Kev946 Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 My daughter is 18 in a few weeks and just passed her driving test last week. She's a bit of a piston head like her dad. I was hoping to buy her something like a driving experience day. I checked the Silverstone ones and they all say you must hold a driving licence for a minimum of one year, apart from the Junior Rally Expereince. Does anyone know any events she could do? Any other suggestions, (sensible ones please)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluffy Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 My daughter is 18 in a few weeks and just passed her driving test last week. She's a bit of a piston head like her dad. I was hoping to buy her something like a driving experience day. I checked the Silverstone ones and they all say you must hold a driving licence for a minimum of one year, apart from the Junior Rally Expereince. Does anyone know any events she could do? Any other suggestions, (sensible ones please)... what about taking your bm to a track, insure her for the day and let her loose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 Congratulations to your daughter Kev I suppose Karting has been thought of?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 Here you go mate: Q) Do I need a driving licence? A) Yes - a full UK or European driving licence with no serious offences. You must be able to drive a manual transmission. Check out this site: http://www.ferraridriving.com I've done 2 of their days now (Ferrari Experience & Euro Challenge) both at Prestwold Hall and they've been fantastic. Really well organised and the instructors are top notch too. Theres a guy there that takes the groups round called Matt who's a quality guy and a real petrolhead. Have a good chat to him and if you're lucky he'll have a word with the instructors to make sure they really push her on Overall mate highly recommended Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 Sorry got all caught up with myself - congrats to your daughter too mate!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam's Z Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 Happy Birthday Kev's Daughter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev946 Posted August 9, 2006 Author Share Posted August 9, 2006 Thanks guys some great suggestions. I especially like the ferraridrving.com, so thanks Andy. Shes an Aston Martin nut, so the thrill half day session would be fantastic for her. I think I'll give them a call tomorrow and check. Also, thanks for all the birthday wishes. It's her birthday on 25th September, so plenty of time to arrange something. It's also nice to do something special for her 18th, especially since she passed her driving test last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuey Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 il take her out in my zed.......... i will behave......!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 Thanks guys some great suggestions. I especially like the ferraridrving.com, so thanks Andy. Shes an Aston Martin nut, so the thrill half day session would be fantastic for her. I think I'll give them a call tomorrow and check. Also, thanks for all the birthday wishes. It's her birthday on 25th September, so plenty of time to arrange something. It's also nice to do something special for her 18th, especially since she passed her driving test last week. No worries mate. The V8 was awesome, would love to have a blat in the DB9!! On the day you can usually buy extra laps in something too (£60 for 3 iirc), when I was last there it was the 911 Turbo. If you ask em on the phone they may have the V8 for some extra laps on a certain day, now that'd be a day Oh btw week days are MUCH quieter than the weekend so less waiting between cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev946 Posted August 9, 2006 Author Share Posted August 9, 2006 il take her out in my zed.......... i will behave......!! I'm afraid the Zed doesn't impress her much. She's been round Donington in the Cossie, as passenger of course... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacko Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Kev, You sure about the requirement to have a driving licence at the Rally experiences at Silverstone? I did it a few years ago and was surprised by the fact that people did need a licence. It was a full day thing and was probably the best thing I'd ever done in a car...... sliding a rear wheel car with power round corners on dirt just rocks Oh and I was a natural allegedly from the instructors! But back to the point, it was a great day and you learn a lot about car control there as well....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev946 Posted August 10, 2006 Author Share Posted August 10, 2006 You don't need a licence for the junior rally expereince at Silverstone, but it is aimed at kids. I think I've decided. She's a Aston nut and the ferrari days in Leicester do a Aston Thrill session for £125 and ideally there's a date 2 days before her birthday. She gets 2 laps in an Impreza with the instructor driving, followed by 2 laps her driving the Impreza, then 3 laps in a DB9... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 You don't need a licence for the junior rally expereince at Silverstone, but it is aimed at kids. I think I've decided. She's a Aston nut and the ferrari days in Leicester do a Aston Thrill session for £125 and ideally there's a date 2 days before her birthday. She gets 2 laps in an Impreza with the instructor driving, followed by 2 laps her driving the Impreza, then 3 laps in a DB9... It'll certainly make it an unforgettable 18th mate!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Kill 2 birds with one stone, take her to the Activity day. That way you get to drive and her. Will loan her the 7 for 15 mins if you want. No Aston but still great fun, may even do 0-60 in similar time. (no charge by the way, you just need to give me pax in the cossie) Steve PS how tall is she, just to make sure she can reach the pedals thats all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev946 Posted August 10, 2006 Author Share Posted August 10, 2006 Kill 2 birds with one stone, take her to the Activity day.That way you get to drive and her. Will loan her the 7 for 15 mins if you want. No Aston but still great fun, may even do 0-60 in similar time. (no charge by the way, you just need to give me pax in the cossie) Steve PS how tall is she, just to make sure she can reach the pedals thats all. Thanks for the very kind offer Steve. She would be so nervous though. She only passed her test last week. PS: She's only about 5 foot 3 inch... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev946 Posted August 11, 2006 Author Share Posted August 11, 2006 Right she's booked in for a Aston Martin DB9 Thrill Drive on 23rd September. Should make an awesome 18th birthday present.. Thanks Andy for the recommendation.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 No problem mate, i'm glad they could sort you out. Be a great day mate let us know how she gets on (and get some pics too) - oh you can buy them there too, not very cheap (although the cd option is usually pretty good value) but the shots are very very good and very close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev946 Posted August 11, 2006 Author Share Posted August 11, 2006 Will post some pics. Really looking forward to taking her on this. She will be so shocked when she opens the envelope... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacko Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Will post some pics. Really looking forward to taking her on this. She will be so shocked when she opens the envelope... Yeah I can imagine!. That's a brilliant present....... Dad award. Cheque's in the post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev946 Posted August 11, 2006 Author Share Posted August 11, 2006 Will post some pics. Really looking forward to taking her on this. She will be so shocked when she opens the envelope... Yeah I can imagine!. That's a brilliant present....... Dad award. Cheque's in the post! Trouble is I have 2 daughters..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev946 Posted September 24, 2006 Author Share Posted September 24, 2006 What a fantastic day. My daughter really enjoyed it and did herself proud. I was really worried she would be slow etc. having only just passed her test less than 2 months ago, but she really had a great time and was praised by all the instructors. She also managed to do this all 2 days before she was 18... She started in an Impreza WRX, then onto the DB9. This place is so well organised, the people are friendly and the facilities are great. They have a great range of cars too. Thanks Andy for recommending the place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 thinking of getting Debbie a lambo gallardo drive, it's on offer for only £99! recommend it Kev, i suppose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev946 Posted March 30, 2007 Author Share Posted March 30, 2007 thinking of getting Debbie a lambo gallardo drive, it's on offer for only £99! recommend it Kev, i suppose? Sure go for it. They really made my daughter feel welcome and are very well organised. Keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuey Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 she can have a go in my zed.................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 thinking of getting Debbie a lambo gallardo drive, it's on offer for only £99! recommend it Kev, i suppose? Done it there mate, really good - did as part of the Euro Challenge package. Awesome machine, get her in it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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