Silverstone Experience Day

[Harding91]

A rather nice man has bought me an experience day at Silverstone that i'll be booking as soon as i find my paper counterpart (Lost it when i moved house)

Interested to hear what other PH'ers have done this and what car you chose?

Link to site: http://www.silverstone.co.uk/experiences/driving-d...

The options i have are:

Ferrari 360 F1™ Modena
Pull the left gearshift paddle, hear the 400bhp V8 yelp as it blends another perfect downshift and charge through the turn. It doesn't get much better than this.
Engine: 3586cc V8
Power: 400bhp
0-60mph: 4.3 seconds
Top Speed: 186 mph
Six speed F1™ paddle shift

Aston Martin V8 Vantage
Aston Martin's take on the traditional, front-engined GT is already a modern classic: fast, forgiving and with a soundtrack that fully justifies those stunning lines.
Engine: 4300cc V8
Power: 380bhp
0-60mph: 4.9 seconds
Top Speed: 175 mph
Transmission: Six speed manual

Formula Silverstone Single-Seater
Dream of being the next Lewis Hamilton? Our Formula Silverstone single-seaters are expertly engineered to provide a genuine racing experience. Get your lid on!
Engine: 1600cc Ford Duratec
Power: 120bhp
0-60mph: 4.3 seconds
Top Speed: 135 mph
Transmission: Four speed manual racing gearbox

Lotus Evora
Potent performance and graceful design combine in the stunning Evora. The newest addition to the Lotus fleet is now gracing the Silverstone circuit.
Engine: 3.5 litre V6
Power: 276BHP
0-60mph: 5,3 seconds
Top Speed: 160mph
6 speed paddle shift

Nissan GT-R
Engine: 3800cc V6
Power: 485bhp
0-62mph: 3.5 seconds
Top Speed: 193 mph
Transmission: 6 speed paddle shift

Ford Fiesta Rally
Engine: 1999cc
Power: 163bhp
0-60mph: 6.5 seconds
Top Speed: 120 mph
Transmission: Five speed manual





I cant decide which i want to do.

At first i was tempted by the GTR as i've always had a thing for them, find them really interesting and would love to drive one, however a GTR not being overly expensive i figure i may get a chance to drive one of them another time unlike a Ferrari or the Aston.

The Aston tempts me more than the Ferrari because of a normal manual gearbox, flappy paddle has never appealed to me.

What would other PH'ers go for? And to anyone who has done it what was it like?

[8potdave]

I think it's a very personal thing. I had a go in an F430 and a Gallardo which were my wives choices but I would have picked them anyway Just look at what you want to gain from the day and go from there.

[Synchromesh]

Two words: Single seater.

[JBliss]

Single seater day is really good fun

[Sir Bagalot]

Synchromesh said:

Two words: Single seater.

[Harding91]

Just got back to this thread, The single seater day really that fun That's 3 people that have said it so far

[P1H]

I went to silverstone on a work team day a month or so ago.

I couldn't find my paper copy and as I suspected it was entirely fine without. (I understand they can phone he dvla of they need to) disclaimer: only my experience, loads of people couldn't find there's and it was no issue.

I drove the 360, it was great and as long as you listen the instructors let you push the car as hard as you want, leading to some cracking high speed corners (with the instructor screaming "do not lift off!") and some great (safe) oversteer moments. I wouldn't go for the 360 though, they are rev limited and whilst cracking to drive, don't actually feel that quick.

A great day out with the accompanying tours etc. happy to provide more info.

[McSam]

Harding91 said:

Just got back to this thread, The single seater day really that fun That's 3 people that have said it so far

Honestly, no matter what road car you drive on a track, get in any single seater - even a relatively tame one like Silverstone's - and you'll be blown away, and come out of it finally understanding what people mean when they say "Real race cars don't have doors".

If you have the chance, jump at it. Supercar experiences are generally tailored for those who want to tell their mates they've driven a Ferrari or an Aston, for those who "like" cars but aren't really into them in like the even most casual PHer. Love driving and want the next level? Take a proper race car out!

[Harding91]

Thanks for the input lads, i have 6 months to book it so will have a think about it