167mph
TRANSMISSION: 6 speed paddleshift
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BMW M3 GTP
Even in standard form the M3 is an incredible machine, but at PalmerSport that was just
our starting point. Our BMW M3 GTPs have been stripped of their interior luxuries and
equipped with uprated brakes and lowered, stiffened suspension to provide phenomenal
on-track performance.
Its race-bred 4 litre V8 engine, tuned by BMW’s Motorsport division, can howl and scream
its way to 8500 rpm. When coupled to a brilliant seven-speed paddleshift gearbox and a
race-prepared chassis, the result is truly an incredible driving experience, with rear wheel
drive powerslides there for you to enjoy - and hopefully control!
As ever our superb - and brave - instructors will be pushing you to go faster and improve
your lap times on the super fast South Circuit.
SOUTH CIRCUIT
0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5
0.2 0.3 0.4
0.2 0.3 0.4
0.1 0.2
0.3
0.2 0.3 0.4
SCORING: FASTEST LAP
BMW M3 GTP STATISTICS
ENGINE TYPE: V8
ENGINE SIZE: 4 litre
POWER: 420bhp
0-60MPH: 4.6 seconds
TOP SPEED: 185mph
TRANSMISSION: 7 speed paddleshift
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CATERHAM 7 SUPERLIGHT
Caterhams have featured on the PalmerSport event since the very beginning and with good
reason: even after 20 years, few experiences ever come close to the sheer, unadulterated
fun of exploiting the Seven’s unrivalled power-to-weight ratio and instinctive control.
If you’ve ever wanted to learn the art of drifting, the Caterham is the perfect car to
experience controlled sideways action and raw speed. We exercise these seminal
sports cars on the tight turns of the tailor-made East circuit, so they can show off their
breathtaking ability, tackling the track in a series of spectacular slides.
Once you’ve discovered the profound pleasure in simply going sideways, you’ll experience
the joy of using this technique to direct the car, driving beyond the technical limit of
adhesion and controlling what would once have appeared uncontrollable…
EAST CIRCUIT
0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5
0.2 0.3 0.4
0.2 0.3 0.4
0.1 0.2
0.3
0.2 0.3 0.4
SCORING: FASTEST LAP
CATERHAM 7 SUPERLIGHT STATISTICS
ENGINE SIZE: 2 litre
WEIGHT: 490kg
POWER TO WEIGHT: 286 bhp/tonne
0-60MPH: 4.8 seconds
TOP SPEED: 130mph
TRANSMISSION: 6 speed manual
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LAND ROVER DEFENDER
If you‘re hoping our Defenders will give you time to relax between racing cars - think again.
Unless you apply as much skill, concentration and bravery in the mud as you do on the track
you’ll have no chance of successfully negotiating your way down rock-strewn paths, through
rivers and up slopes so extreme you’ll barely believe any mere car could scale.
You’ll climb so steeply that all you can see through the windscreen is sky, and plunge off what
appears to be the edge of the world. You’ll negotiate tracks covered in impossible-looking
boulders, ford rivers and take on our infamous see-saw: you drive up one side at 45 degrees
and, using nothing other than the weight of the car at the pivot point, tilt the platform so you
can drive down the other side.
If you put your faith in our Defenders and listen to your instructor, you’ll emerge the other side
lost in admiration for a great British institution that for over 50 years has remained unequalled.
Just like every car at PalmerSport, in its chosen field, it is the best of the best.
SCORING: HIGHEST SCORE
LAND ROVER DEFENDER STATISTICS
APPROACH ANGLE: 50 degrees
DEPARTURE ANGLE: 53 degrees
WADING DEPTH: 500mm
DRIVE SYSTEM: 4WD with dual range &
locking centre differential
TRANSMISSION: 5 speed manual
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CATERHAM PURSUIT
You’ll be timed or scored on every activity at PalmerSport but here’s one with a difference: a
head to head contest against one of your colleagues on two identical mirror image courses
with straights, hairpins and a mini roundabout.
It all looks deceptively simple at first, but then the F1-style lights count down and it’s GO as
you blast from the start in one of our Caterhams, balancing grip against power on our soaking
wet surface as you slip and slide against the clock!
Of course you’ll want to go as fast as possible, but with the dividing line between hero and zero
being often a millimetre too much throttle applied a millisecond too early, you’ll need to master
perfect powerslides and apply maximum concentration. And you’ll need plenty of finesse, too,
not least for that innocent looking roundabout: master smoking doughnuts and you’ll beat your
opponent every time in this best of three competition.
SCORING: HIGHEST SCORE
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BEDFORD AUTODROME
A THEATRE OF DREAMS
Thirteen years ago, former F1 driver Jonathan Palmer spent over twelve
months painstakingly designing the world’s most versatile, safe, and thrilling
circuit complex: Bedford Autodrome, with four tracks totalling six miles of
tarmac comprising endless straights, flat out curves, challenging bends and
slide-inducing hairpins.
The whole philosophy behind PalmerSport and what makes it so different to
any other motorsport event is that we want you go as fast as you possibly
can. This is why Bedford Autodrome was created specifically with corporate
motorsport – and not motor racing – in mind. There are no barriers, concrete
walls or grandstands to avoid, just endless run-off and acres of grass.
With the reassurance of knowing there’s nothing to hit but the rev limiter, and a
professional instructor alongside, you will have the confidence to push our cars
and yourself harder than you might ever have thought possible. And by running
four circuits simultaneously we can keep your waiting time to a minimum and
maximise your time behind the wheel.
Of course, you’ll still have an opportunity to catch your breath and the chance to
relax in one of our stylish and comfortable trackside hospitality suites, swapping
stories and comparing lap times with your colleagues before you’re whisked
away for the next chapter of your day at PalmerSport.
Anti-Clockwise
0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5
0.2 0.3 0.4
0.2 0.3 0.4
0.1 0.2
0.3
0.2 0.3 0.4
NORTH CIRCUIT [ 1.00mile]
The North circuit features the newest addition to the
PalmerSport fleet – the sensational Ariel Atom. The long
straight and challenging corners give you the space to really
exploit its unbelievable speed and handling abilities.
CORNERS: 7
CARS: Ariel Atom
SUITES: 1
GARAGES: 8
Anti-Clockwise
0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5
0.2 0.3 0.4
0.2 0.3 0.4
0.1 0.2
0.3
0.2 0.3 0.4
SOUTH CIRCUIT [ 1.50miles]
The South circuit is home to the muscular BMW M3 GTP. It
includes the full range of 2nd, 3rd and 4th gear corners, and
for a true adrenaline-charged challenge, nothing beats the
first high speed chicane, as you flick left and right at 90mph!
CORNERS: 9
CARS: BMW M3 GTP
SUITES: 1
GARAGES: 8
Clockwise
0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5
0.2 0.3 0.4
0.2 0.3 0.4
0.1 0.2
0.3
0.2 0.3 0.4
EAST CIRCUIT [ 0.75mile]
The sinuous East circuit was built specifically to suit our
Caterhams, and you can test their pace and agility to the full
here. The masses of run-off area means overdoing it leads to
nothing more than an innocent spin on the grass.
CORNERS: 8
CARS: Caterham 7 Superlight
SUITES: 1
GARAGES: 8
Anti-Clockwise
0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5
0.2 0.3 0.4
0.2 0.3 0.4
0.1 0.2
0.3
0.2 0.3 0.4
WEST CIRCUIT [ 1.85miles ]
The longest of the four, our West circuit includes the main
pits complex of 20 garages. The layout features some
fabulous sweeping corners where you experience corner
speeds of 100mph, right on the limit, in perfect safety.
CORNERS: 12
CARS: Formula Jaguar
Palmer Jaguar JP-LM
SUITES: 2
GARAGES: 20
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BEDFORD AUTODROME
THE PERFECT ENVIRONMENT
The PalmerSport experience extends beyond our four race circuits. Our
entire site has been engineered to offer you and your guests comfortable
surroundings, all-weather protection and outstanding catering at every turn.
So the very first thing that happens when you reach us is a full English
breakfast of the kind you’d receive in a fine hotel, enjoyed at your own team
table in a modern hospitality centre.
After our video briefing, giving you the lowdown on the day ahead, you’ll be
introduced to your dedicated team leader: your guide to PalmerSport, who
will be with you every step of the way.
From the hospitality suite you’ll be smoothly transported in a couple of
minutes to the driving activities in one of our fleet of six bespoke PalmerSport
buses, where you have plenty of space to lounge and chat with friends
as you travel. When you arrive at our trackside suites, you’ll find them
equipped with comfortable seating, plasma screens, toilets and
Wi-Fi connectivity. They’re also fully stocked with a wide range of drinks
and light bites so you can relax and refresh between driving sessions.
After an adrenaline-filled morning you’ll return for a superb two course
lunch and then again at the end of the day for a traditional afternoon tea
while you wait to see if you’re one of our lucky trophy winners.
We operate a staff to guest ratio of better than 1:1 and there will always
be someone there to help answer any question. We apply the same
attention to detail across every single aspect of PalmerSport. It’s our job
to ensure you experience one of the most memorable days of your life.
BEDFORD AUTODROME
PREPARED FOR YOU
Maintaining a fleet of over 100 vehicles to PalmerSport standards is a
monumental task – every single one has to be fit and ready to be driven
to its limit all day, every day.
This is why we employ a team of over 30 engineers, most hand picked
from top racing teams including Formula One. We don’t just replace
consumables like tyres and brake pads - our cars follow a rigorous
schedule of maintenance where parts are lifed and replaced regardless
of condition, just as they are in the safety-dominated aircraft industry.
By applying such standards we can ensure that our cars are not only
supremely reliable and safe, but as close to identical as they can
possibly be. Equality of vehicle performance is a vital component in the
PalmerSport experience: if you win one of our prized trophies, you’ll
know it’s because you were simply the fastest driver out there.
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PALMERSPORT INSTRUCTORS
SIMPLY THE BEST
One statistic says it all: despite the stringent requirements and high
qualifications required to be a potential PalmerSport instructor, just one in ten
will actually prove to be good enough to work for us.
How good? Well chances are you’ll be sat alongside an experienced racer
whose CV includes such highlights as being a frontrunner in the British Touring
Car Championship, or a hotshot who’s on the verge of reaching the pinnacle
of world motorsport. We don’t like to boast, but 2008 F1 champion Lewis
Hamilton is just one member of an illustrious list of drivers that have instructed
for us at Bedford Autodrome.
But simply being a prodigious talent behind the wheel is not enough. Even more
important is the ability for our instructors to establish a rapport with our guests,
to quickly understand their levels of experience, confidence and expectation.
The most rewarding thing for them is to see every guest progress and
get the maximum satisfaction from their time in the cars, through
encouragement and coaching, from whatever level they might start.
So our instructors need to be supremely fast but also possess
outstanding teaching and communicating skills to inspire them to achieve
what they never thought possible, whilst recognising when others have
reached their limit.
It’s little wonder so few make the grade.
TEAM LEADERS
WITH YOU EVERY STEP
OF THE WAY
Every guest at PalmerSport is part of a team and every team has its
own leader - a highly experienced member of our staff who will be with
you from start to finish, ensuring the entire event runs like clockwork.
Your team leader will let you know exactly what you should be doing:
they will explain every activity, when you will be driving and what you
need to wear. Most importantly you never need to worry about missing
a precious drive in the cars – there’s no queuing here, just a highly
organised schedule which your team leader will smoothly implement!
You can just relax.
If you have a query or concern on any matter, whether it’s choosing the
correct size of helmet or needing a more comfortable seating position in
the car, you’ll be put at ease.
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BEDFORD
AERODROME
Bedford Autodrome has its own airfield, right
alongside the circuits. Our 1000m licensed runway
can accommodate all piston engined aircraft and
most turbo-props for public transport operations,
ie charters, and some light jets privately.
MSV shuttle to Bedford Autodrome from west of London area
MotorSport Vision’s own corporate aircraft, a Hawker Beechcraft King Air B200GT,
is based in the south east and available for charter flights directly into Bedford
Autodrome. With 9 passenger seats it can whisk you from typically Fairoaks near
Woking to Bedford Aerodrome in just 25 minutes, in traffic beating luxury.
This is particularly convenient for those living in the shaded area on the map on
the opposite page, where the location of Fairoaks is shown by the red symbol.
Availability is limited so if you’d like to fly please contact us.
Charter other aircraft from your local area
If you live in other parts of the country it will normally be more cost effective for you
to charter local aircraft to avoid expensive positioning – aircraft cost much the same
to operate whether empty or full of passengers! We will be pleased to recommend
suitable charter companies near to you.
Landing your own aircraft
If you are a pilot and own or rent an aircraft why not
enjoy flying into Bedford Aerodrome to save time and
add to the fun? Landing and VIP handling is free of
charge to PalmerSport customers and we have plenty
of hard parking. Jet A1 fuel is also available. Please see
www.bedfordaerodrome.com for further information
and booking in details.
Helicopters
For shorter distances helicopter travel is usually still
the fastest door to door transport means. Bedford
Autodrome has four helipads with Jet A1 fuel available.
We can recommend charter operators in your area.
Helicopter landing is free for PalmerSport guests and
instructions are at www.bedfordaerodrome.com.
For further information on any of the above, please call PalmerSport on
01403 733999 or email flights@bedfordaerodrome.com.
MSV’s aircraft is operated by Synergy Aviation Ltd of Fairoaks, who hold the
necessary Aircraft Operators Certificate (AOC No GB2279).
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Arrival Time
You should aim to arrive by 08.00 in order to allow time
for registration and breakfast before the safety briefing.
Even if you have been to a PalmerSport event before, you
will need to watch the essential safety briefing video as
this is an insurance requirement.
Please Note: If you’ve not registered before the briefing
starts, you will need to watch a replay of this video
before you can take to the circuit, which may result in a
loss of driving time.
Journey Time
Please allow plenty of time for your journey. We
understand that traffic can disrupt the best-laid plans
though, so don’t worry if you are delayed as we will ensure
that you join your group as soon as possible. This is likely,
however, to result in the loss of some driving time. If you
expect to arrive after 08.30, it would be helpful if you
could advise the circuit on 01234 332400.
Driving Licence
You will be required to produce a current driving licence
at registration. For photocard licences you must produce
both the photocard and paper counterpart. An overseas
driving licence is acceptable providing it is current and
valid.
Age
Please advise your host or Event Co-ordinator if you
are under 21 years of age, have a current motor racing
competition licence, or have less than 12 months driving
experience as prior written permission to drive must be
obtained.
Dietary Requirements
If you have any special dietary requirements, please inform
your host or Event Co-ordinator in advance.
Fitness
In general it is up to an individual to decide if he she is
fit to take part in the event. However, if you have any
concerns about a medical condition that may affect your
driving, or if you are pregnant, please feel free to contact
your host or Event Co-ordinator to discuss it further.
Height and Weight
Please advise your host or Event Co-ordinator if you are outside
our weight and height guidelines of 18 stone (115 KG) and 5’ -
6’ 4” (153 cm - 193 cm).
What to Wear
We recommend that you wear comfortable clothing, e.g. jeans
and sweatshirt, windproof jacket and lightweight shoes suitable
for performance driving. Shorts and high heels are not permitted
and heavy or wide soled shoes are not recommended.
Waterproof clothing will be provided if required for use in the
cars with open cockpits. Helmets are provided for all activities
except off road.
You are most welcome to bring any driving overalls driving
gloves/wet weather gear of your own, and if rain is forecast, a
change of clothing may be useful. Sunglasses may be helpful if
it’s sunny.
Weather
Despite the reputation of the British weather, in reality, very
few days are affected by poor conditions. In any case, our event
is designed to be totally weather proof with superb permanent
hospitality buildings at each activity to keep you warm and dry.
Camera
Do bring your camera if you would like to. Please note however,
that due to safety requirements you will be unable to use your
own camera or video camera for any in car pictures or footage.
Please note that PalmerSport cannot accept any
responsibility for personal belongings or clothing during
the event.
TYPICAL EVENT PROGRAMME
07.45 HOSPITALITY SUITE OPENS
08.00 REGISTRATION AND BREAKFAST
08.30 EVENT BRIEFING
09.00 THE DAY BEGINS
09.15 DRIVING COMMENCES!
12.30 LUNCH (EXACT TIMINGS SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
13.30 RESTART!
16.40 AFTERNOON TEA AND PRIZEGIVING
17.30 GUESTS DEPART
LOCAL ACCOMMODATION
North End Barns – 4 Star (English Tourist Board)
Bletsoe (B&B) 5 minutes
Tel: 01234 781320
www.northendbarns.co.uk
Converted barn on a local farm offering 7 twin and 1
double en-suite bedrooms. Breakfast is served in the
farmhouse dining room, Wi-Fi access and small conference
room with food available at several restaurants in the
local area.
The Mill House
Sharnbrook (Hotel) 5 minutes
Tel: 01234 781678
www.millhouse-riverside.co.uk
Just off the A6, 7 miles from the north of Bedford, with
9 en-suite bedrooms, Wi-Fi access, informal business
meeting facilities and an à la carte restaurant overlooking
the mill pond and the River Great Ouse.
The Queen’s Head – 3 Star (AA)
Milton Ernest (Pub hotel) 5 minutes
Tel: 01234 822412
www.queenshead-miltonernest.com
Local village pub situated within easy access of the
A6 with 12 en-suite bedrooms, restaurant, conference
facilities and Wi-Fi access.
The Windmill – 4 Star (English Tourist Board)
Thurleigh (B&B) 5 minutes
Tel: 01234 771016
www.thewindmill.uk.com
Converted windmill with 3 bedrooms, 2 en-suite,
and conference facilities. Food is available at several
restaurants in the local area.
The Sharnbrook Hotel – 3 Star (English Tourist Board)
Sharnbrook (Hotel) 5 minutes
Tel: 01234 783142
www.thesharnbrookhotel.com
Conveniently located on the A6, this purpose built,
family run hotel offers 21 en-suite double, twin or triple
bedrooms and 2 executive suites, VesuviO Restaurant &
Bar, conference facilities, Wi-Fi access and free parking.
Cornfields – 4 Star (English Tourist Board)
Colmworth (Restaurant hotel) 10 minutes
Tel: 01234 378990
www.cornfieldsrestaurant.co.uk
A 17th Century, Grade II listed inn with original oak
beams, Inglenook fireplace and bread oven. Set in peaceful
gardens, it offers 5 en-suite bedrooms, restaurant,
conference facilities and Wi-Fi access.
Dardenne
Riseley (B&B) 10 minutes
Tel: 01234 709777
www.dardenne.co.uk
Located just off the A6, this B&B offers a detached
en-suite garden room, which sleeps up to 3 people with
Wi-Fi access and food available at several restaurants in
the local area.
The Old School House – 4 Star (English Tourist Board)
Bolnhurst (B&B) 10 minutes
Tel: 01234 376754
www.breakfastinbeds.co.uk
Located in a village with several restaurants and pubs,
this B&B offers a ground floor, en-suite garden room
with off road parking.
Tofte Manor
Sharnbrook (Venue) 15 minutes
Tel: 01234 781924
www.toftemanor.co.uk
A 17th century manor house venue with gardens and
labyrinth offering accommodation for up to 26 people,
conference facilities, dining and holistic therapies.
The Bedford Swan – 4 Star (AA)
Bedford (Hotel) 20 minutes
Tel: 01234 346565
www.bedfordswanhotel.co.uk
An 18th Century hotel overlooking Bedford’s River Great
Ouse offering 113 en-suite bedrooms with high speed
internet access, conference facilities, the River Room
Restaurant, spa treatments, swimming pool and Jacuzzi.
The Embankment – 4 Star (English Tourist Board)
Bedford (Pub B&B) 20 minutes
Tel: 01234 261332
www.embankmentbedford.co.uk
A mock Tudor pub situated in the heart of Bedford on
the embankment of the River Great Ouse. Offering 20
en-suite bedrooms, restaurant and private dining room,
conference facilities and Wi-Fi access.
Kettering Park – 4 Star (AA)
Kettering (Hotel) 30 minutes
Tel: 01536 416666
www.ketteringparkhotel.com
Situated at Junction 9 of the A14 and within easy
reach of the M1 and M6 motorway. Offers 119 en-suite
bedrooms, Langberrys restaurant, 23 conference rooms,
banqueting facilities and Wi-Fi access throughout. Spa
facilities include pool, gym, sauna and Jacuzzi.
Flitwick Manor – 4 Star (AA)
Flitwick (Hotel) 35 minutes
Tel: 01525 712242
www.menzieshotels.co.uk
Georgian country house hotel located 10 minutes from
Junction 12 of the M1. Offers 18 bedrooms, award-winning
AA rosette restaurant, helipad and library set in tranquil
gardens and wooded parkland. Conference facilities, Wi-Fi
access and exclusive hire available.
The Swan Revived – 3 Star (English Tourist Board)
Newport Pagnell (Hotel) 35 minutes
Tel: 01908 610565
www.swanrevived.co.uk
A former coaching inn dating back to the 15th Century
situated 2 miles from Junction 14 of the M1 and 5 miles
from central Milton Keynes. Offers 40 en-suite bedrooms
with Wi-Fi access, 2 conference rooms and à la carte dining
in The Cob and Pen brasserie.
The Inn at Woburn– 3 Star (AA)
Woburn (Hotel) 45 minutes
Tel: 01525 290441
www.woburn.co.uk/inn
8 miles from Milton Keynes, part of the historic Woburn
Estate. This hotel has 48 en-suite bedrooms, 7 individual
cottage suites. Award winning 2 AA Rosette Olivier’s
restaurant, voted “Best restaurant in Bedfordshire” for
the last 2 yrs.
Hambleton Hall – Relais & Chateaux 5 Star +
Oakham (Hotel) 50 minutes
Tel: 01572 756991
www.hambletonhall.com
Absolutely superb Relais and Châteaux country house hotel
and undoubtedly one of the best in the country. Has 17
bedrooms, business meeting facilities and a Michelin-starred
restaurant. Although some distance from the circuit, it is
well worth the detour particularly for those coming from the
North and East.
Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa – 5 Star (AA)
Luton (Hotel) 55 minutes
Tel: 01582 698888
www.lutonhoo.co.uk
Set in 1,065 acres of estate parkland, 3 miles from Junction
10 of the M1. Offers over 200 bedrooms across the estate,
conference facilities, The Wernher Restaurant and Adam’s
Brasserie, an 18-hole golf course, spa, swimming pool, gym
and tennis courts.
Ratings correct as of 25 January 2012
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DIRECTIONS
Sat Nav Directions
Please note that it is not possible to navigate directly
to Bedford Autodrome with your Sat Nav system.
We recommend you input the following information
in your Sat Nav system rather than our postcode:
1. Postcode: MK44 1NP
2. Town: Sharnbrook
3. Street: Mill Road
THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL TAKE YOU
TOWARDS THE POINT ON THE MAP
OVERLEAF MARKED WITH A
ONCE YOU ARE IN THE VICINITY USE THE
LOCAL AREA MAP TO NAVIGATE THE LAST
FEW MILES TO BEDFORD AUTODROME.
From A1 Northbound
Pink/blue route
Directions Miles
1. Go through Beeston and leave A1 at the
roundabout, follow signs A603 to Bedford 0.0
2. Follow signs to Bedford, Town Centre or
A6 until you pick up signs for Kettering A6
3. Follow signs Kettering A6 through and out
of the town
4. Stay on A6 through Milton Ernest,
follow signs for Bedford Technology Park
5. Roundabout on the A6 at
Sharnbrook, turn right to Bedford
Technology Park 15.1
6. Turn left into Thurleigh Airfield
Business Park 16.1
7. Follow red signs to Bedford
Autodrome 16.5
8. Arrive Bedford Autodrome 17.7
From A1 Southbound
Orange/blue route
Directions Miles
1. Leave A1, signposted A421
to Milton Keynes 0.0
2. Take exit signposted A428 to Bedford 3.9
3. Follow signs to Bedford, A4280 Town Centre
4. Follow signs across and out of
Bedford for Kettering A6
5. Stay on A6 through Milton
Ernest, follow signs for Bedford
Technology Park
6. Roundabout on the A6 at Sharnbrook,
turn right to Bedford Technology Park 14.8
7. Turn left into Thurleigh Airfield
Business Park 15.8
8. Follow red signs to Bedford Autodrome 16.2
9. Arrive Bedford Autodrome 17.4
From M1 J13
Light blue route
Directions Miles
1. Leave M1 J13, exit roundabout
signposted A421 to Bedford 0.0
2. At the next roundabout follow the sign
for the A421 Cambridge Bedford
3. Stay on the A421, take the slip road signposted
Luton A6, Elstow, Bedford A5141 8.1
4. Follow A5141 signs Town Centre,
Kettering A6 through the town
5. Follow signs All Other Routes,
Kettering A6 out of the town
6. Stay on A6 through Milton Ernest, follow
signs for Bedford Technology Park
7. Roundabout on the A6 at Sharnbrook,
turn right signposted Bedford
Technology Park 17.6
8. Turn left into Thurleigh Airfield
Business Park 18.6
9. Follow red signs to Bedford Autodrome 19.0
From A14 J10
Green route
Directions Miles
1. Leave A14 J10, take A6 to Bedford 0.0
2. Roundabout on the A6 at Sharnbrook,
turn left to Bedford Technology Park 14.2
3. Turn left into Thurleigh Airfield
Business Park 15.2
4. Follow red signs to Bedford Autodrome 15.6
5. Arrive Bedford Autodrome 16.8
From M1 J14
Dark blue route
Directions Miles
1. Leave M1 J14, exit roundabout,
follow signs A509 Wellingborough 0.0
2. Turn right at roundabout, follow
signs A509 Wellingborough 1.2
3. Stay on A509 through Olney
4. Turn right at roundabout,
signposted Bedford B565 7.5
5. Fork left, signposted Lavendon 9.0
6. T-junction by the War Memorial
in Lavendon, turn right 9.6
7. Turn left almost immediately,
signposted Harrold, Sharnbrook 9.8
8. T-junction in Harrold turn left,
signposted Odell, Sharnbrook 13.1
9. Turn next right, signposted Odell,
Sharnbrook 13.4
10. T-junction in middle of Sharnbrook
turn right, signposted Milton Ernest 16.5
11. Roundabout on A6, go straight across
towards Bedford Technology Park 17.8
12. Turn left into Thurleigh Airfield
Business Park 18.8
13. Follow red signs to Bedford
Autodrome 19.2
14. Arrive Bedford Autodrome 20.4
By Train
The nearest station to Bedford Autodrome is
Bedford (20 minutes). Trains from London
leave from either St Pancras or any Thameslink
station approximately every 20 minutes. There is
a taxi rank immediately outside Bedford Station.
Arriving by Plane or Helicopter at Bedford
Bedford Autodrome has its own aerodrome
next to the circuits. Aircraft can land on our own
licensed runway for perfect convenience when
visiting PalmerSport. Our 1,000m runway can
accommodate all piston aircraft and most turbo
props for public transport operations, and some
light jets privately.
If you would like to land a plane or helicopter at
Bedford Aerodrome you must get prior permission
so please contact our staff on 01403 733999.
Other Airports
Airport Time to circuit (approx)
Heathrow 1 hour 45 min
Stansted 1 hour 10 min
Luton 1 hour
Cranfield (private flights) 40 minutes
Taxi Services
Company Telephone No.
A1 Stretch Limos 08001 832525
AtoB 01234 211111
AGS Cars 01234 340900
Calloway Cars 020 7183 2872
Chryslux Executive Travel 01234 357465
Executive Drive 0208 950 4591
Town and Country Cars 01234 213030
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A45 TO
NORTHAMPTON
PalmerSport, Bedford Autodrome,
Thurleigh Airfield Business Park,
Thurleigh, Bedford MK44 2YP
www.palmersport.com
SATNAV POINT
SEE DIRECTIONS
Luton
A6
Bedford
Elstow
A 5141
1 2 m
The NORTH
(A1)
Cambridge
A 421
On the day of your event only, please call Bedford Autodrome on
01234 332400 from 7:00am.
For any queries prior to your event day please call the PalmerSport
Events Team on 01403 733999. Office hours 8:30am to 6:00pm.
Email: info@palmersport.com