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dad did the audi experience day and the porsche at silverstone mainly because he fancied buying one and wanted to have a go to see what they could do. He was in a carerra 4s and 2s and said they were slower than expected. I bet the GT2 and 3RS are a hoot though. The audi day was also good as he was in an R8 V10 and RS4, the latter he bought, he loved that too.
I've done the caterham experience at silverstone and there were some blokes from the academy there too so it gave you a good game of cat and mouse. They were basic academy cars though, 125bhp and topped out at about 110mph due to the windscreen being attached. Brilliant through the corners though.
I've done the caterham experience at silverstone and there were some blokes from the academy there too so it gave you a good game of cat and mouse. They were basic academy cars though, 125bhp and topped out at about 110mph due to the windscreen being attached. Brilliant through the corners though.
+1 for Thruxton. I did the Gallardo plus experience. It was excellent. Went for a ride in a Mazda mps. Drove a new 2.9 Cayman and got some good speed, and the Gallardo which was amazing. Oh and a Formula Renault which was excellent. The instructors are very nice and really let you get as much sped as you can get out of the cars (well that how it was for me). Highly recommended 
http://www.6thgearexperience.com/home
This one is the one I'd go for if I was going to do one. Operated by a PHer too.
This one is the one I'd go for if I was going to do one. Operated by a PHer too.
whats your budget? as you may like to try the chilistrucker "18 wheeler experience"
expect your day to start at 4am on a cold, damp, dark industrial estate in purfleet near the Q.E.2 bridge
your fun begins at 4.01am with your driver briefing to familarise yourself with your "wagon" for the day.
at 4.02 we're off!
at 4.03 we phone the fitter to come and jump start the "wagon"
at 6.00am we're away and off onto the world famous "micky25" for our adrenalin fuelled, (well 3 mph) run up the Q.E.2 bridge. after approx 10 mins, we reach the summit, now hold on tight, as you pilot your steed down the tricky, steep drop to the tollbooths. here, you'll jostle with the, "skateboards" to earn your place at said toll of your choice. your instructor will have the correct change ready, to aid your getaway from the booths, as your race begins to get away from the 20 lane wide booths into your choice of 1 of 4 lanes available.
now the race begins proper, as you jostle, battle, and slipstream your way around the "micky25" with your truck driving bretheren, a battle that only the unfittest will survive. your driving skills will be tested to the limit, as your instructor teaches you the fine art of slipstreaming the "wagon" infront, to enable you to make the most of the power you have under your right foot, after 3 miles of this you can now dive in to the middle lane to begin your tense and exciting overtaking move, as you get your "pedal to the metal" and "keep it lit" to take the required 4 miles to pass the slower "wagon" as your vehicle can max out out 56mph as opposed your opponents who will only manage 55mph.
a mile after this exciting battle, its time to quickly pull off the motorway to visit the world famous motorway service area of clackett lane, hear you skillfully pilot your way into the, (reserved) truck park, time for your morning break, and de-brief.
right, quick slash up the back wheel, a cheese sarnie, a coffee from the flask, and we're off again.
your day now continues with you navigating your way to a large supermarket "r.d.c" where you will be offloading your goods, (please remember to bring your own gloves, hi-viz vest and steelies) otherwise you'll miss out on the chance of "tipping" your "big-rig" please note, we can't promise we'll arrive at said "r.d.c" on time, and if we are anymore than 15 minutes late, the rather helpful security guard will refuse us entry and the load will be refused.
this doesn't often happen, (yeah right) so you can expect the delights of the surly, un-helpful booking in staff at said "r.d.c" to make your time there as un-enjoyable as possible, and will keep you there for at least 4 hours, to then eventually "tip your load" in 10 minutes, but its ok, they have a cracking staff canteen, that as a lorry driver for the day, you won't be able to use.
once this part of your experience is over, its off again as you pilot your slightly old and knackered 16 geared "juggernaut" back onto the "micky25 anti-clock" for the homeward bound journey.
unfortunately, there will probably be a minor shunt somewhere involving a pale blue/brown metro or similar, and a crisp packet, which will mean that the "plastic-police" sorry "h.a.t.o" will turn up in there flash range rovers and the like, and cone off 2 of the 3 lanes whilst they await the arrival of the fire service, to cut the roof of the crisp packet, so it can safely make its no win-no fee claim at a later date.
after 3 hours of sitting stationery in the jams, several wee's on the hard shoulder, we are off again.
sadly due to said delays maybe happening, we'll only get back as far as "clacketts" before your allotted tacho time of 15 hours is up. hear you will skillfully park your "rig" in the vastly overcrowded truck park, between 2 badly parked eatern european trucks. now you'll be given an old fag packet so as you can mooch around the truck park, seeing how many trucks you can spot, that are registered from different countries, be careful when doing this to avoid the streams of urine and piles of human poo strewn around the truck park.
now jump back into the truck, for your days de-brief, where your,(somewhat tired) instructor will award you with your incompetence certificate, a yorkie bar, and 10p for the phonebox so you can arrange a lift home.
please note, coffee from flask, and 1 cheese sandwich are included in the price of this fun filled package, and a glossary of all """"truck driving"""" terminology can be purchased for a small additional charge on the day.
for more info on this exciting fun filled day, please contact us on www.truckoff.com
including your d.o.b, bank details, and all security pin numbers for us to process your enquiry at our russian head office. ourselves, or our nigerian office will then contact you with our exciting prices for you fun filled 18 wheeler experience.
expect your day to start at 4am on a cold, damp, dark industrial estate in purfleet near the Q.E.2 bridge
your fun begins at 4.01am with your driver briefing to familarise yourself with your "wagon" for the day.
at 4.02 we're off!
at 4.03 we phone the fitter to come and jump start the "wagon"
at 6.00am we're away and off onto the world famous "micky25" for our adrenalin fuelled, (well 3 mph) run up the Q.E.2 bridge. after approx 10 mins, we reach the summit, now hold on tight, as you pilot your steed down the tricky, steep drop to the tollbooths. here, you'll jostle with the, "skateboards" to earn your place at said toll of your choice. your instructor will have the correct change ready, to aid your getaway from the booths, as your race begins to get away from the 20 lane wide booths into your choice of 1 of 4 lanes available.
now the race begins proper, as you jostle, battle, and slipstream your way around the "micky25" with your truck driving bretheren, a battle that only the unfittest will survive. your driving skills will be tested to the limit, as your instructor teaches you the fine art of slipstreaming the "wagon" infront, to enable you to make the most of the power you have under your right foot, after 3 miles of this you can now dive in to the middle lane to begin your tense and exciting overtaking move, as you get your "pedal to the metal" and "keep it lit" to take the required 4 miles to pass the slower "wagon" as your vehicle can max out out 56mph as opposed your opponents who will only manage 55mph.
a mile after this exciting battle, its time to quickly pull off the motorway to visit the world famous motorway service area of clackett lane, hear you skillfully pilot your way into the, (reserved) truck park, time for your morning break, and de-brief.
right, quick slash up the back wheel, a cheese sarnie, a coffee from the flask, and we're off again.
your day now continues with you navigating your way to a large supermarket "r.d.c" where you will be offloading your goods, (please remember to bring your own gloves, hi-viz vest and steelies) otherwise you'll miss out on the chance of "tipping" your "big-rig" please note, we can't promise we'll arrive at said "r.d.c" on time, and if we are anymore than 15 minutes late, the rather helpful security guard will refuse us entry and the load will be refused.
this doesn't often happen, (yeah right) so you can expect the delights of the surly, un-helpful booking in staff at said "r.d.c" to make your time there as un-enjoyable as possible, and will keep you there for at least 4 hours, to then eventually "tip your load" in 10 minutes, but its ok, they have a cracking staff canteen, that as a lorry driver for the day, you won't be able to use.
once this part of your experience is over, its off again as you pilot your slightly old and knackered 16 geared "juggernaut" back onto the "micky25 anti-clock" for the homeward bound journey.
unfortunately, there will probably be a minor shunt somewhere involving a pale blue/brown metro or similar, and a crisp packet, which will mean that the "plastic-police" sorry "h.a.t.o" will turn up in there flash range rovers and the like, and cone off 2 of the 3 lanes whilst they await the arrival of the fire service, to cut the roof of the crisp packet, so it can safely make its no win-no fee claim at a later date.
after 3 hours of sitting stationery in the jams, several wee's on the hard shoulder, we are off again.
sadly due to said delays maybe happening, we'll only get back as far as "clacketts" before your allotted tacho time of 15 hours is up. hear you will skillfully park your "rig" in the vastly overcrowded truck park, between 2 badly parked eatern european trucks. now you'll be given an old fag packet so as you can mooch around the truck park, seeing how many trucks you can spot, that are registered from different countries, be careful when doing this to avoid the streams of urine and piles of human poo strewn around the truck park.
now jump back into the truck, for your days de-brief, where your,(somewhat tired) instructor will award you with your incompetence certificate, a yorkie bar, and 10p for the phonebox so you can arrange a lift home.
please note, coffee from flask, and 1 cheese sandwich are included in the price of this fun filled package, and a glossary of all """"truck driving"""" terminology can be purchased for a small additional charge on the day.
for more info on this exciting fun filled day, please contact us on www.truckoff.com
including your d.o.b, bank details, and all security pin numbers for us to process your enquiry at our russian head office. ourselves, or our nigerian office will then contact you with our exciting prices for you fun filled 18 wheeler experience.
chilistrucker said:
whats your budget? as you may like to try the chilistrucker "18 wheeler experience"
expect your day to start at 4am on a cold, damp, dark industrial estate in purfleet near the Q.E.2 bridge
your fun begins at 4.01am with your driver briefing to familarise yourself with your "wagon" for the day.
at 4.02 we're off!
at 4.03 we phone the fitter to come and jump start the "wagon"
at 6.00am we're away and off onto the world famous "micky25" for our adrenalin fuelled, (well 3 mph) run up the Q.E.2 bridge. after approx 10 mins, we reach the summit, now hold on tight, as you pilot your steed down the tricky, steep drop to the tollbooths. here, you'll jostle with the, "skateboards" to earn your place at said toll of your choice. your instructor will have the correct change ready, to aid your getaway from the booths, as your race begins to get away from the 20 lane wide booths into your choice of 1 of 4 lanes available.
now the race begins proper, as you jostle, battle, and slipstream your way around the "micky25" with your truck driving bretheren, a battle that only the unfittest will survive. your driving skills will be tested to the limit, as your instructor teaches you the fine art of slipstreaming the "wagon" infront, to enable you to make the most of the power you have under your right foot, after 3 miles of this you can now dive in to the middle lane to begin your tense and exciting overtaking move, as you get your "pedal to the metal" and "keep it lit" to take the required 4 miles to pass the slower "wagon" as your vehicle can max out out 56mph as opposed your opponents who will only manage 55mph.
a mile after this exciting battle, its time to quickly pull off the motorway to visit the world famous motorway service area of clackett lane, hear you skillfully pilot your way into the, (reserved) truck park, time for your morning break, and de-brief.
right, quick slash up the back wheel, a cheese sarnie, a coffee from the flask, and we're off again.
your day now continues with you navigating your way to a large supermarket "r.d.c" where you will be offloading your goods, (please remember to bring your own gloves, hi-viz vest and steelies) otherwise you'll miss out on the chance of "tipping" your "big-rig" please note, we can't promise we'll arrive at said "r.d.c" on time, and if we are anymore than 15 minutes late, the rather helpful security guard will refuse us entry and the load will be refused.
this doesn't often happen, (yeah right) so you can expect the delights of the surly, un-helpful booking in staff at said "r.d.c" to make your time there as un-enjoyable as possible, and will keep you there for at least 4 hours, to then eventually "tip your load" in 10 minutes, but its ok, they have a cracking staff canteen, that as a lorry driver for the day, you won't be able to use.
once this part of your experience is over, its off again as you pilot your slightly old and knackered 16 geared "juggernaut" back onto the "micky25 anti-clock" for the homeward bound journey.
unfortunately, there will probably be a minor shunt somewhere involving a pale blue/brown metro or similar, and a crisp packet, which will mean that the "plastic-police" sorry "h.a.t.o" will turn up in there flash range rovers and the like, and cone off 2 of the 3 lanes whilst they await the arrival of the fire service, to cut the roof of the crisp packet, so it can safely make its no win-no fee claim at a later date.
after 3 hours of sitting stationery in the jams, several wee's on the hard shoulder, we are off again.
sadly due to said delays maybe happening, we'll only get back as far as "clacketts" before your allotted tacho time of 15 hours is up. hear you will skillfully park your "rig" in the vastly overcrowded truck park, between 2 badly parked eatern european trucks. now you'll be given an old fag packet so as you can mooch around the truck park, seeing how many trucks you can spot, that are registered from different countries, be careful when doing this to avoid the streams of urine and piles of human poo strewn around the truck park.
now jump back into the truck, for your days de-brief, where your,(somewhat tired) instructor will award you with your incompetence certificate, a yorkie bar, and 10p for the phonebox so you can arrange a lift home.
please note, coffee from flask, and 1 cheese sandwich are included in the price of this fun filled package, and a glossary of all """"truck driving"""" terminology can be purchased for a small additional charge on the day.
for more info on this exciting fun filled day, please contact us on www.truckoff.com
including your d.o.b, bank details, and all security pin numbers for us to process your enquiry at our russian head office. ourselves, or our nigerian office will then contact you with our exciting prices for you fun filled 18 wheeler experience.
DONE AND DONE! expect your day to start at 4am on a cold, damp, dark industrial estate in purfleet near the Q.E.2 bridge
your fun begins at 4.01am with your driver briefing to familarise yourself with your "wagon" for the day.
at 4.02 we're off!
at 4.03 we phone the fitter to come and jump start the "wagon"
at 6.00am we're away and off onto the world famous "micky25" for our adrenalin fuelled, (well 3 mph) run up the Q.E.2 bridge. after approx 10 mins, we reach the summit, now hold on tight, as you pilot your steed down the tricky, steep drop to the tollbooths. here, you'll jostle with the, "skateboards" to earn your place at said toll of your choice. your instructor will have the correct change ready, to aid your getaway from the booths, as your race begins to get away from the 20 lane wide booths into your choice of 1 of 4 lanes available.
now the race begins proper, as you jostle, battle, and slipstream your way around the "micky25" with your truck driving bretheren, a battle that only the unfittest will survive. your driving skills will be tested to the limit, as your instructor teaches you the fine art of slipstreaming the "wagon" infront, to enable you to make the most of the power you have under your right foot, after 3 miles of this you can now dive in to the middle lane to begin your tense and exciting overtaking move, as you get your "pedal to the metal" and "keep it lit" to take the required 4 miles to pass the slower "wagon" as your vehicle can max out out 56mph as opposed your opponents who will only manage 55mph.
a mile after this exciting battle, its time to quickly pull off the motorway to visit the world famous motorway service area of clackett lane, hear you skillfully pilot your way into the, (reserved) truck park, time for your morning break, and de-brief.
right, quick slash up the back wheel, a cheese sarnie, a coffee from the flask, and we're off again.
your day now continues with you navigating your way to a large supermarket "r.d.c" where you will be offloading your goods, (please remember to bring your own gloves, hi-viz vest and steelies) otherwise you'll miss out on the chance of "tipping" your "big-rig" please note, we can't promise we'll arrive at said "r.d.c" on time, and if we are anymore than 15 minutes late, the rather helpful security guard will refuse us entry and the load will be refused.
this doesn't often happen, (yeah right) so you can expect the delights of the surly, un-helpful booking in staff at said "r.d.c" to make your time there as un-enjoyable as possible, and will keep you there for at least 4 hours, to then eventually "tip your load" in 10 minutes, but its ok, they have a cracking staff canteen, that as a lorry driver for the day, you won't be able to use.
once this part of your experience is over, its off again as you pilot your slightly old and knackered 16 geared "juggernaut" back onto the "micky25 anti-clock" for the homeward bound journey.
unfortunately, there will probably be a minor shunt somewhere involving a pale blue/brown metro or similar, and a crisp packet, which will mean that the "plastic-police" sorry "h.a.t.o" will turn up in there flash range rovers and the like, and cone off 2 of the 3 lanes whilst they await the arrival of the fire service, to cut the roof of the crisp packet, so it can safely make its no win-no fee claim at a later date.
after 3 hours of sitting stationery in the jams, several wee's on the hard shoulder, we are off again.
sadly due to said delays maybe happening, we'll only get back as far as "clacketts" before your allotted tacho time of 15 hours is up. hear you will skillfully park your "rig" in the vastly overcrowded truck park, between 2 badly parked eatern european trucks. now you'll be given an old fag packet so as you can mooch around the truck park, seeing how many trucks you can spot, that are registered from different countries, be careful when doing this to avoid the streams of urine and piles of human poo strewn around the truck park.
now jump back into the truck, for your days de-brief, where your,(somewhat tired) instructor will award you with your incompetence certificate, a yorkie bar, and 10p for the phonebox so you can arrange a lift home.
please note, coffee from flask, and 1 cheese sandwich are included in the price of this fun filled package, and a glossary of all """"truck driving"""" terminology can be purchased for a small additional charge on the day.
for more info on this exciting fun filled day, please contact us on www.truckoff.com
including your d.o.b, bank details, and all security pin numbers for us to process your enquiry at our russian head office. ourselves, or our nigerian office will then contact you with our exciting prices for you fun filled 18 wheeler experience.
Polarbert said:
http://www.6thgearexperience.com/home
This one is the one I'd go for if I was going to do one. Operated by a PHer too.
That looks a great setup, have you been on this experience? The 18 Wheeler looks a chuckle too.This one is the one I'd go for if I was going to do one. Operated by a PHer too.
, instructor was p1ssing himself with laughter jodypress said:
Polarbert said:
http://www.6thgearexperience.com/home
This one is the one I'd go for if I was going to do one. Operated by a PHer too.
That looks a great setup, have you been on this experience? The 18 Wheeler looks a chuckle too.This one is the one I'd go for if I was going to do one. Operated by a PHer too.
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