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Old 27 December 2006, 01:31 PM
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Anyone know of any Airfields around sussex/surrey????

that I can use? for around 10 cars?
Old 27 December 2006, 01:36 PM
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Ford Airfield near Arundel.

I am doing a driver training day there on 22nd Jan with the SIDC, so assume it is available to hire
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Hey thats cool, Thanks mate
I appreciate that... i will check it out
anyone know of anyothers?
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North Weald, but thats in Essex, just off the M11
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There is also Dunsfold Park, where they film Top Gear.

I know that the Lancer Register used them for a track day, but i believe it is hard to get events sorted there. I tried a while ago, but didn't have much luck.

Definately worth a try though.
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That sounds great i am in the process of making a list with contact details..
there no abandoned one around is there? that are legal to use (pay ofcourse) or am i asking too much.
I tried the top gear one when i had a GT4 but we didnt have any luck either
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Halavington (spelling?) is one that does track days from time to time and its in Wiltshire not far from Swindon. Quite an easy motorway drive to get to from Surrey and its a pretty good one.
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Could always pop up to Brands Hatch and do a track day. Isn't far at all, and not too expensive either.
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Halavington (spelling?) - It's Hullavington, close enough though, I knew where you meant. It's here. No idea who runs it though.
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Hullavington and Keevil can be booked through these Motorsport Events Track Days & Corporate Driving Events

Have done the Keevil one
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Ford airfield isnt suitable for car stuff afaik, it isnt very level, and has lots of businesses running from there.

is it for car driving or the airfield you want it for.

Goodwood has both, but if i recall its 5K+ to hire the track

Mart
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Originally Posted by Moley_WRX
There is also Dunsfold Park, where they film Top Gear.

I know that the Lancer Register used them for a track day, but i believe it is hard to get events sorted there. I tried a while ago, but didn't have much luck.

Definately worth a try though.

Yes they did run a day there - but I seem to remember it was very ££££ - and think they had to book almost a year in advance...
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thanks everyone i will now contact and see what we can find. a few big cars to take up there so wanna make sure the its level etc, got a TVR Cerbera and we dont want the carbon fibre cracking!! hehe
regards
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Places like Goodwood (98dB) and airfield tracks (100dB) tend to have low-ish noise limits so you may struggle with your Cerb. "proper" tracks like Brands Hatch, Thruxton etc. will be better for this as theirs is 105dB+

You'll preferably need a properly organised one, if you crash or end up stuck, you'll need the safety crews, tractor to pull you out, flatbed to take you back to paddock etc.
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it started out 4 cars and now everyone wants in, so i think i have to replan this!
cos as you said we dont wanna be pulling cars out of a ditch!!
rethink!
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Also, people will pull out etc. so someone(you) will end up out of pocket if you organise it.

Just book yourself on a trackday, tell your mates where and when so they can book as well, this'll sift out the ones that really want in and those that are just saying as they like the idea of it etc.
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