Ds virgin racing reveals new car for formula e season four. Engineered to give you a true f1 feeling, this car is like nothing youve ever driven before, boasting a manual four speed racing gearbox, unbelievable cornering grip, amazingly responsive handling and extreme speed. Next up, richard bransons virgin racing, who will field sam bird and jaime alguersuari. Youll each drive a ff1800 single seater, a distinctivelooking openwheel race car thats an undeniable thrill to drive. How ds virgin racing are reinventing the wheel virgin. Any of our single seater driving experiences are perfect for a motorsport enthusiast.
My single seater driving experience at silverstone racetrack in a formula ford race car. Knockhill offer an extensive array of driving experiences both on and off the main knockhill track that would easily rival any other motorsports venue in the uk. The envision virgin racing formula e team exists to accelerate change towards a better future. Ahead of the inaugural formula e race weekend were taking a look at the series runners and riders. Epic driving experience day at silverstone drifting and single seater racing in the wet. This experience is a motorsport fans dream drive the singleseater racing car and porsche cayman and meet tiff needell. Single seater driving plus two seater racing car passenger. Browse below to find the perfect single seater present today. Nov 22, 2017 ds virgin racing has unveiled its new and improved car for the fourth season of the fia formula e championship the fullyelectric singleseater features an updated livery in the teams purple, red and silver colours, with subtle tweaks throughout. Powell, 27, who made a recent return to singleseater racing with the femaleonly. Take to the tracks and experience the thrill of single seater racing with this 12 lap race car driving experience.
Single seater driving experience track virgin experience days. Get the feel of a real racing car by driving a single seater driving experience. This is the ultimate for spead freaks, and we think its the best driving day ever. They feature a race developed suzuki 1100cc engine that produces 150hp, propelling these little rocketships from 0100kph in 3. After a single formula three race, in the 1981 british grand prix support race, finishing 27th, spence dropped back to the junior ranks for the next season. The first images of the updated version of the twoseater formula 1 car for 2018 have been released. Virgin experience days is the perfect place for great gift ideas. Single seater racing driver experience virgin experience days. The best christmas driving experience days in the uk foray news. Drive the ultimate american muscle car the latest ford mustang, on the uks fastest race circuit. The fia formula one world championship has been one of the premier forms of racing around the world since its inaugural season in 1950. The ideal valentines treat if you are looking for the ultimate drive experience. Alice powell to test for virgin racing in marrakesh. A driving experience that stands apart and an unforgettable drive for any race fan.
All of our single seater driving experiences are safe, high octane fun, and a fantastic gift for any member of your family. Experience an unparalleled adrenaline rush by whizzing around worldfamous race tracks such as the spectacular silverstone, in a model built with power, pace and performance in mind. Compare prices of f4 single seater driving experience at brands hatch. So prepare to experience break neck speed and full throttle power as you race for 12 laps in either a formula ford. Triple supercar thrill driving experience virgin experience days voucher. F1 intends to have a pair of twoseater experience cars running at every event next year. Now with new majority shareholder envision on board, together with the continued support of. Single seater driving experiences uk wide track days. Aug 06, 2012 my single seater driving experience at silverstone racetrack in a formula ford race car. Single seater, formula 1 style driving experiences.
The day ran efficiently, to time and with no hanging around. But, before getting the chance to enjoy champagneclad and chequered flag formula one victories, a number of feeder championships stand in the way. Fabulous to be driven by a professional driver showing me the capability of the car. Single seater driving gift experiences activity superstore. The origin of the term lies in the nomenclature that was adopted by the fia for all of its postworld war ii singleseater regulations, or formulae. Road cars seem soggy and unresponsive by comparison. For a relatively modest price, this piaggio ape racing experience gets you both, the. From the racetrack to the boardroom overview genpact. Virgin experience days mind blowing single seater racing car experience will test and challenge your driving skills.
Browse below to find the perfect driving experience today. Extreme weather may mean outdoor experiences are postponed. Powell, who returned to single seater racing after completing in the singlesex w series, will get her first taste of the allelectric street racing championship as one of two rookies to test for envision virgin racing in marrakesh on march 1. Single seater racing car driving activity superstore.
Demonstation laps by an instructor in an alfa romeo or similar. Without having friends in very high places, single seaters like the formula f and formula renault are the closest you can get to driving a fully fledged formula 1 car track in the uk. Oct 29, 2015 virgin f1 day at the three sisters race circuit in wigan august 2015. For teenagers aged to 17, we have a whole array of teen drive courses and even kids as. Sneaking on to this list on account of the current 49% discount, this. Formula silverstone single seater experience morning virgin experience.
Formula 1 driving experiences drive an f1 racing car. For decades, formula renault has been the learning ground for tomorrows stars. Single seater driving plus two seater racing car passenger ride virgin experience days. Experience the atmosphere of silverstone and feel like a genuine f1 racing driver with this exclusive silverstone single seater experience. Were one of the founding and most successful outfits in the abb fia formula e championship the electric street racing series and the worlds first fullyelectric international singleseater category. As you sit in the small cockpit, you look out towards the start line, start to build the revs, then drop the clutch and launch down the straight, in a matter of seconds youll be. The single seater thrill gives you a teaser of what it is like to drive one of our formula silverstone single seaters.
Our entry level driving experience designed to get you out on track in one of the most rewarding two seat sports cars in the world. Formula 1 driving experiences drive a racing car 3 sarah firmin not many people have driven a formula one car. Virgin experience days silverstone single seater racing car. Single seater driving experience days and experience gift. Take the wheel of a singleseater car for decades, formula renault has been the learning ground for tomorrows stars. Single seater race car driving experience formula ford. The formula silverstone championship race car weighs only 500kg, has a 1. Driving a single seater racing car is an experience not to be missed. Singleseater driving experience take the wheel of a single seater car for decades, formula renault has been the learning ground for tomorrows stars. The car was the first formula one racing car designed entirely with computational fluid dynamics. Our single seater track days are the closest you can get to being that racing driver without a million pound chequebook.
We also have the ginetta g20 sports racing car for customers who are too tall to drive the single seat racing. He first started in hill climb events and moved into single seater racing in 1981 when he entered formula three. We have a variety of experiences including single seater racing driver experinece, silverstone single seater experience and silverstone single seater thrill. The formula silverstone single seater racing car experience. This experience is for two guests to do the racing car experience.
Single seaters are what racing is all about, and with a range of famous tracks available from rockingham to goodwood you will be able to find a gift idea for any would be f1 driver. Single seater driving experiences get you as close as possible to feeling the thrill usually reserved for formula one drivers. I drove 12 laps in the single seater i was able to buy extra time and then had a superb trip around the circuit in the two seater. The ds virgin racing formula e team is one of the founding and leading outfits in the abb fia formula e championship the worlds first fullyelectric single seater racing series motor vehicles are the single biggest source of pollution in the world. With potential acceleration of 060 in less than 6 seconds, these cars are perfectly placed to introduce you to the exhilaration and excitement of racing.
Find a fantastic single seater experience gift for a friend or even treat yourself. Leading british female racing driver alice powell has been chosen by the envision virgin racing team to be one of its two rookie drivers to take part in the only inseason test of the current formula e season on sunday 1 march. Virgin f1 day at the three sisters race circuit in wigan august 2015. Designed and raced by us, these cars provide you with a unique experience of what its like to be driving a formula 1 or indy car at bruce mclaren motorsport park. Almost sitting on the road, spending the day in a single seater racing car will have you feeling like a true racer.
Progressing to single seater racing with formula renault in 2007, it wasnt long until the frenchman secured support from red bull and was admitted into its junior team. Drive a real racing car on a real racing circuit the single seater driving experience might well be the closest you ever get to driving an actual formula 1 car. Leading british female racing driver alice powell has been chosen by the envision virgin racing team to be one of its two rookie drivers to take part in the only in. From f1 grand prix simulator experiences to taking it to the actual track in a single seater race car, we offer a whole spectrum of this unique driving experience. The experience is usually available to book on weekends and selected week days. Drive the iconic honda civic type r, a ferrari f430 or even an aston martin vantage on track. At the home of british motor racing we offer a range of driving experiences to suit all levels of.
It was driven by former toyota driver timo glock and brazilian exgp2 driver lucas di grassi. F4 single seater driving experience at brands hatch. Silverstone single seater driving experience youtube. Single seater driving experience at castle combe circuit. First images of updated twoseater formula 1 car revealed. Thats more time to perfect silverstones famous corners and straights. So prepare to experience break neck speed and full throttle power as you race for 12 laps in either a formula ford turbo, or a formula renault.
In an experience normally reserved for the professionals, you now have the chance to feel the thrill of driving our single seater race cars. The virgin vr01 was a formula one motor racing car designed by nick wirth for virgin racing in the 2010 season. Our motor racing experience days will be suited for real car enthusiasts up to 45 minutes driving choice of three locations available on weekdays and weekends. Click to find single seater driving experiences that are certain to make a great gift. Single seater driving experience track five star days. With the teams backing, he won the 2010 british f3 championship before making his formula one. Whether youre looking to replicate your favourite formula 1 driver in our formula singleseaters, or scream out of silverstones famous. Single seater racers are built for speed and can reach 60mph in an incredible 3 seconds. Single seater experience formula one is the pinnacle of success for any aspiring racing driver. Silverstone single seater driving experience virgin.
There is no other way of driving a single seater unless you want to start up your own race team. A single seater driving experience is about as close to the ultimate race car experience as you can get, they follow similar design to an f1 car with an open wheel design, small cockpit just big enough to fit the driver with their head exposed out of it. Formula 1s 2008 world champion kimi raikkonen became a grand prix driver just one year after winning the formula renault 2. Single seater driving experience days drive a formula 1. The best known of these formulae are formula one, formula two, formula three and formula four. Leading british female racing driver alice powell has will test the envision virgin racing car as one of its two rookie drivers to take part in the only inseason test on sunday 1 march. In 1982, he was champion in the donington park formula ford 1600.
So when the fia announced formula e virgin knew that here was a race we couldnt afford not to be a part of. This lets you get into a singleseater racer which mimics the feel on an f1. Single seater driving experiences buckle up and prepare to be blown away with a single seater driving experience. Donington race track offers three circuits for their driving experiences, the national circuit which is one of the uks most famous and is used on selected dates throughout the year. Experience the thrill of single seater driving and enjoy racing these speedy cars around some of the best tracks in the uk. Youll receive an initial briefing, followed by instruction from an expert and time to become familiar with the track before being judged safe to drive solo and accelerate into the distance. The amazing f1 single seater experience really is as close to formula 1 as it comes without having the years of commitment. Drive a single seater at silverstone put your racing skills. There really are no motor racing experience days quite as exhilarating as driving a thoroughbred single seater racing car around a real race circuit. It costs a bit more than your average driving experience but weve found. Drive a single seater at silverstone put your racing. We have a variety of experiences including silverstone single seater thrill, single seater racing driver experience and single seater vs caterham.
Single seater race car experience at taupo motorsport park the formula challenge race cars provide you with the unique experience of what its like to drive a formula 1 or indycar. Browse below to find the perfect single seater present today read more. Race tuition in one of the most powerful road cars in the world, the magnificent bmw m4, before putting your new skills to the test in a single seater, the closest you can get to driving an f1 car. Putting insight in pole position envision virgin racing a founding team in the worlds first fully electric, international singleseater street racing series is enhancing how it stays ahead in the fia formula e championship. The team analyzes its rivals behavior to better understand their strengths and weaknesses so its drivers know when to overtake or defend their positions. Get ready to see the world at a very different speed as you hurtle around the track with an expert driver at the helm so you can feel what its like to be a proper racing driver. Formula e is the highest class of competition for singleseat, electrically powered racing cars, which held its inaugural season in 201415. Russell spence born 3 january 1960 in bradford, yorkshire is an english racing driver. Ds virgin racing has unveiled its new and improved car for the fourth season of the fia formula e championship the fullyelectric singleseater features an updated livery in the teams purple, red and silver colours, with subtle tweaks throughout. Progressing to singleseater racing with formula renault in 2007, it wasnt long until the frenchman secured support from red bull and was admitted into its junior team. Powell, who returned to single seater racing after completing in the single sex w series, will get her first taste of the allelectric street racing championship as one of two rookies to test for envision virgin racing in marrakesh on march 1.
Firmly strapped into the cockpit the car is an extension of you. Find the cheapest price from red letter days, buyagift, activity days, virgin experience days and more tear down the straights and hug the corners of the famous brands hatch racetrack with this exhilarating f4 driving experience, exclusive to buyagift. See how envision virgin racing driver, sam bird, stays ahead of the competition. Single seater racing is a must for motorsport fans who religiously follow championships on the telly. Single seater and bmw m4 driving experience at oulton park. Dare to be different ambassador alice powell to test for. Whether a gift for a loved one or an activity to enjoy yourself, a single seater race day will give you an adrenaline buzz youll remember forever. With the teams backing, he won the 2010 british f3 championship before making his formula one test debut for toro rosso that same year. Youll be greeted by your friendly, dedicated instructor on arrival at oulton park, who will run through all the safety procedures with you, as. Were one of the founding and most successful outfits in the abb fia formula e championship the electric street racing series and the worlds first fullyelectric international single seater category.
Jump behind the wheel of some amazing van diemen race cars, ready to tear up the track like all your racing heroes with this single seater driving experience for two. This is your chance to literally follow the wheel tracks of stirling moss, fangio, jim clark and james hunt. Youll then start your adventure driving a single seater for 15 exciting minutes, 3 laps will be spent following a pace car allowing you to gain an appropriate speed. Youll also get to drive the porsche cayman as part of this experience. Enjoy the unforgettable thrill of driving a single seater racing car.
Feel like an f1 driver in our fleet of racing cars. Powell, 27, who made a recent return to single seater racing with the femaleonly w series, will get her first taste of the allelectric formula e car. Once you have got to grips with high speed racing, its time to step it up a notch as you switch to the cockpit of the single seater. Push this incredible motorised beast to its limits for 15 minutes around the fosters circuit, during this exhilarating driving experience. The second circuit is the grand prix circuit which is the full layout, and finally, the heritage loop which is mainly used as a training circuit and supercar. The virgin racing formula e team is one of the founding and leading outfits in the abb fia formula e championship the electric street racing series and the worlds first fullyelectric international singleseater category. Formula racing is any of several forms of openwheeled singleseater motorsport road racing. When you brake it stops, turn the steering wheel and it darts left or right. Understanding how each driver uses energy, brakes, accelerates, or takes turns provides essential competitive advantage. Virgin experience days silverstone single seater racing car thrill. Our single seater racing driver experiences make the perfect motor racing gifts. In 2011, spence was jailed for weeks for his part in a fraud scam involving a chain of car washes. Common usage of formula racing encompasses other single.
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