Price checked on Aug 25, 2010 : Driving
Mini Cooper S Thrill - Red Letter Days
£75.00
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Get behind the wheel of a race prepared Mini Cooper S and find out why these sporty little cars are loved by so many. Your experience begins with a briefing from a qualified instructor who will talk you through racing lines, techniques and how to best handle the car out on the track. Then you will be driven around the circuit in a sports saloon for four miles of demonstration and familiarisation laps, before putting the theory into practice by sliding into the driving seat and taking the wheel of the Mini Cooper S yourself. You will drive the car for six miles and conclude your experience with a question and answer session and certificate presentation.

Red Letter Days Special Offer
Availability: Selected weekdays throughout the year.Weather: Driving may be cancelled or curtailed in extreme weather conditions (e.g. snow, ice, heavy rain or high winds) which would make driving at speed dangerous. We suggest you call the venue if in any doubt.Duration: Expect to be at the circuit for around an hour and a half, including your briefing and ten minutes driving the Mini. Please arrive up to fifteen minutes in advance of your booked time to ensure a prompt start.Numbers On Day: All in-car tuition is on a one-to-one basis although briefings will be shared with up to six other participants. Spectators: Spectators are welcome and there are cafe/clubhouse facilities on site. Please note that no pets are allowed at any circuits (with the exception of guide dogs).Dress Code: Dress comfortably (e.g. jeans and sweatshirt), avoiding nylon clothing and wear trainers or flat-soled shoes. A helmet will be provided.Guidelines: Min age 18, max weight 18 stone. Minimum height is 5'0'', maximum is 6'4''. You must have held a full, current and valid British or international manual driving licence for at least 12 months, which you will be required to produce on the day.Restrictions: Min age 18, max weight 18 stone. Minimum height is 5'0'', maximum is 6'4''. You must have held a full, current and valid British or international manual driving licence for at least 12 months, which you will be required to produce on the day.Other Info: Min age 18, max weight 18 stone. Minimum height is 5'0'', maximum is 6'4''. You must have held a full, current and valid British or international manual driving licence for at least 12 months, which you will be required to produce on the day.

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From supercar racing and flying days to luxurious pampering, theatre evenings and gourmet cooking, there’s the perfect experience for every taste, occasion and budget. Select from a huge range of gifts for him, her, couples, kids, families and groups.

[ Mini Cooper S Thrill : £75.00 ]
Mini And Lotus Driving Experience - Red Letter Days
£145.00
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Forty years on, the Mini retains its legendary handling and manoeuvrability. The Lotus Elise meanwhile, purrs with power and glows with pleasing sophistication. Compare these very different drives during this exhilarating on track experience. Begin with a briefing, then you'll be a passenger in the Mini Cooper to learn the racing lines and driving techniques. Then take the wheel yourself in the Mini with the instructor by your side. Leave one great car to slide into another, the sleek, sporty Lotus Elise. To round off your experience, your instructor will take you for the ride of your life at competition speed in the Lotus, to show you what this car is capable of. All circuits offer fourteen miles of driving.

Red Letter Days Special Offer
Availability: Selected Saturdays and occasional weekdays throughout the year at The Racing School circuits.Weather: Driving may be cancelled or curtailed in extreme weather conditions (e.g. snow, ice or heavy rain) which would make driving at speed dangerous. Duration: Including briefing, expect to be at the venue for around one and a half hours, with approximately 25 minutes driving time.Numbers On Day: Around twelve people will take part in each session; however all in-car tuition is on a one-to-one basis.Spectators: Spectators are welcome. Children must be closely supervised at all times. There are good covered spectator facilities at venues, but guests may not be able to see all of the action.Dress Code: Dress comfortably, wear flat-soled shoes or trainers and avoid nylon clothing. A helmet will be provided.Guidelines: Min height is 5'0'', max 6'4''. Max weight 18 stone and min age 18. You must be a confident driver and have held a full manual British or international driving licence for a year and be able to produce it on the day.Restrictions: Min height is 5'0'', max 6'4''. Max weight 18 stone and min age 18. You must be a confident driver and have held a full manual British or international driving licence for a year and be able to produce it on the day.Other Info: Min height is 5'0'', max 6'4''. Max weight 18 stone and min age 18. You must be a confident driver and have held a full manual British or international driving licence for a year and be able to produce it on the day.

Red Letter Days Information
From supercar racing and flying days to luxurious pampering, theatre evenings and gourmet cooking, there’s the perfect experience for every taste, occasion and budget. Select from a huge range of gifts for him, her, couples, kids, families and groups.

[ Mini And Lotus Driving Experience : £145.00 ]
Kids' Ferrari Driving Experience - Red Letter Days
£99.00
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Taking a Ferrari screaming down the straight is something most us only dream of. This is a chance to drive one before you've even passed your test. At Leicestershire or Lancashire, kick off with a safety briefing, then drive a Ford Fiesta or be driven in a cool little Mini Cooper with expert tuition of a fully qualified instructor showing you the most helpful driving techniques. In Staffordshire its demo laps in a Subaru. Next up it's the big one, so big grin on face time as you speed off in an iconic Ferrari 360 or 575, with envious parents cheering you on from the sidelines. Receive a certificate to show off to friends and family.

Red Letter Days Special Offer
Availability: Selected weekdays during school holidays. Dates fill very quickly, so please allow several weeks advance booking notice.Weather: Driving may be cancelled or curtailed in extreme weather conditions (e.g. ice or heavy rain) which would make driving at speed dangerous. You will be contacted if the experience is cancelled for any reason.Duration: Driving time is 15 to 20 minutes in total. Expect to be at the circuit for between an hour and two hours, including your briefing and driving laps.Numbers On Day: Your briefing will be shared. All in-car tuition is one-to-one except for any demonstration laps, where up to three other people may be in the car with you.Spectators: Parents or guardians must remain on site during the whole experience and other spectators are welcome. Children must be closely supervised and no dogs are permitted. Circuits have catering facilities on site.Dress Code: Wear trousers, a long-sleeved shirt and flat-soled shoes. A helmet will be provided.Guidelines: Minimum height is 4'10'', maximum is 6'4''. Maximum weight is 17 stone. Minimum age is 12, maximum is 16 and all participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.Restrictions: Minimum height is 4'10'', maximum is 6'4''. Maximum weight is 17 stone. Minimum age is 12, maximum is 16 and all participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.Other Info: Minimum height is 4'10'', maximum is 6'4''. Maximum weight is 17 stone. Minimum age is 12, maximum is 16 and all participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Red Letter Days Information
From supercar racing and flying days to luxurious pampering, theatre evenings and gourmet cooking, there’s the perfect experience for every taste, occasion and budget. Select from a huge range of gifts for him, her, couples, kids, families and groups.

[ Kids' Ferrari Driving Experience : £99.00 ]
Perfect For Thrill Seekers Gift Voucher - Red Letter Days
£75.00
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This gift voucher gives adrenaline lovers a wide selection of turbo-charged experiences. There are over 20 choices available including a Mini Cooper S thrill with a high speed passenger ride at the end. Or climb aboard a hardy motor vehicle with four chunky tyres then scramble over fields and splash through puddles - this is adventurous quad biking. How about some variety with a zipwire, abseil and parachute simulation all in one experience, or enjoy furiously competitive fun with outdoor endurance karting. There are many more options to choose from and this thoughtful gift offers the ideal experience for all budding thrill seekers. Not for the faint hearted! There are a few options for two (or more), so they might even ask you to go with them.

Red Letter Days Special Offer
Availability: Operational dates will vary according to your choice of Red Letter Day - please check when booking.Weather: Some experiences are weather dependent. In this instance we will advise you to call the centre before setting out to check whether conditions are suitable.Duration: The duration of your experience will depend on which Red Letter Day you choose. Please bear in mind that you may be taking turns with other members of the public.Numbers On Day: Some Red Letter Days are exclusive; others are shared with a group.Spectators: Some experiences are suitable for spectators - please check details when you have chosen your experience.Dress Code: We will advise you of any dress code or restrictions when you make your booking.Guidelines: For your safety and enjoyment, participation in some experiences is restricted by age, height, weight etc.Restrictions: For your safety and enjoyment, participation in some experiences is restricted by age, height, weight etc.Other Info: For your safety and enjoyment, participation in some experiences is restricted by age, height, weight etc.

Red Letter Days Information
From supercar racing and flying days to luxurious pampering, theatre evenings and gourmet cooking, there’s the perfect experience for every taste, occasion and budget. Select from a huge range of gifts for him, her, couples, kids, families and groups.

[ Perfect For Thrill Seekers Gift Voucher : £75.00 ]
Kids' Ferrari Driving Experience - Red Letter Days
£92.00
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Driving a Ferrari is something that many of us dream of. Well here is your chance to drive one of the most desirable cars in the world before you've even passed your test! Take a seat in one of Maranello's breathtaking beauties and find out if you've got the potential to be the next Lewis Hamilton. First you will receive a welcome and short briefing from your qualified instructor, then learn the basics off track in a Mini Cooper for ten minutes with you behind the wheel. Your instructor will show you the most helpful driving techniques and the best racing lines in a BMW Alpina D3 on the circuit. Finally you'll take the wheel of either the Ferrari 360 or Ferrari 575 - both capable of over 170mph - for ten whole minutes. The 1.8 miles long circuit has been designed to put amazing cars like the Ferrari through their paces and you'll drive for seven miles in total. You will even receive a certificate to show friends and family as a memento of your special day.

Red Letter Days Information
From supercar racing and flying days to luxurious pampering, theatre evenings and gourmet cooking, there’s the perfect experience for every taste, occasion and budget. Select from a huge range of gifts for him, her, couples, kids, families and groups.

[ Kids' Ferrari Driving Experience : £92.00 ]
Perfect For Thrill Seekers Gift Voucher - Red Letter Days
£75.00
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This gift voucher gives adrenaline lovers a wide selection of turbo-charged experiences. There are over 30 choices available including a Mini Cooper S thrill with a high speed passenger ride at the end. Or climb aboard a hardy motor vehicle with four chunky tyres then scramble over fields and splash through puddles - this is adventurous quad biking. How about some variety with a zipwire, abseil and parachute simulation all in one experience, or enjoy furiously competitive fun with outdoor endurance karting. There are many more options to choose from and this thoughtful gift offers the ideal experience for all budding thrill seekers. Not for the faint hearted! There are a few options for two (or more), so they might even ask you to go with them.

Red Letter Days Information
From supercar racing and flying days to luxurious pampering, theatre evenings and gourmet cooking, there’s the perfect experience for every taste, occasion and budget. Select from a huge range of gifts for him, her, couples, kids, families and groups.

[ Perfect For Thrill Seekers Gift Voucher : £75.00 ]
Mini Cooper S Driving Thrill With High Speed Passenger Ride - Red Letter Days
£73.00
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Get behind the wheel of a race prepared Mini Cooper S and find out why these sporty little cars are loved by so many. Your experience begins with a briefing from a qualified instructor at one of three great racing circuits. They will talk you through racing lines, techniques and how to best handle the car out on the track. Then you'll be driven around the circuit in a sports saloon for two demonstration and familiarisation laps (i.e. nearly four miles), before putting the theory into practice by taking the driving seat of the Mini Cooper S yourself for six miles. To round it all off, your instructor will take you for the ride of your life at competition speed in a hot hatch to show you how the professionals do it. Conclude your experience with a question and answer session and certificate presentation.

Red Letter Days Information
From supercar racing and flying days to luxurious pampering, theatre evenings and gourmet cooking, there’s the perfect experience for every taste, occasion and budget. Select from a huge range of gifts for him, her, couples, kids, families and groups.

[ Mini Cooper S Driving Thrill With High Speed Passenger Ride : £73.00 ]