£249
Drive the fantastic Ferrari 458 Spider. Plus expert tuition from our ARDS qualified race instructors, who will ensure you're fully up to speed so you can enjoy the Ferrari 458 Spider out on track.
Our senior ARDS Race Instructor will give a full briefing detailing the important information you need to know before getting behind the wheel and heading out on track; circuit layout, racing line, turn in, apex, exit, braking, throttle control, driving Position, steering, pedal control, gear change, understanding paddle shift, overtaking and flag signals. As part of the briefing we have a unique CGI sequence which shows how a vehicle reacts to the inputs made by the driver including; chassis dynamics, weight transfer, oversteer and understeer.
Driving on a race circuit is very different to normal road driving. To make the most of the cars guests will be driving on track you need to learn the racing line and braking points. Our ARDS race instructors will be on hand to help throughout your experience..
The Ferrari 458 Spider is a V8 engine supercar from Ferrari. They've applied all their technical knowhow from the F1 team and applied it to this car. The is model also comes with all the Speciale options. The result is stunning. Seated in the drivers seat you feel embraced by the car. The steering wheel could be straight from Vettels F1 car.
We have over 40 years of experience operating driving experiences and activities This driving experience can be purchased as an open gift voucher valid for 12 months from the date of purchase
This driving experience operates from Thruxton Circuit in Hampshire. An FIA and Motorsport UK licenced venue
We operate on selected weekdays and Saturdays. Please note: there is a £17 premium if you choose to book on a Saturday, payable when a date is booked
Drivers must hold a full drivers licence
On the day drivers must wear clothes that cover their arms and legs
Helmets, race boots and gloves are provided
Spectators are welcome - free of charge
We are one of the very first operators of driving experiences and have an outstanding reputation for doing things properly. We have always taken great pride in making sure that every visitor has a fantastic day that exceeds their expectations, so trust us to look after you and your guests.
Everything is geared around a quality experience and we limit numbers to ensure this
We only use professional ARDS qualified race instructors who will make your drive more enjoyable
All our supercars are maintained by main dealerships and run on premium Pirelli tyres
We have a state-of-the-art hospitality building and restaurant with a viewing gallery
We will always do our best to accommodate special requests
We don’t restrict the circuit – you drive the full 2.4-mile FIA-licenced race track
We don’t create artificial corners to slow you down
We don’t sell at cheap prices to get you here and then pressure you to buy extras on the day
We don’t cut corners on safety or quality
Your gift will be delivered by email straight to your inbox, so it's ideal for last-minute presents. Delivery is free and you’ll receive a personalised experience voucher with an optional gift message
The Ferrari 458 Spider is a deeply impressive supercar, exactly what you'd expect from a modern Ferrari. Sitting in the pit lane, it has ab overall sleek look with aggressive styling details.
Climbing into the driving seat, you know it is going to be a very memorable experience. Barking into life over your left shoulder the 4.5 V8 settles into a bassy idle, the large gearshift paddles are easy and intuitive to operate.
As the speed rises it will feel totally at home on the track. As the driver you'll feel the emotion that is pure Ferrari!
The Ferrari 458 is one of the all-time greats. it really is absolutely, unbelievably mesmerizingly brilliant.
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Over 40 years of experience in operating driving experiences. Everything is geared around a quality experience and we limit numbers to ensure this.
Thruxton is the fastest race track in the UK and a fully licensed FIA venue - not a disused airfield.
We only use professional ARDS qualified race instructors who will make your drive more enjoyable.
No 70mph speed limits or numerous "cone chicanes" to keep the speed artificially slow.
The ultimate memento of your visit to Thruxton. Our 360 cameras will capture all the action of your drive in 4K, true 360-degree video for you to enjoy afterwards on all your devices.
The Ferrari 458 Spider is a technical marvel. The mid-engined V8 produces an astonishing 462bhp and 398 lb/ft of torque. Put simply this means it accelerates very quickly and has a top speed of over 200mph! The 458 also has Ferrari's latest dual clutch system which is simply brilliant.
I am a 19-year-old British Racing Driver. Racing has been part of my life ever since I went to my first race meeting at 2 months old, and from then on my passion has just grown. I started officially racing karts at 6, and then moved onto cars at 14. I am currently competing in the British Endurance Racing Championship.
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I've been racing for over 20 years in Sprints, Hillclimbs and a range of circuit series from historics, team endurance, MX-5's, Lotus Cup and in the Invictus Games Racing Jaguar F-type SVR in the British GT Championship. With a Coach/Mentor background, I have a range of skills to help extract the most out of your time on track.
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I am a young enthusiastic racing driver and race team owner of Mann Motorsport currently competing in Mini Challenge UK, with race wins, pole positions and fastest laps. I also run a multi-championship winning kart team and have been developing drivers through the Karting ranks for many years.
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Congratulations on receiving a gift voucher for a driving experience at Thruxton Circuit! To get yourself booked in please click "Redeem Voucher".
Redeem voucherThe ultimate memento of your visit to Thruxton. 360 cameras will capture all the action of your drive in 4K, true 360-degree video for you to enjoy afterwards.
Professional quality photos that you can take home at the end of your experience.
We want to substantially raise the game of driving days and driving experiences in the UK - to give our customers the best choice and best value for money driving experiences in the UK.
The Ferrari 458 Spider is a mid-engine V8 model from Ferrari - you will not find this car and spec with any other driving experience company.
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