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Tonsko
Original Poster
2,646 posts
85 months
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Hey all, I see everyone recommends Palmersport. For better or worse, I bought the wife an experience day with Everyman Racing. I'm hoping that they won't nanny her around, but it's done now. Please could I have some advice on which track I should be trying to book? This might depend on what type of drive she's after and the cars, but perhaps one with the longest straight to max out (as far as possible?). I would like her to get the most out of the experience as possible (obviously  ) She will be in an Audi R8 and a Porsche (presume a 911, not sure which), 4 laps apiece. Choices are: Dunsfold (Surrey - Weekends Only) Elvington (York) Long Marston (Stratford Upon Avon) Prestwold Driving Centre (Leicestershire) Pro Drive (Warwickshire) Blyton Park (Lincolnshire - Weekdays Only) Lydden Hill (Kent - Weekends Only) Llandow (Wales - Weekends Only) We live in Shropshire, so closer to there would be better, but if there is one track that is clearly superior, I don't mind travelling. Thanks.
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silverthorn2151
3,589 posts
49 months
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Don't know many of those I'm afraid but just had to comment that I am staggered someone is offering days like that at Lydden Hill!
Whatever you do, don't choose that one, much as I love Lydden.
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Steve H
1,615 posts
65 months
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Prestwold is probably the best bet, should see 120ish if she keeps her foot in and it's a decent layout for novices.
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Tonsko
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2,646 posts
85 months
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D44nny
82 posts
19 months
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I have done a few of these experiences and found that prestwold hall and prodrive tracks are pretty similar if you go on you tube and search d44nny you can c my Laps in an r8 and gtr
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C1RVY
2,167 posts
133 months
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We did the supercar lifestyle experience day last year with work & it was rubbish. We're doing the supercar day at Stafford Activity Centre in a few weeks & keeping fingers crossed. Both were Groupon deals, so we'll see 
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TAHodgson
754 posts
41 months
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Definitely Prestwold or Prodrive, avoid Long Marston. Prestwold's very novice friendly, turn two (elephant) takes a bit of getting used to first time you drive it though. Prodrive's very good, albeit a bit bumpy and with a couple of tight chicanes that some people really dislike. Good car choice too!
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Rovinghawk
2,177 posts
28 months
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Prestwold. Nice track, nice staff.
RH
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Tonsko
Original Poster
2,646 posts
85 months
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Oki doke, booked at Prestwold. Thanks for tips! I hope she likes it
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Tonsko
Original Poster
2,646 posts
85 months
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Just noticed on Google maps - Noble is there. I seem to remember seeing a new item or post saying they've moved... This true? If not, any chance of a nosy while the mrs is on track d'you think?
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Tonsko
Original Poster
2,646 posts
85 months
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Hi all, She really enjoyed it. As RovingHawk said, the instructors were really good, made her feel comfortable, and best of all, kept encouraging her to put her foot down (although she was a bit tentative at the begining). The matte black 911 was in a Gumball (has the livery at any rate), and the instructor seemed to think it was a GT2. She enjoyed the R8 more because it was a manual, and felt more involving. Anyway, all good!
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