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Introduction
2007 is an important year for Thruxton Motor Sport Centre. We have increased our supercar and sports car line up. We want to substantially raise the game of driving experiences in the UK – to give you the best choice and best value for money experience on a proper licenced race circuit, in a fleet of amazing cars.
Our headline cars for 2007 include the latest Lamborghini Murciélago LP640, Porsche 911 Turbo, Aston Martin V8 Vantage and of course the brilliant Ferrari F430. The big step is the introduction of the Porsche Cayman, the car that everyone will drive first on track (other than the specific One-To-One courses and taster experiences). In addition, Thruxton also has one of the best outdoor corporate kart tracks in the country. 1100 metres long and technically very challenging to drive, visit www.thruxtonkarting.co.uk for more information. Slowing the driving speeds right down, try the mud plugging challenges on our 4x4 course. It has all the hills, holes, climbs, crags, rocks and water you would ever want to test the most capable of off-road vehicles. Finally, for something completely different, but incredibly thrilling. Formation aerobatics in the classic Pitts Specials piloted by former team members of the world famous Red Arrows.
Circuit length
The Thruxon circuit is one of the fastest in the country with ledgendary high speed corners and a reputation as a real drivers circuit. It is also one of the longest in the UK at 2.4 miles per lap - something to consider when comparing us with our competitors!
Like many race circuits Thruxton was originally a wartime airfield. Commissioned in 1941 the airfield was host to both the RAF and USAF and played a major part in the D-Day landings.
In 1968 a new layout ignored the old runways and followed the lines of the perimeter road with the inclusion of the chicane and further round the track three corners in quick succession.
Thruxton has seen all our recent Formula 1 drivers race regularly at the track at some time in their career. In 1993 Damon Hill Formula One world champion drove a demonstration run in the Williams FW15C, recording an incredible 57.6 second lap of the 2.4 mile circuit, an average speed of 147.25 mph. It is now the high speed rounds of the British Touring car championship and superbikes that regularly bring in capacity crowds.
Our car policy
We aim to always have the latest supercars from Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche and Aston Martin. To maintain this standard we've already placed orders for the respective replacement models whenever they go into production - this ensures our customers can drive the latest and best supercars the moment they're released.
Company history
Thruxton Motorsport Centre [formally Ian Taylor Racing Drivers School] was founded twenty six years ago. We are the longest established driving experience company in the UK and offer the widest range of cars to drive on a proper race circuit. Owned by the largest organiser of race meetings in the UK (The BARC) the company has seen continual investment to ensure our customers always drive the best machinery available and experience the best day possible.
Besides operating our own events at Thruxton we are also employed by many motor manufacturers to help operate and provide instructors for their prospecting and training driving programes at race circuits and other driving venues across the UK.
We have over 26 years experience operating driving days and experiences
Buying direct from means cutting out 'the middle man' (agencies) and saving money
We don't use an airfield for our driving experiences (driving up and down a disused runway)
We use the full Thruxton race circuit, 2.4 miles per lap - one of the longest circuits in the UK
Thruxton is the fastest circuit in the UK
We change our newest model supercars at least once a year, so our customers always drive cars in showroom condition
We offer weekday and weekend dates to customers who buy direct. We also allow our customers greater flexibility if they need to move/change the date
We don't have a complicated call centre, so our customers can always speak to the same member of staff - and our staff are always happy to help!
We are located just outside Andover (near Stonehenge) only 1 hour from London Heathrow, 40 minutes from Southampton, 1 hour 30 minutes from Bristol and Birmingham
Easily accessible from road, rail and air
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