Driving Days

Get behind the wheel of the car of your dreams with the Virgin Experience Supercar Thrill.

Pick from an amazing line-up of some of the world's sexiest cars - the Ferrari 360, Porsche 911, Aston Martin, Lamborghini, Audi R8, Nissan GTR and V8 Touring car.

This would make the perfect gift for the petrol-head in your life - watch their eyes light up as they take control of one of these beautifully engineered cars.

Feel the power, torque and control in your own hands as you take to the track in one these thoroughbred performance cars for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

The experience includes a welcome, introduction and a briefing on circuit driving techniques from a qualified instructor.

Once you've been out on the track, the event concludes with a debrief on how you've done and a certificate presentation to keep as a memento of an incredible day.

Key features:

• Seven incredible supercars to chose from
• Locations: Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, Oxfordshire, Yorkshire, Derbyshire and Lancashire
• Duration 60-90 minutes

Guidelines:

• Height and Weight restrictions apply (Height 5 foot 2 inch - 6 foot , max weight 17-18 stone)
• Minimum age: 18 years
• Participants must be in good health
• Vouchers valid for 10 months
• Full UK driving licence must be presented on the day - at some locations, this must have been held for at least 1-3 years

Go Karting is an exhilarating motor racing experience for the whole family. Sitting
three inches from the ground, racing against fellow drivers and reaching speeds of up
to 40mph, your driving skills and race craft will be tested around the challenging
indoor race track. Whether you're a beginner, budding F1 star or a thrill seeker, this
fast and furious Indoor Karting experience is the opportunity to see if you've got what
it takes. You can leave the games console at home; no reset buttons, no enhanced
driving options for your car, just you, the track and your competitors having the four-
wheeled time of your life. Top the time sheet and win to prove you have what it takes to be an F1 Indoor Karting star. This voucher is valid for 6 months from the date of issue. It is essential that you book and take you experience before the expiry date as this voucher may not be extended. This voucher cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer and may not be exchanged for another voucher. The experience takes place on selected Sundays to Fridays from January to November. Exclusions include Saturdays, School holidays, Bank Holidays, December, other exclusions may apply. If you wish to make a booking during the exclusion periods it may be subject to a further charge payable to the supplier Locations: Colnbrook in Berkshire, Birmingham in West Midlands, Loughborough in Leicestershire and Gateshead in Tyne & Wear.

Enjoy the ride of your life as a professional racing instructor takes you around one of the UK's top racing circuits at break-neck speed.

Experience the rush and exhilaration of circuit driving in a track-prepared performance car, while someone else does all the work!

Feel the power, torque and control of a thoroughbred performance car in the hands of an expert for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

When you purchase an experience, a gift pack is sent to you or directly to the recipient. A voucher and booking information are included so you or they can check the info and book the experience.

Key features:

• At least two laps of a well known UK racing circuit.
• Seven locations to choose from across England and Wales
• Experience lasts approx one hour
• Available all year round
  

Guidelines:

• Minimum age 12 years — under-18s needs permission of a parent/guardian
  
• Height 4ft 10in — 6ft 4in
  
• Maximum weight 18st
  
• Participants must be in good health
  
• Vouchers are valid for 10 months
  

Location: Derbyshire - Donington, Lancashire - Wigan, Leicestershire - Prestwold Hall, Northamptonshire - Corby, Northamptonshire - Silverstone, Scotland - Duntermline, Wiltshire- Chippenham.

This exciting introduction to off-road motorcycling covers all of the basics; how to stand, brake, corner and ride cross country effectively to enable you to ride on some fantastic terrain. You’ll have a chance to use the latest Kawasaki KLX 250, fuel injected, four stroke, liquid cooled engine with a six speed transmission. It was designed with the beginner in mind but with more than enough capabilities for even the most experienced rider. After a warm welcome including a hot drink, the day starts with a group briefing and video presentation, safety instruction and an introduction to the bike you’ll use for the day. You will also sign an indemnity form and will be issued with safety gear. At 10.00 you’ll set off, under instruction onto the course. The course is designed to teach the basics of bike, throttle and clutch control and on-bike body positions. Full debrief before finishing for the day.

Location: Wiltshire - Edington. You are advised to wear clothing suitable for modern road orientated motor cycle riding. You will be issued with MX boots, MX gloves, goggles, MX helmet, knee guards, over jacket (not protective) and MX trousers. Sizes: boots 40-47 and trousers 28-40 inch waist. If you require body armor please bring it with you. A change of socks, thermal leggings and thin layers are advised for cold weather. A camelback is advised. Minimum age: 21. You must hold a full and valid licence (not provisional) for riding a motorcycle in the UK and have not been convicted within the last five years of any driving offence involving drink or drugs or that resulted in a driving disqualification.

If you've ever dreamt of driving one of the world's most desirable supercars, now's your chance to make it a reality with this fantastic experience! Get behind the wheel of three different supercars - from a choice of six - and drive each for three miles. There's a choice of four locations and you'll also receive a certificate as a memento and two amazing high speed passenger rides either for yourself or to share with a friend. You may choose three from the following supercars: Ferrari 360 or 355, Lamborghini Gallardo, Audi R8, Aston Martin V8 or DB9, Porsche 997 or Nissan GTR. Locations: Leicestershire - Prestwold Hall, Warwickshire - Kenilworth, Warwickshire - Stratford upon Avon, Yorkshire - Elvington. Your voucher is valid until 31st August 2013. It is essential that you book and take your experience before this date as vouchers may not be extended beyond the expiration date. This voucher cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

Take on a real British beauty - the McLaren MP4-12C. You'll love its smooth aerodynamic lines, fast acceleration and astonishing handling - this beat outweighs the dynamics of any supercar on the market! With 592bhp and 0 - 60in 3.1 seconds, it's no wonder the McLaren clocked up one the fastest laps on the Top Gear circuit. This is the perfect driving experience for all serious petrolheads. Are you ready for six miles behind the wheel of this £180,000 supercar? On the day you will be given a briefing on driving techniques, followed by two demonstration laps with the instructor driving a performance training car. Then it's onto the Mclaren! Take home a commemorative certificate very few will have the chance to receive. Locations: Leicestershire - Loughborough, Warwickshire - Kenilworth, Yorkshire - Elvington. Your voucher is valid for six months from the date of issue. It is essential that you book and take you experience before this date as vouchers may not be extended beyond the expiration date. This voucher cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

The Drivers Choice Voucher can be used for any one of superb motor Experiences listed below.

Perfect if you know you want to buy someone an Experience but you can't quite decide which activity they'd prefer. The solution is simple – leave it up to them!

This Virgin Experience Days multi-choice voucher give the person you're buying for the opportunity to choose their own unforgettable day. The voucher will arrive with information detailing the experiences available. You can also include a personal message to go with your multi-choice voucher.

They can choose between:

• Single seater motor racing experience
• Introductory rally driving
• Skid control experience
• Tank driving
• Introductory off road driving

Height and weight restrictions vary, but approximately 5 - 6ft 4 inch. Max weight 16-18 stone. Give someone an experience they'll never forget!

Enjoy a taste of life in the fast lane with the Virgin Experience Day Subaru Thrill – it's an event that will linger long in the memory.

The Subaru Impreza WRX STI was made famous by being driven to World Rally Championship victory by both Colin McRae and Peter Solberg.

Its distinctive sound, power, and control leave you in no doubt that you are driving one of the most impressive production cars in the world. You can now have a taste of this power while driving 4-6 exhilarating laps involving speeding down the straights, precision cornering and last-minute breaking.

Make your own racing dreams come true or treat someone to a gift they will never forget – it's got to be better than handing over a pair of cufflinks!

You must hold a full, valid UK or European driving licence and must be able to drive a manual transmission car.

Locations: Leicestershire Prestwold Hall, Staffordshire - Seightford.

The Subaru Thrill experience features content, equipment used and restrictions that may vary according to your choice of venue.

Restrictions:

• Minimum age: 17 (under 18's need parental consent)
• Minimum height: 5 feet 2 inch
• Maximum height: 6 feet 4 inch
• Maximum Weight: 17 Stone (108 kg).
• Please allow approximately 45 minutes to 2 hours for the whole experience.
• Available on selected Saturdays and weekdays throughout the year.
• Vouchers are valid for 10 months

Be spoilt for choice with the option of either the Aston Martin V8 Vantage or a Ferrari 360. You'll drive one of these awesome supercars for up to 2 miles and also enjoy a high speed chauffeured ride in the amazing supercharged Ariel Atom. A spin in this super-light two-seater which reaches speeds of 0 - 60 in a staggering 2.7 seconds is an ultra high octane experience which Jeremy Clarkson described as - the time of my life! On arrival you will be given a briefing on driving techniques and safety. Then the action will begin! Choose the car you'll take for three laps around the circuit. Will you go for the Aston Martin V8 Vantage with its blistering performance or the stunningly agile Ferrari 360, one of the most iconic cars in the world? After three laps around the circuit you'll experience your high speed chauffeured ride in the Ariel Atom to finish an amazing experience which is guaranteed not to disappoint. Locations: Oxfordshire - Great Tew, Yorkshire - Elvington Your voucher is valid for nine months from the date of issue. It is essential that you book and take your experience before this date as vouchers may not be extended beyond the expiration date. This voucher cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.