Used my voucher from last years birthday to take advantage of the above. One lap of the circuit as a passenger in a Porsche Carrera S from the Racing School followed by lap as the driver. I am sure the instructor made allowance for my age and the fact that he wanted to avoid creating an ill passenger but even so the first lap was a bit nervewracking on a couple of bends. My driven lap was probably one of the slowest on record but the car was amazing to drive and that comes from someone who has never been a fan of Porsches. Phenominal power and tremendous grip accompanied by a superb engine note. Some of the bends are invisible as you approach them because the exit is at a lower level and this is challenging but the instructor tells you what line to take. Overall a very enjoyable experience and you get a video of you and the instructor in the cabin for both of the laps. The more apprehensive looking one of the two was generally me.

A good experience, but not one you would undertake in your own car ?

That sounds like just the sort of thing I'd like, and I'm certain my eldest son would like as well. I think he once fancied himself as an F1 driver, but the nearest he got was a Formula Ford experience day.

Ive done it to and got the video, even paid for extra laps great gift highly recommend it.
Many thanks to all the members at VDM Golf again.

I did the Porsche driving experience when it first started, I was the only female taking part but that only made me want to beat the boys more

Many years back my son-in-law took me for a ride in his Ferrari. His usual run was to Morrisons and back (yeah, I know, he's a boring fart!) but to show off his prize possession he took me onto the A1 near Newark, where he lives.

I have no idea what speed he reached . . . but he reached it FAST! The acceleration threw me back into my seat where I remained for the duration, eyes closed wishing it all to be over! I eventually got out and vowed never again would I want drive or be driven as fast again. In future, any Ferrari trips would be to Morrisons and back . . . at a nice 30mph.

was it a 991 with PDK?

charles hewitt wrote:was it a 991 with PDK?

You asking me Charles?

It was a red one.

No, Steve and the Porsche.

charles hewitt wrote:No, Steve and the Porsche.

As my daughter infuriatingly keeps saying, "My bad!"

It was not PDK. It had a normal floor shift. Not being a Porsche fan I am not sure about the model. My son took photos and I will see if I can put one up so you can see,

the 991 is the latest version released 8 months ago. It is 11 seconds per lap quicker than the old 997 version around the Nurbugring. and laps quicker than the Turbo S which is 4wd and 530 bhp. PDK with sports chrono has launch control, which is mind blowing!

Michael Crane wrote:Many years back my son-in-law took me for a ride in his Ferrari. His usual run was to Morrisons and back (yeah, I know, he's a boring fart!) but to show off his prize possession he took me onto the A1 near Newark, where he lives.

I have no idea what speed he reached . . . but he reached it FAST! The acceleration threw me back into my seat where I remained for the duration, eyes closed wishing it all to be over! I eventually got out and vowed never again would I want drive or be driven as fast again. In future, any Ferrari trips would be to Morrisons and back . . . at a nice 30mph.

Now who's the B.O.F. ?

I assume this thread is populated by Jeremy Clarkson clones?? Except Michael of course, because Jeremy would have anybody with an ear-ring shot on sight!!!

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