Air fields

JustinDawkins · 25 Sep 2003, 12:47 (Ref:729690)

Don't really know where to put this, but anyway:

Are there any airfields or similar in the midlands that are abandoned, or have a friendly owner that could be used for testing?

Not serious, going round all day stuff, just shake the car down and test systems etc.

Anyone any ideas? PM me if its SECRET!

Truckosaurus · 25 Sep 2003, 12:56 (Ref:729697)

You can (or used to be able to) rent the runway at Bruntingthorpe by the hour.

It was mentioned in an old issue of EVO.

See http://www.bruntingthorpe.com

JustinDawkins · 25 Sep 2003, 13:03 (Ref:729705)

Thanks I will look, sounds expensive though! I was after free, or a tenner!

R59 · 25 Sep 2003, 20:51 (Ref:730131)

Bruntingthorpe used to be £50/hr

Last time I used it was 1997

Rob

Bob Pearson · 26 Sep 2003, 11:22 (Ref:730633)

I have heard that it is possible to do shake downs on the runway at Abingdon which is no longer RAF, but an Army base. I have never tried it but I am told that the Station Commander is sypathetic to our cause.

Sheila M · 26 Sep 2003, 11:44 (Ref:730661)

Have you thought about Curborough sprint course if its just for a shake down?

JustinDawkins · 26 Sep 2003, 11:46 (Ref:730664)

I hadn't but thinking about it, its fairly cheap to hire isn't it?

Sheila M · 26 Sep 2003, 12:02 (Ref:730695)

Think they do mid-week test days - you need to speak to David Paterson the course secretary for more information. Sorry haven't got his phone number.

JustinDawkins · 26 Sep 2003, 12:20 (Ref:730711)

I will see if I can find it, presumably this isn't the same David Paterson the comes on 10/10tenths, from Brisbane?

***Chris Y*** · 26 Sep 2003, 13:23 (Ref:730786)

No, the David Paterson on this forum lives in Australia and races a Mazda himself. Would be a bit wierd for him to be a course manager for a sprint course in the UK as well.

JustinDawkins · 28 Sep 2003, 15:43 (Ref:732854)

thats what I thought!

JNWRF01 · 29 Sep 2003, 09:31 (Ref:733795)

Justin - I was told about the following (third hand info so don;t blame me!!)

The airfield next to Silverstone (the otherside of Syresham) you can hire - I think £20/hour - apparently the main runway you can hit the rev limiter in top in an F3 car and there is a perimeter road you can use. A lot of the teams use it to run in on..

It is called Turweston - have no idea who you contact - 01280 701167 OR 07802 895714 or turweston.co.uk - is the starting point....let me know how you get on.

Jeremy

ss_collins · 29 Sep 2003, 10:10 (Ref:733849)

try pelican project management... I think that was them - met the owner of Turweston a couple of months ago at the F3 and GT meeting

Sheila M · 29 Sep 2003, 11:46 (Ref:733960)

Alternatively, I'm at Curborough on Saturday for the BARC Midlands Sprint if you haven't had any success with David Paterson's phone number I'll get it for you then. In fact I could make some enquiries and find out how much it costs etc etc if you like.

JustinDawkins · 29 Sep 2003, 11:52 (Ref:733968)

Yes please, if your going.

Justin

Sheila M · 29 Sep 2003, 12:02 (Ref:733975)

No problem - I'll find out as much as I can and post a reply next Monday.

Sheila

JustinDawkins · 29 Sep 2003, 15:28 (Ref:734206)

Thanks

Superliner II · 2 Oct 2003, 15:17 (Ref:738143)

Although not an airfield, Llandow circuit in south Wales is popular with people running in and testing ect. Not sure exactly how much for a day there but i am sure its a lot cheaper than £50 per hour. Open all week too.

RTH · 4 Oct 2003, 08:23 (Ref:740109)

Anyone know of an Airfield or similar in Hertfordshire or Essex - Something like this could be the salvation of motorsport instead of the impossibly high costs now of the established circuits

vaughan jones · 4 Oct 2003, 09:14 (Ref:740151)

There is a test track in Gosfield in Essex,ideal for setting up etc,long straight with two turning circles,we ran an engine in last march there, i put the details on this site some time ago,retrieve it you need it,35 pounds for 3-4 hours good value

RTH · 4 Oct 2003, 14:11 (Ref:740308)

Quote:

Originally posted by vaughan jones
There is a test track in Gosfield in Essex,ideal for setting up etc,long straight with two turning circles,we ran an engine in last march there, i put the details on this site some time ago,retrieve it you need it,35 pounds for 3-4 hours good value

Thats very interesting thanks, yes I'd like to find out more.

vaughan jones · 4 Oct 2003, 21:04 (Ref:740597)

I looked back to racers forum,if you go a thread started on 31st dec,2002, Airfield Wanted, you will find my entry with the details of the test track at gosfield on the 11th january. 2003.

ss_collins · 4 Oct 2003, 22:00 (Ref:740618)

RTH - North Weald / Debden / Wethersfield - all regular sprint venues.

RTH · 5 Oct 2003, 08:18 (Ref:740820)

Many thanks chaps.

Sheila M · 6 Oct 2003, 11:39 (Ref:741780)

Quote:

Originally posted by JustinDawkins
Yes please, if your going.

Justin

Justin, Spoke to David Paterson on Saturday. He didn't want details of prices etc going out on this forum (or any other for that matter!) so I've PMd you.

Sheila

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