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What's Included
- Drive a 1968 Mini Cooper S
- 3 or 6 miles driving the classic Mini
- Welcome introduction and safety briefing
- Fully qualified instructors are there to give advice
- Allow between 1-2 hours on site for this experience
The Car
- 1968 Mini Cooper S
- Horsepower - 60bhp
- Torque: 57 lb.-ft
- 0-60mph: 14.2 seconds
- Top speed 88mph
What Can I Expect
The Mini Cooper classic is a British popular culture icon straight out the 1960s. These fun experiences give you three or six miles driving a 1968 Cooper S at your choice of track nationwide. So, is the old Mini Cooper better than the new BMW one?
You've got to hand it to Alec Issigonis - he designed one hell of a brilliant little car. When the first Minis rolled off the British Motoring Corporation production line in 1959, it changed motoring as we know it. The Mini was simple, practical and affordable. A certain John Cooper spotted the racing potential in these little city cars and before you know it, the souped up Cooper version was ready to race.
And whilst the Mini Cooper was indeed a good racer, the car is perhaps best known for its role in the 1969 heist film 'The Italian Job'. Red, white and blue Mini Coopers race through the streets of Turin, in what is surely one of the best chase scenes ever in a movie. Nipping along the arcades, bumping down paved steps, turning into tight alleyways with ease and whizzing around the rooftop test track at the Lingotto car factory, the Minis were the stars of the show.
These experiences play homage to these classic Mini Coopers with a very special 1968 Cooper S for you to drive. And have you seen the number plate? HMP729G is a nod to Charlie Croker (the gang leader in the film played by Michael Caine) who, whilst residing in Her Majesty's Prison, was assigned prisoner number 729G.
Now we have to say, compared to today's BMW Minis, the old Mini Cooper looks absolutely tiny. You'll feel like a giant standing next to it. But this Mini Cooper classic more than holds it own out on the track, so get ready to drive your little pocket rocket. And we're sure the organisers won't mind us saying 'drive it like you stole it' - that way you'll do Charlie Croker proud!
You've got to hand it to Alec Issigonis - he designed one hell of a brilliant little car. When the first Minis rolled off the British Motoring Corporation production line in 1959, it changed motoring as we know it. The Mini was simple, practical and affordable. A certain John Cooper spotted the racing potential in these little city cars and before you know it, the souped up Cooper version was ready to race.
And whilst the Mini Cooper was indeed a good racer, the car is perhaps best known for its role in the 1969 heist film 'The Italian Job'. Red, white and blue Mini Coopers race through the streets of Turin, in what is surely one of the best chase scenes ever in a movie. Nipping along the arcades, bumping down paved steps, turning into tight alleyways with ease and whizzing around the rooftop test track at the Lingotto car factory, the Minis were the stars of the show.
These experiences play homage to these classic Mini Coopers with a very special 1968 Cooper S for you to drive. And have you seen the number plate? HMP729G is a nod to Charlie Croker (the gang leader in the film played by Michael Caine) who, whilst residing in Her Majesty's Prison, was assigned prisoner number 729G.
Now we have to say, compared to today's BMW Minis, the old Mini Cooper looks absolutely tiny. You'll feel like a giant standing next to it. But this Mini Cooper classic more than holds it own out on the track, so get ready to drive your little pocket rocket. And we're sure the organisers won't mind us saying 'drive it like you stole it' - that way you'll do Charlie Croker proud!
When Is It Available
- Selected weekday dates throughout the year
- Sessions are available from 08:30 to 15:30
Location
- Buckinghamshire Wycombe Air Park
- Cornwall Perranporth Airfield (Annual event)
- Crawley Sussex Adventure Circuit
- Cumbria Kirkbride Airfield
- Doncaster Sandtoft Airfield
- Essex Carver Barracks
- Hampshire Farnborough Circuit (Limited dates)
- Ipswich Wattisham Airfield
- Lincolnshire Wickenby Airfield
- Norwich Tibenham Circuit
- Northampton Northampton Circuit
- Oxfordshire Abingdon Airfield
- Oxfordshire Bicester Heritage (Limited dates)
- Oxfordshire Shenington
- Staffordshire Curborough Sprint Course
- Wales Llanbedr Airfield
- Wales Haverfordwest
- Warwickshire NAEC Stoneleigh
- Wigan Three Sisters Circuit
- York Tockwith Circuit
Premium circuit upgrade available for a supplement (Payable direct when booking )
- Chichester Goodwood Motor Circuit (Full driving licence is required)
- Wiltshire Castle Combe - (Full driving licence is required)
- Kent Brands Hatch (Full driving licence is required)
- Norwich Snetterton (Full driving licence is required)
- Swindon Ebolardome
- Sunderland Warden Law Motorsports Centre - (Limited dates)
- Lincolnshire Blyton Park
- Leicester Mallory Park
- Most venues are airfield style circuits with large run off areas
- All locations are subject to change and are updated regularly
Suitable For
- Minimum age 17
- A Full UK Driving Licence is required
- Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum height 4ft 5ins
- This is not suitable is you have suffered from back, neck or knee problems
Spectators
- Spectators are welcome to come and watch
Anything Else
- All drivers on the day will have the option to pay a non-refundable £29 damage waiver which will cover them against any damage that may be caused to the vehicle(s) in the event of an incident
- Drivers who do not wish to take this waiver will need to sign a disclaimer and will need to be able to cover the cost on the day for any damage to the vehicle up to a maximum amount of £5000. Credit card details will need to be provided with £5000 limit or above for this reason. Debit cards are accepted however please be aware a pre-authorisation applies to debit cards to check funds are available
- Once you have booked your date with the supplier should you need to to cancel within 7 days of your booking, a charge of £29 per car to re-book will apply. This also applies to cancellations due to Covid.
- Cancellation cover is available at the time of booking your date for £20 which would cover any last minute cancellation.
