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What's Included
- Drive a replica 1960's Ford GT40
- Choose from a 3 or 6 mile experience
- Welcome introduction and safety briefing
- Fully qualified instructors are there to give advice
- Allow at least one hour on site
What Can I Expect
Drive a GT40 and get into the 'Le Mans 66' endurance motor racing spirit! This wonderful car is a faithful replica of the Ford GT40s that won the Le Mans 24 hour race in 1966, 1967, 1968 and 1969 - and this is your chance to drive it.
The story of this formidable car is told in the hit 2019 film 'Le Mans 66' starring Matt Damon as Carroll Shelby and Christian Bale as Ken Miles. The plot is based on motoring folklore. Henry Ford II was negotiating to buy Ferrari in the early 1960s. Enzo Ferrari wanted to be head of the motorsport division of the newly merged company, but Ford refused. Before you know it, Enzo had gone with Fiat. The deal was off and Ford promised to take Ferrari on at their own game by producing a race-winning long distance car with Shelby as the designer and Miles as the driver.
That car was the Ford GT40. The GT bit is for Grand Touring, whilst the 40 bit is a reference to the 40-inch height of the car - the very lower limit of the racing rules. The car snatched the Le Mans title from rivals Ferrari, but not without plenty of drama, as the film depicts.
This GT40 in classic Gulf power blue and burnt orange is the living image of that car and has been built in the true spirit of this iconic car, right down to the chassis and the engine. This GT40 drives just like the real thing, but doesn't cost several million pounds. This really is the nearest thing you will get to driving a real GT40.
Just getting in the thing can be quite a challenge, because of the large doors sills (as the fuel tanks are in there!) and you'll be sliding into a bucket seat that's just inches from the floor. And all the boot space is all taken up by the impressive V8 engine!
Press the start button and fire this beast into life. Don't expect a smooth take off from standing though, as the GT40 has a pretty heavy racing clutch, so you have to really commit to pulling away and give it some revs. And once you're on your way you'll realise it's a noisy, fast, hard and very uncomfortable ride - but that's what these racing thoroughbreds are all about isn't it?
These 'Le Mans 66' vouchers give you the chance to drive a GT40 for either three or six brilliantly bolshy miles at the venue of your choice. A pro instructor will be riding alongside you in the passenger seat to help you tame this motor racing brute from Ford. Just remember to keep those revs up!
The story of this formidable car is told in the hit 2019 film 'Le Mans 66' starring Matt Damon as Carroll Shelby and Christian Bale as Ken Miles. The plot is based on motoring folklore. Henry Ford II was negotiating to buy Ferrari in the early 1960s. Enzo Ferrari wanted to be head of the motorsport division of the newly merged company, but Ford refused. Before you know it, Enzo had gone with Fiat. The deal was off and Ford promised to take Ferrari on at their own game by producing a race-winning long distance car with Shelby as the designer and Miles as the driver.
That car was the Ford GT40. The GT bit is for Grand Touring, whilst the 40 bit is a reference to the 40-inch height of the car - the very lower limit of the racing rules. The car snatched the Le Mans title from rivals Ferrari, but not without plenty of drama, as the film depicts.
This GT40 in classic Gulf power blue and burnt orange is the living image of that car and has been built in the true spirit of this iconic car, right down to the chassis and the engine. This GT40 drives just like the real thing, but doesn't cost several million pounds. This really is the nearest thing you will get to driving a real GT40.
Just getting in the thing can be quite a challenge, because of the large doors sills (as the fuel tanks are in there!) and you'll be sliding into a bucket seat that's just inches from the floor. And all the boot space is all taken up by the impressive V8 engine!
Press the start button and fire this beast into life. Don't expect a smooth take off from standing though, as the GT40 has a pretty heavy racing clutch, so you have to really commit to pulling away and give it some revs. And once you're on your way you'll realise it's a noisy, fast, hard and very uncomfortable ride - but that's what these racing thoroughbreds are all about isn't it?
These 'Le Mans 66' vouchers give you the chance to drive a GT40 for either three or six brilliantly bolshy miles at the venue of your choice. A pro instructor will be riding alongside you in the passenger seat to help you tame this motor racing brute from Ford. Just remember to keep those revs up!
When Is It Available
- Selected weekdays 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)
- Norwich Snetterton (Full driving licence is required)
- Kent Brands Hatch (Full driving licence is required)
- Wiltshire Castle Combe - (Full driving licence is required)
- Swindon The 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
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
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