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 or corner, there’s no motor racing at the Autodrome, so there’s no crowd-protecting safety barriers or concrete walls.
We are using the full 3.8 mile GT circuit.
General circuit information: HERE
Noise limit: 101 dB static & 87.5 dB driveby
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.
Experience level: All 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
Driver & vehicle safety: Please read
Clothing must fully cover arms & legs.
Crash helmets must be in good condition and suitable for circuit driving in a car. (Jet style & convertible helmets will be classed as open face)
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.
Final instructions will be emailed out 3 days before the event.
Price: £99 until 1/6/2021 then £125
2nd Driver : Free until 1/6/21 then £25
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.
NEW Lotus on Track membership cards will be posted in January ’21 to those who have booked a 2021 track day or within 72hrs of booking an event there after.
Passengers : Free for club members. Non-members £10 each pay on day
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.
NEW Lotus on Track membership cards will be posted in January ’21 to those who have booked a 2021 track day or within 72hrs of booking an event there after.
Instruction: £25
Crash Helmet: £20
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 day we can’t accept anyone who holds a current UK competition license.
Itinerary: Registration – 7.45-8.30 / Drivers Briefing 8.35 / Driving Starts 9.00
PLEASE READ OUR TERMS & CONDITIONS, BY SIGNING UP FOR THIS EVENT YOU AGREE TO ACCEPT THEM.