Driving
Experiences from Try My Sport at Thruxton and Prestwold
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Car Passenger Ride
"Ever wondered what
it would be like to experience a cars full potential
at the hands of a professional racing driver -
now you can on the fastest circuit in the UK.
Hold tight as the high revving Mazda RX-8 screams
round the circuit on the limit of adhesion. Next
up is the New Mercedes SLK 350, more capable than
it looks the front engine rear wheel drive sports
car is sure to impress. Then full speed in the
Ferrari 355, all 380bhp unleashed round the 2.4-mile
circuit." |

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Mazda
RX-8 One-to-One Course
"Mazda's RX-8 caused
a storm of interest when it was launched in 2004
and rightly so. Universally acclaimed by the motoring
press, its a stunning car with real character.
In the same year Mazda launched a Motorsport initiative
using the RX-8 for a women's only race series,
all drivers behind the wheel of identical race
prepared Mazda RX-8's. The championship was broadcast
on ITV and was won by Natasha Firman, the sister
to then F1 driver Ralph Firman. Now you can drive
these race prepared Mazda RX-8 on the fastest
circuit in the UK.Visually very similar to the
road going version of the Mazda RX-8 but from
the moment the door is opened the car becomes
a completely different animal. Stripped out with
a full roll cage, race seats and a 4-point harness
just taking to the drivers seats get the adrenalin
going. Out on the circuit the rotary engine powers
the car round the sweeping corners of Thruxton." |
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Lotus Exige
One-to-One Course
"After experiencing
the F430 its time for something completely different.
The Formula Renault racing car - slick tyres,
proper down force and super sharp responses, we
guarantee the drive home will be boring!"
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Price £225
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Ferrari 355 Plus experience
"The Ferrari 355 is
a very low car, you even have to bend down to
reach the door handle, so seated in the supportive
leather driver's seat, it feels as if you are
almost sitting on the floor. Although off set
towards the centre of the car, 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."
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Aston Martin
V8 Vantage Experience
"The Aston Martin V8
Vantage looks like an English Supercar. The bodywork
is like the best bespoke tailoring. It fits beautifully
and has a graceful muscular look. There are no
extravagant spoilers or scoops to spoil the flowing
lines. It achieves the difficult balance of beauty
and purpose. A surprisingly compact car, the wheelbase
and track dimensions give a hunkered down four
square stance. It looks the business and more
importantly, it delivers it. Slide down into the
supportive leather seat and thumb the glowing
red translucent starter botton. The 4.3-litre
V8 instantly explodes into life. Falling naturally
to hand is the stubby gear stick. The Graziano
box has a definite mechanical feel - changing
gear is much more a shoulder rather than wrist
action. At 4500rpm, the valves in the exhaust
open and the music reaches volume eleven - pure
magic! Preparing you for this drive is the more
delicate feeling Porsche Cayman. Four laps in
this stunning German coupe will ensure you are
fully comfortable and confident with the lines
and technique."
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Porsche 997 Turbo Experience
"Torque - the ability
of an engine to accelerate a car. It's the force
that you most readily experience when you drive
and the 911 Turbo and it has lots of it. 501lb/ft
to be exact, all the way from 2700rpm to 4600rpm.
Add to that 472bhp and you suddenly have a very
quick car with easily accessible performance.
The acceleration is the most impressive feature
about the car, any gear with more than 2000rpm
and the car will squat down at the rear and go.
That is - pushed back into the seat unrelenting
go. Full throttle jet fighter take off go. The
engine position and four wheel drive gives phenomenal
grip and traction and the steering will literally
talk to you. You can feel the rear weight bias
and initially it feels unusual, but then it will
all click and you will realise why the 911 Turbo
has a such a strong following. Before the 997
Turbo you'll drive the new Porsche Cayman - just
to get you in the Porsche mood!"
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Ferrari F430
Experience
"A more aggressive
stance than the old F360, it's a meaner purposeful
look. The tail lights ape the look of the Ferrari
Enzo. You know this is going to be a memorable
experience. The Ferrari 430, Ferrari's very latest
mid engined supercar, a development of the previous
F360. It's a huge step forward in how the car
performs. The 430 refers to the engine size -
4.3 litres - 700cc bigger than the F360, 483 bhp
and 343 Ib/ft of torque - both significant gains
over the previous model. The F360 was very fast
- this is sensational!Before the F430 comes some
track time in the brand new Porsche Cayman - the
car feels completely at home on the track and
inspires confidence in the driver.After experiencing
the F430 its time for something completely different.
The Formula Renault racing car - slick tyres,
proper down force and super sharp responses, we
guarantee the drive home will be boring!"
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Lamborghini LP640 Experience
"Experience the best
driving machine from Lamborghini on the most exciting
race track in the UK.This stunning supercar oozes
power and menace. It feels like you are climbing
into the cockpit of a rocket. You sink down into
the supportive and reclined seat. Reaching up,
you pull down on the door, the delicate gas strut
emits a quiet hiss, then the lock engages and
you are ensconced in the control centre. Ahead,
a small tactile wheel with two beautifully crafted
paddles at three and nine o clock. A turn of the
ignition key and from behind you comes a smooth
well oiled whir as the 12 cylinders catch and
the engine settles to a 640 bhp and 214mph potential.
Click the right paddle towards you, a large 1
appears on the dashboard display. Smoothly open
the throttle and the car glides forward, accelerate
more and the gears smoothly and instantly change
with each click of the paddle. Around the back
of the track you press harder still, the rear
sits down a little as the huge tyres dig into
the tarmac and the mighty V12 propels the car
forward with unrelenting nuclear thrust."
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Aston Martin
v Ferrari 430
The rivalry – England's
Aston v Italy's Ferrari.
In the Italian corner is the brand new Ferrari 430
with its 4.3l V8 engine.
In for England is the new Aston Martin V8 Vantage,
with its 4.3l V8 mounted behind the centre line
of the front wheels and rear gearbox, has all the
mass down low giving a more balanced feel in comparison.
Both fantastic cars but which one will work best
for you? Thruxton Circuit is the perfect place to
find out with its super fast sweeping curves and
long straight within its 2.4 mile lap.
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Italian Supercar Experience
The Lamborghini LP640 Murcielago
and Ferrari F430 two of the best cars EVER made.
Nowhere else can you compare the latest models
from these two infamous Italian car marques on
the fastest race circuit in the UK.
Before experiencing the supercars, drivers will
learn the racing lines and braking points around
Thruxton circuit in the new Porsche Cayman - ideally
suited to track driving this two seat sports cars
will inspire confidence in the driver.
Then, the two beasts await. Which car inspires
the most confidence? Is the Ferrari’s steering
more direct than the Lamborghini’s? Which
car would you want to drive away in? All these
and many more questions will be answered.
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Price £395
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Ultimate
Supercar Experience
This has to be the best
driving experience in the UK (probably the world).
The cars you will drive on this ultimate driving
experience add up to over £500000 Four of
the worlds most usable and desirable Supercars,
all with a different approach to reach the same
goal.
Before the supercar comes some time to learn
the circuit in the new Porsche Cayman - A fantastic
drivers cars that inspires confidence and will
set you up perfectly to experience the 4 best
supercars in the world today.
The lastest model from Ferrari, the F430 with
a highly tuned normally aspirated 4.3 litre V8.
The nimble Porsche 997 Turbo with huge grip and
fantastic but easily accessible turbocharged performance,
plus every day practicality.The Aston Martin V8
Vantage with its British good looks and fantastic
engine and chassis. Finally, the heavy hitter
that is the Lamborghini LP640 Murciélago,
with the looks, big big power, that is so effectively
transmitted to the road via the 4 wheel drive
system and a monstrous 6.4 litre V12 engine.
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Price £575
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