Six miles of smooth MOD tarmac is opened to the public for the first time
PHer and editorial contributor Major James Cameron has arranged a trackday with a difference, and quite frankly we are amazed that he has managed to make this happen at all and salute his efforts. Major Jim drives tanks for a living, and while 'tanking' around the Armour Centre in Bovington, Dorset he realised that the six mile, all weather driving circuit would make a fantastic circuit for road cars. After many months of negotiations he has finally managed to get agreement from top brass to run a track day at the MOD venue, with capacity for 150 vehicles to participate. The date for this is Sunday 7th June.
The circuit has smooth tarmac with a series of open and tight turns and elevation changes of over 700ft, in fact Jim refers to it as a mini Nurburgring and you can see more of the circuit in the video below.
All road legal cars are welcome but drivers do need to bring their own helmet. A full day at the track costs just £125, passengers are free and additional drivers are charged at £40.
The timetable for the day is as follows:
0715 - Gates open to all drivers and cars. Signing on begins.
0820 - Initial Signing on ends.
0830 - Mandatory Safety briefing - All drivers MUST attend or you will not be able to drive.
0900 - Sighting laps behind a safety car. No overtaking allowed.
0930 - Track opens for lapping. Trackday rules apply.
1230 - Track closes for lunch and track inspection.
1300 - Track reopens for afternoon session.
1615 - Last car leaves pitlane. Track access closes.
1630 - Event close. Track clearance starts.
For further details and booking information see
PHer and editorial contributor Major James Cameron has arranged a trackday with a difference, and quite frankly we are amazed that he has managed to make this happen at all and salute his efforts. Major Jim drives tanks for a living, and while 'tanking' around the Armour Centre in Bovington, Dorset he realised that the six mile, all weather driving circuit would make a fantastic circuit for road cars. After many months of negotiations he has finally managed to get agreement from top brass to run a track day at the MOD venue, with capacity for 150 vehicles to participate. The date for this is Sunday 7th June.
The circuit has smooth tarmac with a series of open and tight turns and elevation changes of over 700ft, in fact Jim refers to it as a mini Nurburgring and you can see more of the circuit in the video below.
All road legal cars are welcome but drivers do need to bring their own helmet. A full day at the track costs just £125, passengers are free and additional drivers are charged at £40.
The timetable for the day is as follows:
0715 - Gates open to all drivers and cars. Signing on begins.
0820 - Initial Signing on ends.
0830 - Mandatory Safety briefing - All drivers MUST attend or you will not be able to drive.
0900 - Sighting laps behind a safety car. No overtaking allowed.
0930 - Track opens for lapping. Trackday rules apply.
1230 - Track closes for lunch and track inspection.
1300 - Track reopens for afternoon session.
1615 - Last car leaves pitlane. Track access closes.
1630 - Event close. Track clearance starts.
For further details and booking information see
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