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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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Audi R8 - Retail Value: £93,000 |
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| Mid-engine Four-wheel drive 4.2-litre V8 6-speed manual |
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| Power | 414bhp | |
| Speed | 187mph | |
| 0-60mph | 4.4sec | |
| 3 laps pupil drives the Audi R8 | ||
The stunning R8 is Audi's first attempt at a supercar and they got it right first time. The look of the car is completely different to anything else on the market yet it couldn't be anything else but an Audi. Each R8 is handmade in Germany by specialist teams making each car to a high standard. Open the door and drop into the driving seat, the car seems to mould around you, hit the starter button and the V8 bangs into life. Out on track the car gives incredible levels of grip, even at speed. The aluminium chassis gives great feedback to the driver and urges you to push on more and more. With the V8 screaming away just behind your ear, the nose of the car going exactly where you point it, you wont be able to stop yourself smiling. |
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About the Audi R8 thrill experience
Our entry level Audi R8 experience is designed to get you behind the wheel of the stunning Audi R8, but at a budget price. As with all our driving experiences, you 
will receive a detailed twenty five minute briefing and be shown around the track for three laps in the powerful new Mazda3 MPS before you drive.
Then its into the new Audi R8 which you will drive for three laps. Don’t forget that three laps of Thruxton is 7.02 miles if you are comparing us with anybody else.
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 from the 15th of September 2009
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
£135
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