Dear Bryan,
With your VXR Track Day approaching faster than the chequered flag, you’ll soon find yourself most definitely in the driving seat. But first, here’s a quick run down of what to expect (aside from an immense rush of adrenaline).
Essential info
• Date: Wednesday 14th July
• Location: Thruxton Circuit (click here for directions)
• Agenda:
08:00 Registration, breakfast
08:40 Track briefing
09:00 Track live - open pit lane
10:30 Track closes - classroom sessions (optional)
11:00 Track reopens - open pit lane
12:30 Session close, lunch
What’s included?
Your VXR Track Day will include a full safety briefing before you take to the track for some familiarisation laps. Cars available to drive will include the Corsa VXR, Astra VXR and Insignia VXR. You will get 3 hours track time with one of our many qualified instructors, who include: Paul O’Neill, Tom Onslow-Cole, James Pickford, Tom Ferrier, Danny Buxton, and Gavin Pyper*. Your instructor will offer one-to-one training to help hone your skills. There will also be the opportunity for a fast lap with one of our performance drivers.
Who is the event open to?
Anyone who holds a full valid UK / EU driving licence (must have held licence for at least 1 year prior to event date), is over the age of 21 and appreciates power.
Event format
When you arrive you will receive a full briefing from our Chief Instructor, including tips on effective circuit driving technique (listen up if you want to take pole position). The session runs as a 3 hour open pit lane, with VXR’s available for use via a bus stop system – each vehicle type has a marker at which to wait for a vehicle to become free.
Instructors
Each vehicle has an instructor in the passenger seat next to you.
No participants are allowed to drive on their own, but don’t be shy – they live for speed.
Numbers on the day
Your briefing will be as a group. All in-car tuition is on a one-to-one basis except for the demo laps.
Spectators
Spectators are welcome to cheer you on. Just a couple of points to bring to your attention; for safety reasons, children under the age of 16 will not be allowed into the pit lane and pets will not be allowed on the circuit at all.
Dress code
Wear thin, flat-soled shoes and natural fibres such as cotton, rather than synthetics such as nylon. It is also advisable to bring a jacket in case of wet weather although there is some cover provided at the activity areas.
Helmets
Helmets and liners are provided. You may bring your own helmet but it will undergo an inspection by the event team to ensure suitability.
Refreshments
Food and refreshments are provided on arrival to fuel your passion (breakfast and lunch for AM session and lunch for PM session). Hot and cold drinks are also provided at the activity area and spectators are welcome to purchase vouchers for food at £5 per head, payable on the day.
If you have any queries, please contact the VXR Power Events hotline on 01603 785825 or email
[email protected]
Kind regards
The VXR team
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