Full Day Drift Experience

£280.00
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Take the helm of one of our drift prepared 350z’s with your own instructor in the passenger seat. They will teach you the essential techniques to go sideways and let those rear wheels spin. Fancy a go at this new and obscure motorsport? Our instructors will show you techniques so you can feel at ease while you powerslide in a controlled environment.

The half-day experience will be split up into three sessions to allow some down time to reload & replenish with the option to purchase something to drink/eat from our on-site catering facilities and to reflect on the techniques you are attempting to master.

This experience consists of the following:

  • Pre-drive safety briefing.
  • Demonstration lap
  • 3 driving sessions.
  • Hot laps (passenger ride) 
  • Option to purchase photos of your experience in the drift car (EXTRA).
  • Option to purchase a recording of your drive on our latest 360 camera systems (EXTRA).
  • Certificate of completion

 Session one:

Roughly 5 minutes behind where you will learn the basics of drifting such as:

  • Power sliding.
  • Power over initiation.
  • Countersteering.
  • Throttle balance.
  • Direction change.

 Session two:

Roughly 10 minutes behind the wheel where it gets exciting as you’ll start getting to grips with the drifting vehicle and the track.

  • Demonstration lap of the second course
  • Handbrake initiation.
  • How to extend a drift.
  • Quick direction changes.
  • Smooth exit from drifting. 
  • Three attempts on a more demanding course.

Session three:

Roughly 10 minutes continuing on the pro course and a further detailed into drifting activities such as:

  • Weight transfer initiation.
  • Clutch kicking.
  • Shift lock initiation.
  • Use of more gears.
  • Faster speeds.
  • Learn to extend and contract your drifting line using ‘clipping zones’ as reference points.

Session Four:

Passenger ride (Hot Lap). Swap seats with the instructor as they take you around the pro course as they lay down the run of a lifetime with you in the passenger seat! As a passenger, you will be able to experience:

  • 5 minutes as a passenger
  • Drifting around the pro-course

The full-day drift experience is a great way for a novice driver attempting to gain more experience in drifting and wanting to experience it on an amateur level. Our drift experience is performed in a controlled environment where the track is specially designed for low grip driving. 

 

Minimum ageThe minimum age to participate in a driving experience is 17 years old (individuals under the age of 18 need parental/guardian consent)
Minimum heightThe minimum height to participate in a driving experience is 4ft 10in.
Maximum heightThe maximum height to participate in a driving experience is 6ft 4in. (Please contact us to discuss your options regarding this)
Maximum weightThe maximum weight to participate in a driving experience is 20 stone. (Please contact us to discuss your options regarding this)
Driving licenceAll participants must hold a full valid driving licence and must have this present with them on the day the event is taking place. (International licences are accepted)
CommunicationAll participants must have a good basic understanding of the English language and must be able to understand basic hand manoeuvres.
ClothingAppropriate clothing and footwear must be worn at all times during the event.
HealthParticipants must be in good health and must wear glasses if required.
DrinkingIndividuals who are under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be permitted to participate. The Event Managers decision is final.
VouchersVouchers hold a 12-month validity period unless otherwise stated.
Expiration dateExperiences must be booked and taken before the expiry date of the voucher.
Book aheadWe ask that you book a minimum of 8 weeks in advance so we can give the best availability of venues and vehicles.
CancellationCancellation cover can be purchased separately, this covers you in the instance of death in the immediate family, breakdown on the way to an event or illness on the day.
AvailabilityAll experiences are subject to availability with regards to vehicles, dates and venues.
WeatherWe still operate during adverse weather; however we hold the right to cancel an experience if the weather is too severe.
SpectatorsSpectators are welcome at all our venues.
Under 16sIndividuals under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Our datesMost experiences are available February to November.
Indemnity waiverWhen attending an experience with ourselves you are fully insured to drive our cars, however you may be liable for the excess payment if any claim needs to be made due to damage to the vehicles. It is advised that participants purchase an indemnity waiver that is offered to them at the time of booking and on the day.

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          Elvington Track (Yorkshire)

          Elvington Track

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          Yorkshire

          Elvington Track

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          One of the largest airfield venues out there in use.

          Exeter Smeatharpe Track (Devon)

          Exeter Smeatharpe Track

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          Devon

          Exeter Smeatharpe Track

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          Smeatharpe, also known as RAF Upottery is a former World War II airfield just outside Exeter.

          Prestwold Driving Centre (Leicestershire)

          Prestwold Driving Centre

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          Leicestershire

          Prestwold Driving Centre

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          1.5 miles Tarmac, 5 turns - High Speed Straight. Everyman Testing Facility.

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                We all know that things happen, surprises crop up which can threaten to derail the most detailed and longstanding plans. Now that you have built the driving experience perfect for you, this bargain product will give you flexibility and help guard against any hiccups by allowing you to change your booking up to seven days prior to your event without incurring any additional costs. It’s the ideal way to protect your dream drive despite what life throws at you..! visit our Terms & Conditions page for more information.

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                Photo Package

                What better way to capture the enjoyment of your driving experience than with a professionally shot series of photographs? This package includes all photographs of you – all of your actions shots in every selected vehicle taken at high speed as you master the circuit in the car of your dreams – perfect for sharing on social media and with your family and friends. We will even print your favourite one and frame it for you to take home on the day as a superb memento of your dream drive…  

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                (Not available on Rally experiences at Elvington or Segway Experiences)

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                Collision Damage Waiver for 5 Drives

                One of our most Popular products available for obvious reasons!! Buying this waiver gives you full peace of mind that you can relax and fully enjoy your drive knowing you won’t be picking up the bill if anything goes wrong..

                Supercars are super amazing but can be super expensive to fix should anything get damaged. This collision damage waiver transfers the liability of the £5000 excess from the customer driving to ourselves so should anything go wrong on the day there will be no unpleasant expensive surprises.

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                Media Package - 5 Cars +

                Now this is the absolute ultimate memento – perfect for capturing those key milestones and a customer favourite!

                Not only does this includes the full photo package, a professionally shot series of photographs of you in your chosen cars plus your favourite one printed & framed on the day but it also includes your in-car film footage, recorded live with audio throughout your drives and saved on an SD card for your convenience.

                When you show & share this with your family & friends, it will be as if they are in the car with you!! Filming captures every second similar to how you may have seen on Top Gear, the cameras face both the driver and the track and will record your reactions as you accelerate and hit those top speeds. There are also bonus features which can record the following; GPS showing position on track F1 style, G-force showing the power of the acceleration, and the all important bragging rights of the speedometer!

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