Welcome to part #2 of the Xperiences guide to driving and track day experience gifts for adrenaline junkies and thrill seekers. In this concluding article we aim to finish our 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. If it's on two or four wheels we aim to give you the lowdown on it.
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 Motocross racing is widely considered the world's most popular form of motorcycle racing. Held on enclosed off-road circuits it has evolved from scrambling which was invented in the UK in 1924. With large tracks they usually incorporate many natural Motocross terrain features with added man made jumps and other extras. Whether you are a complete off-road novice or a seasoned dirt junkie, there are guided off-road adventure tours that will suit you down to the ground!
Tank Driving Put on your tin hat, settle into the driving seat of an Abbott tracked gun, an Armoured Personnel Carrier or a six-wheeled Stalwart, and get ready to learn tank driving! Very entertaining and surprisingly challenging, tank driving is an experience that everyone should try.
Skid Pan & Controlled Driving These skid car control experiences test your reflexes and co-ordination to the full as you learn the advanced techniques to counteract under steer and over steer in a simulated loss-of-control situation. Controlling a skid is a useful skill, and this experience teaches you all about it both as a fun day out, and as something you might need to use on the road one day. You'll start with a safety briefing and a discussion on the cause and cures of different kinds of skids. Then you'll use techniques that simulate loss of car control, with the vehicle seeming to get away from you.
Junior Driving Especially for 10 to 17 year olds, junior driving experiences offer a chance to drive a purpose built Ford Rally Sport Trainer followed by a thrilling high speed ride in a Focus Diesel Rally car, plus a tricky rally challenge for two accompanying adults. The Ford RST delivers a perfect balance of power and steering control for you to reproduce those sideways slides often seen on TV. You'll start with a full briefing and be shown clutch control, steering and braking techniques to develop your skills before hitting the track. Your instructor will call the corners as you power your way round the tarmac surface test stage.
Karting. Karting is commonly perceived as the stepping stone to the higher and more expensive ranks of motor sports. Karts vary in speed and some (known as Superkarts) can reach speeds exceeding 160 mph. A KF1 kart, with a 125 cc 2-stroke engine and an overall weight including the driver of 150 kilograms has a top speed of 85 mph. It takes a little more than 3 seconds to go from 0 to 60 mph with a 125 cc shifter kart (6 gears), with a top speed of 115 mph on long circuits. Kart racing is usually used as a low-cost and relatively safe way to introduce drivers to motor racing. Many people associate it with young drivers but adults are also very active in Karting - it is considered the first step in any serious racer's career. It can prepare the driver for high-speed wheel-to-wheel racing by helping develop quick reflexes, precision car control, and decision-making skills.
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 Motocross racing is widely considered the world's most popular form of motorcycle racing. Held on enclosed off-road circuits it has evolved from scrambling which was invented in the UK in 1924. With large tracks they usually incorporate many natural Motocross terrain features with added man made jumps and other extras. Whether you are a complete off-road novice or a seasoned dirt junkie, there are guided off-road adventure tours that will suit you down to the ground!
Tank Driving Put on your tin hat, settle into the driving seat of an Abbott tracked gun, an Armoured Personnel Carrier or a six-wheeled Stalwart, and get ready to learn tank driving! Very entertaining and surprisingly challenging, tank driving is an experience that everyone should try.
Skid Pan & Controlled Driving These skid car control experiences test your reflexes and co-ordination to the full as you learn the advanced techniques to counteract under steer and over steer in a simulated loss-of-control situation. Controlling a skid is a useful skill, and this experience teaches you all about it both as a fun day out, and as something you might need to use on the road one day. You'll start with a safety briefing and a discussion on the cause and cures of different kinds of skids. Then you'll use techniques that simulate loss of car control, with the vehicle seeming to get away from you.
Junior Driving Especially for 10 to 17 year olds, junior driving experiences offer a chance to drive a purpose built Ford Rally Sport Trainer followed by a thrilling high speed ride in a Focus Diesel Rally car, plus a tricky rally challenge for two accompanying adults. The Ford RST delivers a perfect balance of power and steering control for you to reproduce those sideways slides often seen on TV. You'll start with a full briefing and be shown clutch control, steering and braking techniques to develop your skills before hitting the track. Your instructor will call the corners as you power your way round the tarmac surface test stage.
Karting. Karting is commonly perceived as the stepping stone to the higher and more expensive ranks of motor sports. Karts vary in speed and some (known as Superkarts) can reach speeds exceeding 160 mph. A KF1 kart, with a 125 cc 2-stroke engine and an overall weight including the driver of 150 kilograms has a top speed of 85 mph. It takes a little more than 3 seconds to go from 0 to 60 mph with a 125 cc shifter kart (6 gears), with a top speed of 115 mph on long circuits. Kart racing is usually used as a low-cost and relatively safe way to introduce drivers to motor racing. Many people associate it with young drivers but adults are also very active in Karting - it is considered the first step in any serious racer's career. It can prepare the driver for high-speed wheel-to-wheel racing by helping develop quick reflexes, precision car control, and decision-making skills.
About the Author:
Jimmy Gaulton has been involved in driving experience days for over thirty years and has penned many knowledgeable 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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