Leyland Test Track 2

By Martin Smith: I managed the Test Track and Vehicle Test from 1980 to 1984, then used the track as part of Advanced Technology, and then Torotrak. Sad to see the decline - what are the plans for the site?

By Martin Smith: The #1 track was like a letter P - the banked oval had a neutral steer speed of 70 mph and was always runanti-clockwise so that the leg of the P was used as the braking straight. Sometimes it could take 2 laps to get up to the right speed!! The #2 circuit inside the P could be run in either direction - the signs could be changed to suit the test that was being undertaken - usually it was run clockwise to avoid confusion. It was a world leader as a CV test track in the '80's

By Chris Scurfield: amazing insight thanks Martin I am charged with writing the archaeological background for the site. Are any detailed plans available?

By Steven lewis: It should be cleaned up and left alone only bit of old Leyland left

By Alec Luhaste: I recruited most of the people for the track and Leyland Engineering Services Division. When bored with HR stuff one of the drivers would take me for high speed runs around the track. Great stuff.