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Prestwold

Another ex-airfield, now resurfaced with a high quality track

Preswold Hall in Leicestershire is a country house with a former RAF airfield in the grounds. Like many former airfields its found favour amongst motorsport enthusiasts for use as a track day venue. Initially open only to corporate clients for organised 'driver experiences' it is now open for track days with a few companies.
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17th April 2005
V8_Oatz
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"My first track experience - brilliant!"

Well organised - lovely track surface. Nice long straights and fast bends. Brilliant

20th May 2003
mmm-five
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"Airfield-style play, with track-style grip"
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Great for big saloons (I have a 2-ton M5)and very quick (hitting 120mph). Lots of space for exploring lift-off or power-on oversteer and a daunting view of the edge of the track down into a field at the hairpin.

The only (and I mean only) downs...

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20th May 2003
Hughesie
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"Nice smooth track"

I really enjoyed my day there, instructors were friendly and pushed you if needed !!

20th May 2003
Scuffers
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"Not like most airfield ccts, this has tarmac."
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Unlike most airfield ccts, this has proper tarmac, good run-offs (nothing to hit) and some gradient.

19th May 2003
PetrolTed
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"Good fast fun"
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For an airfield type venue, Prestwold has been very well prepared. The tarmac surface is extremely good and the track layout is sufficiently challenging.

Starting with the long straight, a slight kink to challenge your high speed cornering (...

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