Mclaren track day

[duka]

Anyone comment on the track days where Mclaren supply the cars? Seems a lot of money but if I was going to Spa & they supplied a car for 2days might be worth it??

[mikey k]

I'd be interested to know about these as well

[isaldiri]

MclarenGT run something for this if you are interested.

[duka]

it's the Pure McLaren Experience Academy I was looking at.

[mikey k]

duka said:

it's the Pure McLaren Experience Academy I was looking at.

If you use their car it doesn't look like you get much time on track

[isaldiri]

mikey k said:

duka said:

it's the Pure McLaren Experience Academy I was looking at.

If you use their car it doesn't look like you get much time on track

There's plenty of time on track I reckon. There are 2 parts to the pure mclaren days, one are the dealer invitations for potential customers to have a try of the cars on track, the other one is when you pay Mclaren GT (a substantial sum) and you have the car and an instructor for the day. There are about 6-7 half an hour-ish sessions which I honestly doubt you'll find too little as it alternates driving with vbox data debrief and unless you're pretty experienced there's plenty to take in. It's a very good and well run program but IMO it's pretty expensive for what it is.

[cho]

I asked about these and it does look quite expensive even for the amount of time they allow you in the cars. The driving academy one is a track driving course I think where you progress through several levels but each costs close to 5k. I previously asked about a Bentley ice driving course which cost around 12k but that was held in Finland, lasting three days and includes flights, hotels, dog sledding etc. might need to see if Don Palmer is still running courses

[duka]

This is an extract from the hand-out for the 2 day event - looks like day one is only a half day

"Whatever your ability, and whatever your aspirations may be, we have the tools to make you a better, safer and
more accomplished driver.
• Club Introduction to track driving techniques using our fleet of 650S road cars
• Track Advanced driver training using our fleet of 650S road cars
• Sprint Expert driver training using our fleet of 650S Sprint racing cars
Each guest begins at Club level and, after completion of each level, can progress to the next.
Each 2-day event includes:
Day 1
• Welcome & lunch, followed by:
• Afternoon driving theory training session
• Track inspection
• Evening meal hosted by McLaren
• One night hotel accommodation for driver included
Day 2
• Safety and welcome briefing for all guests
• Dedicated personal Driver Coach for each guest
• Full day of track driving in sessions
• Training workshops between sessions
• Hospitality throughout"