Subaru Rally ‘Dirt’ Experience

Kick up some mud and channel your inner rally legend with this Subaru Rally ‘Dirt’ Experience. Subaru’s rally pedigree is the stuff of motorsport folklore, with icons like Colin McRae, Petter Solberg and Ken Block turning the Impreza into a global hero. Now it’s your turn to take the wheel and see what all the fuss is about.

Things get off to a flying start with a 30-minute briefing that sets you up with the essentials: racing lines, throttle and braking techniques, and how to keep everything safe while still having a properly thrilling time.

From there, you’re straight onto the dirt stage for four sighting laps, including one high-speed passenger blast in a Subaru Impreza ‘Hawkeye’. This is your chance to feel how Subaru’s famous 50/50 4WD system grips, pulls and flings itself out of corners.

Then it’s your moment in the spotlight: eight laps behind the wheel of a 4WD Subaru Impreza, with a skilled co-driver guiding you through the twists, turns and cheeky bends of the rally stage. This is where you learn the good stuff, how to power slide with control, nail the handbrake turn, and even master the legendary Scandinavian Flick.

What your experience includes:

• 30 minute introductory briefing: covering racing lines, throttle/braking technique and track day safety etiquette.
• 4 x sighting laps including 1 high speed passenger lap in a Subaru Impreza ‘Hawkeye’ rally car on the dirt stage.
• 8 laps driving around the dirt rally stage in a 4wd Subaru Impreza with a co-driver navigating your route.
• Expert tuition on how to power slide out of corners and the iconic ‘Scandinavian Flick’ and the use of the handbrake to pitch the rally car into the corner.

In the event the Rally Stage has had too much rain water, a Dakar Rally Yamaha YXZ1000R will be used for the experience.

Participants must have a full manual driving licence.

Height and weight restrictions

Height restrictions vary from vehicle to vehicle: 6'1/1.85m to 6'5/1.95m

Weight restrictions vary from vehicle to vehicle: 16 stone/102kg to 20 stone/127kg

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.

Please note there is a minimum height of 5’1″ across all vehicles.

All participants must be aged between 17 and 75.

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.