Lotus Exige Driving at Silverstone

Lotus Exige Driving at Silverstone
Lotus Exige Driving at Silverstone
Lotus Exige Driving at Silverstone
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JWAEX
2 hrs
Towcester, Northamptonshire
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£215
  • About

    Drive this fantastic British car around the world-famous Silverstone Circuit. The Exige is a hardcore, mid-engined sports car with astounding handling and power. Reaching 0 - 60 mph in under five seconds, it's truly one of the quickest and safest cars on the road today, and is an absolute thrill to drive. Learn about track driving techniques during a safety briefing. Once the car controls have been explained, you'll head out onto the Silverstone track for four laps. Have a break before going back out there for a further five laps in the Exige. As a finale, you'll be shown what these cars are really capable of during a high-speed lap by a professional instructor. Conclude with a debrief, driver assessment and certificate presentation.

    • Drive the superb Lotus Exige at the world famous Silverstone Circuit
    • Start with a safety briefing
    • Drive the Lotus for nine laps in total
    • Enjoy a high speed passenger ride
    • Conclude with a debrief and certificate presentation
  • Key Info

    Availability

    Weekend dates once or twice a month, plus occasional weekdays. Weekends are always busy so allow at least six to eight weeks advance booking notice. The circuit closes between mid December and mid January for the winter shut-down.

    Participant Guidelines

    Min height 5'2'', maximum 6'4''. Max weight is 16 stone, max age 70. You must have held a manual driving licence for at least one year and PRESENT IT ON THE DAY (photocopies or verbal confirmation from the DVLA are not acceptable alternatives).

    Weather

    Track driving may be cancelled or curtailed in extreme weather conditions (e.g. snow, ice or severe rain) which would make driving at speed dangerous. Please call the venue if in any doubt.

    Duration

    As a guide, expect to be at the venue for approximately two hours including briefing, tuition, driving time and a debrief. Please arrive a few minutes prior to your booking to ensure a prompt start time.

    Numbers On Day

    Briefings will be shared; there may be up to 12 people taking part at any one time.

    Spectators

    Spectators are welcome; get them to bring a camera. Please note that pets are not permitted at the circuit.

    Dress Code

    Wear trousers, a long-sleeved shirt and slim, flat-soled shoes (the pedals in the car can be close together). Please avoid nylon clothing. A helmet will be provided.

    Other Info

    You will drive the Southern Circuit which is 1.9 miles long and forms part of the Grand Prix Circuit.

  • Reviews

    Great Experience, Must Get An Exige One Day

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    Damian E, 13 Aug 2011

    Totally enjoyable experience, well hosted and helpful instructor...not sure I'm ready for F1 yet though! Even to drive at Silverstone is a treat, in an Exige is great...other cars there included Astons and Ferarris (I overtook both of them) and happy I chose a Lotus.

    Amazing Experience I'll Never Forget!

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    Suzanne P, 13 Aug 2011

    What a great experience from start to finish. The instructors at Silverstone were brilliant and though I was nervous, they really put me at ease. The final lap was incredible, and was a great finish to the day.

    Incredible - Absolutely Incredible

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    Andy I, 06 Aug 2011

    I love going to Silverstone to watch motor racing - to actually drive the Grand Prix Southern circuit was an absolute blast. The Hanger Straight appears very big from the stands but very small when it is your backside inches above the tarmac at top speed. It did however take the instructor to actually demonstrate what he meant when he said 'brake', I thought he meant 'brake' but he actually meant 'BRAAAAAAKE', incredible stuff. I did get marked down for taking the Ireland corner wide 3 times and spinning off twice, once as a double 360 degree spin but hey it was brilliant fun. I will definitely do this again. Silverstone was great and did everything to include friends and family of the those racing by including them in briefings and taking them down to the experience center for roof top viewing. Brilliant atmosphere & everybody was welcome and had a good time. I can't recommend this enough. There were lots of highlights but overtaking a Ferrari after exiting Club Corner was mental.

    Never Forget The High Speed Lap!

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    Andrew F, 06 Aug 2011

    I had this bought for me as a birthday present. From the moment the experience began I was looked after well, the safety briefing was friendly and informative, and the in-car tutor was very patient with me as I forgot to brake at each corner! Not quite the same as on the games console! Would recommend to anyone, after seeing me do it my wife wants a go too! The team at the track have a professional setup which you will love.

    Awesome Day Out

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    Martyn I, 18 Jul 2010

    Arrived at Silverstone and was directed where to go, signed on and waited for other drivers to arrive, then headed into driver briefing. Introduced to all the instructors all of whom knew what they were doing and talking about (being professional racing drivers). Then headed over to the cars and out onto the track. I used the first 4 laps to get a feel for the car and the track. Then had a short break and headed out for another 5 laps in which I really pushed the car hard, was awesome fun and felt like I had really improved with the instructor helping me through the laps. Then had a quick blast round with the instructor, was mental. Awesome day.

    A Very Enjoyable Morning

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    Anthony L, 05 Sep 2009

    Great weather fortunately! Excellent briefing, friendly instructors - altogether a highly enjoyable experience.

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