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Hourly or Half Day Skid Pan Driving Experience w/ Lunch & a hot drink
About This Deal
Looking for a thrilling driving experience?
What We Offer
- One-hour skid pan driving experience for One, Two or Three People
- Two-hour skid pan driving experience for One, Two or Three People
- Half Day skid pan driving experience including lunch and a hot drink for One, Two or Three People
Overview
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Control skids and slides. Lose control to gain control.
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Learn steering and breaking skills.
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Best Driver of the day will be entered into our prize draw to return for a free experience. What's Included
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Learn how to react to adverse conditions in a secure environment
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Drive standard road cars on a low grip skid pan, cradles are not used
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The course lasts around 1 hour
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Experiences operate on a 3:1 driver ratio, with drivers taking turns behind the wheel
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Tuition is NOT 1:1 as others will ride as passengers in the vehicles when not driving, unless you purchase the 1:1 package.
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You will form part of a group of up to 6 drivers between 2 cars Itinerary:
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Welcome, introduction and safety briefing
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Initial driving session on the skid pan
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Classroom session with an instructor
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Driving session on the skid pan
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Braking exercises (ABS and cadence)
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Debrief with presentation Suitable For
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All participants must be over 17yrs old
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All drivers must hold the minimum of a provisional manual driving licence
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Please note the vehicles are manual so you must know how to drive a manual car Availability
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Monday to Sunday
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Dates are subject to availability Location:
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Tockwith Motorsports Centre Restrictions Minimum Age: 17 years Spectators
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Spectators are welcome
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The centre boasts excellent viewing facilities over the skid course and we have a canteen that caters for hot food and hot and cold drinks
Why You Should Grab This Offer
At TMS Car Control and Handling School, we off the opportunity to take part in our exciting driving experience at Tockwith Motorsports Centre, on our skid pan! Upon arrival at the venue near York, you'll meet the experienced team, all of whom have a background in racing and rallying, all are qualified ARDS or BARS Instructors. They can teach people of all backgrounds the art of understanding car control. It really is suitable for all levels of experience and driving aptitude. Before heading out to the pan, you'll receive a short safety briefing to ensure that you're ready to enjoy your driving experience securely. During the first session, you'll get the chance to try the car out on the circuit and discover just how easy it is to lose control of a car. There will be a mixture of in car and in classroom activities covering all aspects of skid control. You will receive an informative classroom session covering all aspects of skid control. This includes front-wheel skids, rear-wheel skids, four-wheel skids, weight transfer, spin, oversteer and understeer, so you'll be armed with all the knowledge you need to successfully control the car. As well as understanding and experiencing losing control to gain control, we will also tutor you on things like Anti-lock Braking Systems and cadence braking, which are both essential factors to bear in mind when driving on hazardous roads. When we are back on circuit, you will be able to put your newly acquired skills to the test!
Fine Print
Valid 7 days a week subject to availability
Book via calling 01423 601 007, booking line open Monday - Sunday 9-6, quote security code on booking
14 day cancellation policy applies, failure to cancel within 14 days with forfeit the voucher
Age restriction, 17 and upwards all driver must hold a minimum of a provisional driving licence please note the vehicles are manual so you must know how to drive a manual car, must be able to drive a standard unmodified car Car used is a BMW 3 series
Dresscode: Important to dress in comfortable clothes which may get dirty
Footwear: Customers must wear sensible closed toe flat footwear
Valid for 4 months from the date of purchase
Please note, there can be upto 3 people on a course (these are NOT private sessions) If you would like the session to be private, please choose the three person option The half day sessions are a 4 hour experience including a break for breakfast/lunch. 4 hour session times are either 9am - 1pm or 1pm - 5pm.
Food is a choice of breakfast roll with a hot drink or choice of sandwich with a hot drink per person.
The longer the course, the more time you will have driving
About Tockwith Motorsport Car Control and Handling School
We are a car control and handling school. We have our own skid pan where our driver coaches can teach all backgrounds the art and understanding of car control. It really is suitable for all levels of experience and driving aptitude, from newly qualified drivers aged 17 and up, to more advanced motorists. The course will help you and better equip you to drive with more confidence, particularly in the adverse conditions the weather in the UK often throws at the country's road networks! The aim is to help you gain more instinctive reactions rather than panicking or freezing under challenging driving conditions. We also offer a course for up and coming race car drivers who want to hone their ability and aptitude for understeer and oversteer.