Fasten your seatbelt and prepare for an adrenaline-pumping experience on the track. You will be able to enjoy a thrilling high speed passenger ride with one of our qualified and experienced instructors around the track of your choice in any Supercar from our Gold Range. You can even mix and match and choose a more unique option from our brilliant Movie Car Range. This is your chance to feel the wind in your hair and to see what its like to ride next to a real racing driver!
✔️ Welcome introduction and sign in with our team to collect your itinerary!
✔️ Drivers briefing with an experienced and qualified instructor.
✔️ 1 lap in an exhilarating High Speed Passenger Ride in a Supercar from our Gold Range!
✔️ Please collect a certificate to commemorate your driving experience from our media desk.
Minimum age
The minimum age to participate in a driving experience is 17 years old (individuals under the age of 18 need parental/guardian consent)
Minimum height
The minimum height to participate in a driving experience is 4ft 10in.
Maximum height
The maximum height to participate in a driving experience is 6ft 4in. (Please contact us to discuss your options regarding this)
Maximum weight
The maximum weight to participate in a driving experience is 20 stone. (Please contact us to discuss your options regarding this)
Driving licence
All 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)
Communication
All participants must have a good basic understanding of the English language and must be able to understand basic hand manoeuvres.
Clothing
Appropriate clothing and footwear must be worn at all times during the event.
Health
Participants must be in good health and must wear glasses if required.
Drinking
Individuals who are under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be permitted to participate. The Event Managers decision is final.
Vouchers
Vouchers hold a 12-month validity period unless otherwise stated.
Expiration date
Experiences must be booked and taken before the expiry date of the voucher.
Book ahead
We ask that you book a minimum of 8 weeks in advance so we can give the best availability of venues and vehicles.
Cancellation
Cancellation 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.
Availability
All experiences are subject to availability with regards to vehicles, dates and venues.
Weather
We still operate during adverse weather; however we hold the right to cancel an experience if the weather is too severe.
Spectators
Spectators are welcome at all our venues.
Under 16s
Individuals under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Our dates
Most experiences are available February to November.
Indemnity waiver
When 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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Ariel Atom
ArielAtom
Originally launched in the 1990s, the Ariel Atom is now an established motoring icon, turning heads both for its looks and the fact it is as exhilarating a car as you could wish to drive. Today, the range extends from the 245bhp base model of the car. Without exception, each model offers a uniquely thrilling driving experience that is, as its best, unmatched for thrills and rawness this side of a superbike. Select your experience here
Vehicle Stats
Top Speed145
Power245
0-60 Time3.1
Cylinders4
Engine Size2.0
DrivetrainRWD
Market Value£48,000
£10.00
Ariel Atom Cup
ArielAtom Cup
Originally launched in the 1990s, the Atom Cup is now an established motoring icon, turning heads both for its looks and the fact it is as exhilarating a car as you could wish to drive. Today, the range extends from the 245bhp base model of the car. Without exception, each model offers a uniquely thrilling driving experience that is, as its best, unmatched for thrills and rawness this side of a superbike. Select your experience here
Vehicle Stats
Top Speed145
Power245
0-60 Time3.1
Cylinders4
Engine Size2.0
DrivetrainRWD
Market Value£48,000
£10.00
Ariel Atom 310 Supercharged
ArielAtom 310 Supercharged
Jackson Racing, a renowned Honda tuning company based in California, has been perfecting its craft for over two decades. Their expertise in the American import drag-racing scene primarily revolves around their highly acclaimed and extensively tested superchargers. Therefore, when Simon Saunders, the head of Ariel, sought to enhance the speed of his Honda Type-R-engined Atom track car, he naturally turned to Jackson Racing. The outcome of their collaboration is the all-new supercharged Atom, boasting an impressive power output of 300bhp at 8200rpm, a substantial increase from its original 220bhp. Additionally, the torque has been boosted from 144lb ft at 6100rpm to 191lb ft at 7150rpm. Weighing in at a mere 460kg without fuel, this latest iteration of the Atom is bound to deliver an exhilarating performance on the track. The hairs on the back of your neck will stand up as the noise of the supercharger kicks in. This Supercharged Atom is one of the Instructors favourite cars we own. View experiences here
Vehicle Stats
Top Speed155
Power310
0-60 Time2.7
Cylinders4
Engine Size2.0
DrivetrainRWD
Market Value£52,000
£30.00
Aston Martin DB11
Aston MartinDB11
The DB11 succeeds the DB9 as Aston Martin’s flagship V12 GT, taking on cars like the Mercedes-AMG S65 Coupe, Bentley GTC and Ferrari F12. Aston’s DB lineage, named after one-time owner David Brown, stretches right back to 1950 and includes the iconic DB5 of Goldfinger fame. But the DB11 is the first all-new one since 2003. And if you’re wondering what happened to DB10, that was reserved for a special re-bodied V8 Vantage used in 2015’s Bond film, Spectre. Select your experience here
Vehicle Stats
Top Speed203
Power600
0-60 Time3.6
CylindersV12 Twin Turbo
Engine Size5.2
DrivetrainRWD
Market Value£165,000
Aston Martin DB9
Aston MartinDB9
If it's the absolute class you want from a supercar, then the Aston Martin DB9 takes some beating. The British-built V12 engined car can be considered more of a quick GT car than a pin-sharp racer, but there's no doubt its relaxed approach hold plenty of appeal. It continues to be a fast, luxurious, front-engined, rear-wheel-drive coupe that will carry two people and their luggage on long journeys at high speed in absolute comfort. Select your experience here
Vehicle Stats
Top Speed183
Power470
0-60 Time4.1
Cylinders12
Engine Size6.0
DrivetrainRWD
Market Value£128,150
Aston Martin Vantage V8
Aston MartinVantage V8
Arguably the most visually appealing Aston Martin in the range, the Vantage is a taut mix of muscularity and Aston’s traditional elegance. It works very well too, with the squat, purposeful proportions conveying the obvious sporting intent. Select your experience here
Vehicle Stats
Top Speed180
Power385
0-60 Time4.3
CylindersV8
Engine Size4.7
DrivetrainRWD
Market Value£139,100
£50.00
Aston Martin V8 Vantage Gen 2
Aston MartinV8 Vantage
Gen 2
Arguably the most visually appealing Aston Martin in the range, the Vantage is a taut mix of muscularity and Aston’s traditional elegance. It works very well too, with the squat, purposeful proportions conveying the obvious sporting intent. Select your experience here
Vehicle Stats
Top Speed195
Power503
0-60 Time3.5
CylindersV8
Engine Size4.0 Twin Turbo
DrivetrainRWD
Market Value£164,995
Audi R8 V10
AudiR8 V10
But what the R8 yields in flash, it makes up for in the cohesive design. The angular body is one of the most futuristic shapes ever to roll off a production line. While some supercars can be confused as “some new Ferrari or Lamborghini,” the R8 is almost immediately recognized as an Audi. That’s because Audi’s latest models are all characterized by piercing LED headlights and taillights, ornate wheel designs, and angular bodies. Select your experience here
Vehicle Stats
Top Speed200
Power540
0-60 Time3.5
Cylinders10
Engine Size5.2
DrivetrainAWD
Market Value£125,000
£30.00
Audi R8 V10+
AudiR8 V10+
At 610 horsepower, this naturally aspirated 5.2-liter V-10 is the most powerful engine ever put into production by Audi. It revs 20 percent quicker than its predecessor, spinning from idle to its 8500-rpm redline in 0.66 seconds. The pedestal it’s bolted to, a V10 Plus blitzes to 60 mph in 2.9 seconds and wails a stirring soprano aria in the process. Select your experience here
Vehicle Stats
Top Speed205
Power610
0-60 Time2.8
Cylinders10
Engine Size5.2
DrivetrainAWD
Market Value£135,000
Audi R8 V8
AudiR8
V8
The Audi R8 is a supercar from a dying breed. As makers add turbochargers to their cars to meet ever-stricter emissions targets, the naturally aspirated engine is falling out of favour, and in some ways, the R8 is a fantastic last hurrah. From its deep growl at low revs through to the thrilling metallic howl, as you close in on the 8,500rpm red line, it sounds every bit as exciting as you’d expect from a supercar. Select your experience here
Vehicle Stats
Top Speed187
Power423
0-60 Time4.5
Cylinders8
Engine Size4.2
DrivetrainAWD
Market Value£95,000
BMW i8
BMWi8
Welcome to the future; this is the new BMW i8, a hybrid electric two-door 2+2 sports car the likes of which the world hasn’t seen before. Despite the eco-conscious demeanour, the i8 develops 357bhp and 570Nm of torque and can sprint from 0-62mph in 4.4 seconds thanks to its sophisticated four-wheel-drive chassis and lightweight carbon-fibre construction. Those numbers put the BMW very much up against the Porsche 911 and Audi R8. Select your experience here
Vehicle Stats
Top Speed155
Power357
0-60 Time4.4
Cylinders3*
Engine SizeAC Synchronous Electric Motor with 1.5 3CY Turbo
DrivetrainRWD
Market Value£110,000
£10.00
BMW i8 Roadster
BMWi8
Roadster
Welcome to the future; this is the new BMW i8 Roadster, a hybrid electric two-door 2+2 sports car the likes of which the world hasn’t seen before. Despite the eco-conscious demeanour, the i8 develops 369bhp and 570Nm of torque and can sprint from 0-62mph in 4.4 seconds thanks to its sophisticated four-wheel-drive chassis and lightweight carbon-fibre construction. Those numbers put the BMW very much up against the Porsche 911 and Audi R8. Select your experience here
Vehicle Stats
Top Speed155
Power369
0-60 Time4.4
Cylinders3*
Engine SizeAC Synchronous Electric Motor with 1.5 3CY Turbo
DrivetrainRWD
Market Value£125,000
Ferrari F360 Modena
FerrariF360
Modena
The 360M may have been the 'junior' car in Ferrari’s range when it was launched in 1999, but that doesn't hold it back from being one of the best cars in the modern era of the company. The 360 is easier and cheaper to service than the previous mid-engined Ferraris, and it brought new levels of build quality and the widespread use of aluminium in the construction of the body and chassis. Select your experience here
Vehicle Stats
Top Speed183
Power395
0-60 Time4.3
CylindersV8
Engine Size3.6
DrivetrainRWD
Market Value£109,000
Ferrari F430
FerrariF430
A traditional mid-engined two-seat supercar, it employs technology honed in F1 racing to make it one of the most exciting road cars on sale. While similar in proportion to the 360, the F430 is more angular, the rear end styling borrowed from the Enzo supercar while the distinctive twin nostril treatment at the front is inspired by Ferrari’s 1960s Grand Prix racers. Select your experience here
Vehicle Stats
Top Speed196
Power490
0-60 Time4
CylindersV8
Engine Size4.3
DrivetrainRWD
Market Value£148,000
£30.00
Ferrari F458 Italia
FerrariF458
Italia
Ferrari may have been founded on a series of V12-powered cars, but some of its most successful models were those fitted with a mid-rear-mounted V8. And so it is with the Ferrari 458 Italia – the name meaning 4.5-litres and eight cylinders, with Italia thrown it at the end in homage to its home country. It was hailed by none other than Jeremy Clarkson as one of the most beautiful Ferraris ever made. Select your experience here
Vehicle Stats
Top Speed202
Power562
0-60 Time3.3
CylindersV8
Engine Size4.5
DrivetrainRWD
Market Value£248,000
Jaguar F-Type
JaguarF-Type
The Jaguar F-Type is an all-new, two-seater open-top sports car, something that the British company has not produced in many years. Front engined with a choice of three engines, it is exclusively rear-wheel drive. From looks to on-road behaviour, Jaguar has designed and built this car for one purpose: performance. The interior is completely driver-focused, and the response of the steering, throttle, engine and gear changes are all designed to engage the driver in the whole experience. Select your experience here
Vehicle Stats
Top Speed186
Power488
0-60 Time4.3
CylindersV8
Engine Size5.0
DrivetrainRWD
Market Value£108,000
£50.00
Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4
LamborghiniAventador LP 700-4
Forget the idea of any performance you are used to. The Aventador has been engineered to revolutionize this concept and establish a new benchmark of super sports cars and beyond. This car aims to bring the future-forward. This is a true supercar legend in the making, which combines the tradition of the Lamborghini brand with a level of innovation that takes the House of the Raging Bull to hitherto unexplored territory. Select your experience here
Vehicle Stats
Top Speed217
Power700
0-60 Time2.9
CylindersV12
Engine Size6.5
DrivetrainAWD
Market Value£300,000
Lamborghini Gallardo
LamborghiniGallardo
Lamborghini Gallardo
The Gallardo was the first Lamborghini to be fully developed under Audi’s ownership and it shows in the superb build quality. In Lamborghini’s 50 years of existence, it has built around 30,000 cars. Of these 30,000 cars, nearly half of them - half - were Gallardos. Select your experience here
Vehicle Stats
Top Speed196
Power522
0-60 Time4.1
Cylinders10
Engine Size5.0
DrivetrainAWD
Market Value£125
Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560
LamborghiniGallardo LP 560
Some cars only entertain when they break traction; the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560 entertains the moment you turn the key. In fact, scrub that – the LP 560 entertains the moment you look at it. This is one of the automotive experiences of our times. Select your experience here
Vehicle Stats
Top Speed202
Power560
0-60 Time3.9
Cylinders10
Engine Size5.2
DrivetrainAWD
Market Value£152,000
£30.00
Lamborghini Huracán LP 580-2
LamborghiniHuracán LP 580-2
The Lamborghini Huracán is the perfect fusion of technology and design. With its crisp, streamlined lines, designed to cut through the air and tame the road, you'll get a thrill just by looking at it. The only thing better than taking in this beauty from a distance is actually touching it. The finest Italian craftsmanship lavished on finishes of unprecedented prestige and quality. Select your experience here
The Lamborghini Performante is an impressive supercar with carbon fibre parts inside and out for extra lightweight agility. Compared to the LP560, the Performante is quicker off the line and accelerates quicker giving the driver a taste of speed. Select your experience here
Vehicle Stats
Top Speed202
Power570
0-60 Time3.9
Cylinders10
Engine Size5.2
DrivetrainAWD
Market Value£180,000
£30.00
Mclaren 570S
Mclaren570S
At launch the McLaren 570S represented a toe dipped into new waters, it’s the forerunner of McLaren’s everyday Sports Series line up - from a manufacturer historically linked with high-performance supercars. This is a seriously fast machine, it is powered by the 3.8-litre V8 used in all McLarens. It has two turbochargers, which help deliver a surge of acceleration in the middle of the rev range. Select your experience here
Vehicle Stats
Top Speed204
Power562
0-60 Time3.2
Cylinders8
Engine Size3.2
DrivetrainRWD
Market Value£162,000
£40.00
McLaren 570s Spider
McLaren570s Spider
At launch the McLaren 570S represented a toe dipped into new waters, it’s the forerunner of McLaren’s everyday Sports Series line up - from a manufacturer historically linked with high-performance supercars. Now, with a more rigid body, McLaren brings you the Spider Variant of the 570s. This is a seriously fast machine, it is powered by the 3.8-litre V8 used in all McLarens. It has two turbochargers, which help deliver a surge of acceleration in the middle of the rev range. Select your experience here
Vehicle Stats
Top Speed204
Power562
0-60 Time3.2
Cylinders8
Engine Size3.8
DrivetrainRWD
Market Value£165,000
£50.00
Mclaren 720S
Mclaren720S
The amazing new McLaren 720S has an all-new body design with gullwing doors and lots of concealed vents and ducts for a smooth appearance. The bi-turbo V8 engine is bigger at 4.0-litres, developing a monster 710bhp and the suspension. In short, it’s not just a new look, it’s a faster, more capable car. And it features a drift mode, too. Could this car get any cooler? Select your experience here
Vehicle Stats
Top Speed212
Power710
0-60 Time2.8
Cylinders8
Engine Size4.0
DrivetrainRWD
Market Value£208,000
Nissan GTR
NissanGTR
The fastest car down an unknown road. The R35 Nissan GT-R is Nissan’s finest hour. A four-seater two-door with a decent boot and four-wheel drive that’s mightily rear-biased. Bolt that to a suite of electronic cleverness that’ll boggle whatever’s left of your mind, and you’ve got a legend that reliably minces cars twice the price. A true supercar beater! Select your experience here
Vehicle Stats
Top Speed195
Power542
0-60 Time2.8
CylindersV6
Engine Size3.8
DrivetrainAWD
Market Value£80,000
Nissan GTR Gen 3
NissanGTR
Gen 3
The R35 Nissan GT-R 600bhp Gen 3 is Nissan’s finest hour. A four-seater two-door with a decent boot and four-wheel drive that’s mightily rear-biased. Bolt that to a suite of electronic cleverness that’ll boggle whatever’s left of your mind, and you’ve got a legend that reliably minces cars twice the price. Select your experience here
Vehicle Stats
Top Speed196
Power600
0-60 Time3
CylindersV6
Engine Size3.8
DrivetrainAWD
Market Value£80,000
Porsche 997 Carrera 4s
Porsche997 Carrera 4s
Probably the most iconic sports car ever made, the Porsche 911 has set class standards for handling and performance for years. The rear-engined layout that made early 911s so tricky to handle has been retained, but it’s been refined over the generations so the car now has the stability to match its jaw-dropping performance. Select your experience here
Vehicle Stats
Top Speed176
Power400
0-60 Time4.4
CylindersFlat 6
Engine Size3.6
DrivetrainRWD
Market Value£80,000
Porsche 911 Turbo
Porsche911 Turbo
Probably the most iconic sports car ever made, the Porsche 911 has set class standards for handling and performance for years. The rear-engined layout that made early 911s so tricky to handle has been retained, but it’s been refined over the generations so the car now has the stability to match its jaw-dropping performance. Select your experience here
Vehicle Stats
Top Speed193
Power480
0-60 Time3.5
Cylinders6
Engine Size3.8
DrivetrainAWD
Market Value£121,000
£10.00
Porsche 991 PDK
Porsche991 PDK
Probably the most iconic sports car ever made, the Porsche 911 has set class standards for handling and performance for years. The rear-engined layout that made early 911s so tricky to handle has been retained, but it’s been refined over the generations so the car now has the stability to match its jaw-dropping performance. Select your experience here
Vehicle Stats
Top Speed183
Power350
0-60 Time4.5
Cylinders6
Engine Size3.8
DrivetrainRWD
Market Value£91,000
£50.00
Porsche GT3-RS
PorscheGT3-RS
Hardcore 493 bhp GT3 RS represents a new level for the Porsche 911 - faint hearts need not apply. The grip is colossal, and you can, once you get brave, play with the balance - small, carefully measured adjustments only though, please. It takes time to fully appreciate, but like all good cars, it’s one that communicates brilliantly, and leaves you wanting more, makes you want to learn and improve. Doesn’t suffer fools, though. Select your experience here
Vehicle Stats
Top Speed193
Power493
0-60 Time2.9
CylindersFlat 6
Engine Size4.0
DrivetrainRWD
Market Value£250,000
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Bicester Heritage is a great venue, steeped in history from being a former RAF base and state-of-the-art Bomber Station to an iconic test and filming venue that it is today. Located around the site are various business working on classic cars, so you never what you might see on your visit. The track features a few technical turns and a straight, making this the perfect venue to put our fleet of cars through their paces.
With its exhilarating sweeping turns, astonishingly high average speed, and dramatic elevation changes this circuit is not for the faint of heart. However, it promises the same once-in-a-lifetime driving experience. Do you think you can handle the intense G-forces? The corners of the circuit are all named after military vehicles such as Saracen, Chieftan, Challenger and so on.
For your convenience, there is no exact postcode for the entrance. We've provided the nearest postcode for the above address, and you can find the entrance on Tout Hill/Rye Hill Road. Use What 3 Words to arrive at the exact entrance used for all participants. Please take note: The tank entrance is not used by Everyman Racing.
The Lochgelly Motorsport Complex has a custom-designed tarmac track for drifting and has been inspired by Japanese drift tracks. It is the only racetrack in the UK that is dedicated to drifting and has multiple layouts that can be used. Our Supercar experiences at Lochgelly offer you the chance to experience this technical track.
North Weald Driving Centre is located within the aerodrome, next to the M1 in Epping Forest, Essex. It was an important fighter station during the Battle of Britain and continues to be the home of many historic aircraft today.
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North Weald Driving Centre is located within the aerodrome, next to the M1 in Epping Forest, Essex. It was an important fighter station during the Battle of Britain and continues to be the home of many historic aircraft today.
Pembrey Circuit is a motor racing circuit near Pembrey village, Carmarthenshire, Wales. It is the home of Welsh motorsport, providing racing for cars, motorcycles, karts and trucks. The circuit's facilities have also been used for a single-venue rally.
The circuit has a variety of configurations and offers a range of high and low speed corners as well as plenty of paddock space to set up. New garages are being built for the 2020 season which will significantly enhance the experience of testing at Pembrey.
The Heritage Loop at Donington Park is the perfect starting point for thrill-seekers eager to sharpen their supercar driving skills in a dynamic environment. This was part of the original Donington circuit until 1939. Designed for exhilarating supercar driving experiences, this track allows participants to immerse themselves in high-energy sessions where they can master driving techniques, all in a safe and controlled setting. Whether you're a novice looking to build confidence behind the wheel or a seasoned driver honing your precision, the Heritage Loop offers the excitement of real motorsport. It's an adrenaline-pumping undulating 1.2 Mile circuit based in Derbyshire.
The Circuit has been many names over the years including: 'East Midlands Heritage Circuit', 'Melbourne Loop' (1930's) and 'The Launch Pad' to name a few.
THIS VENUE IS BASED AT DONINGTON PARK - For the main Donington Park Circuit CLICK HERE
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i got driven round brands hatch by one of the professional drivers! so fast and fun