Formula Ford Driving Thrill

Drive a Formula Ford single seat racing car around Castle Combe circuit. Learn to control the powerful car and then get behind the wheel for 6 unforgettable laps of the famous racing track.
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From £ 179 For 1 Person

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Drive a Formula Ford single seat racing car around Castle Combe circuit. Learn to control the powerful car and then get behind the wheel for 6 unforgettable laps of the famous racing track.

Driving Experience Days: Formula One racing has to be one of the most extreme forms of motorsport, as machines don't really come much quicker than the lightweight brilliance of F1. Unfortunately for us mere general public, we won't ever get the chance to take a chicane at 150mph or power up the straight with Lewis Hamilton hot on our tails - but for the next best thing, this Formula Ford single seat experience is ideal. With a 1600cc engine and a body that weighs next to nothing - this incredible vehicle will propel you up to some frightening speeds - and back down again in time for the corners!

Your single seat driving experience will begin with a safety brief from your instructor before donning the safety gear and getting ready to begin the motorsport, starting with a 2 lap passenger ride in a Ford Fiesta S. Demonstrating the racing lines and breaking points, this double passenger lap will soon be a memory after you've moved into the driver's seat and started lap 1 or 3 at the wheel yourself, gearing you up for the main event... the Formula Ford single seater. Now that you've familiarised yourself with the circuit, you can experience 6 unforgettable laps - solo! You'll then finish up back in the classroom for a debrief and to be presented with a certificate.

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Availability

Driving a single seat racing car at Castle Combe is available on selected weekdays and around two weekends every month from March to December.

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Requirements

Minimum Age: 17
Minimum Height: 5"1'
Maximum Height:6"4'
Maximum Weight: 17 stone

A full manual driving licence is required.

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Duration

Experience Duration: 3:00

Time Spent at Venue: 3:00

You should allow around 3 hours for your Formula Ford single seater driving Thrill.

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Group Size & Spectators

Participants: The Formula Ford Driving Thrill is for 1 participant.

Max Group Size: Private

Spectators Allowed on Site: Yes

Spectators are welcome to watch your high speed solo drive, and can watch from a recommended viewing area.

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Where is it Located

Chippenham (Wiltshire)

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What to Wear

All safety equipment is provided on the day.

You should wear comfortable clothes and soft soled shoes like trainers.

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Weather

The Formula Ford driving experience will proceed in most weather conditions, but may need to be rescheduled in extreme conditions.

Reviews
CHRISTOPHER griffiths - Anonymous location
  • 24/04/2011
the whole booking process was a bit tortuous... as for the experience day itself, the staff were excellent and the day was good. - my only gripe would be that we brought our two year old twins to the circuit and the experience day lasting s...
the whole booking process was a bit tortuous... as for the experience day itself, the staff were excellent and the day was good. - my only gripe would be that we brought our two year old twins to the circuit and the experience day lasting some 4 hours (including a lot of hanging around) tested their patience a bit - maybe some child's facilities would be good.
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Sue ashmole - Anonymous location
  • 02/05/2010
The day was fantastic, i thoroughly enjoyed it. More contructive de-briefing is all that is missing, and some decent coffee!!!
FAQ
When does the Formula Ford Driving Thrill run?

The Formula Ford Driving Thrill generally runs once a month from March to December.

How strict is the height restriction for the Formula Ford experience?

Unlike most vehicles, the seats in the Formula cars are fixed - this therefore means that the amount of space in the vehicle itself cannot be adjusted. The height restriction is put in place for safety and comfort reasons, so is therefore very strict.

How many miles will I complete at the Formula Ford racecourse?

You will drive for a total of 6 laps in the formula cars after some sighting laps and practice in other cars

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