McLaren 570S GT4 - Junior Driving Experience

Every young car fanatic has a dream garage in their head. Chances are, a McLaren is parked right at the front of it. This is your chance to hand them the keys.

The McLaren 570S GT4 is a proper race-bred machine, built for the track and built to go fast. This experience hands the controls to a junior driver aged 8 to 17, in a safe, closed-off environment purpose-built for learning at a sensible, controlled speed. No busy roads, no pressure, just a real supercar and the space to enjoy it properly.

Pick the pace that suits them:

Go for the 8 Lap Experience and they'll get stuck in with a 30-minute classroom briefing on the fundamentals, steering, pulling away, mirrors and vision, racing lines, throttle and braking, and general track safety. From there it's 4 sighting laps in a track taxi with a demo lap included, before they slide into the McLaren itself for 4 laps behind the wheel, instructor riding shotgun, topping out at 40mph.

The 12 Lap Experience keeps the same briefing and sighting laps, but doubles their driving time to 8 laps in the McLaren. Twice the practice, twice the corners, and twice the chance for it all to click.

Either way, instructors are on hand throughout to build genuine skill, not just thrills: reading the dashboard, smoothing out throttle and brake inputs, finding the racing line, and steering with control rather than guesswork. A proper debrief at the end pulls it all together, so they walk away having actually learned to drive better, not just having gone fast.

What your experience includes - 8 Lap Experience:

• 30 Minute Introductory Classroom Briefing: Covering the basic elements of learning how to drive a supercar, incorporating the basics of steering input, pulling away safely, mirrors and vision, racing lines, throttle/braking techniques and track day safety etiquette.
• 4 x Sighting Laps in a track taxi including a demonstration lap.
• 4 x driving laps in a McLaren 570S GT4 with an instructor co-driver at speeds of up to 40mph!
• Debrief from instructor to include development of driver training across the session.

What your experience includes - 12 Lap Experience:

• 30 Minute Introductory Classroom Briefing: Covering the basic elements of learning how to drive a supercar, incorporating the basics of steering input, pulling away safely, mirrors and vision, racing lines, throttle/braking techniques and track day safety etiquette.
• 4 x Sighting Laps in a track taxi including a demonstration lap.
• 8 x driving laps in a McLaren 570S GT4 with an instructor co-driver at speeds of up to 40mph!
• Debrief from instructor to include development of driver training across the session.

Height, age and weight restrictions

All participants must be aged between 8-17.

Minimum height: 4ft 11"
Maximum height: 6’2″
Maximum weight: 18 stone

No refund will be offered for any booked experience should a participant not be able to fit into the booked vehicle.

If the instructors or front of house coordinators do not feel the participant is seated safely in their chosen event vehicle, the team will do their best to provide an alternative vehicle of the same value to your purchased package.

Can spectators come?

Yes. They have spectator areas inside and out.

Depending on availability, they may have the chance to sit beside one of the instructors for some thrilling hot-laps in a range of cars, or even get involved with some driving of their own!

Please be aware we are predominantly an outdoor venue, there are occasions when the indoor spaces are extremely busy or in use for functions. Please dress appropriately for the weather, warm clothes are often appreciated by spectators.

What happens if it rains?

All events will go ahead, with the exception of extreme weather conditions, i.e ice / snow.

They have a hospitality unit on site to keep spectators and guests dry and comfortable at all times, but would suggest that wet weather clothing and umbrellas are packed.

A limited number of Complementary Umbrellas can be loaned by visitors while on site, found in and returned to reception.

What facilities are on site?

Car parking is free and the hospitality building is accessible via ramp.

The bathroom facilities are nearby, but are only currently accessible via steps.

The nearest all access bathroom facilities are at the very near by service station.

They have an indoor refreshment café serving hot drinks, cold drinks, basic snacks and packaged sandwiches (subject to availability).

What do I wear?

Wear comfortable clothing. They suggest warm layers through spring and winter months and sunscreen and hats for summer.

It is essential you wear flat-soled, slim fitting shoes, particularly on Race Car experiences.

They unfortunately can no longer provide wet weather clothing, so we ask you to bring your own if you are in an open vehicle.

If you do wear one of our helmets for your experience, a Balaclava is required. If you do not have/bring a balaclava with you, one can be purchased from reception.

You can wear your own helmet as long as it has the relevant Kite Mark.

What happens if you damage the car?

As there is an inherent risk in any motorsport activity, we ask participants to be aware of these risks and take appropriate measures to maintain their own safety, by adhering to the conditions and following the instructors guidance.

Unless the optional damage waiver is purchased (details of which below), should any car be damaged as a result of a participants driving, our participants will bear full responsibility for the costs of repair, save that the participants liability for damage to any vehicle owned by Drift Limits will be limited to £10,000 + VAT per vehicle in each case.

Drift Limits have agreed that on the purchase of an optional damage liability reduction, should there be any accidental damage whatsoever to any of the Drift Limits vehicles driven today, applicable to the waiver purchased as set out below. Responsibility for the costs of
repair will be amended as listed below notwithstanding the Damage Liability section of these terms and conditions.

The damage waiver is void if a car is driven negligently or dangerously or if the instructions of Drift Limits staff are disregarded.

This damage waiver is non refundable.

Option 1: Reduce Liability from £10,000 +VAT to:
Drift/Stunt/Rally cars - £500 + VAT
Supercars - £1000 + VAT
Racecars - £2500 + VAT
Option 1 can be purchased for £27

Option 2: Reduce Liability from £10,000 +VAT to:
Drift/Stunt/Rally cars - £75 + VAT
Supercars - £450 + VAT
Racecars - £1200 + VAT
Option 2 can be purchased for £37

Option 3: Reduce Liability from £10,000 +VAT to:
Drift/Stunt/Rally cars - £0 + VAT
Supercars - £150 + VAT
Racecars - £275 + VAT
Option 3 can be purchased for £47

Purchase of the incorrect liability reduction may result in a lack of application to your experience.