A fleet of bespoke Ariel Atoms has been unveiled as the flagship vehicle for PalmerSport driving events at Bedford Autodrome.
The fleet of Ariel Atom 3s use a new Sadev six-speed sequential gearbox, coupled to the normally aspirated 245hp Honda engine, which can shift ratios in 0.06secs.
The transmission, similar to that fitted to the Ariel Atom V8, is part of a package of tweaks for the PalmerSport cars that includes new electronics, dual brakes and instructor controls (presumably to make sure the punters don't let their enthusiasm outstrip their ability).
"The combination of Atom and PalmerSport is a fantastic fit. The PalmerSport facility and events are simply the best of their kind, bar none, and the Atom is the ultimate trackday car. Drivers will be able to push the car as hard as they can on a fantastic circuit which is fast becoming a second home to the Atom," says Ariel boss Simon Saunders.
"To head up the line up of the PamerSport garage is a great honour for Ariel and will allow many more drivers to experience the unique thrill of an Atom flat out on track. A lot of big grins are guaranteed in 2012".
The Atom will also be the tool used for the new PalmerSport 'SuperGrid', a new programme for celebrities to set their fastest lap time at Bedford Autodrome. Martin Brundle, Mark Blundell, Johnny Herbert, Jason Plato, Rob Huff, Tiff Needell and Jake Humphrey are some of the names set to put their pace to the test and kick off the leaderboard.