Posts Tagged ‘Experiences’

What size Bialetti Moka Express stovetop espresso maker do I need?

Friday, September 10th, 2010

What size Bialetti Moka Express stovetop espresso maker do I need for personal use at home? Thinking 3-6. What sizes do others use and how have your experiences been? Thanks!

What size Bialetti Moka Express stovetop espresso maker do I need?

Ferrari Driving Experiences

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

Once you’ve driven a Ferrari, no other car comes close. Experience the breathtaking acceleration of Maranello’s breathtaking beauties. You’ll kick off with a briefing and then your instructor will drive you on some training laps in a hot hatch so that you can learn the racing lines and see circuit driving techniques in action. At Thruxton or Croft you drive three laps in a Porsche Cayman, four laps in a Ferrari 355 plus five laps in a single-seater (25 miles at Croft, 28.8 at Thruxton). And at Rockingham you’ll drive an F360 for six miles on track and then a single-seater for another 20 minutes. Finish with a high-speed passenger ride at some venues.

I Can’t Believe I Actually Did It!
I was initially sceptical, but I have to admit I had an utterly brilliant time! I wasn’t the only female and the instructors taught us the basics of how to drive a Ferrari on a racetrack and led us right through to solo driving of a Formula Ford (I didn’t even know what this was until I was in one!) in a race on the circuit. I found myself grinning round each lap, feeling both safe and exhilarated.

Brilliant Day Out
With so many people there on the track I wondered how they managed to have such a fluid flowthrough of people into the cars, but they did. Each tutor was helpful, polite and really wanted to help make your day special.

Brilliant!
I had never done anything like this in my life, but once I did it I didn’t want to stop. It was absolutely fantastic. It was a well organised day and the staff were extremely helpful and knew exactly what they were doing. I highly recommend any of the driving experiences at the Thruxton racetrack.

From the minute I arrived for my Ferrari 355 plus experience at Thruxton Race Circuit it was evident that the staff would work second to none to ensure my experience was met in every detail possible. Their own in depth experience, customer service, organisation and utmost personal attention, made my whole event highly enjoyable. The experience booked was definitely delivered and I would highly recommend a Red Letter Day Gift to anyone seeking total satisfaction and reward.

My Perfect Birthday Present
It ran like clockwork, from the three laps with the instructor which get progressively quicker, to the single seater laps at the end. For me though, the highlight of the day was driving the Ferrari 355, a supercar that I have long admired. Then it was three full on laps trying to remember everything he had said! I must also say that throughout each phase of the day, although the objective was our enjoyment, it was made clear that what was even more important was everyone’s safety, which is not always an easy combination but the staff at Thruxton Motorsport managed it perfectly.This was undoubtedly my perfect birthday present, and I shall be back.

One Off The Bucket List For My Husband…

Exhilarating Experience
Prestwold Hall was easy to find and a splendid facility.

A Long Held Ambition Fulfilled At Last!!!!
Coming out of the tunnel, I could not contain my excitement when I saw the row of Ferraris ready and waiting. I just wanted to jump in one and go go go! But I had to be patient and follow the very useful induction and the trial run in a Mini Cooper S to see the circuit. After that all I can say is that when it was my turn to go, it was sheer heaven all the way. Can’t say any more.

Amazing Adrenaline Rush
The instructor was friendly and put me at ease. I absolutely loved driving the car and can’t wait to return in the near future to drive a Formula 1 car.

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BestFerrari Driving Experiences Specials

Saturday, July 17th, 2010

Ferrari 360 and a Porsche 911 Driving Experience (PJFPR)

Special Price: £184.00 Normal Price: : £224.00

Drive a Ferrari 360 and also a Porsche 911 (Undetermined driving time)

Attempting to illustrate precisely what it is really like to drive a Ferrari is usually difficult. We could wax lyrical around the supermodel lines, the scent of hide, the crisp wail of the V8 engine but it wouldn’t begin to do it justice. Many of our customers have said that they could hear their heart beating when they first sat behind the wheel of the famous Porsche 911.

You need to know

The minimum age is 17 years old.

The maximum height is 1.98m (6ft 4”) and the minimum height is 1.52m (5ft “). Max weight 18 stone. You will be asked to sign a disclaimer on the day, as you will not be covered for damage caused as a result of reckless/negligent driving.

A full UK or European manual driving licence with no serious offences.

You and how many others?

Drive a Ferrari 360 or 355 and a Lamborghini Gallardo (1027206)

Special Price: £145.00Special Price: £145.00

Drive a Lamborghini and a Ferrari – this is the ultimate supercar battle!

Now you can do just what many people only dream of.Now you have the unmissable opportunity to experience these fierce motoring beasts back to backPit the Lamborghini against the Ferrari and join the privileged few who can say they know first hand which is the best… You will then get a chance to learn more about circuit driving techniques with three instructor driven familiarisation laps in a demonstration car. After this comes the moment you have been waiting for as you take your place behind the wheel of either the Ferrari (360 or 575) or the Lamborghini for four laps (7.2 miles) of high speed excitement. You will then switch to the other car for another four laps. The whole experience lasts approximately one hour and a half.

This voucher is only valid on weekdays only. Drivers shorter than 5′0″ or taller than 6′6″ and/or weighing more than 16 stone may have some difficulty being accommodated.

Special Price: £99.00 Normal Price: £75.00

Drive 6 miles a Ferrari 360

Do not miss this chance to drive the legendary godfather of supercars. Ferrari engineering means different things to different people – whether you enjoy the passion and power or the refinement and control, driving a Ferrari means experiencing the very best in performance motoring.

Notes
Long sleeved shirts, long trousers and soft soled shoes (trainers) must be worn. Please note, this voucher may not be extended.

Special Price: £169 Normal Price: £189

Customer Reviews

Les Webb, Cheshire
This was a great leaving gift, I had a brilliant day. The cars were all very good, in great condition.

Special Price: £349 Normal Price: £395

Are you looking for an unforgettable thrill behind the wheel? You can drive three of the most impressive supercars in the world with our exhilarating Best of the Best experience. Boasting lightening fast acceleration and top speeds of 215mph, taking control of these stunning supercars is the perfect high-octane treat.

Agenda

3/4 laps driving the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano

3/4 laps driving the Aston Martin DBS

3/4 laps driving the Lamborghini LP640

1 High Speed passenger lap in a performance saloon (Instructor Driving). At the end of the experience you will receive a certificate as a memento of your driving day.

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