6th Gear revs-up for a hot summer of supercar driving
With an array of aspirational supercars to drive - from an Aston Martin DBS to a Lamborghini LP640 and new this year, a Porsche 911 Turbo, 6th Gear Experience offers an amazing day to remember.
Only a very few people ever get to drive cars like these, let alone own them, but 6th Gear gives you the chance to drive your choice from over 20 stunning Italian, German and British supercars.
Whatever the age, male or female, boy or girl, (see note), you can get behind the wheel and experience the awesome power, astonishing acceleration, nerve tingling sound and sheer thrill of sitting in the driving seat and pressing the accelerator.
With three great tracks available - Yorkshire in the north, Warwickshire in the Midlands and now Surrey in southern England, there’s a venue conveniently close to where you live.
Teen Track Attack for young drivers
For youngsters aspiring to become the next Jenson Button or Lewis Hamilton, and for whom Sunday evening means being glued to TV’s Top Gear, the opportunity to stop dreaming and get driving has arrived.
6thGear Experience offers any young person - boy or girl - the opportunity to get behind the wheel of a legendary supercar. Providing they are at least 4ft 10ins tall and can reach the pedals, they can choose between a real Aston Martin, Lamborghini, Ferrari, Porsche 911 Turbo and Audi R8.
Ideal as a holiday treat, birthday and Christmas present, or even as an exam pass or other incentive, a TeenTrackAttack supercar drive is exactly that - a thrill-a-minute driving experience.
All cars feature an automatic gearbox and are very straightforward to drive, so no previous driving experience is necessary, although more confident drivers can opt to change gears using the ‘paddle shift’. Cars are also fitted with dual controls, and an experienced instructor sits alongside in the passenger seat to ensure each driver gets the maximum enjoyment in complete safety.
In-car cameras plus track side photography
New this year, all cars are now equipped with in-car cameras to record your thrill-a-second experience. Your take-home value is enhanced with the optional video showing you driving, combined with a view from the driving seat and the speeds you attained. Track side photographs are also available to complete your experience and to ‘show your mates’!
Safety first
Every drive is supervised by a fully trained and experienced instructor, who is not only skilled at driving and controlling high performance cars, but has also been CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) checked for working with youngsters. The instructor ensures that vehicle speed is controlled to match the driver’s capability.
Family friendly
Suitable for all the family, there’s plenty of action, and as well as the driving experience, ‘Hot Laps’ are available for a high-speed passenger trip in a Lamborghini with a qualified driver/instructor. Every participant is given a certificate to mark their special drive.
Prices and availability
6th Gear driving experiences are available as gift vouchers and can be ordered on-line at: 6thgearexperience.com. Also available from selected high street retailers including Marks & Spencer, John Lewis, Selfridges, Asda, Boots and WH Smith.
Prices start from £75 for a 10-15 minute drive in your chosen supercar, with various multi-driving packages also available.
