Drive at the 'Ring in someone else's car
After the high profile launches and subsequent falls from grace of the Segrave Club and P1 International, you might have thought a supercar club would be the last place to invest your money in these harsh economic times.
That hasn't stopped Rob Stanbury, formerly part of the P1 team, who has set up a new concept in supercar ownership. Members of his new club the RS Academy will be able to go to some of the best circuits in the world where the fleet of assembled cars can be taken to the limit.
The RS Academy will allow individuals, groups of friends or corporate members to drive on the Nurburgring, the renowned GP circuit Spa Francorchamps and the exclusive and privately-owned Ascari Race Resort near Marbella. Individuals can even use their time on track towards getting a racing license.
The fleet, which is owed entirely by the club, currently includes a Renault Megane R26.R, Caterham R500 Superlight, BMW M3 CSL, Porsche 997 GT3 RS, Lamborghini Superleggera and Radical SR3, and is projected to grow with the membership.
Ascari Race Resort - access granted
RSA says members will be fully insured against damage, and all will receive at least half a days tuition in each car or when on a different track. Membership also gives you access to the Auto Lusso Supercar Club and the Classic Car Club. That means when not on track you can slip into a Maserati Gran Turismo, an Audi R8 or even a Jaguar XJ12 Coupe.
It's not for the penurious, though. Prices start from £17,495 plus a £1k joining fee.
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