Driving Gift Experiences
Enjoy the thrill of our Driving Days Out
Nicholas-Joseph Cugnot designed the first steam powered car in 1769, which travelled up to 6km/hr. The car industry continued to develop and in 1896, Henry Ford built the Quadracycle. Ford set up a car company in 1899 and automobiles became widely owned at the end of the First World War. Racing had been around since the 1920s and sports cars designed for road use emerged in the late 1940s. Car manufacturers such as Ferrari, Jaguar and Porsche competed against each other, as they strived for the ultimate vehicles. Ford tried to outdo Ferrari in 1965 and produced the GT40 racing car. This coincided with the birth of the term "Supercar". A series of classic cars were built in the 1970s and 1980s, including the Lamborghini Countach LP400 and the Porsche 911. Speeds continued to increase and the McLaren F1 was launched in 1993 with a top speed of 240mph.
Driving Gift Ideas
Supercar driving experiences deliver the ultimate thrill, as the cars are fast and powerful, which will test your skills as a driver. Many of these cars are also very expensive, so our driving gifts can provide a rare opportunity to take one of these dream machines out for a spin. Our driving presents feature some of the most famous high performing cars around, such as the Ferrari 360, Audi R8 and Porsche 911 Turbo. These supercars offer incredible speed and handling, therefore highly qualified driving instructors will be present throughout the gift experiences to look after your safety. We also offer off road driving presents and gift experiences at Silverstone and Brands Hatch Race Circuit. Below you will find more information about our extensive choice of driving gifts.
Ferrari Gift Experiences
Ferrari was founded in Italy by Enzo Ferrari. The company produced racing cars in the late 1920s and designed their first street legal car in 1947. Our Ferrari Thrill gift experiences take place at a choice of locations across the UK, including Rockingham and the Goodwood Circuit. Your present will begin with a briefing on the key principles involved in driving these terrific vehicles. You will then get behind the wheel of a Ferrari, such as the 521, and complete laps of a professional track or airfield. You could also enjoy a Ferrari Thrill at Silverstone; this driving experience enables you to drive a Ferrari on the legendary racing circuit.
Our Ferrari and Rally Driving Experience is a special two-for-one present. After the thrill of a smooth drive in a Ferrari, recipients will then be able to drive on a loose stage in a carefully prepared rally car. This special present includes a session with a qualified instructor on the basics of gear changing and steering.
Audi R8 Gifts
An Audi R8 is one of the most fashionable cars on the market and has become a popular choice for Premiership players and film stars. The 2006 model was derived from a Lamborghini Gallardo and has a staggering top speed of 187mph. You can experience this stunning car for yourself with our Audi R8 Thrill. ARDS racing instructors will welcome you at a choice of three locations and these driving presents begin with a talk on the skill of driving a powerful car. The Audi R8 gifts also feature two demonstration passenger laps in a BMW Alphina D3.
Porsche Driving Experiences
Porsche is one of the most highly rated performance cars and is distinguished by its unique rear engine design. The Porsche 911 Turbo is perhaps the most iconic Porsche available and adapted versions such as the GT3 have only added to the original. Our Porsche Thrill driving presents include a memorable experience in one of these famous Porsche models. After guidance from instructors, you will be able to drive the car yourself on a series of laps – an electrifying driving gift experience.
Nissan GTR Driving Gifts
The Nissan GTR is part of Nissan’s famous Skyline series. The model was released in Japan in 2007 and the top speed is recorded at 193mph. Driving experiences in this car have been describe as "unfathomably good" and you can try the gifts yourself at a variety of UK locations. The Nissan GTR present includes three instructor driven familiarisation laps in a BMW Alphina D3. The gift experiences conclude with a driving certificate and an assessment of you driving skills.
Supercar Thrill Gift Vouchers
If you would prefer to let your recipient choose their ideal supercar driving present, we offer a upercar Thrill Gift Voucher that is valid for ten months. Recipients can choose between a stunning selection of gift experiences, featuring cars such as the Ferrari, Porsche and Lamborghini.
Silverstone Gift Experiences
The world famous Silverstone race circuit was built on a World War II airfield in 1943. The British Grand Prix moved to the venue five years later. A Tour of Silverstone is a great gift idea for racing enthusiasts. A welcome reception will be followed by a tour of the driving workshop and race control clubhouse. You will also enjoy an exclusive roof top view of the circuit from the landmark BRDC clubhouse. As the gift experience draws to a close, you can imagine that you are Lewis Hamilton or Damon Hill, as you stand on the Silverstone podium – in first position of course! Friends can share these wonderful gift experiences by selecting a Tour of Silverstone for Two.
Another fantastic driving gift is our Silverstone Extreme 4x4 Thrill. After thorough instruction, you can test your precision handling in a Landrover Defender, as you take on the tough Silverstone off road obstacle course. These presents include twenty minutes of hands-on driving and you will be challenged by steep gradients, big drops and deep water.
Off Road Driving Days
You can alternatively enjoy a 4x4 Off Road Experience at a choice of other UK locations. Your skills will be tested by natural and man-made courses, following valuable instruction. We also offer Quad Bike Thrill, which also includes tough tracks and the fun task of learning to control the off road vehicle.
Racing Car Gifts
GoneDigging has some great ideas for entertaining racing gifts. Our Single Seater Experience takes place at the famous Brands Hatch Indy Circuit. After instruction and demonstration laps, you will have fifteen minutes of driving time in an F1 style 1800cc single-seater.