Car club & car meets / Preston

Preston Car Club. M61 South.

Preston is 35 minutes from Barton Aerodrome — join the M61 southbound and the motorway takes you straight to the M60, then west to Eccles. Members from Preston and Leyland make this run every Friday.

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Preston's modified scene

Lancashire down
the M61.

Preston has a reputation for good modified cars — and M60 Modified draws from that. The M61 southbound is a clear run from Preston, joining the M60 at Worsley and putting Barton Aerodrome about 35 minutes from the city centre.

Members from Preston, Leyland, and Chorley make the drive every Friday and it's a good one — clear motorway, easy parking at the venue, and a car park full of builds worth looking at. Come and add Preston to the map.

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  • 3200+ Members
  • 60+ Meets held
  • 28mi From Preston
  • ~35 Mins drive

The standing fixture

Every Friday night.

Barton Aerodrome, Eccles — no booking, just turn up.

Weekly meet Fri All year round

The weekly fixture

Friday Night Meet

Barton Aerodrome, Eccles, Manchester

Every Friday, 19:00 to 22:00. From Preston the M61 makes it straightforward — southbound all the way to the M60, then a short westbound hop to J12 and Barton Aerodrome.

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Getting here from Preston

About 28 miles.
~35 minutes.

M30 7SA

From Preston City Centre

  • Join the M6 southbound, then exit at J28 to join the M61 southbound
  • Follow M61 south — it merges with the M60 westbound at Worsley
  • Follow M60 westbound to J12 (Eccles / A57)
  • Exit onto A57 westbound, turn right onto Barton Road — aerodrome on the left

From Leyland / Chorley

  • Join the M61 southbound from Leyland or Chorley
  • Follow M61 south to where it merges with the M60 at Worsley
  • M60 westbound to J12 (Eccles), exit onto A57 and turn right onto Barton Road
  • Barton Aerodrome entrance on the left

Common questions

Quick answers.

When is the Preston car meet?

Every Friday, 19:00–22:00 at Barton Aerodrome, Barton Road, Eccles, M30 7SA. It runs all year round, rain or shine.

How far is it from Preston to Barton Aerodrome?

About 28 miles. — roughly ~35 minutes. by car.

Do I need to book or pay to attend?

No booking required. There's a £3 entry fee on the gate. Just turn up any Friday from 19:00.

What cars are welcome at M60 Modified?

All modified cars are welcome — no restrictions on make, model, age, or modification level.

Preston to Barton.
M61 all the way.

35 minutes south on the M61. Join the club and bring Lancashire's modified scene to Barton on a Friday night.

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