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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 Scuderia - Retail Value: £198,000 |
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| Mid-engine Rear wheel drive 4.5-litre V8 6-speed F1 paddleshift |
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| Power | 503bhp | |
| Speed | 198mph | |
| 0-60mph | 3.6sec | |
| 4 laps pupil drives the Ferrari 430 Scuderia | ||
To quote Ferrari "Michael Schmacher spent a lot of time developing the 430 Scuderia, applying the method that made him unique on the racetrack and a multiple F1 world Champion" need we say more. The scuderia is simply stunning, not only in looks but in performance. The technology in the car is mind-blowing, gear changes take 60 milliseconds - that's the same as Schmacher had in his F1 car when he won his 7th world championship in 2005. Head out on track and you very quickly realise this is a Ferrari racing car that just happens to have number plates. The gear change is ferocious, the noise from the engine is addictive and the feel of the car is simply perfect. Ferrari have built a car everyone should sample at least once. The Ferrari 430 Scuderia is exclusive to Thruxton and wont be found at any other driving experience venue in the UK. |
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Formula Renault Racing Car - Cost: £50,000 |
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| Mid-engine Rear wheel drive 1.7-litre 4cyl Non-syncro manual |
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| Weight | 420kg | |
| Power | 130bhp | |
| Speed | 140mph | |
| 0-60mph | 4.5sec | |
| 5 laps driving the Formula Renault Racing Car | ||
Watching Formula 1 will never be the same again after you've experienced driving a proper single seat racing car on a proper race circuit. We use the Formula Renault race car which is firmly placed on the ladder to F1. Many of the current crop of F1 drivers have raced in this formula with Kimi Raikkonen and Lewis Hamilton both winning the UK series. Once seated with the racing straps fitted around you the engine bursts into life you'll feel like a Grand Prix is about to start. Once up to speed, everything clicks into place as you and the car become one, getting quicker every lap, the car responding instantly. A truely unique experience and one you'll remember forever. |
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About the Ferrari 430 Scuderia driving experience
***Please note that this experience will not run in 2011, we do have space on our remaining driving days in 2010, call our office on 01264 882222 for up to date availability and to book***
New for 2010 is an upgrade from the standard Ferrari F430 PLUS driving experience to the Ferrari 430 Scuderia 16M PLUS driving experience.
Its a more track focused version of the standard Ferrari F430.
Aside from the increased price tag the car is 50kg lighter and packs an extra 20bhp in addition to the revised bodywork and chassis set-up, making it the closest thing to a road legal racing sports car.
Described by Autocar magazine as "A brilliant car... its engine is a thing of wonder, its straight-line performance — both going and stopping — is beyond reproach. In a word wonderful".
Before the 430 Scuderia is a briefing session and laps as a passenger with a race instructor to learn the circuit, then you'll be driving the brand new Porsche Cayman - the car feels completely at home on the track and inspires confidence in the driver. Now you'll feel comfortable out on track, its time to get behind the wheel of the main car - the Ferrari 430 Scuderia - experiencing the latest supercar from Ferrari is amazing and will be remembered for a long time! After the Ferrari its time to drive the Formula Renault Single Seat Racing Car and feel like Lewis Hamilton as you experience proper downforce.
Gift Pack options
DVD Gift Box - £4.50: Gift pack will include a Thruxton branded gift box. Inside the box is a presentation card of their driving experience - showing the exact driving experience the recipient will be attending, complete with image of the main car in the driving experience taken by ace automotive photographer Pete Gibson. Also included is our unique driving experience DVD which comes in its own personalised case with the recipients name, experience they're been given and space for a gift message plus our full colour brochure and list of dates to attend.
Our exclusive driving experience DVD is narrated by Tiff Needell and includes specific information on the driving experience they'll be attending, information on Thruxton circuit, in-car filming plus much more.
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
Price
£349
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