Motor Racing Thrill at Silverstone

Motor Racing Thrill at Silverstone
Motor Racing Thrill at Silverstone
Motor Racing Thrill at Silverstone
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JWASF
1 hr
Towcester, Northamptonshire
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£130
  • About

    Formula Silverstone single-seaters sit just inches from the ground, are incredibly responsive and have been expertly engineered to provide you with a genuine racing thrill. Going flat out around this purpose-built motor racing training facility (as used by the top Formula 1 teams), you too can get a taste for what it's like to be a world Formula 1 champion. Start with a short briefing from a fully qualified instructor to talk you through racing lines and track driving techniques to prepare you for the drive ahead. Then you'll take the wheel of your single-seater, which can go from 0 - 60 mph in just five seconds, for a few laps driving behind a pace car. Next, let loose for ten more minutes to push your driving skills to the absolute limit - unpaced!

    • Drive a fantastic single seater on one of the world's most famous circuits
    • Get a briefing from a fully qualified instructor
    • Drive for eight minutes behind a pace car
    • Enjoy ten minutes without a pace car - vrooooooom!
  • 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

    Max weight 18 stone. Min height is 5'2''; max 6'4''. Max age is 70. Participants need to have held a full manual driving licence for at least a year, which must be presented on the day.

    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

    Expect to be at the venue for up to 50 minutes, with around 18 minutes driving. Time quoted is for guidance and not to be misinterpreted as course duration. Please arrive a few minutes prior to your booking to ensure a prompt start time.

    Numbers On Day

    You will share your briefing with up to 18 other participants.

    Spectators

    Spectators are welcome and can bring a camera to record your experience. Please note that pets are not permitted at any circuits.

    Dress Code

    Dress warmly and comfortably in trousers and a long-sleeved top. Wear flat-soled shoes and bring driving gloves if you wish. A helmet will be provided.

    Other Info

    At this world-class venue on the day, you will drive the Stowe Circuit which is .8 of a mile long.

  • Reviews

    Great 21St Present

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    Jacqueline B, 14 Jan 2012

    My son had a fantastic day yesterday. Well organised

    Thrilling And Fantastic

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    Tim C, 06 Nov 2011

    Had a brilliant experience driving the Formula Silverstone single seaters. Instructors were great, the cars were great and it was a thrill to have an F1 style experience. Will definitely do it again.

    Awesome

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    Kevin D, 24 Oct 2011

    The only negative thing about the day is seeing the checkered flag! Unbelievable experience for any F1 fans.

    Top Stuff

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    Gary H, 15 Oct 2011

    Professionally organised, well briefed and better than expected.Lots of focus on racing line but could do with more on how to get the best from the cars. Need to remember that most of us have never driven this type of machine before. However, great fun and would recommend to anyone to have a go. Good value for money.

    What A Day

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    Peter C, 11 Oct 2011

    A very exciting and well presented day, recommended for everyone

    Just Fantastic

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    Joe E, 15 Sep 2011

    Everything I expected and then some!

    Great Memories For Me And My Family

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    Jean C, 07 Sep 2011

    I purchased two Red Letter Days one for my husband and one for my son and they both thought that it was a fabulous day. We came as a family and we all thoroughly thought it was a brilliant experience.

    Best Present Ever

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    Lee C, 07 Sep 2011

    What a fantastic day. I was looked after by all the staff in a very professional manner. My partner was equally well looked after, she was escorted to the pit lane to take photo's then taken to the hospitality/veiwing area, it was explained to her exactly what was going to happen. When I got out the car, my first thought was, I'm doing this again.

    Fantastic Morning.

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    Gerallt W, 06 Aug 2011

    Had a great time, everything i expected and much more.

    Great Day,still Buzzing

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    Leigh V, 15 Jul 2011

    This Was A Present for Fathers Day and i could not ask for anything better. The children loved it and it was a great day out for the family.

    A Great Day Out

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    Roy K, 21 May 2011

    If you enjoy driving and speed this is a must, geting into a single seater noing you are only seating inches off the tarmac is something else, but once you have done a few laps behind the pace car following the race line and you are let lose on your own is very hard to describe, the acceleration, but the ability of the car to corner on twisty bends at high speed and not seem to want to fly off the track is just breathtaking to a novice. It was just a fantastic experience. Thanks to everyone.

    Great Day. Much More Than I'd Hope

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    John P, 08 May 2011

    It was just a great day. Well looked after by people who wanted everything to go well for clients.

    Awesome Experience

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    Keith L, 02 Apr 2011

    Fantastic day, very impressed with the clear briefing and professional instruction on track. Closest I will ever get to driving a F1 car. Thanks

    Awesom!

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    Steven C, 11 Dec 2010

    Absolutely mind shattering, have driven karts but these don't come close to this experience, can't put into words the excitement you feel as you accelerate down the straight. All I will say is if you want to get a little insight into what F1 drivers do the give this a go. Good value for money just wish I had longer on the track but hey can't have everything.

    A Great Adrenalin Fix!!

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    David L, 28 Nov 2010

    Had a great time in the single seater racing car although you have to remember when it is November and -5C they are cabriolet cars with very poor heaters!

    Best 60Th Birthday Present.

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    Christine C, 06 Nov 2010

    What a fantastic experience. It's every boys dream to drive a racing car, even 60 year old boys. Being A Formula 1 fan, it was brilliant to visit Silverstone. My wife came along and she thorughly enjoyed watching. I would highly recommend it to anyone and I havn't stopped talking about my experience since.

    Move Over Jenson Button

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    Richard C, 29 Oct 2010

    The Silverstone racing thrill experience is one not to miss out on. It is one of the best days out I have had and has left me wanting more!

    Fantastic Experience From Start To Finish

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    Ben G, 22 Oct 2010

    The memories of my day in Silverstone will stay with me forever. The instructors were fantastic and the briefing was thorough. The car which I drove was fantastic, and the Stowe circuit was tremendous! A really enjoyable day for both myself and my family who were spectating.

    You Are Going To Want To Do This Again.....!

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    Simon O, 22 Oct 2010

    Been to Track Days before driving road cars such as the Porsche 911 and Lotus, but this is in a different league. Solid professional briefing with the instructor in a well equipped classroom before you start 10 minutes at low speed behind a pace car gives you time to get used to driving this beast, the gear change & the best line to take the corners, then you are released to drive as fast as you like, subject to the others on the track. Overtaking permitted, with marshallers authorisation of the wave of the blue flag....then open her up flat out down the straight...! WOW! Only criticism, it was over too quickly!! Would not recommend to the faint hearted! Awesome experience, we will be returning.

    Brilliant! Strongly Recommend People Try It!!!

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    Chris E, 20 Sep 2010

    I arrived and checked in all very easily not sure what type of car i'd be driving. After the briefing we went to find the cars an to my excitement they turned out to be really smart racey looking cars. Everything covered in the brief was a real help as i soon mastered the racing line around the perfectly sized circuit. Will definitley look into doing the driving experience after doing this thrill ride.

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