Recommend me a track day / experience for a 70 year old

[larrylamb11]

As title, want to treat someone turning 70 with a keen interest in all things automotive, Central South based. What can you suggest?

[rhinochopig]

His interests might help - modern / historic. Likes to drive, be passengered...

[toasty]

I got my Dad a half day at PalmerSport in Bedford for his 70th. Not cheap but they were very good. Because of an old bike injury he can't do flappy paddles so they offered a bespoke schedule of BMW M3, Caterham and Land Rover. I just wish I'd done it too.

Pics if you're interested.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jcross/sets/721576350...

[rhinochopig]

toasty said:

I got my Dad a half day at PalmerSport in Bedford for his 70th. Not cheap but they were very good. Because of an old bike injury he can't do flappy paddles so they offered a bespoke schedule of BMW M3, Caterham and Land Rover. I just wish I'd done it too.

Pics if you're interested.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jcross/sets/721576350...

That's brilliant, that Landy has a reticule. Where are the guns fitted?

[toasty]

rhinochopig said:

That's brilliant, that Landy has a reticule. Where are the guns fitted?

It's used for points scoring. You have to hit tennis balls hung strategically around the course. The guns are hidden behind the indicators.

[larrylamb11]

Palmersport is interesting, thanks for the suggestion although I am not sure the budget will stretch to even a half day voucher there.
I am thinking around £200 and the recipient is able bodied, loves driving, but would equally happily be a passenger and leans more towards the classic side. Previously they have done tank driving, aircraft flights, track days, boating, go-karts etc. so a lot of the main stream stuff.