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Classic vs Modern Aston Martin Drive (25+ Venues)

Nationwide Circuite

What's Included

  • Drive an Aston Martin DB9 and a classic Aston Martin Vantage
  • Welcome and registration with tea or coffee
  • Classroom style safety briefing
  • Blasts provide 3 miles driving in each car and for thrills you will drive each car for 6 miles
  • Choose the 'Hotlap offer' to also receive a high speed passenger lap in a performance vehicle with a professional instructor at the wheel

What Can I Expect

Twice the power and style with the double Aston drive! This Aston Martin head-to-head experience puts the modern DB9 up against a classic Vantage. Both are head-turning cars, so which one will you prefer after driving the two on the track?

This modern and classic Aston Martin combination is inspired. You've got the stunning DB9 alongside the old school charm of the 1970s Vantage. The DB9 was the first Aston model to be built at the marque's Gaydon facility and it was a star from the moment it rolled off the production line. It's done racing, it's done Fast & Furious films, it's taken the top off with convertible Volante version and it's featured on Top Gear's Cool Wall. Car accolades don't get much better than that!

The Vantage is the older brother on this head to head experience. Aston Martin was going gung-ho for the American car market, so the style of this fastback is much more transatlantic. It oozes retro cool and whilst it might not have the performance stats of the DB9 with its V12 engine, this 4.2l straight six Vantage certainly holds its own out on the Heyford Park circuit.

Both are very different to drive, as you'll find out. One is a real cruiser with a bit of bite under the bonnet for those 'sporting' moments, whilst the other is all cream leather seats, low ceiling height and zero driver aids. In our experience, drivers love the modern and classic Astons equally, but for contrasting reasons.

But enough of what we think, this is your time. We are offering Blast experiences that give you three laps in each of the two cars and Thrills, which double the distance with six laps in each car. For the best value double Aston drives, plump for the weekday vouchers, or for maximum flexibility, the anytime voucher is the one to go for. Now all that remains for you to do is pick your voucher, get booked in and get ready to meet both the modern and classic Astons!

When Is It Available

  • Selected weekdays and weekend dates between March and November
  • Choose from a weekday only voucher or to include weekends (where available) opt for the anytime voucher
  • Dates and session times are subject to availability at your chosen circuit

Location

Vouchers are valid for the locations listed

Choose your preferred location when registering your voucher after purchase

Venues are subject to availability and change and are updated regularly

  • Berkshire Newbury
  • Buckinghamshire Wycombe
  • Carlisle Lake District Airport
  • Cornwall Perranporth (Bi-annual event)
  • Doncaster Sandtoft Airfield
  • Essex Carver Barracks
  • Ipswich Wattisham
  • Leicestershire Mallory Park
  • Lincolnshire Wickenby Aerodrome
  • Norfolk Tibenham 
  • North Wales Llandbedr
  • Northamptonshire Northampton Circuit
  • Oxfordshire Abingdon Airfield
  • Oxfordshire Bicester Heritage 
  • Oxfordshire Shenington
  • Staffordshire Curborough Sprint Course
  • West Wales Haverfordwest 
  • Wigan Three Sisters Circuit
  • York Tockwith

Premium Circuit Upgrade available for a supplement, payable direct when booking

  • Cheshire Oulton Park
  • Derbyshire Donington Park
  • Kent Brands Hatch
  • Norfolk Snetterton
  • Swindon The Eboladrome
  • Tyne & Wear Warden Law Motorsports Centre
  • West Sussex Goodwood
  • Wiltshire Castle Combe 
  • Lincolnshire Blyton Park

Suitable For

  • A minimum age of 17 years old
  • A full driving licence is required
  • The minimum height is 5ft and the maximum is 6ft 6ins
  • The maximum weight restriction is 18 stone

Spectators

  • Spectators are welcome to attend and view the experience free of charge
  • Cameras are welcome and there are plenty of great photo opportunities
  • Complimentary tea and coffee is provided
  • Other facilities onsite include a picnic area, safe viewing areas, modern hospitality suite and catering facilities

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 cards will need to be provided with a £5000 limit or about for this reason. Debit cards are accepted however please be aware a pre-authorisation applies to debit cards to check funds are available
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