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Swish and stylish – teens will just love this junior Aston Martin driving experience! This thrilling session is sure to make any youngster incredibly happy – not just the ones obsessed with motors as Aston Martins are beautiful and very classy cars to drive that not many people get the chance to drive.
You might think we’re mad for letting teenaged drivers behind the wheel of such an expensive supercar but everything is set up and organised to make it even safer than driving on the public roads. All the Aston Martins used for these junior driving experiences are fully automatic and have dual-control systems fitted too so it’s doubly safe for all.
The circuit junior drivers will be heading out onto in the Aston Martin has been specifically coned out on nice smooth tarmac in a quieter area of the venue away from other experiences that might also be going on at the same time. This means kids can concentrate on driving and more importantly no licence is needed as it’s entirely on private land.
The main criteria for taking part in this wonderful Aston Martin drive is that juniors will need to be aware of the experience’s height restriction. Youngsters will need to be at least 5ft tall. If the child fits the height restriction are aged 10 to 16 year old and fancies having a whizz around the track in the most gorgeous car you’ve ever seen they are ready to roll.
This Aston Martin DB9 – you are sure to be absolutely blown away by the power the engine noise the gorgeously plush interior and even the gleaming bodywork is sure to take your breath away. Capable of nearly 200mph and ridiculously rapid acceleration it’s set to be a pretty exhilarating experience for you and also for parents and friends watching from the sidelines.
Making for a superb present we think this junior Aston Martin driving experience is going to give any teenager a massive smile on their face as they take to the track in what has to be one of the best luxury sports touring cars out there at the moment. And let’s be honest wouldn’t it have been cool if an Aston was the first car you drove?
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For the mini madcap motorsport lovers in your family this junior Audi R8 driving experience is a great way to give them quality time behind the wheel before they even think about getting a provisional. Young wannabe racers can get a first-hand feel for speed and power on a specially-designed circuit and take their first steps towards driving success in this top German sports car.
Perfect for motoring youngsters of all ages the only requirement for junior drivers on this Audi R8 experience is a minimum height of 5ft. No previous experience is necessary as this one-to-one tuition course is designed to take them from complete basics to completing a full circuit in this Germanic four-wheel drive mechanical masterpiece.
There are four circuits for these avid automobile enthusiasts to conquer. Each has an individually designed track layout to give your junior road goers a driving experience they’ll never forget as their Audi R8 tears around the course. They’ll be accompanied at all times by a fully qualified and experienced driving instructor but they’ll be the one behind the wheel in charge of handling and manoeuvring like a real driver.
The Audi R8 is one of the most popular sports cars amongst junior drivers and the experience of getting behind the wheel is unlike any other. Launched in 2007 with the designation ‘Quattro’ to indicate four or all-wheel drive technology being used this magical motor can go from 0-62mph in just 4.4 seconds. Of course your youngster won’t be going anywhere near that fast but the power and thrill of driving this elegant machine is inescapable no matter what speed you achieve.
All R8 driving experiences include a compulsory helmet for additional safety whilst in the car and junior drivers will enjoy around 10 minutes of track time learning to master the controls. At the end of the session they’ll be presented with a Certificate of Supercar Driving Experience to mark this momentous occasion and can return home proud in the knowledge that they took on an iconic sports car and won.
So get your little driving devils down to the circuits for a day of racing they’ll treasure forever. A junior Audi R8 driving experience is a gift like no other and for the future pro drivers out there it will be a marvellous introduction to the fast-paced world of motorsport that they will absolutely love.
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Kids supercar driving is now a reality in Staffordshire and Yorkshire! Forget driving that small hatchback with ‘L’ plates all over it these driving experiences just for youngsters aged between 12 and 18 are all about high performance saloon and race prepped rally cars. It’s the perfect present for car mad boys and girls!
There’s no need for a driving licence as centres are on private land. These sessions will be run on top notch track layouts that are made up of fast straights curves and hairpins – so there are plenty of challenges for even the most skilful of young drivers.
Even before your teens get into any of the cars on offer they (along with most parents) will be in awe. It’s a rare thing to see so many expensive examples of motoring finesse in one place. Everywhere you look there are hot hatches rugged rally cars and gleaming super cars. It’s totally like a ‘who’s who’ of cool motors.
So what sort of supercars can your little drivers get their hands on? The fleet may vary but there’s usually everything from the Aston Martin (simply stunning and a favourite with youngsters) to the ferocious Mustang GT flying the supercar flag whilst in the rally hero corner there is the Subaru Impreza WRX STi ready to hit the same circuit.
What we love about these experiences is how flexible they all are as youngsters choose which supercar (or cars) to drive. And if you’re not driving there’s always plenty going on to keep the whole family entertained whether they are car mad or not.
These kids supercar driving sessions give fledgling drivers the chance to get behind the wheel of some seriously flamboyant cars. We think it’s great that it’s the youngsters themselves who get to choose which car (or cars) they get to drive making this very much their big day.
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Kids’ Ferrari Drive – most kids would be thrilled to drive any car so just imagine the playground bragging rights when they tell their friends that they have driven a Ferrari round a proper race circuit at locations Nationwide!
Now kids aged 11 upwards can imagine they are following the famous footsteps of Michael Schumacher as they get behind the wheel of a legendary Italian supercar worth well in excess of £100 000. Don’t worry though as they cruise around the purpose built circuit they will be under the careful guidance of a qualified ARDS registered instructor.
The experience starts with a welcome and safety briefing. Then it’s time for the main event – as they are strapped into the driving seat and head out to enjoy an unforgettable five or ten minute session behind the wheel of a stylish Ferrari. The instructors will assess each driver’s ability and encourage them to drive accordingly.
Each child will be presented with an individual driving certificate as a souvenir of the day. Definitely something to show their friends as proof of the day they took part in a kids’ Ferrari drive experience!
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The junior muscle car drive – say a great big ‘howdy’ to a trio of very big American muscle cars! This is the chance for teens to get behind the wheel of three of the very best modern pony cars.
Yep that’s right. The little ones will actually be driving these hulking great cars from the US of A. Forget pootling around in a teeny hatchback with the L plates on. Your car-mad teens will be revving up the V8s to go whizzing around a race track in these very powerful muscle cars.
So what do youngsters need to do to be able to drive these amazing muscle cars? Amazingly no previous driving experience is necessary. They just have to be at least 4ft 10” (that’s 147cm if you’re metric) and aged between 11 and 18 years…and that’s it!
Before you think the operators must either be brave or stupid to let kids drive these flash and expensive cars it’s a comfort to know they are all dual-controlled so your mini motorists shouldn’t be getting themselves into any sticky situations out there.
It’s also worth mentioning that there’s always an instructor in the front passenger seat and they’ll be patient with the children whilst motivating them to get the very best out of their pre-adult driving skills. You’ll be astounded when you see how skilled your kids look as they zoom off into the distance. (And in case you’re feeling jealous we have a grown-up version of this junior experience too).
The trio of American muscle cars the junior drivers will be meeting are: the Chevrolet Camaro (they might know it as ‘Bumblebee’ from the Transformers films) the Ford Mustang GT (‘Barricade’ in the Transformers) and a Dodge Challenger. You can’t miss this one it’s super loud and as orange as an…orange!
If your teenager drives the Blast it’s three laps in each car at Staffordshire and Tockwith. The Thrill extends the drive time to five laps in Staffordshire and six over on the shorter Tockwith proving ground.
And remember there are no restrictions on the numbers of spectators you can bring and they can join in the fun on the day with passenger rides hot and cold drinks and snack outlets and children’s playground (Staffs only). So go on treat your teen to a tearaway day on a thrilling junior muscle car drive experience.
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