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 £220
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Ferrari 355 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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Price £245
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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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Price £295
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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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Price £350
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Aston Martin
V Porsche
"The old rivalry -
England v Germany. This ones a bit one-sided though.
England probably have nine men on the field. A
standard 997 Carrera S would be a more reasonable
match, but when you bolt on two turbos the Porsche's
power advantage is 120bhp. However there are lots
of other dynamic and aesthetic qualities to compare.
Are we overly familiar with the 911 shape now?
The basic architecture has been the same for over
forty years now. Admittedly the Turbo adds some
drama with the rear spoiler, the pumped up and
vented rear arches and the unique hammer head
shark inspired LED light treatment at the front.
This compares with the very stylish, classy and
understated muscular looks of the Aston. In the
Turbo you can definitely feel all the weight at
the rear. The engine hangs out behind the rear
wheels - completely the wrong place, but Porsche
gets the chassis to work incredibly well now.
The Aston, with its V8 mounted behind the centre
line of the front wheels and rear gearbox, has
all the mass down low and with in the wheelbase
giving a more balanced feel in comparison. Which
one works for you?"
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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.Ferrucio
Lamborghini actually started manufacturing sports
cars specifically to rival those of his competitor
Enzo Ferrari. Ever since, their models have been
directly compared to each other - now you can
judge for yourself as you drive these amazing
cars back to back around the fastest race track
in the country.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. Prior to driving the supercars you
will learn the circuit and perfect your technique
in our new fleet of Porsche Cayman's."
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Price £390
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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 a cool £500,000.00.
Three of the worlds most usable and desirable
Supercars, all with a different approach to reach
the same goal.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.
Finally, the heavy hitter that is the Lamborghini
LP640 Murcielago, 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. All three are stunningly effective,
very fast and great fun to drive. But, they are
also very different in the way they drive as well,
making your experience even more interesting.
Reading the glossy motoring press will never be
the same again - you will know exactly what the
journalists are talking about - and you can agree,
or disagree with their views!" |
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Price £470
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