ZippyVR6 0 Posted June 30, 2009 You may or may not know that Porsche have a driving experience centre at Silverstone just next to Hangar straight. They have facilities for people who have just purchased a porsche and want a bit of training right the way up to advanced techniques. But Crucially they also offer a driving academy where you can use your own car. They have recently launced a driving skills academy that enables you to take your own car on their facility. The course is taken in your own vehicle, which doesn’t have to be a Porsche, providing it is road legal. Unlike a traditional track day, the low friction surfaces ensure that there will be negligible wear and tear on your vehicle. The day is broken down into four modules, Practical, Theory, Human Performance and Assessment: * Practical - Understand your own cars handling characteristics on the unique low friction surfaces. You will be led by a Porsche Driving Consultant to the Kick Plate and Ice Hill area then briefed on skid correction and car control. You will then have the opportunity to explore your own vehicle beyond the grip threshold. * Theory – Coached by several of the country’s leading Driving Consultants this session will cover the psychological and cognitive skills required to make everyday driving more enjoyable without impeding safety. * Human Performance - Test your reaction speed and vision in our state-of-the art laboratory. In the same way that race car technology filters into road cars, let our team of sports scientists give you an MOT so that you can compare your performance to that of your vehicle. * Assessment – Accompanied by a Porsche Driving Consultant you will drive the latest Porsche 911 on our Handling Circuit. You will be offered feedback to maximise your potential behind the wheel. Two sessions are available, morning and afternoon, attendance on the course costs £165 per person, additional non-driving guests are welcome if pre-booked at a cost of £30 per person and are limited to one non-driving guest. Your guest will be able to accompany you during the Practical and Theory sessions as well as enjoying the views of the Porsche Test Track from the restaurant or roof terrace. Complimentary refreshments are available throughout the day, you also have the option of booking a three course lunch in the Porsche Restaurant for £18.50 per person. Porsche Driving Experience Centre http://www.porsche.com/silverstone/en/academy/ They also have other courses you can book, with driving one of their Porsches. If you have been on other experience days, This might be of interest, as you actually get 1-2 hours in teh seat, rather than a few hot laps when you might be too scarred to give it the beans. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
