Maybe you have dreamed of owning a Ferrari, or some other exotic sports car. The dream is not possible for most people, but you can still have the experience for a lot less money than buying one. It isn't cheap, packages start at around $300, but you can drive a Ferrari on a real race track - either an oval or a road course. Instructions are available, and some training is required if you want to see how fast you can go. There are several locations around the United States, Great Britain and some European countries, where you can have this experience. A closed course racetrack is most common, and that is probably the safest way to do it for both the experienced and novice. Regardless of your driving ability, you can drive a Ferrari around a race track just like a race car driver.
There are several companies out thee that specialize in this type of event. Some race tracks, and super speedways, have a few companies working out of them. A few of the companies that do this are Extreme Experience, Virgin Experience, Cloud 49 living, and Rush 49 in the United States. There are other companies in England that offer similar experiences.
There is usually a full day of instruction for the novice driver. Experienced and expert drivers will teach you how to drive a car at a high level. There is a staff dedicated to making sure you are safe and able to handle the car. There are many types of packages that include different levels of driver training.
After the training, the big experience is a few laps around the race track. Usually, these are tracks that are a couple of miles long with a lot of interesting curves and turns. The Ultimate drive is just a few laps, but you may be going well over 100 miles per hours as you do it. In England there is a company that lets you drive for half an hour, and there is a 60 minute drive available in Monaco.
The Extreme Experience operation has more than 100 locations in the United States and Canada. They have one package that involves three laps around the track. The ultimate is to do this three times in three different cars - all different models of Ferrari. Also with this company you can drive a Ferrari, a Porsche and a Lamborghini. There are also different packages to fit different driving levels.
Many cars have automatic transmissions, making it easy for drivers to focus on the road. Drivers wear a helmet, and are strapped in just like a race car driver would be. An expert driver rides along with you to give tips and help along the way. Track insurance is part of the package you purchase.
The 458 Italia is the latest supercar to come from Ferrari, and most tracks have these. The car is designed using Formula 1 technology. It has a 4.5-liter V8 that cranks out 563 horsepower. This car is capable of going 200 miles per hour.
In addition to the Ferrari experience, you can take a two or three-day long class to hone your skills. This is especially recommended if you are going to own a Ferrari and want to get the most out of the vehicle. Driving schools are conducted by the same companies that offer ultimate driving experiences.
Several NASCAR tracks, as well as Formula 1 type tracks, are used by these companies for ultimate driving experiences. Daytona Super Speedway, where the Daytona 500 is held, is one of these sites. Several other stops on the NASCAR circuit are also available.
Yes. There are packages for groups with up to 10 cars available. This is essentially a private party. The difference is it is a private group in this situation.