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In five years Rockingham has become more than just a motor sports venue and is now a popular choice for the automotive industry to demonstrate, present and test their products. Manufacturers want to use a venue which exudes excellence – somewhere that reflects the quality of their products and puts them in a setting that exhibits the full potential.

Rockingham’s secure set-up and extensive in-house support services have it covered making it the ideal venue setting for dealer, product or press launches as well as training or product testing. However although Rockingham events help capture the wow factor for guests, be they staff or press, the venue is not the star of the show – that’s your role. The circuit is an independent venue and therefore can be completely branded to suit your requirements, and if the main attraction is on track, there are panoramic views from the five grandstands to ensure everyone gets a good vantage point.

With more than three miles of track, Rockingham offers the use of four circuits, which can run simultaneously. In addition there is a purpose-built 4x4 all terrain off-road course, a city course ideal for smaller vehicles, wet grip, conference facilities, which can cater for up to 500 people, and breakout rooms including an indoor vehicle display area. The Rockingham track is made for activity and demonstrating with its various circuit configurations, however it is also complemented by an inner and outer paddock as well as 36 pit-side garages.

So whether it is to test or demonstrate tyres, chassis development, traction control, driver training, and vehicle display or suspension types, there is bound to be a circuit to cater for all your needs. The inner and outer paddocks can be set up as slalom/auto test courses, high/low speed handling and ABS demonstrations and Elk testing, while the pit-side garages can be converted into technical car workshops or used as visual displays for vehicles, as well as offer briefing rooms and hospitality. New to Rockingham is the fantastic wet grip facility designed with MIRA consultants to manufacturer and driver training standards, which features a kick-plate and water walls making it unique to the UK market.

The facility can simulate a variety of driving conditions including ice, rain and even the effect of wet leaves, at much slower speeds, making it perfect for driver training or giving dealers and customers the chance to try out the benefits of a new product in a safe environment. The kick-plate feature will actively engage the traction control systems to enable novice or expert drivers to get the most out of the equipment while the water walls add a new element to steer and avoid tests with random programming available. Situated in the centre of the circuit the wet grip will have its own hospitality area and can run either independently or in conjunction with the other track configurations.

Corporate days out are also a specialty. Rockingham’s experienced event organisers have put together hundreds of events for some of the UK’s biggest firms. If you tell us what you want to achieve from your day, we will put together the perfect package to match your budget.

In addition to individually tailored events, there are also a number of set packages to choose from based on full and half-day options. However, there’s more to corporate driving days than zipping around the circuit at over 100mph. Catering is an important part of most events. Our in-house chef and catering team have an excellent reputation – fresh ingredients, elegant presentation and a focus on service represent the Rockingham way. From hot plated meals to finger buffets, traditional or contemporary cuisine, we can match your tastes and budget.

With a multitude of options to choose from, our dedicated in-house events team will help you to deliver and support every imaginable type of event. For those who want to mix work with pleasure there is also our half-day conference/half-day driving package. No matter what the event, Rockingham’s inspirational facilities, corporate hospitality expertise and amazing setting guarantee to make it a memorable occasion while adding value to your event. Rockingham is centrally located and 75 per cent of the UK population can reach the venue within two hours by road.

For more information visit the official website at www.rockingham.co.uk or call the Rockingham Corporate Sales Team on 01536 271273