A Fun Day Out With A Serious Intent
Carol G,
18 Feb 2012
Castle Combe Skid Pan
Excellent skidding fun and I went expecting just that. However, this teaches you how to regain control of your car in a skid and hopefully avoid any fatal consequences. Well taught and could save your life.
So Much Fun An Useful Too!
Sarah M,
25 Sep 2011
National Car Control Centre
The experience was really good, the instructor was very fun and safe! Really enjoyed the day on the whole!
Fantastic Fantastic!!!!
Susan H,
28 Aug 2011
National Car Control Centre
REALLY ENJOYED THE DAY LEARNED A LOT. LOVED THROWING THE CAR AROUND. WELL WORTH THE MONEY
What A Day
Kevin E,
06 Aug 2011
Castle Combe Skid Pan
Great day, well managed by the two guys Paul & Jim. Would recommend for anyone wanting an adrenaline rush.
Absolutely Brilliant, From Start To Finish
Heidi B,
30 Jul 2011
Rockingham Race Circuit
From the first person I dealt with at the raceway through to the last, everyone was extremely pleasant and helpful. The instructor, Richard, was brilliant, friendly, calm, and encouraging, and allowed me to have a amazing time, whilst learning useful skills at the wheel. An exhilarating and liberating driving experience!
Educational, Exciting And Above All Fun
Norman H,
21 May 2011
Castle Combe Skid Pan
Instructors were friendly approachable and informative providing a relaxed and enjoyable experience.
Fun And Instructive
Dominic F,
07 May 2011
Castle Combe Skid Pan
Some initial floundering followed by some instruction then progessively less floundering as the morning went on. Learnt some useful gems which hopefully will make next winter's driving a bit safer. Came second in the time trial. Bah!
Great Fun
Maria G,
07 May 2011
Castle Combe Skid Pan
I started the day slightly nervous but by the end I was wishing I could experience it all over again.
Great Fun
Niki G,
11 Dec 2010
Castle Combe Skid Pan
Both informative and lots of fun, the two instructors were brilliant, gave informative demonstrations and ended the day with a time trial which I spectacularly lost!
Excellent Fun - Alongside Learning Important Skill
Marie P,
30 Oct 2010
Castle Combe Skid Pan
Was a brilliant day out. Lots of fun skidding about, before learning how to handle the skids. Think this should be compulsory for all teenagers after passing their driving tests!
Better Than A Theme Park Ride!
Celia D,
11 Sep 2010
Castle Combe Skid Pan
A great experience and also very informative. The staff were relaxed and friendly and not at all patronising. Bring on the snow and ice this Winter - I can handle it!
Excellent Fun And Educational
Gary H,
13 Feb 2010
Castle Combe Skid Pan
The skidpan was some of the best fun I've had in a car for years. I thought I was fairly competent in slippy conditions anyway but during the day learned real techniques that will definitely help on the road should I ever run out of talent! The new skills definitely shone through at the end of the day when I took home the cup for the quickest timed lap of the skidpan, which caused some elation!
Great Day, Learned Lots
Christopher T,
19 Dec 2009
Castle Combe Skid Pan
Got to learn control in both front and rear wheel drive cars, instructors were excellent and lots of fun and we got to do lots of driving. I now have more confidence in slippery conditions and know what to do and what not to do. A great choice of experience for any age, male or female!
An Extremely Easy Way To Arrange A Fantastic Day
Peter W,
05 Sep 2009
Castle Combe Skid Pan
My parents arranged a day out on the skidpan for myself and my brother and we thoroughly enjoyed our experience, we may even book it up for our father to do as he always 'knows best'!
What A Laugh
Doug S,
15 Aug 2009
Castle Combe Skid Pan
How not to do it and how to do it ... great day let loose on the skidpan track, first go all over the place, then a little instruction how to correct a skid, then the time trial. All good fun, well worth a go.
Driving Skills That Everyone Should Learn
John B,
20 Jun 2009
Castle Combe Skid Pan
This was a great experience and well worth doing, introducing useful skills which may be needed on the road one day. The instructors were very helpful and informative and achieved the right balance so the course was demanding but enjoyable at the same time.
A Fun And Useful Sliding Time
Frederik D,
25 Apr 2009
Castle Combe Skid Pan
Skidpan driving involves appreciating and learning all about driving on slippery roads. The team were friendly and knowledgeable, and the time spent on the track was more than adequate. Learned all the differences between front and rear wheel drive cars, ABS and braking. A great day out if you want to combine a fun-filled driving experience with potentially life saving advice on how to steer a car in tricky road conditions. Red Letter Days provided a great service all around the event. The only shame is that I didn't win the time trial at the end ;-), but somebody else was faster.
Back To Basics!
Colin M,
26 Feb 2009
Manby Showground
I passed my driving test in 1971 at the age of 17 and later received police standard and advanced driver training, albeit a long time ago. Although I never thought of myself as exceptional, I thought I was a better driver than most. A session on the skidpan at Manby under the expert guidance of James taught me how little I really understood the dynamics of car control. Anyone who drives a car on the road should attend this course. It really is an eye-opener. A truly worthwhile, challenging, exhausting learning experience. You will, whatever your present ability, come away a better driver.
Brilliant, Well Organised Experience
Mark S,
30 Oct 2008
Manby Showground
This was not only an adrenaline rush but an extremely well organised, well instructed session that will make me a safer driver. Everyone who has a driving licence should attend such a course. I certainly shouldn't have waited 35 years for the experience.
Valuable Experience
Mark R,
11 Oct 2008
National Car Control Centre
It was a fun day, but you also gained some valuable driving experience and how to control the car in a skid.