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

It is built on the northern section of the former site of the Royal Aerospace Establishment, Bedford airbase and took 5 years to convert to a track using the latest in track laying techniques to provide a quiet and smooth surface.

It was designed to be driven by high performance road cars and as such has larger than usual run off areas and does not have sections of Armco safety barriers which would potentially damage a car seriously 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

Thurleigh Museum

Thurleigh Museum is a small museum located within the Autodrome complex. The museum itself is housed in one of the few remaining buildings on the original airfield built during World War 2. The museum is primarily concerned with World War 2 and the history of the airfield rather than the village. A collection of artifacts has been assembled to re-create the activities and atmosphere of the airfield and surrounding area during the war years. [ [http://www.306bg.co.uk/history.html The 306th Bombardment Group Museum Website - History ] ] The museum is supported and funded by the 306th Bombardment Group.

2012 Olympics

The Bedford Autodrome has been selected as an official training site for the London 2012 Olympics. The venue is expected to attract road cycling teams training for the event. [ [http://www.bedfordtoday.co.uk/bed-news/Bedfordshire-to-host-Olympic-training.3838179.jp Bedfordshire to host Olympic training camps - Bedford Today ] ]

Appearances in Video Games

*In rFactor, the track is one of the tracks available for download to be added into the game.

*The many configurations of the track are also available to be driven on in TOCA Race Driver 3.

References

External links

* [http://www.bedfordautodrome.com/ Bedford Autodrome]
* [http://www.306bg.co.uk/ Thurleigh Museum]
* [http://www.rfactorcentral.com/detail.cfm?ID=Bedford%20Autodrome rFactor Bedford Autodrome Track]


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