£109
For junior drivers over 12 years old who have some driving experience but do not hold a full driving licence.
Change of rear-wheel drive car
2024 Bookings - will use the Toyota GT86
2025 Booking - will use the Porsche Cayman
This experience can be purchased as an open gift voucher valid for 1 year from the date of purchase.
This experience operates from Thruxton Circuit state of the art Skid Pan facility in Hampshire.
Available for anyone over 12 years of age with some driving experience.
Drivers must be over 4ft 10 inches (1.47m) tall.
All sessions are exclusively for Junior/Learner drivers.
All vehicles used are fitted with dual controls.
We operate on selected dates within the school holidays - Hampshire dates.
Spectators are welcome - free of charge.
If you need to contact the Skid Pan on the day of your experience, please call 01264 316156.
We also offer a Junior driving experience for children without any driving experience: Junior Driving Experience
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
For junior drivers over 12 years old who have some driving experience but do not hold a full driving licence.
A one-hour session on the skid pan driving both the MINI Cooper and Toyota GT86. Both cars have dual controls.
Each session will run with two participants, the pupil, when driving, is always accompanied by the instructor. Each session will start with a short instructor demonstration.
The pupil will then drive the front wheel drive Mini cooper & the rear wheel drive Toyota GT86. At the end of the session all participants would have had equal time as a driver in the MINI Cooper and Toyota GT86.
Driving Content
Straight line slalom, weight transfer and direction change, controlling understeer and oversteer.
Exercises will be experienced with all electronic stability systems, traction control and ABS switched on, while the pupil gains confidence and control. Gaining an understanding of what the systems do.
Electronic stability systems, Traction control & ABS switched off increasing the difficulty and making the pupil work much harder.
We also offer a Junior driving experience for children without any driving experience: Junior Driving Experience
A 200bhp revvy flat-four engine, lightweight and a limited slip differential make the Toyota Gt86 the perfect car to experience the skid pan.
Retains all the spirit and fun of the two preceding models with the often quoted kart like handling qualities. It is true, even on the skid pan.
22nd, 23rd, 29th, 30th
5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 10th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 17th, 26th, 27th
10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 24th, 25th, 31st
1st, 14th, 15th, 28th, 29th
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For junior drivers over 12 years old who have some driving experience but do not hold a full driving licence.
Give your family the skills needed to control a sliding car, a situation they may encounter on the public roads.
Give your family the skills needed to control a sliding car, a situation they may encounter on the public roads.
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