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What's Included
- Group briefing including details of how to drive the 'racing line'
- 3 sighting laps in a Ford Fiesta with your instructor
- 4 driving analysis laps in the Ford Fiesta
- 6 driving laps in Formula Ford 1600 Single Seater Racing car
- 10 driving laps in total (including in/out laps)
- Individual driving analysis with your instructor
- Group debrief and certificate presentation with prize for 'Drive of the Day'
- Driving distance of approximately 24.1 miles
- All instructors are ARDS registered with a wealth of racing experience
- Experience operate in groups of 5 participants per instructor
- Allow 3.5 hours for this experience
Ford Fiesta Zetec S
- Top speed: 120 mph
- 0-60: 9.6 seconds
- Power: 118 bhp
Formula Ford 1600
- Top speed: 130 mph
- 0-60: 4.8 seconds
- Power: 110 bhp
What Can I Expect
Are you ready for the Castle Combe single seater experience? This is your chance to drive a single seat Formula Ford racing car at this historic circuit near Chippenham in Wiltshire.
At 1.8 miles long, Castle Combe is one of the longest circuits in the country and boasts some of the UK's most challenging corners for racing cars. This is a Motorsport UK-accredited track, which means proper racing happens at Castle Combe - and you will be driving the same layout as the pro racers!
Sessions begin with a detailed briefing which covers all the aspects of safety and explains the secrets of racing lines, turn in points and apexes. Then it's time for some practical tuition in the school's fleet of Ford Fiestas, equipped with the race-proven Zetec engine.
Three laps are instructor-driven demo laps and then it’s you driving for four laps, for you to get a feel for this Castle Combe circuit, whilst the ARDS instructors analyse your driving.
Then you move on to the big one - the Formula Ford single seater racing car!
Crash helmet on, full harness seat belts tightened and engine fired up. Edge out onto the circuit…and you’re off! You’re riding solo out there on that famous Castle Combe race track. A massive adrenaline rush.
Six laps later and your dream of driving a single seater racing car has become a reality. Time to head back into the briefing area for your certificate presentation and to pick up your driving assessment sheet.
Set amongst beautiful rolling Cotswold countryside, this Castle Combe race circuit offers a fantastic place to get a taste of single seater driving in full race conditions. A must-do experience!
When Is It Available
- March to December on selected Fridays and Saturdays
- Start times are generally 08:15, 10:15, 12:15 and 14:15
Location
- Castle Combe Circuit, Chippenham, Wiltshire
Suitable For
- Drivers must have a full manual driving licence which must be presented on the day
- Maximum weight 15 stone
- Maximum height 6ft 3ins
Spectators
- Spectators are welcome
- Cafe Bar H offers a selection of snacks, drinks and meals with great views of the circuit
Anything Else
- White knuckle passenger rides can usually be booked on the day
- Professional photographs can also be purchased of your experience
- Covered viewing areas are available and there are toilets on site
- Driver should wear long sleeved top, trousers and flat-soled shoes
Reviews
4 out of 5 stars
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