a Castrol XV Driving Experience
All shopped out? Then why not ask Santa for something new and exciting this Christmas like one of the new Castrol XV adrenaline-pumping driving days*. With motor experiences ranging from Junior Rallies for 11-17 year olds to four days in Monaco racing the F1 circuit, there’s something to suit everyonen!
Castrol, world-renowned experts in motor racing have launched Castrol XV – a selection of personalized motor racing experiences on famous circuits in the UK and abroad. They’re bringing the professional driving experience to the public with a range that includes the thrills of Grand-Prix Go Karting, off road experiences, supercars, the chance to master the handbrake turns of rally driving and lessons in skid control.
For a present that will stand out for an under-17, pick from the ‘Junior Rally’ (£139 for approximately 4 hours, suitable for ages 11-17) or ‘First Drive Mini’ (£125 for approx 2.5 hours for ages 12-16). These are experiences where teenagers can learn the ropes and having their first heart-racing motor experience – all in complete safety.
If you’re looking for top of the range, then ask for the once-in-a-lifetime F1 Drive experience for two in glamorous Monaco (£3,600 for 1 driver plus guest for 3 days). You man can hurtle round the Grand Prix and Le Luc Circuits in high performance cars, enjoy the four star accommodation and take a thrilling helicopter flight.
Every Castrol XV experience includes the use of authentic racing suits and helmets, qualified instructors, vehicles and a slick personalized invite wallet. And because it’s from the experts at Castrol, it’s guaranteed to be an authentic, personalized experience.
So give him/her the drive of a lifetime.
Selection:
1. BMW M3 Experience – Enjoy a hundred-mile treasure hunt through rolling countryside, behind the wheels of five legendary marques from Austin Healey, BMW, Caterham, Jaguar E-type, Lotus, Morgan, Porsche 911 Targa, Triumph and TVR. (£295 for a full day)
Where: Rockingham, Northants
When: Selected Saturdays, March to November
2. Monaco F1 Drive (for two) – Drive the GP circuit in a performance car. Do fifteen laps of Le Luc Circuit in a F3 racer. Then do four laps in a modern paddle shift F1 car, topped off with two awe-inspiring laps in an F1 two-seater with an ex-Grand Prix driver at the wheel. All this plus two nights’ four star accommodation, three day’s car hire and a thrilling helicopter flight. (£3,600 for 1 driver plus guest)
Where: Monaco
When: Selected dates, March to October
Castrolisation: Castrol XV FIA race suit (yours to keep), full-face BS6658 helmet, balaclava and gloves
3. XV Rally – Want to learn how to drive sideways? Want to perfect handbrake turns and ‘Scandinavian flicks’? Get your adrenaline pumping as you master one of these rally circuits, then let one of the professionals take you on a truly unforgettable high-speed passenger ride. (£199 for approx 2-2.5 hours at venue)
Where: Great Tew, Oxon; Knockhill, Fife; Silverstone Circuit, Northants
When: Selected dates; January to December
Castrolisation: Castrol XV FIA race suit, open-face BS6658 helmet and balaclava
4. Single Seater– Master the heart-thumping rocket ships that gave Jenson Button his first taste of racing. Following the instructor briefing, you’ll attune yourself to the circuit and your race-standard single seater’s phenomenal acceleration and handling. (£199 for approx 2.5 hours at venue)
Where: Silverstone Circuit, Northants; Mallory Park, Leics; Knockhill, Fife; Rockingham, Northants
When: Selected dates: January to December
Castrolisation: Castrol XV FIA race suit, open-face BS6658 helmet, balaclava and gloves
5. Mini Cooper S – Take the MINI Cooper S’s 4-cyclinder engine. Add state of the art supercharger technology and a six-speed gearbox. Then add an expert racing instructor to show you the fastest lines through Rockingham’s challenging infield circuit. Then slide over and appreciate the white-knuckled view from the co-driver’s side of the car. (£169 for approx 2 hours at venue)
Where: Rockingham, Northants
When: Selected dates, March to September
Castrolisation: Castrol XV FIA race suit, open-face BS6658 helmet, balaclava and gloves
6. Performance Supercars- On the broad expenses of a former airfield, put foot to floor in a Lotus Elise, a Subaru Impreza, an Audi RS4, a Porsche 998 and a Ferrari 355. (£249 for approx 3.5 hours at venue)
Where: Elvington, Yorks; Enstone, Oxon
When: Selected dates; March to December
Castrolisation: Castrol XV FIA race suit, open-face BS6658 helmet and balaclava
7. Ferrari Experience - Begin with a hands on lesson on racing techniques then enjoy driving Italy’s finest, the 355 around one of the UK’s finest circuits. (£249 for approx 3 hours at venue)
Where: Elvington, near York: Enstone, Oxon; Silverstone Circuit, Northants
Castrolisation: Castrol XV FIA race suit, open-face BS6658 helmet and balaclava
8. Ride and Drive – Feel the rush as you’re taken for a scorching passenger ride in a high performance sports car. Then get your own chance to out foot to floor in the explosive Subaru Impreza WRX. (£69 for approx 1 hour at venue)
Where: Elvington, Yorks; Enstone, Oxon
When: Selected dates; March to December
Castrolisation: Castrol XV FIA race suit, open-face BS6658 helmet and balaclava
9. XV Kart Exclusive – Get ready for pure low-slung, white-knuckled excitement. After a technical briefing, follow the pace kart as you get to grips with the circuit’s racing lines. Then skilfully weave your way through the competition en route to the grand final. If there’s a top racing driver in you, karting will bring it out. (£89 for approx 3 hours at venue)
Where: Manchester; Milton Keynes, Bucks; Sandown Park, Surrey
When: Selected dates January to December
Castrolisation: Castrol XV CIK level 2 karting suit, full-face BS6658 helmet, balaclava and gloves
10. Skid control – Learn how to negotiate skids like a professional. In a specially modified car, you’ll master recovering from every kind of skid imaginable: on simulated ice, water, oil and dirt. (£129 for approx 2-3 hours at venue)
Where: Rockingham, Northants: Knockhill, Fife; Silverstone Circuit, Northants
When: Selected dates; January to December
Castrolisation: Castrol XV FIA race suit, open-face BS6658 helmet and balaclava
11. Off Road Experience – Under expert tuition you’ll explore the limits of what a modern 4X4 can do. Tame the beast on the most rugged of all terrains. Then take the Castrol challenge, which includes inching your vehicle over a giant seesaw. Adrenaline overload at 5mph. (£149 or £69 for a half day or a 1.5 hour taster)
Where: Banbury, Oxon; Ferrybridge, Yorks; Greetham, Rutland; Markyate, Herts; Penrith, Cumbria; Pontardaws, Swansea; Wrexham, Clywd* (*taster experience)
When: Selected dates: January to December
Castrolisation: Castrol XV Outdoor jacket
12. Junior rally – Here’s your chance to get behind the wheel early. Learn the ropes in a dual-control hatchback, before taking control yourself. Spin, slip and skid your way around the rally stage using hydraulic handbrake. Finish off with an XV exclusive – a stomach-tightening spin in a rally-prepared Ford Fiesta ST.
Where: Great Tew, Oxon
When: Selected dates, January to December
Castrolisation: Castrol XV FIA race suit, open-face BS6658 helmet and balaclava
13. First Drive Mini – If you’re under 17 you can get behind the wheel in a dual-controlled MINI on a private track. You’ll get expert instruction from an ADI instructor and all the space you need to out the car through its paces. (£125 for approx 2.5 hours at venue)
Where: Rockingham, Northants
When: Selected dates: March to September
Castrolisation: Castrol XV FIA race suit
Castrol XV Driving Days can be purchased online at castrol.com/xv or contact the Castrol XV customer care team on 0845 4564451.
*Please note height and weight restrictions apply on some experiences.
