CHRISTMAS SPECIAL OFFERS - SAVE UP TO 25%
Header.LogoAlt

Ultimate Junior Driving Experience PLUS

£249

Duration
2 hrs

Experience the thrill of driving from the driver's seat of a range of modern cars with expert tuition from our advanced driving instructors. Designed for young drivers over 12 years old and at least 4ft 10 inches (1.47m) tall, this extended program covers a range of driving techniques and challenges in a safe and controlled environment.

  • Learn the essential skills needed to drive a car
  • Learn how to control a skidding car
  • Push the Suzuki Jimny to its limits
Call 01264 882222 to speak to a member of our team

Need to know

What to expect from the Ultimate Junior Driving Experience PLUS

Introducing the Ultimate Junior Driving Experience!

The Ultimate Junior Driving Experience, an all-in-one program designed to provide young drivers with a comprehensive and thrilling day of driving skill development and fun! Combining the best elements from our three popular junior experiences, this ultimate package offers an action-packed adventure that will leave participants with essential driving skills and unforgettable memories.

Experience the thrill of driving from the driver's seat of a range of modern cars with expert tuition from our advanced driving instructors. Designed for young drivers over 12 years old and at least 4ft 10 inches (1.47m) tall, this extended program covers a range of driving techniques and challenges in a safe and controlled environment.

Your Ultimate Junior Driving Experience begins with the a Junior Driving session. Take control of a Ford Puma in the large tarmac paddock areas at Thruxton. Our skilled instructors will guide you through the fundamental skills of driving, including smooth starts and stops, precise steering through various cone layouts, clutch control, gear changing, and navigating a challenging course that incorporates all the skills you'll learn.

Next, it's time to put your skills to the test at the Skid Pan. Get behind the wheel of both the MINI Cooper and Toyota GT86, equipped with dual controls for added safety. With an instructor by your side, you'll experience the thrill of controlling understeer and oversteer, mastering weight transfer and direction changes. Engage with electronic stability systems, traction control, and ABS, gaining a deeper understanding of how these systems enhance vehicle control and safety.

To complete the ultimate junior driving experience, we'll take you off-road on our 4x4 course. Climb into a rugged 4x4 vehicle and conquer challenging terrains under the guidance of our skilled instructors. Learn the techniques of off-road driving, including obstacle navigation, conquering steep inclines and descents, and manoeuvring through tricky terrain. This segment adds an extra dose of excitement and adventure to your day.

The cherry on top is a high-speed ride in a two-seat racing car with a professional racing driver around Thruxton - the fastest circuit in the UK

Throughout the Ultimate Junior Driving Experience, our instructors will tailor each session to your individual progress and learning style. We understand that everyone learns at their own pace, and our goal is to ensure you gain confidence and develop essential driving skills in a supportive environment.

Don't miss this opportunity to give young drivers the ultimate day of excitement, skill-building, and adrenaline-pumping fun.

Tiff Needell

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.

Ten Amazing Cars

The Ford Puma ST takes the sporty appeal of the standard Puma to a whole new level. With its turbocharged EcoBoost engine delivering impressive power and performance.

Specification

  • Horsepower
    197 bhp
  • Torque
    236 lb/ft
  • Top Speed
    137 mph
  • 0-60
    6.7 seconds

The Ford Puma ST takes the sporty appeal of the standard Puma to a whole new level. With its turbocharged EcoBoost engine delivering impressive power and performance.

Specification

  • Horsepower
    197 bhp
  • Torque
    236 lb/ft
  • Top Speed
    137 mph
  • 0-60
    6.7 seconds

The latest incarnation of the Suzuki Jimny. This vehicle has a true four-wheel drive system as well as a high & low ratio gearbox and the latest in hill descent technology.

Specification

  • Horsepower
    101 bhp
  • Top Speed
    90 mph

The latest incarnation of the Suzuki Jimny. This vehicle has a true four-wheel drive system as well as a high & low ratio gearbox and the latest in hill descent technology.

Specification

  • Horsepower
    101 bhp
  • Top Speed
    90 mph

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.

Specification

  • Horsepower
    122 bhp
  • Torque
    160 lb/ft
  • Top Speed
    126 mph
  • 0-60
    9.0 seconds

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.

Specification

  • Horsepower
    122 bhp
  • Torque
    160 lb/ft
  • Top Speed
    126 mph
  • 0-60
    9.0 seconds

A 200bhp revvy flat-four engine, lightweight and a limited slip differential make the Toyota Gt86 the perfect car to experience the skid pan.

Specification

  • Horsepower
    197 bhp
  • Torque
    151 lb/ft
  • Top Speed
    140 mph
  • 0-60
    7.6 seconds

A 200bhp revvy flat-four engine, lightweight and a limited slip differential make the Toyota Gt86 the perfect car to experience the skid pan.

Specification

  • Horsepower
    197 bhp
  • Torque
    151 lb/ft
  • Top Speed
    140 mph
  • 0-60
    7.6 seconds

Two-seat, slicks and wings racing car, purpose-built and designed to allow a passenger to experience a powerful open-wheel racing car, pushed to the limit, by a professional racing driver.

Specification

  • Horsepower
    295 bhp
  • Torque
    245 lb/ft
  • Top Speed
    160 mph
  • 0-60
    2.8 seconds

Two-seat, slicks and wings racing car, purpose-built and designed to allow a passenger to experience a powerful open-wheel racing car, pushed to the limit, by a professional racing driver.

Specification

  • Horsepower
    295 bhp
  • Torque
    245 lb/ft
  • Top Speed
    160 mph
  • 0-60
    2.8 seconds