Welcome to the Xperiences guide to extreme driving and track days, part #2. This is the second and last in the series of articles that delves into some of the ultimate gifts available for any car fanatic, speed demon or thrill chaser and gives you a brief glimpse of the best that is available on the market today. Whether it's Skid Pan & Controlled Driving, karting, tank driving, moto cross or rally driving experiences, we aim to give you the lowdown on them all.
Rally Driving The itinerary and the make of car you drive tend to vary from venue to venue, from a range which includes the Peugeot 206, the ever-popular Fords (Escort MkII, Fiesta, Focus, Sierra or Puma) or the VW Polo. Drive real rally cars on a gravel and dirt, tarmac or forest stage under the expert tuition of rally school instructors. Rally driving experiences take place at rally courses across the UK and use cars such as the Ford Escort, Focus, or even the mighty Subaru Impreza, all fully rally prepared with roll cages, bucket seats and intercom systems for an unforgettable rally driving day.
Moto Cross You will certainly have a day to remember on whichever tour you choose, and will encounter scenery that it definitely isn't possible to see from the roads! Imagine dirt flying in your face as you try to negotiate dips, jumps, high-speed straights and tricky corners - all on two wheels! Well go off-road biking for an experience that will leave you wondering why the 4x4 was ever invented. Whatever your skills, from beginner to seasoned rider, off-road biking can get you riding in ways and on surfaces you wouldn't believe.
Tank Driving During the course of the day you could be driving a Russian Grozdilka tank, a fully amphibious Hagglund tracked carrier, an FV 432 armoured personnel carrier or a Rapier rocket carrier. You could even get a ride in a Lance missile carrier, spend an hour in the armoury and there are other military-themed activities available too - learn how to fire a range of classic weapons like mortars and muskets, go on an SAS woodland patrol or try clay-pigeon shooting. At some events at the end of the day, the best driver gets to crush a car with a 56 ton Chieftain tank!
Skid Pan & Controlled Driving Ever had that initial adrenaline rush and then complete fear when you lose the back end of the car as it slides out of control? What about the overwhelming satisfaction of taking command of your vehicle and steering your way out of trouble? Well, this experience unleashes the thrill of skidding and sliding, whilst filling you with the knowledge and confidence to make you a better driver. It's one of the most enjoyable learning experiences you'll ever have in a car, next to having your first driving lesson. It's all angles, all action and lots of fun as you gain driving skills that could one day save your life.
Junior Driving There's no need to wait to get your licence before you can drive a car. Now kids can discover the thrill of driving as they get behind a steering wheel for the first time in safe, controlled conditions. An Approved Driving Instructor can show them the rudiments of driving and help them gain confidence in open spaces and a relaxed atmosphere. This experience is all about helping young (and not so young!) learners to make the most of that crucial first drive - to learn more, to experience more and to have lots of fun too.
Karting. All the fun of open-wheel dicing! Hurtle up to the chicane with the power full on until the last split second. No time to look back, the next diabolical corner is coming up to test you again! Some locations have banked turns, others fly-overs. Stand by to have the four-wheeled time of your life with karting experiences! Kart racing or karting is a variant of open-wheel motor sport with simple, small four-wheeled vehicles called karts, go-karts, or gearbox/shifter karts depending on the design. They are usually raced on scaled-down circuits.
Rally Driving The itinerary and the make of car you drive tend to vary from venue to venue, from a range which includes the Peugeot 206, the ever-popular Fords (Escort MkII, Fiesta, Focus, Sierra or Puma) or the VW Polo. Drive real rally cars on a gravel and dirt, tarmac or forest stage under the expert tuition of rally school instructors. Rally driving experiences take place at rally courses across the UK and use cars such as the Ford Escort, Focus, or even the mighty Subaru Impreza, all fully rally prepared with roll cages, bucket seats and intercom systems for an unforgettable rally driving day.
Moto Cross You will certainly have a day to remember on whichever tour you choose, and will encounter scenery that it definitely isn't possible to see from the roads! Imagine dirt flying in your face as you try to negotiate dips, jumps, high-speed straights and tricky corners - all on two wheels! Well go off-road biking for an experience that will leave you wondering why the 4x4 was ever invented. Whatever your skills, from beginner to seasoned rider, off-road biking can get you riding in ways and on surfaces you wouldn't believe.
Tank Driving During the course of the day you could be driving a Russian Grozdilka tank, a fully amphibious Hagglund tracked carrier, an FV 432 armoured personnel carrier or a Rapier rocket carrier. You could even get a ride in a Lance missile carrier, spend an hour in the armoury and there are other military-themed activities available too - learn how to fire a range of classic weapons like mortars and muskets, go on an SAS woodland patrol or try clay-pigeon shooting. At some events at the end of the day, the best driver gets to crush a car with a 56 ton Chieftain tank!
Skid Pan & Controlled Driving Ever had that initial adrenaline rush and then complete fear when you lose the back end of the car as it slides out of control? What about the overwhelming satisfaction of taking command of your vehicle and steering your way out of trouble? Well, this experience unleashes the thrill of skidding and sliding, whilst filling you with the knowledge and confidence to make you a better driver. It's one of the most enjoyable learning experiences you'll ever have in a car, next to having your first driving lesson. It's all angles, all action and lots of fun as you gain driving skills that could one day save your life.
Junior Driving There's no need to wait to get your licence before you can drive a car. Now kids can discover the thrill of driving as they get behind a steering wheel for the first time in safe, controlled conditions. An Approved Driving Instructor can show them the rudiments of driving and help them gain confidence in open spaces and a relaxed atmosphere. This experience is all about helping young (and not so young!) learners to make the most of that crucial first drive - to learn more, to experience more and to have lots of fun too.
Karting. All the fun of open-wheel dicing! Hurtle up to the chicane with the power full on until the last split second. No time to look back, the next diabolical corner is coming up to test you again! Some locations have banked turns, others fly-overs. Stand by to have the four-wheeled time of your life with karting experiences! Kart racing or karting is a variant of open-wheel motor sport with simple, small four-wheeled vehicles called karts, go-karts, or gearbox/shifter karts depending on the design. They are usually raced on scaled-down circuits.
About the Author:
Jimmy Gaulton has been involved in driving experience days for over thirty years and has penned many definitive articles on the subject. Before buying any driving experience online check out the full Xperiences Guide to Driving Experience and Track Day Gifts which you can find at Xperiences.co.uk - The Ultimate Driving Experience and Track Day Comparison Site
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