Drive the stunning Caterham Seven 270 and Porsche Cayman at Croft Race Circuit. Two fantastically different sports cars. One is front front-engine, the other mid-engine, both are rear-wheel drive.
Our unique driving experience briefing details the important information you need to know before getting behind the wheel and heading out on track: circuit layout: racing line, turn in, apex, exit, braking, throttle control, driving Position, steering and pedal control, gear change, paddle shift, chassis dynamics, weight transfer, oversteer, understeer and overtaking and flag signals
Driving on a race circuit is very different to normal road driving. To make the most of the cars guests will be driving on track you need to learn the racing line and braking points. Our ARDS race instructors will be on hand to help throughout your experience
Three laps driving the Porsche Cayman. A fantastic sports car to start your introduction to driving on track. With 3 laps behind the wheel you'll not only have a huge smile on your face but be ready to take on the next car, no doubt feeling like the next Lewis Hamilton
The Caterham Seven 270 belongs on a race track. This lightweight sports car with stunning performance comes alive and is an absolute hoot around Crofts legendary twists and turns. The first prototype was built by the great Colin Chapman in 1957. This latest Caterham Seven 270 feels alive and agile in a way that few other road cars can ever hope to replicate.
Hold on tight as our resident Stig takes you out for the white knuckle ride of your life. Experiencing the Caterham Seven at its full potential with a professional racing driver at the wheel is incredible
The Caterham Seven 270 weighs little more than 500kg. Let that sink in for a minute.
Pushing the Caterham Seven along is a 135bhp Ford Sigma engine, mounted behind the front axle and a manual gearbox. The combined result is a driving experience like no other. The car reacts to your every input, giving you immediate feedback. It's addictive!
Before the Caterham Seven, there's time to get to grips with the race circuit. First as a passenger with an ARDS race instructor to help you learn the circuit. Then, get behind the wheel of the fantastic Porsche Cayman. The mid-engined car is great fun and incredibly rewarding to drive, it gives great driver feedback, accurate, responsive steering and great handling balance.
Croft is the only circuit in the UK to offer a driving experience on track in the Caterham Seven. Caterham has a unique British heritage, with the first prototype being built by the great Colin Chapman in 1957. (For more information on Caterham cars visit www.caterham.com
The latest Porsche Cayman is a genuine junior supercar. Similar in looks to the 911 but with a mid-engine layout.
Out on track the car gives incredible feedback, allowing the driver to build in confidence and enjoy the increased power and incredible grip that the car generates.
This experience can be purchased as a gift voucher valid for one season only between April and October.
This experience operates from Croft Circuit in North Yorkshire.
Drivers must hold a full drivers licence.
On the day drivers must wear clothes that cover their arms and legs.
Drive three very different car around Croft Circuit. The Caterham Seven 270, a single-seat racing car and a Porsche Cayman.
So you want to take the next step and actually go motor racing? The first thing you will need is an MSA National B competition licence.
Currently all days are full - please contact the circuit to lodge an interest in applying to take the course.
