Ferrari 430 Scuderia Exp. | £299

 

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Ferrari Scuderia Experience

Experience Format

briefing

Safety Briefing
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
Mazda 3

Mazda3 MPS - Retail Value: £21,500
Technical Spec
Front-engine
Front wheel drive
2.3-litre turbo 4cyl
6-speed manual
Power 256bhp
Speed 155mph
0-60 6.1sec
Initial laps driven by the instructor in a Mazda3 MPS


Driving on a race circuit is very different to normal road driving. To make the most of the cars you’ll be driving on track you need to learn the ‘racing line’ and braking points.

We use the brilliant Mazda3 MPS for these initial laps. One of the most powerful front-wheel drive hatchbacks on the market.

Our ARDS qualified race instructors will demonstrate the racing lines and braking points plus other hints and tips to help you get the most from your driving experience.

Out on track it may seem quite unfamiliar with no road marks or signs and no cars coming in the other direction, but after 3 laps watching and listening to your race instructor you’ll have built up a good idea of the circuit layout and be confident when you first get behind the wheel and head out on track.
Porsche Cayman

Porsche Cayman - Retail Value: £38,500
Technical Spec
Mid-engine
Rear wheel drive
2.9-litre flat 6
6-speed manual
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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Racing car

Ferrari Scuderia - Retail Value: £198,000
Technical Spec
Mid-engine
Rear wheel drive
4.5-litre V8
6-speed F1 paddleshift
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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Ferrari Scuderia Driving Experience


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About the experience

New for 2010 is an upgrade from the standard Ferrari F430 driving experience to the Ferrari 430 Scuderia 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". This driving experience is an extra £25 more than the standard Ferrari F430 experience but in our opinion, well worth it.

Before the 430 Scuderia is a briefing session and laps as a passenger with a race instructor to learn the circuit, then 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!

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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