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Porsche Cayman Thrill

£149

Max Laps
6 laps
Duration
1 hrs
Distance
14.4 miles

Drive the latest Porsche Cayman on the UK's fastest race circuit. This is the generation 2 Cayman with the 2.9 litre engine. A fantastic car that leads the way in its class.

  • Drive the brilliant Porsche Cayman
  • Expert tuition from ARDS race instructors
  • Drive the fastest circuit in the UK
Call 01264 882222 to speak to a member of our team

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

Porsche Cayman - Instructor drives

Hold on tight as your professional racing car instructor takes you for a high-speed ride around the circuit.

Porsche Cayman
3 laps

Porsche Cayman - Guest drives

Three laps driving the Porsche Cayman. One of the class leading sports car in the world. With 3 laps behind the wheel you'll not only have a huge smile on your face, no doubt feeling like the next Lando Norris......

Porsche Cayman

What to expect from the Porsche Cayman Thrill

Our entry level driving experience designed to get you out on track in one of the most rewarding two seat sports cars in the world, but at a budget price.

It's such a well developed car, you'll wonder why Porsche don't change all their models to a mid-engine layout! It feels tight, reacting positively to your inputs with little roll but still managing to provide a smooth supple ride.

With 3 laps behind the wheel you'll not only have a huge smile on your face but no doubt feel like the next Lewis Hamilton.

Please note that the Cayman Thrill is only available in the afternoons.

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

FIA licenced 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 best sports car available on the market

White Porsche Cayman

One Amazing Car

Porsche Cayman

The Porsche Cayman is a genuine junior supercar. Similar in looks to the 911 but with a mid-engine layout. Once seated in the car, it's unmistakably a Porsche. Out on track the car gives incredible feedback and is perfectly balanced, allowing the driver to build in confidence and enjoy the increased power and incredible grip that the car generates.

Specification

  • Horsepower
    261 bhp
  • Torque
    221 lb/ft
  • Top Speed
    163 mph
  • 0-60
    5.8 seconds

Skilled Instructors On The Day

Michael Vitulli

Michael Vitulli

An experienced & recognised ARDS Instructor and Driver Coach in and around the South East area. Having successfully competed in a number of Motorsport Championships around the UK from the age of eight, now over 30 years on and still competing and enjoying Motorsport - currently racing in various UK Championships.

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Sid Smith

Sid Smith

Sid Smith is a racing driver & performance coach currently competing in Porsche Carrera Cup. He has experience in all types of cars & tracks, as well as working a range of skill-levels to maximise their potential.

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Rob Manager

Rob Manger

Rob Manger is one of Thruxton’s ‘S’ grade ARDS Instructors, working at the race school for over 35 years. A race CV encompassing single seaters, sportscars and touring cars in contemporary and historic categories sits alongside a global coaching history at many of the world’s finest circuits and test facilities.

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Upcoming Dates (Subject to availability)

February

14th, 27th, 28th

March

14th, 27th, 28th

April

10th, 11th, 24th, 25th

May

1st, 29th

June

3rd, 12th, 13th

July

3rd, 31st

August

1st, 28th, 29th

September

18th, 19th

October

2nd, 16th, 30th, 31st

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