Formula One track day experiences

[rje]

I am looking to arrange a top class track day / car experience for myself and a colleague plus two key clients.

We have already been to Palmersport (Motorsport sensation) this year and are looking for something different.

I have found the Formula 1 expereince on the net based at Aintree Racing Drivers' School. You get to drive various cars and then do 10 laps in a 1996 f1 car. Quite costly per person £1300+ when comapred to Palmersport.

Has anyone done this day, if so is it any good / how professional are they?


Secondly can any one suggest any other similar type of events of especially good one of motorsport corporate jollies.

Thanks

R

[m-five]

Forget the Aintree one as it is based at what might as well be a go-kart track.

Too narrow, no straights longer than 100m and you will probably never get out of 1st gear!

Also they have the right to cancel your day after the 'assessment' laps if they 'feel' you are not up to it!

There were some F1 days at Circuit de Catalunya (which is a proper F1 circuit) and one in France, and last time I looked it was £1500.

[powelly]

How about the Topcats team? Not yet got around to trying their Tuscan day yet, but it's on the list...

[Shaun_E]

What about this: www.pistonheads.com/trackdays/index.asp?storyId=8646
I read a report on this in Autocar recently - the passenger has to keep a switch pressed that activates a light on the dash when released - this is the signal to the driver to slow down!!!

[Pete Cros]

Just received this notification:

Last min opporotunity, (6 cancellations).

late model F1, on the full French Grand Prix circuit. Choice of 4 different cars, all with carbon brakes, traction control, 700+BHP, limited at 13,500RPM.

Full tutition, training (F3), all day refreshments, insurance. July 28th

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