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THE BEST MOTORSPORT
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Welcome To Palmersport

Welcome To Palmersport

PalmerSport is an authentic motorsport experience that thrills, motivates and inspires. Guests drive a stunning collection of performance and racing cars on multiple circuits at Bedford Autodrome, with superb hospitality, unrivalled quality, and the unique freedom to drive harder and faster than anywhere else in the world.

If you join us as part of a corporate group, we can offer benefits unlike any other event. And if you are attending with family or friends, a PalmerSport experience strengthens bonds and ignites shared passions.

Available as a full day or a range of half day options, PalmerSport offers a heart-stopping and exhilarating driving experience. Unforgettable memories and big smiles are guaranteed!

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Event Options

PalmerSport operates Monday to Saturday, from March through to December. With a wide range of activity programmes at our purpose-built Bedford Autodrome facility, all featuring superb hospitality, exceptional trackside suites, and instructors who encourage you to safely and confidently enjoy your time behind the wheel, our collection has everything you need for your corporate or family and friend groups.

Full Day

Full Day

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Morning Formula

Morning Formula

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Afternoon GT

Afternoon GT

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Evenings

Evenings

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McLaren Artura GT4
Guest driving the Formula 3000
Instructor talking to guest driving the Palmer JP-LM
2 McLaren Artura GT4s around the corner
Alpine A110 S side view
McLaren Steering Wheel
Formula 3000 side view
Land Rover splashing into the water obstacle
Guests getting ready to drive Palmer JP-LM
Lady taking photo of McLaren Artura GT4
McLaren Artura GT4 going round a corner
Guest in Ginetta G56 GTA
The sensational McLaren Artura GT4
Driver's view from the cockpit of the Ginetta G56 GTA
The sensational McLaren Artura GT4
Guest strapping in the McLaren
The sensational McLaren Artura GT4
Guest eating during full day at PalmerSport
Caterham PalmerSport
Live out your Grand Prix fantasies in the epic F3000
The legendary PalmerSport workshop
Refuel with a first-class lunch provided by PalmerSport
First-class hospitality at PalmerSport
The Caterham PalmerSport Edition going sideways on the East circuit
The Tyrrells Circuit Hospitality suite (CHC) at Bedford Autodrome
The JP-LM outside the Walker Suite
PalmerSport's experienced Team Leaders will be with you every step of the way
Doing perfect donuts in the Ginetta G56 GTA
Bedford Autodrome offers unrivalled wide open space and freedom to explore
The sensational McLaren Artura GT4

Our Vehicles

Discover more about PalmerSport's extraordinary line-up, headlined by the incredible McLaren Artura GT4 race car.

FORMULA 3000

FORMULA 3000

Drive the Dream

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McLAREN ARTURA GT4

McLAREN ARTURA GT4

Pure Racing Performance

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GINETTA G56 GTA

GINETTA G56 GTA

The Best of British

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PALMER JP-LM

PALMER JP-LM

The Spirit of Le Mans

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CATERHAM PALMERSPORT

CATERHAM PALMERSPORT

The Magnificent Seven

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LAND ROVER DEFENDER

LAND ROVER DEFENDER

A Timeless British Institution

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CATERHAM PURSUIT

CATERHAM PURSUIT

Pistons at Dawn

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SODI GT5 KART

SODI GT5 KART

Small in Stature - Big in Performance

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ALPINE A110 S

ALPINE A110 S

Pure driving enjoyment

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Bedford Autodrome

PalmerSport’s philosophy is unlike any other driving experience: to actively encourage its participants to drive as fast as they wish. That is why Bedford Autodrome, centrally located in England just 50 miles north of London, was designed with flat-out driving, not motor racing, in mind. There are no concrete walls or spectator grandstands - just endless run-off and acres of grass.

With the comfort of knowing there is nothing to hit but the rev limiter, and a professional instructor sitting right alongside coaching them, guests have the confidence to push our cars – and themselves – harder and faster than they thought possible.

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West Circuit

1.85 Miles

Formula 3000

Palmer JP-LM

South Circuit

1.50 Miles

McLaren Artura GT4

North Circuit

1.00 Mile

Ginetta G56 GTA

East Circuit

0.75 Miles

Caterham PalmerSport

Northern Activity Area & Off Road Course

Caterham Pursuit (NAA)

Land Rover Defender (ORC)

Keeping you fuelled - High speed hospitality

Keeping you fuelled - High speed hospitality

PalmerSport is about more than just flat-out driving. Our entire site has been engineered to offer comfortable surroundings, all-weather protection, and catering of the highest standard. And from the moment you arrive, you will be looked after by our exceptional hosts and team leaders. All our suites are located right by the circuits, so even when you are networking or socialising, you will never be far from the action.

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<span>JONATHAN PALMER </span>- MOTORSPORT MAESTRO

JONATHAN PALMER - MOTORSPORT MAESTRO

Former F1 driver, BBC commentator and multiple race circuit owner Jonathan Palmer founded PalmerSport more than 30 years ago. Jonathan was determined to find a way to share his passion for motorsport with others, and to recreate the exhilaration that only comes from being behind the wheel of a racing car. That philosophy has endured, and PalmerSport remains the best and most prestigious driving experience in the world - nothing else comes close.

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<span>Upcoming </span> <br/> Special Events

Upcoming
Special Events

Friends And Family Day - Saturday 25 October

Friends And Family Day - Saturday 25 October

Bragging rights are always at stake at PalmerSport, but especially so on our dedicated Friends and Family days. Our next date of the season will be Saturday 25 October, priced at just £995 plus VAT per person. 

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PALMERSPORT VOUCHERS MAKE THE PERFECT PRESENTS

30 October 2025

PALMERSPORT VOUCHERS MAKE THE PERFECT PRESENTS

We all know someone who’s impossible to buy for. They already have everything, and every year you’re left wondering what could possibly surprise them. This Christmas, give them something t

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Workshop of dreams – the PalmerSport fleet at Bedford Autodrome

18 September 2025

Workshop of dreams – the PalmerSport fleet at Bedford Autodrome

At PalmerSport, tradition matters. Every time we welcome new machinery into our world-beating line up, we celebrate the moment with a photo of the whole fleet. It’s no small task - this year&rsq

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Six months of McLaren magic at PalmerSport!

02 September 2025

Six months of McLaren magic at PalmerSport!

From announcement to track favourite - have you experienced the Artura GT4 yet? It has been six months since we revealed the incredible McLaren Artura GT4 race car as our headline vehicle for 2025 - a

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Best Driving Experience!

Fantastic day 100% recommend, the day is so well organised and made by the team leaders shout out to Kerry B. Great cars, top instructors, who push you to your limits to get more than imaginable from the cars, especially Richard (Dickie) in the Ginetta and Caitlin in the JP-LM. The tasty food is an added bonus. Can't wait to return.

Dan - March 2023

You won't find a better Motorsport experience

The standard of the facilities, the cars, the staff, pre and post event communication and everything in between can't be faulted. In terms of 'bang for buck' you won't do better anywhere else. These are proper race cars (esp the Formula cars and the Ginettas) and you're encouraged to get the most out of them in a safe and at whatever pace works for you. Highly recommended.

Keith - June 2025

Thank you all for a truly special day

Hands down the most fun I have ever had with 4 wheels and an engine. The staff were superb, absolutely faultless. They will literally squeeze every last drop of talent out of you to ensure you get a decent lap time. Never have I been pushed so hard in a car, this blasts any other motor experience out of the water by a country mile.

Greg - October 2025

Absolute novice. Absolutely amazing.

Staff very attentive and knowledgeable. Cars speak for themselves. I could see where every penny of the cost went. Simply the BEST day out. And I'm not even a petrol head. 

John - September 2022

If you love motorsport and want the ultimate adrenaline rush then this is the place to visit.

From the moment my son and I arrived we were made to feel very welcome and treated to some superb hospitality. The staff were very friendly and nothing was too much trouble, the instructors were first class offering constant instruction and encouragement at all times. Achieving a p2 in the JP-LM car being my highlight of what was a wonderful experience. Thanks to everyone at PalmerSport for a great time.

Nigel - August 2025

The best activity experience you will do in the UK!

Just returned from my second visit to Palmer Sport and it was every bit as good as I remember from the first time. The day is incredibly well organised and professional, the catering was excellent and staff attentive and fun. I would highly recommend to anyone who loves cars and/or adrenaline junkies!

Kelly - October 2021

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What you need to know

Do I need previous track experience?

Not at all. Our expert instructors guide you every step of the way, so whether it’s your first time on a circuit or you’re a seasoned driver, you’ll get the most out of every car.

How fast can I drive?

As fast as you can safely manage. Unlike most experiences, PalmerSport actively encourages you to push the cars to their limits — with no speed restrictions beyond the rev limiter.

Which cars will I drive?

Depending on your chosen event option, you’ll take the wheel of an incredible line-up, including the McLaren Artura GT4, Formula 3000 single-seaters, Caterhams, Ginetta race cars and more — all on purpose-built circuits at Bedford Autodrome. Click here for more details.

What’s included in the day?

Depending on your chosen event option, you’ll take the wheel of an incredible line-up, including the McLaren Artura GT4, Formula 3000 single-seaters, Caterhams, Ginetta race cars and more — all on purpose-built circuits at Bedford Autodrome. Click here for more details.

Where is PalmerSport held?

At Bedford Autodrome, just 50 miles north of London, with excellent road and rail links.

Why should I choose PalmerSport?

Because no other driving experience lets you push this hard, in this many cars, with so much time behind the wheel. With super-slick organisation, expert coaching, world-class machinery, and a full day of flat-out track time, it’s the ultimate motorsport experience.

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