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McLaren 570S Driving Experience

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Max Laps
10 laps
Duration
2.5 hrs
Mileage
24 miles

The McLaren 570S is a stunning supercar. Beautiful to look at, awesome to drive. The 570S has a twin-turbo V8 engine mated to a 7-speed dual clutch system which sends all the power to the rear wheels. Out on track the cars wants you to go faster. It never seems to stop accelerating!

  • Drive the brilliant McLaren 570S
  • Expert tuition from ARDS race instructors
  • Learn the circuit in a Alpine A110S
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Need to know

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Briefing

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.

3 laps

Demonstration - Instructor drives

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..

Demonstration
3 laps

Alpine A110S - Guest drives

The stunning Alpine A110S is all about the F-word - FUN! It’s ready to deliver its own unique brand of intoxicating fun the moment you drive out of the pitlane on to the circuit. The car instantly gives the driver confidence to push harder, giving feedback through the fast and slower corners. Other sports car do this too but the Alpine A110S does it differently. There's nothing else quite like it.

Alpine A110S
4 laps

McLaren 570S - Guest drives

The McLaren 570S is stunning. The design is completely different from any of the other supercars in our driving experience fleet. The 570S isn't just nice to look at though. Out on track the twin turbo V8 engine (the same engine used in McLarens P1) delivers seemingly endless acceleration. The chassis is more than up to the job of keeping everything in check, especially around the long sweeping corners at Thruxton.

McLaren 570S

What to expect from the McLaren 570S Driving Experience

All other manufacturers need to take note; McLaren are rewriting the Supercar rule book. The 570S is a brilliant example of how a potent V8 engine combined with a super light chassis can produce an astounding car. The design of the 570S is beautiful but it still has an imposing presence. Inside, the famous McLaren minimalism works beautifully yet there’s still a sense of drama when you climb in and drop in to the seats. Out on track the 570S is responsive, agile and incredibly rewarding to drive.

As part of the McLaren 570S driving experience, guests will have the chance to learn the race circuit with an ARDS qualified race instructor initially as a passenger and then driving the Alpine A110S.

The Alpine A110S is a fantastic sports car that out performs other more expensive machinery. A great car that gives the driver lots confidence behind the wheel.

The wonderful 570S is arguably McLaren greatest achievement to date

Top Gear

360º In-Car Videos are Available for This Experience

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. Check out the video and click to look around!

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The Thruxton difference

Quality experiences

Over 40 years of experience in operating driving experiences. Everything is geared around a quality experience and we limit numbers to ensure this.

FIA licensed race track

Thruxton is the fastest race track in the UK and a fully licensed FIA venue - not a disused airfield.

Pro instructors

We only use professional ARDS qualified race instructors who will make your drive more enjoyable.

No artificial corners

No 70mph speed limits or numerous "cone chicanes" to keep the speed artificially slow.

360º videos

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 British built McLaren 570S

Two Amazing Cars

McLaren 570S

McLaren describe the 570S as "completely driver-centric, equally at home on the track as it is on the open road" and we have to agree! The McLaren 570S inspires confidence from the moment you head out of the pitlane onto the track. The 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 engine (the same as used in the McLaren P1) is immense. The car is so fast and feels like it always wants you to go faster.

Specification

  • Horsepower
    562 bhp
  • Torque
    443 lb/ft
  • Top Speed
    204 mph
  • 0-60
    3.1 seconds
Alpine A110S

The Alpine A110S adds some subtle changes to the already brilliant A110. An extra 39bhp and taking power to 288bhp. The anti-roll bars are 100 per cent stiffer than the standard car, and the springs 50% firmer with the dampers re-tuned to match. The car sits 4mm lower and the tyres are wider. The result is an already brilliant car, turned up to 11!

Specification

  • Horsepower
    288 bhp
  • Torque
    236 lb/ft
  • Top Speed
    162 mph
  • 0-60
    4.4 seconds

Skilled Instructors On The Day

Rob Barff

Rob Barff

Professional Driver Coach and retired Le Mans driver. A veteran of eighteen 24 Hour races, including two times Le Mans 24 Hours. 30 years coaching experience, competition licence holder since 1987 with over 65 race victories and 135 podiums.

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Ben Norfolk

Ben Norfolk

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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Pat Blakeney

Pat Blakeney

Operations Manager at Thruxton

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Upcoming Dates

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