.. a Silverstone Driving Experience this Christmas
Bored of buying the usual socks, scarves, gloves and toiletries for your loved ones at Christmas? Well Silverstone has come up with the ultimate present to add a bit of Va Va Voom to this year’s Christmas stockings.
A Silverstone Driving Experience offers the opportunity to drive a legendary Ferrari, Porsche or Lotus sportscar, a single seater racing car, a works prepared rally car, or the addictively fast Caterham 7 at the world famous home of the British Grand Prix - a dream come true for any thrill-seeking fan of motorsport or driving fast cars.
Drive Silverstone’s* exhilarating Experiences are guaranteed to put smiles on faces this Christmas, and to celebrate the festive season the circuit is offering a £99 Christmas Special** - a seasonal voucher that presents an unbelievable saving of more than a third off usual retail prices, and puts the recipient firmly in the driving seat by giving them the freedom to choose either a Single Seater, Rally, Lotus Exige or Caterham Experience.
The Single Seater Experience offers a slick, super-quick taste of Formula racing, while the side-sliding Rally Experience on Silverstone’s purpose built rally stage is fast, furious and incredibly fun.
For those looking for exceptional agility and awesome speed, the Lotus Experience will take your breath away; and the sensationally sporty Caterham 7s provide nerve shattering performance and almost supernatural control.
In addition to the £99 Christmas Special, Silverstone’s legendary Ferrari 355 and Supercar Experiences inspire levels of desire like no other. The Ferrari 355 has been hailed by many as the greatest drivers’ car of all time, and once familiar with the track and its racing lines, drivers will put their speed and skill to the test when unleashed around some of the most famous corners in F1.
Meanwhile, the Supercar Experience offers the opportunity to push a Lotus Exige, Porsche 911 and Ferrari 355 back-to-back around the southern section of the GP circuit. For those feeling particularly generous there’s even the opportunity to pack up to nine Experiences into an action packed Track & Rally or Hyperformance day.
These full day Experiences offer a wide range of challenges in a succession of prestigious marques that push driving skills to the limit. For younger friends and family there’s always the opportunity to sit alongside one of Silverstone’s qualified race instructors – some of whom have competed at the highest levels of motorsport – and experience the astounding speed and skill of a Hot Ride (just £39). And even Santa would be interested in the Skid Control course, which provides comprehensive tuition on dealing with the adverse winter driving conditions.
Away from the track, the Silverstone Tour is a new introduction for this season and an absolute must for any true motorsport fan.
A two hour tour will offer unique behind the scenes access around the Home of British Motor Racing. Do a ‘Schuey’ on the Podium, enjoy exclusive roof top views from the top of the landmark BRDC Clubhouse, and get a closer look at some of the legendary sites around a track that’s hosted some of the greatest moments in the history of motorsport.
This Christmas also sees the launch of Silverstone’s new gift voucher scheme, making the opportunity to drive in the tracks of world champions more accessible than ever. The new range of vouchers are available in denominations of £5, £10, £20 and £50 and can be redeemed against any of Silverstone’s Driving Experiences, race day tickets for national or international events (including the British Grand Prix), and the circuit’s range of official merchandise. A Silverstone Driving Experience is guaranteed to set hearts racing this Christmas.
For further information visit silverstone-circuit.co.uk or call 08704 588 270.
