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YOUR INVITATION TO THE WORLD’S GREATEST DRIVING EVENT

DRIVE HARDER. DRIVE FASTER. DRIVE PALMERSPORT. CROWNING A DIGITAL CHAMPION. Launched by former F1 racer in 1991, PalmerSport retains its reputation as the world’s greatest Run in-conjunction with PalmerSport, the Digital Driving driving event: a motorsport experience like no other. Challenge is the Digital Industry’s premier networking and fund raising event. At PalmerSport you’ll spend a full day driving an unrivalled collection of high-performance sports cars, tin tops and The day will bring together leaders in Digital and open-top racing cars on four purpose-built circuits at eCommerce for an exciting day of motorsport competition, . And unlike lesser driving events, networking and fund raising. PalmerSport actively encourages you to push right to the limit on every circuit, in every car. Supported by our fabulous Sponsors, the day will follow the exhilarating PalmerSport format with a series of eight With more spacious run-off areas than conventional motor high octane driving activities as outlined in this brochure. racing venues, these bespoke circuits allow you the freedom to drive harder and faster than anywhere else in the world, Once the driving is complete and the results are being with outstanding safety. verified, there will be a Charity Auction for the event’s chosen charity, culminating with an awards ceremony to PalmerSport offers you a heart-stopping, exhilarating and crown one winner the Digital Driving Champion 2018. unforgettable day. Get ready for a day you’ll never forget! Welcome to PalmerSport 2018. We look forward to meeting you.

Digital Driving Challenge Team

PAGE// TWO PAGE// THREE THE F1 THE EXPERT CONNECTION JONATHAN PALMER – THE VISIONARY

Back in the 1980s I was determined to pursue my passion for motor racing, aiming for the very top – F1. Through winning F3 and F2 championships, I was privileged to be able to realise my dream of driving not just F1 cars, but also Le Mans prototypes, racing both for Former F1 driver and respected six years across some of the world’s most commentator Martin Brundle challenging circuits. presents your pre-event briefing video, talking you through all the When my own driving career came to an end, cars and circuits at PalmerSport I wanted to find a way to share my passion before you get behind the wheel. for motorsport with others and recreate the I’ve carried the same meticulous approach over to exhilaration that only comes from being behind PalmerSport. Here though, I work with my team of the wheel of a racing car. PalmerSport was born engineers to not only optimise the performance of out of a desire to create a motorsport event like our cars – which is far above those of other driving THE PACE SETTER no other, a truly authentic driving experience events – but also make sure this performance is where highly skilled instructors actively push easily accessible to our PalmerSport guests, who guests to drive as hard and as fast as possible. despite usually no experience, can be confident This philosophy has endured, and more than 25 extracting the maximum in a short time, whether years later PalmerSport is still unique in its field - first-time or repeat visitors. firmly established as the dominant market leader. But PalmerSport is about more than just driving. Years of experience have taught me the From the moment you arrive, you’ll be looked importance of carefully developing all kinds of after by our exceptional hosts and instructors, race cars to achieve optimum performance, and ensuring you get the most from the day whether you are visiting as an individual or participating in a corporate event. Alongside eight thrilling driving activities, you will enjoy superb food British racing driver Jolyon Palmer and hospitality in an inspiring and exhilarating is your F1 benchmark – he’s environment. All our suites overlook the track so extensively tested every car at even when you are networking or socialising, you Bedford Autodrome, pushing to are right by the action. the limit in every activity. PalmerSport is the closest you’ll get to strapping Everybody would love to know into a race seat for real, and it’s guaranteed to how their driving skills stack up leave an indelible impression. Nothing else against those of an F1 driver, and comes close. exclusively at PalmerSport we can give you the answer!

PAGE// FOUR THE 2018 LINE-UP

RENAULT CLIO CUP RACER PALMER JP-LM CATERHAM PURSUIT

NORTH CIRCUIT CIRCUIT ONBOARD WEST CIRCUIT NORTHERN ACTIVITY AREA VIDEO This is a pocket-sized speed demon, offering accessible A Grand Prix-style single-seater, with an open The JP-LM adds a flavour of Le Mans to the line-up, with The Caterham Seven is the ultimate, ultra-light racer that kerb-hopping fun, and an easily controllable driving thrill cockpit and a thunderous Cosworth-developed slicks-and-wings and a sleek sports car body that would delivers fun by the bucket load. Go head-to-head with an that everyone can enjoy. V6 power unit, and tyres from F1 supplier Pirelli. look perfectly at home on the Mulsanne Straight. opponent on our mirror-image course.

147 5.0 167 3.4 130 4.8 MPH 170 3.1 MPH MPH SECONDS MPH SECONDS SECONDS SECONDS

Top Speed 0-60 MPH 1.6 Litre 6-Speed Live Front-Wheel Top Speed 0-60 MPH 3 Litre V6 6-Speed Live Rear-Wheel Top Speed 0-60 MPH 3 Litre V6 6-Speed Live Rear-Wheel Top Speed 0-60 MPH 2 Litre 6-Speed Rear-Wheel 4-Cyl Turbo, Paddleshift Timing Drive 250 BHP Paddleshift Timing Drive 250 BHP Paddleshift Timing Drive 175 BHP Manual Drive 220 BHP Front Engine Mid Engine Mid Engine Front Engine

ARIEL ATOM BMW M4 GTP LAND ROVER DEFENDER SODI GT5 KART EAST CIRCUIT SOUTH CIRCUIT OFF-ROAD COURSE KART CIRCUIT This modern classic, stripped down to the bare A muscular brute of a GT car that has been modified This is a pocket-sized speed demon, offering accessible The 390cc Sodi GT5 kart has super-light steering and essentials, offers immense acceleration and mind- from its road-going production counterpart to provide a kerb-hopping fun, and an easily controllable driving thrill a top speed of 48mph. Your driving skills are laid bare bending cornering capabilities. thoroughbred power ride. that everyone can enjoy. alongside your teammates on our tight kart circuit.

145 3.2 185 3.9 48+ MPH SECONDS MPH SECONDS 45˚ 35˚ MPH

Top Speed 0-60 MPH i-VTEC 6-Speed Live Rear-Wheel Top Speed 0-60 MPH 3 Litre 7-Speed Live Rear-Wheel Maximum Wading Depth Maximum Side Dual-Range 4x4 4-Wheel Top Speed Honda Fastest Rear-Wheel Drive 2 Litre, Paddleshift Timing Drive Twin Turbo, Paddleshift Timing Drive Climb Angle 500mm Tilt Angle and Locking Drive GX390cc Lap Rear Engine 245 BHP Mid Engine 425 BHP Front Engine Centre Diff Front Engine

PAGE// SIX PAGE// SEVEN In one unforgettable day, you will drive a selection of fantastic cars in an eight-activity programme with live timing, scoring and awards. Here’s a typical itinerary... BEDFORD ACTIVITIES NORTH CIRCUIT: RENAULT CLIO CUP RACER 07.45 08.30 SOUTH CIRCUIT: BMW M4 GTP REGISTRATION EVENT AUTODROME EAST CIRCUIT: ARIEL ATOM AND BREAKFAST BRIEFING WEST CIRCUIT: FORMULA 3000 Your hospitality suite A video briefing from Sky Bedford Autodrome is located right PALMER JP-LM opens for registration and Sports F1 commentator in the centre of England – just 50 KART CIRCUIT: SODI GT5 KART breakfast at the start of one Martin Brundle on what miles north of London, with excellent OFF-ROAD COURSE: LAND ROVER DEFENDER of the most memorable you’re going to be driving road and rail links and its own NAA: CATERHAM PURSUIT days of your life. and how best to do it. runway at Bedford Aerodrome. KEY

08.50 09.00 R VENUE RECEPTION YOUR DAY PEDAL TO BEGINS THE METAL HOSPITALITY SUITE Join your team leader Meet your instructor NORTHERN ACTIVITY TRACKSIDE SUITE WITH LIVE TIMING and then board your in the first of the day’s AREA (NAA) bespoke PalmerSport cars, get to grips with CATERHAM PURSUIT WORKSHOP shuttle that will transport the controls and then OFF-ROAD COURSE you around the venue. put your foot down! VENUE OFFICES LAND ROVER DEFENDER

R NORTH CIRCUIT 1.00 MILE 12.15 13.15 RENAULT CLIO CUP RACER LUNCH AND RESTART REFUEL An adrenaline-drenched A first class lunch, table- afternoon lies ahead as served in your hospitality your confidence builds suite, with time to share with more cars to drive. those unforgettable moments. SODI GT5 KART EAST CIRCUIT 0.75 MILES ARIEL ATOM WEST CIRCUIT 1.87 MILES 16.30 16.45 FORMULA 3000 AFTERNOON PRIZEGIVING PALMER JP-LM SOUTH CIRCUIT TEA ENTRANCE 1.50 MILES The coveted PalmerSport BMW M4 GTP Tea with sandwiches and trophies are awarded to cakes is served over talks the day’s best drivers. of spins, lap times and ‘‘what might have been” BEDFORD AERODROME moments.

PAGE// EIGHT PAGE// NINE Just like an oversized go kart - super-stiff, nimble and POCKET ROCKET darty, perfect for flinging from corner to corner. RENAULT CLIO CUP RACE CAR

Added to the PalmerSport line-up in paddleshift gearbox. And it’s the only 2017, the Renault Clio Cup race car is PalmerSport car with front-wheel drive, enormous fun to drive on our fast and adding a fresh challenge and new skills furious North Circuit and will leave you to master during your day. grinning from ear to ear! You’ll tackle the Clio with an instructor at Indeed, this manufacturer-developed racing your side, encouraging you to fling this thoroughbred, as seen at British Touring Car pocket rocket racer through a sequence events, is just like an oversized go kart – of challenging corners just like your super-stiff, nimble and darty. favourite touring car stars.

Beneath its road-going facade lies a four- This car is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. cylinder turbo engine and a six-speed And it’s yours to tame.

TOP SPEED: 147 MPH 0-60 MPH: 5.0 SECONDS ENGINE: 1.6 LITRE, 4-CYLINDER TURBO, 220 BHP TRANSMISSION: 6-SPEED PADDLESHIFT DRIVETRAIN: NORTH CIRCUIT FRONT-WHEEL DRIVE, FRONT ENGINE 1.00 MILE

PAGE// TEN PAGE// ELEVEN TOP SPEED: 145 MPH The Atom launches, corners and 0-60 MPH: 3.2 SECONDS stops with a forcefulness that would outshine many supercars. ARIEL ATOM ENGINE: 2.0 LITRE, HONDA I-VTEC, 245 BHP EAST CIRCUIT ATOMIC WEAPON TRANSMISSION: 0.75 MILES 6-SPEED PADDLESHIFT The Ariel Atom is one of PalmerSport’s merely 610 kg, the Atom launches, corners most popular cars. Stripped down to the and stops with a forcefulness that would DRIVETRAIN: bare essentials, this no-frills machine is outshine many supercars. REAR-WHEEL DRIVE, MID ENGINE the perfect weapon to tackle the East Circuit, Bedford Autodrome’s most The close-ratio six-speed paddleshift sinuous ribbon of tarmac. gearbox, unique to PalmerSport, makes changes possible in a barely perceptible Thanks to its low weight and high power, 0.05 of a second, whilst gunning from the Atom accelerates with noisy urgency 0-60 mph is a three-second blur. and tackles corners with amazing agility. Its Honda i-VTEC engine, located right behind With an expert instructor alongside, the driver’s back, pushes all the way to 8000 pushing you to the limit, this car will literally rpm and belts out 245 bhp. Weighing in at take your breath away.

PAGE// TWELVE PAGE// THIRTEEN TOP SPEED: 170 MPH ONBOARD 0-60 MPH: VIDEO 3.1 SECONDS ENGINE: 3 LITRE V6, 250 BHP TRANSMISSION: 6-SPEED PADDLESHIFT DRIVETRAIN: WEST CIRCUIT REAR-WHEEL DRIVE, MID ENGINE 1.87 MILES

FORMULA 3000 A RACING THOROUGHBRED

PalmerSport’s Formula 3000 With Grand Prix-style high- single-seater is the closest you’ll downforce bodywork and big, get to the experience of an F1 car slick Pirelli tyres, the Formula 3000 – and you’ll leave with stunning turns in with massive grip. But video footage to prove it! when you want to slow it all down, the powerful brakes can slam the Powered by a Cosworth-developed car to a halt in seconds. 3000cc V6 which thumps out 250 bhp at 6500 rpm, the car’s engine Your fastest lap on our fabulous, growls as its acceleration pushes flowing West Circuit will be recorded you deep into your seat. As you on video to share with friends Our Formula 3000 single-seater work the six-speed paddle gearshift and family, plus you’ll receive on the steering wheel, the car is still detailed data showing how your is the closest you’ll get to the accelerating hard as it blasts past performance compares with British experience of an F1 car. 100 mph. F1 driver Jolyon Palmer.

PAGE// FOURTEEN PAGE// FIFTEENPAGE// FIVE This brute boasts a mighty 425 bhp, plus uprated brakes and lowered, stiffened suspension to provide phenomenal on-track performance.

BMW M4 GTP BAVARIAN BRUISER

PalmerSport’s M4 GTP is an The M4’s three-litre twin-turbo absolute beast, boasting a mighty straight-six engine, tuned by 425bhp. Quickest of the mid-sized BMW’s motorsport division, can GTs in BMW’s infamous M-range, howl its way to 7600 rpm, but it our version is even faster thanks is in the mid ranges that it really to competition-specification packs a powerful punch, with enhancements. torque leaping from 295 lb ft in our previous M3 to a whopping 406 The M4 GTP has been stripped of lb ft. TOP SPEED: its interior luxuries and equipped 195 MPH with uprated brakes and lowered, Take it for a spin on our ultra- 0-60 MPH: stiffened suspension to provide fast South Circuit and test the 3.9 SECONDS phenomenal on-track performance. performance figures for yourself – Coupled to a brilliant seven-speed 0-60 mph in just 3.9 seconds and ENGINE: paddleshift gearbox and a race- 100 mph in 8.8 seconds. Blistering! 3 LITRE, TWIN TURBO, 425 BHP prepared chassis, the M4 GTP takes the supercar art to a new level. TRANSMISSION: 7-SPEED PADDLESHIFT SOUTH CIRCUIT DRIVETRAIN: 1.50 MILES REAR-WHEEL DRIVE, FRONT ENGINE

PAGE// SIXTEEN PAGE// SEVENTEEN This sublime racing machine feels like it’s glued to the track, carrying what seems like impossible PALMER JP-LM speed round corners. MULSANNE MAGIC

Our stunning Palmer JP-LM feels as to slice through the air and generate good as it looks as an instructor helps staggering downforce. you extract all of its mind-blowing acceleration, braking ability and This sublime racing machine feels cornering grip on the West Circuit. like it’s glued to the track, carrying what seems like impossible speed We’ve squeezed every last bit of power round corners. With such phenomenal from the JP-LM’s Cosworth three-litre performance at your disposal, this is quad-cam V6 engine for relentless the nearest you’ll get to jumping into acceleration and impressive straight- a Le Mans prototype and heading off line speed. Its superior aerodynamics around the famous French circuit. allow this stunning open-top two-seater

TOP SPEED: 167 MPH 0-60 MPH: 3.4 SECONDS ENGINE: 3 LITRE V6, 250 BHP WEST CIRCUIT TRANSMISSION: 1.87 MILES 6-SPEED PADDLESHIFT DRIVETRAIN: REAR-WHEEL DRIVE, MID ENGINE

PAGE// EIGHTEEN PAGE// NINETEEN MAXIMUM CLIMB ANGLE: 45 DEGREES WADING DEPTH: LAND ROVER 500 MM MAXIMUM SIDE TILT ANGLE: DEFENDER 35 DEGREES A BRITISH INSTITUTION DUAL-RANGE 4x4 AND LOCKING DIFF If you’re expecting our Land You’ll negotiate tracks covered in Rover Defender to be the easy gigantic boulders and waist-deep DRIVETRAIN: option, think again! You’ll need water and drive onto our infamous 4-WHEEL DRIVE, FRONT ENGINE as much skill, concentration and see-saw, using nothing but the commitment in the mud as you weight of the car at the pivot point do on the track to successfully to tilt the platform and drive down negotiate your way down rock- the other side. OFF-ROAD strewn paths, through deep COURSE rivers, and up slopes so extreme Put your faith in our rugged you’ll scarcely believe even a 4x4 Defender and listen to your could scale them. instructor, and you’ll emerge from these challenges lost in You’ll climb so steeply that all you admiration for this great British can see through the windscreen institution that has remained is sky, before plunging over what unequalled for over 60 years. appears to be the edge of a cliff.

You’ll need as much skill, concentration and commitment in the mud as you do on the track.

PAGE// TWENTY PAGE// TWENTY-ONE CATERHAM PURSUIT PISTONS AT DAWN

Go head-to-head with one of your teammates in our Caterhams for a contest with a difference. You’ll be timed or scored on every activity at PalmerSport, but this battle takes place on two identical mirror- image courses with straights, hairpins and a mini roundabout.

Don’t be fooled by how simple it looks – balancing grip against power is no mean feat as you slip and slide against the clock! You’ll want to push it to the max, but in a Caterham the dividing line between hero and zero can be a millimetre too much throttle applied a The dividing line between hero and millisecond too early, so you’ll need maximum concentration for perfect powerslides. zero can be a millimetre too much

Plenty of finesse is required too, not least for throttle applied a millisecond too early. that innocent-looking roundabout – if you can master tyre-smoking doughnuts, you’ll beat your opponent every time in this best-of-three competition.

PAGE// TWENTY-TWO PAGE// TWENTY-THREE BEDFORD AUTODROME BUILT FOR SPEED AND SPACE

Former F1 driver Jonathan Palmer With the comfort of knowing there’s spent more than 12 months nothing to hit but the rev limiter, and painstakingly designing Bedford a professional instructor sitting right Autodrome to create the world’s alongside, you can have the confidence most extensive, thrilling and safe to push our cars – and yourself – motorsport complex. harder and faster than you ever thought possible. PalmerSport’s philosophy is unlike any other – to actively encourage By running four circuits simultaneously, participants to push themselves to we keep waiting to a minimum and the limit and drive as fast as they can. maximise your time behind the wheel. That’s why the circuit is designed with But there’s still plenty of time to relax flat-out driving – not motor racing – in in our stylish and comfortable suites, mind. There are no concrete walls or swapping stories and watching the live grandstands, just endless run-off and timing screens before being whisked off acres of grass. to the next PalmerSport challenge.

PAGE// TWENTY-FOUR PAGE// TWENTY-FIVE HIGH-SPEED HOSPITALITY KEEPING YOU FUELLED

Our entire venue has been drinks and light bites in all our engineered to offer you trackside suites, which provide comfortable surroundings, a comfortable space for relaxing all-weather protection and between driving sessions. catering of the highest standard at every turn. You’ll probably want to keep in touch when you’re out of the office, You’ll fuel up with a delicious so for maximum convenience we breakfast, enjoy a superb table- offer free WiFi internet across the served lunch and experience a venue and mobile phone charging fine afternoon tea in our modern in every suite. hospitality centre. And throughout the day you’ll find complimentary

PAGE// TWENTY-SIX PAGE// TWENTY-SEVEN ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE THE PALMERSPORT FLEET

Maintaining a fleet of more than 100 schedule of maintenance where parts vehicles to PalmerSport standards is are routinely replaced regardless of a monumental task – every car has condition, just as they are in the safety- to be ready to be driven to its limit all dominated aircraft industry. day, every day. By applying such standards, we We own, operate and maintain all of our can ensure that our cars are not vehicles, ensuring that we provide you only supremely reliable and safe, with products in peak condition, ready but as identical as they can be. to be pushed to their extremes with Equality of vehicle performance is a total freedom. This is why we employ vital component in the PalmerSport outstanding technicians, many with experience: if you win one of our race team experience. And we don’t trophies, you’ll know it’s because just change consumables like tyres and you were simply the fastest brake pads - our cars follow a rigorous driver out there.

PAGE// TWENTY-EIGHT PAGE// TWENTY-NINE TEAM PALMERSPORT THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS

Because of the stringent standards understand their levels of experience and qualifications required to be a and confidence means you’ll soon PalmerSport instructor, just one in feel at home behind the wheel and ten prove to be good enough to outperform your own expectations. work with us. Every guest at PalmerSport is part of How good? Chances are you’ll be a team with its own leader, who will be sat alongside an experienced racer, there from start to finish to ensure the possibly a hotshot who’s on the verge entire event runs like clockwork. Team of the big time. Multiple F1 World leaders carefully explain every activity Champion Lewis Hamilton is just one in detail, from timings to what to wear, of the accomplished drivers who has so you can relax and enjoy your day. instructed at Bedford Autodrome.

Our instructors’ ability to establish a rapport with our guests and quickly

PAGE// THIRTY PAGE// THIRTY-ONE EYES ON THE PRIZE TIMING, SCORING AND AWARDS

The fun of light-hearted competition qualifying, showing is a hugely popular element of your each driver’s best time the moment day at PalmerSport, and you’ll be they complete the lap. When you’re scored on all eight activities, with not out on track, you’ll be glued to our coveted trophies awarded to the screens to keep an eye on your the day’s best drivers at the end teammates’ progress and see how of the event. your time compares.

Our live timing screens, located both For those of a competitive nature, the inside and outside our trackside suites, screens make for compulsive viewing! work in the same way as those in

PAGE// THIRTY-TWO PAGE// THIRTY-THREE IMPORTANT INFORMATION LOCAL ACCOMMODATION

Arrival Time Height and Weight      You should aim to arrive by 08.00 in order to allow time for Please advise your host or Event Co-ordinator if you are registration and breakfast before the safety briefing. Even if outside our weight and height guidelines of 18 stone (115 KG) The Queen’s Head Hotel Woodland Manor Hotel Park Inn by Radisson The Swan Revived you have been to a PalmerSport event before, you will need and 5’ - 6’ 4” (153 cm - 193 cm). Milton Ernest Clapham Bedford Newport Pagnell to watch the essential safety briefing video as this is an 10 minutes 15 minutes 20 minutes 40 minutes What to Wear insurance requirement. Tel: 01234 822412 Tel: 01234 363281 Tel: 01234 799988 Tel: 01908 610565 We recommend that you wear comfortable clothing, e.g. www.oldenglishinns.co.uk/our-locations/ www.woodlandmanorhotel.co.uk www.parkinn.co.uk/hotel-bedford www.swanrevived.co.uk Please note: If you’ve not registered before the briefing starts, jeans and sweatshirt, windproof jacket and lightweight shoes the-queens-head-milton-ernest you will need to watch a replay of this video before you can suitable for performance driving. Shorts and high heels Cornfields Restaurant & Hotel Barton Hall Hotel Jurys Inn are not permitted and heavy or wide soled shoes are not The Sharnbrook Hotel take to the circuit, which may result in a loss of driving time. Sharnbrook Colmworth Kettering Milton Keynes recommended. 40 minutes Journey Time 10 minutes 20 minutes 35 minutes Waterproof clothing will be provided, if required, for use in the Tel: 01234 783142 Tel: 01234 378990 Tel: 01536 515505 Tel: 01908 843700 Please allow plenty of time for your journey. We understand that www.jurysinns.com/hotels/ cars with open cockpits. Helmets are provided for all activities www.thesharnbrookhotel.com www.cornfieldsrestaurant.co.uk www.bartonhall.com traffic can disrupt the best-laid plans though, so don’t worry if milton-keynes you are delayed as we will ensure that you join your group as except off road. Millhouse Hotel d’Parys Sharnbrook soon as possible. This is likely, however, to result in the loss of You are most welcome to bring any driving overalls/driving Bedford some driving time. If you expect to arrive after 08.30, it would be 10 minutes 20 minutes gloves/wet weather gear of your own, and if rain is forecast, a Tel: 01234 781678 helpful if you could advise the circuit on 01234 332400. Tel: 01234 340248 change of clothing may be useful. Sunglasses may be helpful if www.millhouse-riverside.co.uk www.dparys.co.uk Driving Licence it’s sunny. You will be required to produce a current driving licence Weather      at registration. An overseas driving licence is acceptable Despite the reputation of the British weather, in reality, very few providing it is current and valid. The Bedford Swan Hotel The Barns Hotel The Woburn Hotel Rushton Hall Hotel & Spa days are affected by poor conditions. In any case, our event is Bedford Bedford Woburn Rushton Permissions designed to be totally weather proof with superb permanent 20 minutes 25 minutes 40 minutes 45 minutes Please advise your host or Event Co-ordinator if you or any of hospitality buildings at each activity to keep you warm and dry. Tel: 01234 346565 Tel: 01234 270044 Tel: 01525 290441 Tel: 01536 713001 www.bedfordswanhotel.co.uk www.barnshotelbedford.co.uk www.thewoburnhotel.co.uk www.rushtonhall.com your guests: Camera – are under 21 years of age Do bring your camera if you would like to. Please note however, The Embankment Kettering Park Hotel & Spa Flitwick Manor – hold or have held a motor competition racing licence that due to safety requirements you will be unable to use your Bedford Kettering Flitwick – have less than 12 months driving experience own camera or video camera for any in car pictures or footage. 20 minutes 35 minutes 45 minutes Tel: 01234 261332 Tel: 01536 416666 Tel: 0330 028 3406 as prior written permission to drive must be obtained from Please note that PalmerSport cannot accept any www.embankmentbedford.co.uk www.thwaites.co.uk/hotels-and-inns/ www.hallmarkhotels.co.uk/hotels/flitwick PalmerSport for the person to attend. Certain additional responsibility for personal belongings or clothing during hotels/kettering-park-hotel conditions and a damage excess may apply. the event.      B&B Dietary Requirements TYPICAL EVENT PROGRAMME If you have any special dietary requirements, please inform Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa Riverside Lodge Carters Yard your host or Event Co-ordinator in advance. Please note that 07.45 REGISTRATION AND BREAKFAST Luton Sharnbrook Kimbolton unfortunately we are unable to provide kosher or halal dishes. 08.30 EVENT BRIEFING 55 minutes 10 minutes 25 minutes Tel: 01480 861178 08.50 THE DAY BEGINS Tel: 01582 734437 Tel: 07891 923661 Fitness www.lutonhoo.co.uk www.riversidelodgebedford.co.uk www.cartersyard.co.uk 09.00 DRIVING COMMENCES – GO, GO, GO! In general it is up to an individual to decide if he/she is fit to 12.15 LUNCH (EXACT TIMINGS SUBJECT TO CHANGE) Hambleton Hall - Relais & Châteaux Newton Park Farm take part in the event. However, if you have any concerns Church End House 13.15 RESTART! Oakham Wilden Newton Blossomville about a medical condition that may affect your driving, or if you 1 hour 15 minutes 30 minutes 16.30 AFTERNOON TEA AND PRIZEGIVING 15 minutes are pregnant, please feel free to contact your host or Event Tel: 01572 756991 Tel: 07909 922 286 Tel: 01234 881250 Co-ordinator to discuss it further. 17.30 GUESTS DEPART www.hambletonhall.com www.bedandbreakfastinbeds.co.uk www.newtonparkfarm.co.uk

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Sat Nav Directions Directions Miles Directions Miles By Train 1. Leave M1 Junction 14, Exit Roundabout, 0.0 1. Leave M1 J13, exit roundabout signposted Please note that it is not possible to navigate directly to Bedford follow signs A509 Newport Pagnell A421 to Bedford 0.0 The nearest station to Bedford Autodrome is Bedford Autodrome with your Sat Nav system using our postcode. (20 minutes). Trains from London leave from either 2. At Tickford Roundabout turn right and follow 2. At the next roundabout follow the sign for St Pancras or any Thameslink station approximately Due to the size of the airfield we recommend you input the signs for Bedford A422 1.3 the A421 Cambridge Bedford 0.4 every 20 minutes. There is a taxi rank immediately following information in your Sat Nav system: 3. At Chichley Hill Roundabout turn right towards 3. Take the slip road for Northampton A428 (A6) 7.1 outside Bedford Station. 1. Town: Milton Ernest Bedford A422 3.3 4. Take 1st left at roundabout A428 (A6) 2. Street: Thurleigh Road 4. At the next roundabout turn right towards Northampton Bromham on Arriving by Plane or Helicopter at Bedford Bedford A428 10.4 to The Branston Way 7.5 THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL TAKE YOU TOWARDS THE Bedford Autodrome has its own aerodrome next to 5. Straight over the next roundabout signposted 5. Continue over the next 2 roundabouts POINT ON THE MAP OVERLEAF MARKED WITH A the circuits. Aircraft can land on our own licensed Kettering A6 11.5 following A428 Northampton 9.8 runway for perfect convenience when visiting ONCE YOU ARE IN THE VICINITY USE THE LOCAL AREA 6. At the next roundabout turn left on to The Great 6. At the 3rd roundabout, take the 1st exit ‘All Routes’ PalmerSport. Our 1,000m runway can accommodate MAP TO NAVIGATE THE LAST FEW MILES TO BEDFORD Ouse Way and follow “all routes” to the A6 7. Continue over the 4th roundabout following all piston aircraft and most turbo props for public AUTODROME. crossing 2 more roundabouts 11.9 signs for A428 transport operations, and some light jets privately. From A1 Northbound 7. At the roundabout junction for the A6, take the 8. At the 5th roundabout turn right Pink/blue route first exit left towards Kettering 13.2 A428 Bedford 10.8 If you would like to land a plane or helicopter at 8. Stay on A6 through Milton Ernest, at the 9. At the next roundabout, turn left on to The Bedford Aerodrome you must get prior permission, Directions Miles roundabout take third exit and follow signs for Great Ouse Way and follow All Routes to so please contact our staff on 01403 733999 or 1. Go through Beeston and leave A1 at the Bedford Technology Park 19.0 the A6 crossing 2 more roundabouts 11.3 roundabout, follow signs A603 to Bedford 0.0 visit www.bedfordaerodrome.com to submit your 9. Turn left into Thurleigh Airfield Business Park 20.1 10. At the roundabout junction for the A6, request forms. 2. Follow signs to Bedford A603 3. Follow signs to Bedford, Town Centre or A6 10. Follow red signs to Bedford Autodrome. 20.5 take the first exit left towards Kettering 12.3 11. Stay on A6 through Milton Ernest, at roundabout Other Airports until you pick up signs for Kettering A6 4. Follow signs Kettering A6 through and out of the town take third exit and follow signs for Bedford Airport Time to circuit (approx) 5. Stay on A6 through Milton Ernest, Technology Park 18.1 Heathrow 1 hour 45 min follow signs for Bedford Technology Park From A1 Southbound 12. Turn left into Thurleigh Airfield Business Park 19.5 Stansted 1 hour 30 min 6. Roundabout on the A6 at Sharnbrook, Orange/blue route 13. Follow red signs to Bedford Autodrome 19.9 Luton 1 hour turn right to Bedford Technology Park 15.1 Cranfield (private flights) 40 minutes 7. Turn left into Thurleigh Airfield Business Park 16.1 Directions Miles 8. Follow red signs to Bedford Autodrome 16.5 1. Leave A1, signposted A421 to Milton Keynes 0.0 Taxi Services 9. Arrive Bedford Autodrome 17.7 2. Take exit signposted A428 to Bedford 3.9 3. Follow signs to Bedford, A4280 Town Centre Company Telephone No. From A14 J10 4. Follow signs across and out of Bedford for 24-7 Cars 01234 211111 or 212222 Green route Kettering A6 A1 Stretch Limos 08001 832525 Directions Miles 5. Stay on A6 through Milton Ernest, follow signs AGS Cars 01234 340900 1. Leave A14 J10, take A6 to Bedford 0.0 for Bedford Technology Park Chryslux Executive Travel 01234 357465 2. Roundabout on the A6 at Sharnbrook, 6. Roundabout on the A6 at Sharnbrook, turn left to Bedford Technology Park 14.2 turn right to Bedford Technology Park 14.8 3. Turn left into Thurleigh Airfield Business Park 15.2 7. Turn left into Thurleigh Airfield Business Park 15.8 4. Follow red signs to Bedford Autodrome 15.6 8. Follow red signs to Bedford Autodrome 16.2 5. Arrive Bedford Autodrome 16.8 9. Arrive Bedford Autodrome 17.4

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A45 TO NORTHAMPTON

On the day of your event only, please call Bedford Autodrome on Sat Nav Details 01234 332400 from 7.00am. 1. Town: Milton Ernest 2. Street: Thurleigh Road For any queries prior to your event day please call the PalmerSport Luton The NORTH PalmerSport, Bedford Autodrome, A6 (A1) Events Team on 01403 733999. Office hours 8.30am to 6.00pm. Bedford Cambridge 3. Final Approach: Elstow A 421 Thurleigh Airfield Business Park, A 5141 Thurleigh, Bedford MK44 2YP Follow map from Email: [email protected] 12 m Please note that it is not possible to navigate directly to Bedford Autodrome with your www.palmersport.com Sat Nav system using our postcode. Please use Sat Nav details above.