Supercar driving experience for a shortie?

[Alfa numeric]

A few years ago my brother and I bought my Dad a Ferrari driving experience at Silverstone which he absolutely loved. My Mum really fancied a go but as she's only 5ft tall she couldn't due to their policy that only people over 5ft 3 could drive the cars- apparently it was a H&S issue regarding sitting too close to the airbags.

It's a milestone birthday this year and I've had a look round to see if I can find anywhere that does something similar but with a lower height restriction. I've not had much luck so far- does anyone out there know of such a place? I'm based in London, they're in Northants and Bro is near Bristol so any track in these areas would be preferrable.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions!

[Alfa numeric]

Lunchtime Bump. Anyone got any ideas?

[Regiment]

http://www.palmersport.com/book-who.aspx

I gave them a call as i'm 19stone and 6'5", so have the same issue your mum has. One of the things they said when i phoned was that if i'm free one morning or afternoon when they're doing a day, to give them a call and pop down and just see if i can fit in the cars before i book a day.

If you're close by, you should give them a call and see what they say?

[SlimRick]

Alfa numeric said:

she's only 5ft tall

Regiment said:

i'm 19stone and 6'5",

Not quite the same issue I'd say

[Regiment]

SlimRick said:

Not quite the same issue I'd say

The world is built for the average person, a woman of 5' or shorter is below average and a man of 6'3 or taller is above average . Both have the same issue but come at it from different view points. You must be so lucky to be average

[LamboAndy]

Hi There,

Give my girls a call at 6th Gear experience 01675 433800. Your mum can drive anyone of our supercars at 5 foot tall. Prices start from £75 and if your in London you can come along to our Surrey track. If you want to have a look at what we do check out www.6thgearexperience.com

Thanks

Andy.

[Regiment]

LamboAndy said:

Hi There,

Give my girls a call at 6th Gear experience 01675 433800. Your mum can drive anyone of our supercars at 5 foot tall. Prices start from £75 and if your in London you can come along to our Surrey track. If you want to have a look at what we do check out www.6thgearexperience.com

Thanks

Andy.

What about myself, i do see your limit seems to be 6'5" and 18stone?

[Mutt]

Regiment said:

What about myself, i do see your limit seems to be 6'5" and 18stone?

Diet and exercise?

Only on the Internet could you say that to someone so big

[Alfa numeric]

Thanks for all the replies. I'm hoping to go to the EVO trackday in a couple of weeks so I might have a word then. Your site looks appealing too Andy, I'll speak to my brother and let you know.

I might even have a go in the Lambos myself...

[LamboAndy]

Regiment said:

What about myself, i do see your limit seems to be 6'5" and 18stone?

We generally say that to cater for all the cars generally. We have had some really tall and big people driving the cars so with your dimensions it shouldn't be a problem. If we have a really big guy we generally find that the 599 is the car that gives the most space!

Andy.