Thrills And Fortunately No Spills!
Dino G,
25 Aug 2011
I was new to track day racing but the instructors, who are fantastic, soon had me at ease with the track which has some great long straights and lots of fast corners. I started with the DB4 which, without the modern-day driving aids, was a bit of a handful to begin with but you soon adjust and start to appreciate the power and the fantastic sound of its engine down the straights. Next up was the E-type which was a real pleasure to drive, easy to handle and, suprisingly, it cornered really well. With more knowledge of the track, so grew the confidence and the speed. So in the Lotus Cortina, which is a great little rally car that you can throw into a corner without too many jitters, I was able to catch and pass a single seater and a Mustang (no doubt on their slow outlaps but still a great feeling!). Tip: if you're new to the track, might want to start with the Lotus, as it's the easist to drive so you can focus on learning the track, followed by the DB4 and then finish with the E-type.
Fantastic Fun!!
Alex B,
20 May 2011
Being a petrol head, i was in seventh heaven!!
A Great Day Driving - Bringing Back Great Memories
Chris J,
26 Oct 2010
It was quite an experience for my 50th birthday treat driving a Jaguar E-type and the Aston on a wet day, with no power steering and brakes which are not as good as modern cars. I had a great time!The instructors were excellent and obviously knew a lot about these wonderful cars.
A Classic Day Out With Three Classic Cars
Jon F,
29 Sep 2010
I thoroughly enjoyed the day out, which was made all the better for having knowledgeable and sympathetic staff on hand to guide me on the track, and gives helpful comments on how to get the best of the three cars I drove. All three cars were presented in tip top condition, which made the experience all the better. I shall now be able to say that 'I drove one of those once' whenever I see an E-type or DB4, or Lotus Cortina, at a car show. Taking them round the Goodwood circuit was awesome, as it is a fairly long track, which meant that three laps in each car made you appreciate each one with a decent few minutes drive. As it is a fairly flat circuit the cars get up to a good speed, although my concentration was on the track, not the dials on the dashboard. It is something that I had waited a long time to organise, and I know now that I should have done so a lot sooner.
Not Just For Men!
Donna G,
20 Aug 2010
Had a brilliant time finally getting to drive cars I never thought I would. When you get the racing line right, it's great, and when you lap an E-type in a DB4, fantastic!