Battle of the Thoroughbreds Driving Experience

Rally Driving Experience

In this popular rally driving experience you will drive BOTH the Subaru Impreza and the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution on the special stages. The Subaru Impreza and the Mitsubishi Lancer both have four wheel drive and powerful turbo charged engines - if you had the choice which one would you drive? Find out each car’s strengths and weaknesses; see which one suits your driving style. Have you got the necessary skills to get the best out of these cars?

You will learn the basic rally driving technique to suit each car and the rally stage surface. You will be able to put each car through its paces to test the level of under steer, grip, acceleration and braking.

Session 1 - Each participant will drive a fully works-prepared Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution or Subaru Impreza WRX STi rally car around the stage with the instructor who will teach the basic rally driving technique to suit the course surface.

Session 2 - You will be put into whichever car your weren't driving in the first session where you can put the car through it's paces to test the level of under steer , grip, acceleration and braking whilst putting your newly acquired skills to the test.

Then it's up to you to decide which you prefer!

All of our gift experiences are presented in an attractive red case with "Congratulations - you are the lucky recipient of a Well Wicked experience day" written on the front. You will also get a DVD featuring many of our experiences. Experience vouchers can be personalised if required.

Other Details

There are fixed pelter intercoms in the helmets, which means the instructors do not have to give any out of car tuition, enabling the pupils to enjoy among the most driving time of all rally schools. All tuition takes place in the car.

The participant sits behind the wheel and the instructor sits in the passenger seat which is fitted with dual brakes. They both have intercoms in their helmets which enables the instructor to teach the participant the necessary skills required. The experience is similar to a driving lesson, but much more fun!! You will be required to sign an activity form prior to participating on the experience. Drivers are divided into groups of 4 to share the same cars and instructor throughout the experience.

You can purchase a souvenir CD with all photos on and a selected 9x6 mounted photograph for £25. High speed passenger ride available at discounted rate of £20 - 1 per voucher purchase (must be booked in advance with the venue). Passenger rides booked on the day are subject to availability and cost £25. Refreshments are unlimited and free for drivers.

Restrictions

It is the height/weight ratio which is important. For instance, a participant who is tall at 6ft 3” and of medium build for their height will fit in car. Also a participant who is small in height but of big build will also fit in car. A problem can arise when the participant is very tall (over 6ft 3”) and of big build. Participants need to be full licence holders. The length of time that the licence has been held for is not relevant. All full licence holders are covered under the insurance.

Locations

North Yorkshire, Oxfordshire or the Midlands (Lincolnshire/Cambridgeshire border).

Duration

Allow 1.5 hours at the venue for this driving experience (morning or afternoon available).

Spectators

Spectators are welcome with no limit on numbers, however they will need to make a small charge to cover unlimited refreshments which is £5 per spectator (free for drivers). Spectators can go on a high speed passenger ride for £25.