PalmerSport
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PalmerSport is a corporate driving
event created in 1991 by Jonathan Palmer
, ex-F1 driver and Chief Executive of MotorSport Vision
. PalmerSport is based at Bedford Autodrome
, a purpose-built motorsports venue created by Jonathan Palmer in 2000. PalmerSport moved to the circuit in July 2000, having previously been based at Bruntingthorpe race track.
PalmerSport runs between March and December, and caters for particpiants of any ability (though age limits do apply). PalmerSport has attracted positive reviews from a number of guests, enthusiasts and media like Autotrader and Nuts magazine.
PalmerSport is capable of hosting up to 120 guests each day, and exclusive events can be booked for large groups.
airbase. It was designed to be driven by high performance road cars and as such has larger than usual run off areas. It does not have sections of Armco safety barriers which would potentially damage a car if it left the track. Because the track has no Armco it is not eligible to hold races there or have an area for spectators because of the inability to ensure their safety
Driving
Driving is the controlled operation and movement of a land vehicle, such as a car, truck or bus.Although direct operation of a bicycle and a mounted animal are commonly referred to as riding, such operators are legally considered drivers and are required to obey the rules of the road...
event created in 1991 by Jonathan Palmer
Jonathan Palmer
Dr. Jonathan Charles Palmer is an entrepreneur and former racing driver from England. Educated at Brighton College, he won the 1981 British Formula Three Championship and the 1983 European Formula Two Championship. He participated in 87 Formula One Grands Prix, debuting on September 25, 1983...
, ex-F1 driver and Chief Executive of MotorSport Vision
MotorSport Vision
MotorSport Vision is one of the world's foremost motorsport organisations, and the leading operator of UK motor racing venues. MSV has a portfolio ranging from major two and four wheel championships to organising the PalmerSport corporate driving event....
. PalmerSport is based at Bedford Autodrome
Bedford Autodrome
Bedford Autodrome is based just north of Bedford, England, in the village of Thurleigh. It is owned by former Formula One driver Jonathan Palmer.-The autodrome:...
, a purpose-built motorsports venue created by Jonathan Palmer in 2000. PalmerSport moved to the circuit in July 2000, having previously been based at Bruntingthorpe race track.
PalmerSport runs between March and December, and caters for particpiants of any ability (though age limits do apply). PalmerSport has attracted positive reviews from a number of guests, enthusiasts and media like Autotrader and Nuts magazine.
PalmerSport is capable of hosting up to 120 guests each day, and exclusive events can be booked for large groups.
PalmerSport cars
- Palmer Jaguar JP-LM
- Formula Jaguar
- Porsche 911Porsche 911The Porsche 911 is a luxury 2-door sports coupe made by Porsche AG of Stuttgart, Germany. It has a distinctive design, rear-engined and with independent rear suspension, an evolution of the swing axle on the Porsche 356. The engine was also air-cooled until the introduction of the Type 996 in 1998...
JP3 - BMW M3 GTP
- Land Rover Defender
- Renault ClioRenault ClioThe Renault Clio is a supermini car produced by the French automobile manufacturer Renault. Originally launched in 1990, it is currently in its third generation...
Cup - Caterham 7 Superlight
- Caterham 7 Superlight Duel
- Palmer Jaguar JP1 SuperRide (optional)
Bedford Autodrome
Bedford Autodrome is built on the northern section of the former site of the Royal Aerospace Establishment, BedfordRAE Bedford
RAE Bedford based near the village of Thurleigh, north of the town of Bedford in England, has been the site of major aircraft experimental development work....
airbase. It was designed to be driven by high performance road cars and as such has larger than usual run off areas. It does not have sections of Armco safety barriers which would potentially damage a car if it left the track. Because the track has no Armco it is not eligible to hold races there or have an area for spectators because of the inability to ensure their safety