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| Our unique driving experience briefing details the important information you need to know before getting behind the wheel and heading out on track. | ||
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| Circuit layout – 2.4 miles per lap, 8 corners, fastest circuit in the UK Racing line – Turn in , apex, exit, braking, throttle control |
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| Driving Position – steering and pedal control, gear change, paddle shift Chassis dynamics – weight transfer, oversteer, understeer Overtaking and flag signals |
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Mazda3 MPS - Retail Value: £21,500 |
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| Front-engine Front wheel drive 2.3-litre turbo 4cyl 6-speed manual |
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| Power | 256bhp | |
| Speed | 155mph | |
| 0-60 | 6.1sec | |
| Initial laps driven by the instructor in a Mazda3 MPS | ||
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Porsche Cayman - Retail Value: £38,500 |
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| Mid-engine Rear wheel drive 2.9-litre flat 6 6-speed manual |
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| Power | 261bhp | |
| Speed | 163mph | |
| 0-60mph | 5.8sec | |
| 4 laps pupil drives the Porsche Cayman | ||
The latest Porsche Cayman is a genuine junior supercar. Similar in looks to the 911 but with a mid-engine layout, this new model has the larger 2.9-litre engine with a 6-speed manual gearbox. Out on track the car gives incredible feedback, allowing the driver to build in confidence and enjoy the increased power and incredible grip that the car generates. Nowhere else in the UK will you drive such an expensive and new car as your introduction to a driving experience. With 4 laps behind the wheel you’ll not only have a huge smile on your face but be ready to take on the next car, no doubt feeling like the next Lewis Hamilton. |
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Ferrari F355 - Retail Value New: £93,000 |
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| Rear wheel drive | ||
| 3.5-litre V8 | ||
| 6-speed man. box | ||
| Power | 380bhp | |
| Speed | 173mph | |
| 0-60mph | 4.6sec | |
| 4 laps pupil drives the Ferrari F355 | ||
When the Ferrari F355 was first unveiled, it caused a shock throughout the motoring world. It was the best, by a mile, in the way that it drove and how it looked. Today the car is still a head turner and brilliantly satisfying to drive on track which is testimony to just how right the Ferrari designers and engineers were when they produced the car. Seated in the leather driving seat you can take in the beautifully crafted interior. The V8 fires into life then settles to a low burble. Out on track the engine note progresses from a bark to a full on howl as you accelerate up the gears - its completely addictive and you'll want to drive it home. Now you know why a Ferrari is so special. |
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Mazda3 MPS - Retail Value: £21,500 |
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Technical Spec | |
| Front-engine Front wheel drive 2.3-litre turbo 4cly 6-speed manual |
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| Power | 256bhp | |
| Speed | 155mph | |
| 0-60 | 6.1sec | |
| High speed passenger lap in the Mazda3 MPS | ||
Hold on tight as our resident Stig takes you out for the white knuckle ride of your life. Experiencing a car at its full potential with a professional racing driver at the wheel is incredible. The car appears to dance over the tarmac as the racing driver makes small but purposeful inputs to the cars steering wheel. Through the fast sweeping curves you'll start to feel the g-force as you try and hold yourself in the seat. Under brakes you'll feel the car searching for grip then the tyres forcing the chassis into the next corner at seemingly impossible speeds. |
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About the experience
The Ferrari 355 is a very low car, you even have to bend down to reach the door handle, seated in the supportive leather driver’s seat, it feels as if you are almost sitting on the floor. The beautifully crafted aluminium pedals feel just right and the polished gear stick falls naturally to hand. Time to experience the magic as you ease out onto the wide open sweeps of Thruxton circuit where you can safely access the legendary power plant. The engine note progresses from a bark through to a cultured metallic howl as you accelerate up the gearbox. In the cockpit the now familiar click clack sound of the gear stick shaft moving through the exposed metal gate. The car is everything you expected it to be!
Before the Ferrari comes some time to learn the circuit in the new Porsche Cayman - A fantastic drivers cars that inspires confidence.
Before the Ferrari comes some time to learn the circuit in the new Porsche Cayman - A fantastic drivers cars that inspires confidence.
Gift Pack options
DVD Soundcard Gift Pack - £3.50: Gift pack will include our unique driving experience DVD narrated by Tiff Needell. The DVD includes specific information on the driving experience they'll be attending, information on Thruxton circuit, in-car filming plus much more. The DVD comes in a personalised case with their name and personal message.
Our 2010 brochure, list of dates to attend and a driving experience information card - showing the exact driving experience the recipient will be attending. Complete with image of the main car in the driving experience taken by ace photographer Pete Gibson.
Standard option - free: Gift pack will include our 2010 brochure, list of dates to attend and a personalised card for the recipient with their name and a personalised message.
Need to know
This experience operates from Thruxton Circuit in Hampshire
Drivers must hold a full licence | On the day drivers must wear clothes that cover their arms and legs | Helmets, race boots and gloves are provided
Spectators are welcome - free of charge
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