Who doesn’t have a need for speed? For those that want to drive luxury cars at a high speed, a performance driving experience may be just what they are looking for. If you are ready to have the thrill of a lifetime, sit back; put your seatbelt on and head on over to one of the following destinations.
Aston Martin Driving Experience:
For the Aston Martin driving experience you will need to visit Aston Martin, Newport Pagnell to take part in The Performance Driving Course. Visitors to the course will need to arrive at 9:30. They will be paired with an instructor who will drive them to Millbrook Proving Ground in Bedford which is only about 20 minutes away. After they arrive at the track that’s when the real fun will begin. Drivers can drive an Aston Martin at high speeds around the track. The day will end around 4 o’clock. The cost for the Aston Martin Driving Experience is £1,164.00 or $1909.89 in U.S. dollars.
Skip Barber Racing School:
There are many different options when it comes to fulfilling your need for speed at the Skip Barber Racing School. Participants can drive either the Formula Skip Barber car or the MX-5 Cup race car. There are 15 different tracks available around the country including Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Virginia International Raceway and Palm Beach International Raceway. Participants can choose the 1 day racing school; 2 day advanced racing school or 3 day racing school. Prices to participate in the Skip Barber Racing School start at $1695.
Richard Petty Driving Experience:
For those that have always watched a motorsports racing event and wished they could be out there driving a car, well now they have the chance. The Richard Petty Driving Experience has over 20 different tracks located throughout the United States including tracks in Charlotte, Atlanta, Las Vegas and Orlando. Participants can drive a NASCAR race car that has a monstrous 600 horsepower and a 4-speed manual transmission. An instructor will ride in the passenger seat alongside of the participant to insure a safe driving experience and to give feedback on the ride. Reservations are required in advance to drive a car. There is also a ride along program for those that want to have the experience of riding in a NASCAR without being the actual driver. Prices to drive one of these cars start at $449. For those that just want to ride along, prices start at $109.
World Class Driving:
This company offers 20 of the most thrilling production cars on the planet. You can drive multiple exotic cars on a 50 mile drive through Red Rock Canyon. Cars include a Ferrari 458 Italia, Jaguar XKRS, Bentley Continental GT, Lamborghini LP570-4 Spyder and an Audi R8 V-10 to name a few. The experience costs $799 for the driver, and $149 for a guest. You can also purchase a shorter 30 minute package for $499. If muscle cars are more your thing, they have a Shelby Mustang GT500, a 2014 Challenger SRT8, a 2013 Corvette Z06 and more. This package starts at $299 for a 30 mile drive, rotating at check points.
Driving a sports car or even a race car at a high speed is a once in a lifetime experience. If you are interested in one of the above racing schools, contact us so that we can help you plan the ultimate driving experience.
