Tired of watching racing car events in front of the TV? Ever dream of getting behind the wheel of an ultimate racing car? Looking for an exciting weekend activity to whizz you away from the telly and take you straight into the action? Look no further than the pulse-thumping, thrill-inducing, ultimate driving experience gift you won’t soon forget. These activities are not for the faint of heart, but are great fun and memorable experiences for those daring enough to venture out onto the track.
These are unique off road driving experience is more your forte, why not try a rally driving experience where you can drive along on all-natural terrain and watch the gravel fly. The car you will drive will be the Ford Fiesta Group N Rally Car with a five-speed manual transmission, which reaches speeds of up to 120mph. The rally experience includes a 20-minute briefing, two rally sessions, a high-speed passenger ride followed by an assessment and certificate presentation. The total of this package experience is approximately two and a half hours of fun.
There are many other exciting packages including single-seater experiences in genuine racing cars that the pros use, or hot rides where you take the passenger seat, sit back and enjoy the ride. There are also motorbike driver courses, such as 'rookie ride' level one for those over 13. Other options include the Ron Haslam Race School, a four-hour course for all novice riders to get some two-to-one instruction for those aged 12 and above, or the California Superbike School, which is an all-day learning experience for over 18s. There are also corporate events, track hire, conferences and merchandise available. There are height and weight requirements for most activities and you must be in good physical condition, but there are experiences for nearly everyone to enjoy.
If the prospect of driving one of these magnificent machines is a bit too much and you’d rather see the action from the sidelines, why not become a spectator at sporting events such as the 2012 Formula One Santander British Grand Prix to see favourites like Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button race live. The MotoGP promises a great day out, with plenty of family fun to be had. You could also camp out at Silverstone's woodland camp site, featuring live entertainment from local bands and DJs on Friday and Saturday nights during the events.
There are plenty of ways to spend a thrilling weekend, either in the driver’s seat or as a passenger, which will prove the ultimate stress-reliever and the chance to have a weekend away from it all. Discover the race car fanatic in you for a long-lasting experience you’ll want to do again and again and with so many great days out to choose from, there will be no reason to be a couch potato any longer.