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Motor Racing

Motor Racing

Price: £155
Duration: 2 - 2½ hrs
Ref: AOAAS
 
 
  • Full briefing from qualified instructors
  • Warm up in an MG ZR saloon
  • Learn about racing lines and driving at speed
  • Drive an F1-style single-seater round the circuit

Driving an F1-style single-seater racing car is unlike anything else. You're strapped into the open cockpit with your legs stretched out into the nose of the car, the steering wheel in front of you and the gearstick between your legs. You're only a couple of inches off the ground and you'll know it; you can feel every bump and vibration and you'll have to fight not to oversteer, as your super-responsive car reacts to every tiny adjustment you make. This is driving at its limits, as done by the pros; just you and the car. After a coffee you'll have a full briefing on the driving techniques you'll need for the single-seater, which is faster than any road-going Ferrari. Next you'll warm up with an eight mile driving session in an MG ZR saloon with your instructor alongside. Then you'll strap in to the Formula Ford single-seater, driving solo for ten miles. Driving close to the ground, this is real exhilarating motor racing.

Locations:

Wigan, Lancashire

 

More information

Participant Guidelines: Minimum age is 18. Maximum weight is 18 stone. Minimum height is 5'0'', maximum is 6'4''. You must have held a full, current and valid British or international manual driving licence for at least 12 months - bring it with you on the day.
Weather: Driving may be cancelled or curtailed in extreme weather conditions (e.g. snow, ice, heavy rain or high winds) which would make driving at speed dangerous. Please call the venue if in any doubt.
Duration: You'll be at the circuit for between two and two and a half hours, including a 30 minute briefing, tuition, around 30 minutes' driving time and a debrief.
Numbers On Day: All in-car tuition is on a one-to-one basis. Briefings are held in groups of up to thirty people. There will be other pupils in Formula Fords on track at the same time as you.
Spectators: Spectators are welcome and there are cafe/clubhouse facilities on site. Get them to bring a camera. Please note that animals are not allowed at the circuit, with the exception of guide dogs.
Dress Code: Dress comfortably (e.g. jeans and sweatshirt) and wear trainers or flat-soled shoes. A helmet will be provided or you can bring your own if you have one.
Availability: Selected Saturdays, Sundays and Wednesdays throughout the year, plus occasional Mondays and Thursdays.
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