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Secret Test Tracks
Topic Started: Jan 31 2007, 05:53 PM (223 Views)
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Millbrook, UK. Image courtesy Google Earth and 2006 Geo Information Group


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I spy with my little eye something beginning with ‘S’ – secret test tracks! Car makers may think the proving grounds where they fine-tune new models are safely hidden. But they aren’t! No amount of barbed wire, high fencing or burly security staff can guard against the prying eyes of satellites orbiting the earth. These can see everywhere. And thanks to the computer program Google Earth, you can, too. We have used the hi-tech software to look in on 13 of the world’s most heavily guarded test tracks.

We’ve even provided the exact grid reference of each. You can input this information into the program, click www.earth.google.com to download it free, and take a peek for yourself. But for now, read on to see where the cars you will be buying in the next few years are tested.

You'll need to download Google Earth from the Google website (link below). Click on the images in right hand panel for co-ordinates to zoom in on the top-secret test tracks.


Source & lots more pics
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wow, looks like heaven.
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1k............2k............3k............4k...........VTEC!
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Been there..it rocks :D

Auto Express live drive motor show.
It was a motor show where you drive the cars, first round the Alpine course then on to the two mile, high speed bowl :)

Fantastic day

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Vauxhall VX 220 Turbo
Honda S2000 ( I managed 135mph on the bowl, Mrs_the_b was in front or me in another one pulling away..she managed about 145mph :) )
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Much fun
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Nice, google earth rocks.
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Jan 31 2007, 06:42 PM
Been there..it rocks :D

Auto Express live drive motor show.
It was a motor show where you drive the cars, first round the Alpine course then on to the two mile, high speed bowl :)

Fantastic day

Drove: Saxo VTS
Lotus Elise R111
Vauxhall VX 220 Turbo
Honda S2000 ( I managed 135mph on the bowl, Mrs_the_b was in front or me in another one pulling away..she managed about 145mph :) )
Jag XK8
Volvo S60 T5

Much fun

Now that sounds like a fun day out! :afro:
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wow that looks real gd
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I found that on Google Earth the other night. I thought it was Millbrook, but I wasn't too sure. Almost posted it up :lol:

It does look like a rather nice place to go. What do you reckon the chances are of having a DJCC day there? :lol:
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I must say I like the look of this one in Germany...
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Ehra-Lessien, Germany
Grid reference: 52 38’11.58” N 10 45’41.24” E
Owner: VW Group
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I know of a few more too. But Goole Earth won't zoom in close enough to the roads around my Village :lol:
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Jan 31 2007, 08:53 PM
I know of a few more too. But Goole Earth won't zoom in close enough to the roads around my Village  :lol:

Try Flash earth instead
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Jan 31 2007, 10:08 PM
Try Flash earth instead

Thanks Dave, but that was the same as Google :(

Obviously the technology hasn't made it to the sticks yet :lol:
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it would be gd to go somewhere like this and do some top speed runs and 1/4 mile times, i remember me and paul(mr8) taking bout this years ago
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Don't they do speed runs at Bruntingthorpe??

I could maybe drop them a line and see if we could do a group sesh there or something.
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sounds gd mate
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Feb 1 2007, 08:25 PM
sounds gd mate

I'll drop them an email tomorrow from home :)
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wow u reply real quick...ok sounds gd
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Feb 1 2007, 08:29 PM
wow u reply real quick...ok sounds gd

I can't hack dilly-dallying mate ;)
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millbrook? only 1 mile drive from me? lol.
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Been to Millbrook for the Vauxhall Vectra launch... not the most exciting product but the place is amazing. Had a play in the 3.2 Vectra GSi on the oval... they told us not to go over a ton, but as it was the last run of the day I hit the 155mph limiter! ooops! :ph43r:
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