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Activity Gifts: Driving

Treat yourself and your date, partner or friend to a driving experience designed to thrill and excite! There is something for everyone in these driving and vehicle related activities ranging from learning how to drive a horse and carriage to go karting or a hot lap in an super racing car! An experience that can be shared with one of these activities for two, just click on the link to read more and book!

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Audi R8 Hot Lap Ride For Two
The Audi R8, the beautiful step sister of the stunning Lamborghini Gallardo. With a 4.2 litre V8 engine, and a top speed of 187mph, the Audi R8 was built to take your breath away! Audi's leading designers have pushed the boundaries of racing technology, futuristic construction and luxury refinement to deliver a genuine masterpiece. Here is the perfect opportunity to experience what these numbers mean when the car is in the hands of a top professional driver.

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Aston Martin DBS Hot Lap Ride For Two
From one of the most famous British supercar manufactures comes their latest creation, the Aston Martin DBS, similar to the DB9 in looks but that's where the similarities end. The 6.0 litre V12 engine produces 510bhp which hammers the car from 0-60mph in 4.3 seconds and on to a maximum of 191mph. It's no wonder James Bond drives one. This is your chance to ride shotgun in this magnificent machine!

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Carriage Driving For Two
Learn the basic principles of carriage driving and finish the day with a speedy obstacle course. After a safety briefing you'll meet Charlie, Dini and the other resident characters at the stables. You'll learn the basic techniques of carriage driving and, using your new skills, negotiate a purpose-built obstacle course. After a short refreshment break, the experienced demo team will show you how much fun carriage driving can be. Have a go yourselves and get on the backstep of a carriage pulled by two of the famous Chariots ponies. Hold on tight as you race around corners and obstacles at speed! Your session ends with coffee, cakes and a rosette each to take home.

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Classic Car Day For Two
The freedom of the road - there's nothing like getting away from it all - and making your great escape at the wheel of a cool classic car is the most stylish way to do it. With an iconic classic car you can make your day out into a road trip with a difference. You can choose to drive either the enigmatic Alfa Spider or the attention-grabbing Jensen Interceptor. The Alfa Spider is a sports car that's perfect for a romantic getaway. With a classic 2 litre Alfa Romeo twin fuel injected engine giving you 120bhp, you can cruise all day long in comfort and style. The amazing 1974 Mark 3 Series 4 Jensen Interceptor has a 7.2 litre V8 300bhp engine and was the celebrity car of its day. This gorgeous car demands respect and commands the road, yet it’s still quick and easy to handle.

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Dumper Truck Racing For Two
The chance for two people to get stuck in and race these heavy duty earth movers in a totally nuts two hour experience!
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Eurochallenge Supercars For Two
After an introduction and briefing on circuit driving techniques, your personal instructor will take you out onto the circuit for some demo laps. At Everyman you'll drive for three laps in five supercars: the stunning DB9 is a modern thoroughbred sports car, the good looking Ferrari 550 has the kind of effortless-handling which revels in sweeping bends and high-speed straights, the Lamborghini Gallardo is a brutal and uncompromising powerhouse, whilst the new Jaguar XK and rear-engined Porsche 997 are the modern-day incarnations of cars born on the racetrack. A driving assessment and a certificate are also included. At Thruxton, you'll take the wheel for four laps in a Porsche Cayman and four laps in the awesome Aston Martin Vantage V8, then finish with four laps in the all-aluminium Ferrari F430 supercar, capable of 0-60mph in under four seconds and a top speed of nearly 200mph. Finally, swap to the passenger seat for the high-speed ride of your life.

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Ferrari Driving Experience For Two
Once you've driven a Ferrari, no other car comes close. Experience the phenomenal acceleration, braking and handling of Maranello's breathtaking beauties. You'll kick off with a briefing and then your instructor will drive you on some training laps in a hot hatch to learn the racing lines and see circuit driving techniques in action. What you do next depends on the venue: Donington Park or Three Sisters Circuit drive seven miles in a Ferrari 360 followed by three miles in a hot hatch and finish with ten miles in a single-seater racing car (23 miles). At Prestwold Hall drive four laps each in a Ferrari 550 and F360 Spider (16.2 miles). At Thruxton or Croft drive three laps in a Porsche Cayman, four laps in a Ferrari 355 plus five laps in a single-seater (28.8 miles). At Rockingham drive an F360 for six miles on track and a single-seater for another 20 minutes. Finish with a high-speed passenger ride at some venues.

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Ferrari versus Lamborghini Driving Experience For Two
Two world-famous marques go head to head - with you in the driving seat. The Ferrari F360 is one of Maranello's finest driving machines. Capable of 0-60mph in 4.5 seconds, with a top speed of 183 mph, this car is all about pace, handling and refinement. The Lamborghini Gallardo is a totally different drive - brutal and uncompromising, with 500bhp and a top speed of nearly 200 mph. You'll start with a briefing and some demonstration laps from a qualified instructor, who'll talk you through the racing lines, driving techniques and how to best handle the car out on the track. Then you'll take the driving seat of the Ferrari. Once you've got your breath back, you'll climb into the Lamborghini for more laps. You get to drive six miles in each car, finishing with a question and answer session and certificate presentation.

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Ferrari F430 Driving Experience For Two at Thruxton
The Ferrari F430 is one of the finest sports cars in the world, and driving it is an intense pleasure. It has a 4.3 litre V8 engine producing 483bhp, combined with astonishing road-holding and manoeuvrability. You'll kick off with a briefing, then your instructor will drive you for three laps in a Mazda 3 MPS to familiarise you with the driving lines of the circuit. Next you'll swap over to the driving seat for four laps in a Porsche Cayman. Then at last you'll slip behind the wheel of the all-aluminium F430 for four mind-blowing laps. Be warned, this car is capable of 0-60 mph in under four seconds and has a top speed of almost 200mph; it's not for the faint-hearted. You'll finish driving five laps in a Formula Renault single-seater - sitting two inches off the ground, with lightning-quick steering and braking, this little dynamo of a car gives a totally different ride to the Ferrari.

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Go Karting For Two
Karting isn't just for kids - it's how many Grand Prix champions (including Jenson Button and current F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton) start out before moving on to fame and fast women. Whatever your racing ambitions, this experience is loads of fun; whether you're a novice or an expert you'll enjoy this fast and furious session, racing others head-to-head around a specially-designed track. You'll start with a briefing and a few untimed practice laps to get you familiar with the karts and circuit (and get your competitive streak going). Then you'll compete against other drivers in race heats, semi-finals and finals. The winners receive prizes at the end of the session.

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Gourmet Classic Car Day For Two
The freedom of the road - there's nothing like getting away from it all - and making your great escape at the wheel of a cool classic car is the most stylish way to do it. With an iconic classic car you can make your day out into a road trip with a difference. You can choose to drive either the enigmatic Alfa Spider or the attention-grabbing Jensen Interceptor. The Alfa Spider is a sports car that's perfect for a romantic getaway. With a classic 2 litre Alfa Romeo twin fuel injected engine giving you 120bhp, you can cruise all day long in comfort and style. The amazing 1974 Mark 3 Series 4 Jensen Interceptor has a 7.2 litre V8 300bhp engine and was the celebrity car of its day. This gorgeous car demands respect and commands the road, yet it’s still quick and easy to handle.

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Half Day Off Road Driving For Two
You'll be amazed by what a four-wheel-drive vehicle can do: traversing mud, holes, gullies and hillsides so steep you'll have to fight to stay in your seat! You'll learn to drive on some of Britain's most rugged and uncompromising terrain on this unforgettable four-wheel-drive adventure. We have carefully selected the best off road driving locations in the country to give you the opportunity to do some seriously challenging driving in beautiful, yet challenging locations. You'll learn lots of fascinating driving techniques - such as hill starts, driving through mud and vehicle control on steep slopes. An amazing experience for anyone that likes a bit of the rough stuff!

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High-Speed Passenger Ride For Two
All the G-force, adrenaline and squint-eyed terror of competition-speed driving, without the worry of taking the wheel yourself. You'll be chauffeured for between two and six laps at breathless speed by a qualified motor racing instructor around a real racing circuit. The make of car will depend on which circuit you choose; you could ride in a Caterham, Audi TT Coupe, Ford Focus Zetec, MGTF Sports, Mondeo ST220 or Lotus Exige. Whichever it is, you'll get the ride of your life: real racing lines, cornering and acceleration in top-class race-prepared cars.

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Hummer Off Road Driving For Two
This is your chance to drive the magnificent H1 Hummer off road - where it belongs! Essentially the Military Humvee under the skin but with a few creature comforts added. This is a 6.2 litre, V8 monster with the power, width and low centre of gravity which combine to give it astounding off-road capability. The Hummer was designed so that it could follow in tank tracks and it is this width that guarantees stability off-road. It can drive on very extreme angles and negotiate frighteningly steep slopes with ease. After a safety briefing and a demonstration from an instructor, you will take the wheel of this fantastic vehicle on a specially designed off-road track. Enjoy driving over all sorts of varied terrain, through water and even negotiating certain obstacles that standard production 4x4's would struggle with! With an automatic gearbox, power steering and full time 4WD, the Hummer will make it all seem effortless. See if this is one beast you can tame.

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Introductory Subaru Impreza Rally Driving For Two
Subaru's Impreza is one of the best-loved rally cars in the sport: a turbo-charged 4WD marvel that's just made for kicking up gravel as you slide into a bend (and it looks pretty cool, too). With 280bhp under the bonnet, the Prodrive 'Group N' Subaru Impreza is perfect for learning the skills of rally driving, leaving the M25 a distant memory. After a full safety briefing you'll learn all about skid control, power slides and handbrake turns on a purpose-built rally stage. During two demo laps, you'll familiarise yourself with the loose-surface rally stage and the Impreza. Then you'll slide over into the driver's seat for three hair-raising driving sessions. The experience ends with lunch and a certificate presentation.

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Introductory Quad Biking For Two
Quad biking is some of the best, messiest fun you can have in the countryside. After a thorough safety briefing you'll get kitted out in protective clothing and be introduced to your quad. To start off with you'll be driving on level ground round a marked circuit while you get a feel for the quad. As you gain experience - and bottle - you'll be able to shift up a gear and soon you'll be power sliding round the turns like you were born on the bike. Then take off on a quad safari for a taste of what quad biking is really about, venturing across woodland tracks, through water and up and down slopes, with your instructors keeping a close eye on you all the way. You will get mud spattered, but can hand in those overalls at the end. The bikes are usually Honda 250ESs - a utility machine with five forward gears operated by electric thumb shift - or Sportrax 90s - smaller, sports-tuned quads.

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Lamborghini LP640 Hot Lap Ride For Two
This is the fastest Lamborghini ever produced. In a word: shattering. The price? Over £200,000. The speed? 630bhp delivered via four wheel drive, a torque figure of 487lb ft, this combined means the car can launch to 62mph in just 3.4 seconds and go on to a massive 211mph, this raging bull is the very definition of supercars. Grab this chance to sit in the passenger seat and be prepared to be thrilled!

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Motorcross Experience Half Day For Two
This awesome adrenalin pumping motor cross experience for two is ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike!
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Motor Sport Entrance Ticket For Two
This is perfect for motor racing fans. See motor cars or motorbikes in their full racing glory around one of the UK’s best-loved circuits.
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Off Road Taster Driving Session For Two
Head for the hills across some rough, tough terrain in a hardy 4-wheel drive vehicle. You'll be amazed by what a four wheel drive vehicle can do. Mud, holes, gullies, steep slopes - the most rugged terrain can be crossed if you have the skills. We have carefully selected the best off road driving locations in the country. All will give you some seriously challenging driving in some beautiful locations. We have also made sure the quality of driving tuition is the best.

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Outdoor Endurance Go Karting For Two
In these days of touchy-feely fairness, it's not often you get to unleash your competitive side. So teamed up with your partner, try karting for an evening of fast and furiously competitive fun. This fantastic outdoor circuit is where a lot of top F1 drivers, including Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button, first got into racing before being lured away by the big bucks. You'll be behind the wheel of a Pro 390cc Kart, which reaches speeds of up to 70mph. Start off with a video and safety briefing, followed by five minutes of practice laps each to get used to the karts and the 1,200m outdoor international circuit. Then it's time for you to pit your combined driving skills against the other duos in an hour long endurance race. You will each race for 30 minutes and teamwork is essential as it is the combined position of both drivers' races that decides each teams final overall position. Every driver will receive printed lap times and there is a trophy presentation for the top three teams.

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Outdoor Grand Prix Go Karting For Two
In these days of touchy-feely fairness, it's not often you get to unleash your competitive side. So try karting for an evening of fast and furiously competitive fun. This fantastic outdoor circuit is where a lot of top F1 drivers, including Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button, first got into racing before being lured away by the big bucks. You'll be behind the wheel of a Pro 390cc Kart, which reaches speeds of up to 70mph (and believe us, that will feel twice as fast in a kart). The group are split into lightweights and heavyweights - done to ensure a level playing field, as driver weight makes a big difference in these little machines. Start off with a video and safety briefing, followed by qualifying laps to get used to the karts and the 1,200m outdoor international circuit. Then let your competitive streak loose in three quick-fire race heats. The leading points scorers go on to take part in the grand final, followed by a trophy presentation for the top three drivers

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Quad Biking and Buggy Driving For Two
Quad biking and buggy driving delivers some of the most enjoyable and messiest fun you can have in the countryside. After a thorough safety briefing, you'll be kitted out in protective clothing and introduced to your quad. To start off you'll be driving on level ground round a marked circuit while you get a feel for the vehicle. As you gain experience - and bottle - you'll be able to shift up a gear and soon you'll be power sliding round the turns like you were born on a bike. Then take off on a quad safari for a taste of what quad biking is really about, venturing across woodland tracks, through water and up and down slopes, with your instructors keeping a close eye on you all the way. Once you've had a chance to get your breath back, settle into the driving seat of an open shell two-seater dune buggy for a thrilling spin around a marked circuit. You will get mud spattered on this experience, but don't worry, you can hand in those overalls at the end.

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Rally Driving Experience For Two
Rally driving occupies a unique place in the motorsport world. It's fast, furious and often seems barely in control. Well, find out for yourself behind the wheel of a specially-prepared rally car. Discover the secrets of power slides, handbrake turns and skid cause and control on loose surface or tarmac rally stages - handy for the next time you're trying to find the ski lodge in a hire car. Your experience includes tuition and rally driving around a specially-prepared rally stage. At some venues you'll also be chauffeured around a stage by your instructor at competition speeds, just to show you how it's done. The itinerary and the make of car you drive will vary from venue to venue, from a range which includes the Peugeot 206, the ever-popular Ford Escort MkII or Ford Focus, Ford Sierra or VW Polo.

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Rally Drive and Ride For Two
There's no doubt that this drive and ride activity means fast and furious excitement!
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Rally Taster Experience For Two
Enjoy the high octane thrill of rallying on this taster experience.
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Segway Rally For Two
Riding a Segway is a fantastic and unique experience that you definitely have to try in order to fully appreciate how amazing it is. The Segway is a new form of transport and a marvel of technology that is self balancing, keeping you upright and in complete control at all times. Made to feel as simple as walking, that is what makes them so very easy to control. The Segway offers a feeling akin to hovering above the ground, making this an entirely novel and totally thrilling mode of getting around. Your experience will start with a full instruction and safety briefing, then it's your chance to get to grips with the Segway controls. Set off on a natural track through wooded and open surroundings to put what you have learned into Segway racing practise. With overtaking sections en route there is plenty of opportunity to let your competitive streak loose! Your experience concludes with a certificate presentation. So go ahead and try the transport of the future, now!

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Skid Control Driving Experience For Two
Controlling a skid is a useful skill, and this experience teaches you all about it both as a fun day out, and as something you might need to use on the road one day. You'll start with a safety briefing and a discussion on the cause and cures of different kinds of skids. Then you'll use techniques that simulate loss of car control, with the vehicle seeming to get away from you. Skidpan driving focuses on both avoidance and recovery, and you'll learn the skills of driving on ice, aquaplaning and skid avoidance exercises with friendly and expert instructors, who'll always keep their head even if you're a bit spooked. Courses are held either on an oil-like surface or using a computerised skid frame (looks like stabilisers on your bike, only they're not very stabilising). Some courses also include time trials to test your new skills.

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Sports Car Treasure Hunt For Two
Why drive one sports car when you can drive six - all on the open road? If you've always struggled to decide which sports car you'd fancy taking out on the highway, then this could be the perfect experience for you. Your six cars will be a range of classic and modern sports cars and will be chosen from these nine stunning marques; Ferrari, Aston Martin, Lotus, TVR, Jaguar, Audi, HMC, Porsche and Morgan. The experience begins with registration and coffee followed by a briefing and issue of your suggested routes and time schedules. Then in your team of two, search for clues in a fun treasure hunt through the picturesque Hertfordshire countryside, swapping cars at locations en-route (you will alternate between driving and navigating throughout the day). It is not a race and consequently you will not need to break the speed limit to reach your destinations! So just relax and enjoy cruising on the open road in true style. Lunch and refreshments are included.

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Stock Car Racing Experience For Two
Stockcar racing is the most popular spectator motorsport in the country - it is madder than mad and totally breathtaking! From the V8 roar of the 700bhp race engines, to the metal-mashing carnage of demolition derbies, stockcar racing has more thrill per lap than any other motorsport! Walk the pits and see the incredible work that goes on behind the scene, marvel at the skill and daring of the top drivers and enjoy the unique atmosphere of a pro-Stockcar event.

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Ultimate Stock Car Racing For Two - Special Offer
Compete in authentic 2000cc single-seater Formula 2 stockcars. Exciting to drive and uniquely designed, with a full safety cage and a gear stick positioned between your legs. After a briefing on safety and driving techniques, warm up with five practice laps, then it's competition time, driving in two race heats of the Stockcar Championship, eight laps per heat. You can also try the Professionals Challenge (in fully race prepared off-road Sierra bangers), the Del-Boy Challenge (in Reliant Robins), Push-Me-Pull-You Car (Strictly Come Dancing on four wheels) and the Nag Drag Challenge (driving blindfolded, following instructions from a co-driver). There is even a film to watch so you can see how the real pros race. The excitement builds as drivers' battle it out for a place in the championship finals, with trophies for the winners (and certificates for all). The atmosphere is great with live PA commentary, race marshals and fans cheering you on. Lunch and refreshments are included.
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