[LoT]Bedford Autodrome South West Circuit (Evening) | Monday 11 July 2022

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Designed from scratch by former F1 driver Jonathan Palmer, there is nowhere else in the world like Bedford Autodrome. The venue has been purpose built for speed and space with vast run-off areas that provide optimum safety. Whilst there are several track configurations, with every kind of corner, there’s no motor racing at the Autodrome, so there’s no crowd-protecting safety barriers or concrete walls.

We are using the 2.8 mile South West circuit – perfect for an evening track day.

General circuit information: HERE

Noise limit: 101 dB static & 87.5 dB driveby

Noise Limits

Static test – A noise meter is placed at a 45 degree angle to the exhaust outlet and 50cm away. The car is then held at 3/4 of its maximum rev limit and the highest reading recorded is the cars recorded noise output for the day. A static limit of 105db is very high and very few cars have an issue with this. At 98db cars with a cat, std factory manifolds and exhausts will generally be ok. Anyone with a very loud exhaust/manifold should be careful.

Drive by – This test is recorded at track side as the car is moving at track speed. Depending on the circuit the reading will be taken between right next to the track and up to 20 meters away. Cars with forced induction tend to have more issues with drive by, even though they tend to pass static tests as the s/c or turbo’s only kick in when run at speed. There are many things that affect drive by readings from wind direction, air temperature, how low the cloud cover is or even what line you are driving.

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Format: Open pit lane

Format

A sessioned event means that the day will be structured into usually 3 separate groups which take it in turns to go out on track for a set time, normally 20 minutes. Each car will be restricted to their group for the duration of the day. Drivers are generally allocated a group depending on their experience level or type of car.

An Open Pit Lane event means that cars are free to go out onto the track when they choose (providing the circuit limit or our normally reduced limit has not been reached).

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Experience level: All levels

Experience Levels

All levels: Everyone

Beginner: 1st ever track day

Novice: 1-5 track days without a major circuit

Intermediate: 5+ track days including a major circuit

Advanced: Attended a number of open pit lane days at a range of circuits

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Important participant & vehicle information: Please read

Participant & Vehicle Information

Clothing must fully cover arms & legs.

Crash helmets must be in good condition and suitable for circuit driving in a car. (Convertible/flip-down helmets are not permitted)

ANY vehicle without a hard top or fixed roof will require occupants to wear full face helmets.

Alcohol must not be consumed, including at lunch time.

Slick tyres are not permitted.

2 seater sports cars only – for a full list of accepted vehicles please click here.

All drivers must be 21 – 75 years old (2nd drivers 21 – 70).

Final instructions will be emailed out 3 days before the event.

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Price: £99 until 1/2/22 then £145

2nd Driver: Free until 1/2/22 then £25

2nd Driver & Passenger Information

LoT club members may have up to 3 passengers free of charge on all events, upon presentation of a valid membership card at sign on.

Second drivers: must be 21-70 years old, no exceptions.

Passengers: must be 18-75 years old, no exceptions.

All drivers and passengers please see FAQ for other requirements.

Due to Covid 19 it may not be possible to accept 2nd drivers &/or passengers on events, current rules will be communicated via the booking page & C19 measures document.

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Passengers: Free for club members. Non-members £10 each pay on day

2nd Driver & Passenger Information

LoT club members may have up to 3 passengers free of charge on all events, upon presentation of a valid membership card at sign on.

Second drivers: must be 21-70 years old, no exceptions.

Passengers: must be 18-75 years old, no exceptions.

All drivers and passengers please see FAQ for other requirements.

Due to Covid 19 it may not be possible to accept 2nd drivers &/or passengers on events, current rules will be communicated via the booking page & C19 measures document.

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Instruction: £25
Crash Helmet: Not available due to C19

NOTE: BEDFORD AUTODROME IS A NON SPECTATOR VENUE. Due to the lack of spectator facilities we have to limit each driver to 2 passengers or spectators – exceptions can be considered please email us. Children under 16 are also excluded from the circuit, if you have any questions on this please email us.

You must bring a full driving licence which will be checked at sign on.

Due to the nature of the evening we can’t accept anyone who holds a race license. Speed license ok, only if road legal car.

FOR DETAILS ON OUR COVID-19 MEASURES CLICK HERE.

Itinerary: Registration – 16.00 / Drivers Briefing 17.00 / Driving Starts 17.30 / Driving Ends 20.00

PLEASE READ OUR TERMS & CONDITIONS, BY SIGNING UP FOR THIS EVENT YOU AGREE TO ACCEPT THEM.

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