Racing Car Experience at Croft

[pja]

Hello all,
I'm a new member, but I already seek advice. In two week's time I shall turn 18, and to make this milestone special, I've been booked on for a place on the Racing Car Experience at Croft in June.

Initially, I thought it would involve me being taught about the racing line, braking points etc. and then be released to go out on to the track, going at my own (probably quite slow, but laughing knowing that I am in a fine car) pace. But following further research, I have drawn to the conclusion that the experience is likely to be indeed like racing cars ie. going round the track with other drivers, being competitive.

So, is there anybody out there who has taken part in the experience. Please note, I may shortly be 18, but I am not a boy racer! I love cars and driving, so I don't want to look like a complete fool on the roads by endangering my own and others' safety. Driving into a hedge is not impressive. Driving fast is not the problem, it's where it's done.

So, can anyone offer me some advice/tell me what happens on the day? Hoping it will be a welcome and exhilarating break from the A-Levels.

Thanks,
Peter

Ps: I apologise for the length of this thread. I like writing as well as driving.

[mikeymike]

I take it you already know how too drive as it not usually the case that you can do these things without a liecence but from what i seen it not quite as extreme as they seem to be making it out to be.

It will more likely be similar to what you was expecting in that you start slow and build up until you are able to push the cars properly but like most event days there will always be the next budding F1 star giving it the big one before it all begins and he usually ends in the gravel.

Just go enjoy the day the worst it can be is that you get to try kill someone elses car but at best you can have alot of fun.

[pja]

Thanks for the info. It's my intention to start off at a comfortable speed, then build up from there. Although, perhaps comfortable isn't the right word for driving a Formula Renault! Besides, sounds like a lot of fun anyway.

[laurat]

Thanks for the info. It's my intention to start off at a comfortable speed, then build up from there. Although, perhaps comfortable isn't the right word for driving a Formula Renault! Besides, sounds like a lot of fun anyway.
I hope you have a fab time, and don't forget to pop back on here to let us know how it went - oh, and we'd love to see some pics too, but remember to post them in the picture section of the forum