Ariel Atom Track Day Experience
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Supercar Experience Days: Get behind the wheel of the ultimate road legal race car during this Ariel Atom driving experience. Complete three miles of your chosen track in the car that famously rearranged Jeremy Clarkson’s face on Top Gear!
Drivers can choose from several great circuits, in locations across the country. On arrival, you’ll check-in and await your turn. When your name’s called, you’ll hop in the driving seat, where you’ll be briefed by a professional instructor alongside. Once you’re comfortable, it’s time to start up the engine! You’ll complete three miles of the carefully devised circuit, while your instructor offers tips for getting the most from the lightening-quick Atom. The car’s acceleration makes even supercars look sluggish, and you can really put your foot down, before reluctantly returning the keys.
The Ariel Atom Experience is an opportunity to drive one of the world’s most astonishing vehicles. An Experience Days voucher would delight any petrolhead, so don’t miss a chance to make their day!
When can you book Ariel Atom Track Day Experience
Please note that this is a full calendar of dates, including weekends. If your voucher is valid for weekdays only, please ensure you check the date you're booking for. A weekend upgrade is available for £25, payable directly to the provider upon booking. Certain cars not available at Llanbedr, Wales.
Locations that are currently waiting for dates to be released.
Bicester Heritage, Oxfordshire
Blyton Park, Lincolnshire.
Bovington, Dorset
Crawley, Sussex
Elvington, York
Farnborough, Hampshire
Kirkbride, Cumbria
Newark, Nottinghamshire
Perranporth, Cornwall
Sandtoft Airfield, Doncaster
Shenington Airfield, Oxfordshire
NAEC Stoneleigh, Warwickshire
Wattisham, Suffolk
Wickenby Aerodrome, Lincoln
Cars are subject to availability and location at the time of booking.
Driving Requirements
PREMIUM TRACKS & UPGRADES:
Brands Hatch requires an additional £50 upgrade fee which is to be paid directly to the track when making a reservation. This is also an adults only track.
Castle Combe requires an additional £50 upgrade fee which is to be paid directly to the track when making a reservation. (Full licence only)
Snetterton Circuit requires an additional £50 upgrade fee which is to be paid directly to the track when making a reservation. (Full licence only)
Mallory Park requires an additional £50 upgrade fee which is to be paid directly to the track when making a reservation.
Blyton Park requires an additional £25 upgrade fee for a weekend booking, or a £10 surcharge for a weekday booking, which is to be paid directly to the track when making a reservation.
3 extra miles can be added to your experience for an additional fee.
This is payable directly to the provider upon making your booking.
Minimum Age: 17
Minimum Height: 135cm
Maximum Height: 198cm
Right Hand Drive – Manual
Drivers are required to hold a full driving licence & must have a good understanding of spoken English.
*All driving instructors are ARDS qualified and DBS checked.
**An optional damage waiver will be available to purchase on the
day for just £25. This will insure you against damage excess fees
of up to £5,000 in the unlikely case of an accident.
How long is the Ariel Atom Track Day Experience
Experience Duration: 0:30
Time Spent at Venue: 1:00
You will get the chance to complete 3 miles of your chosencircuit (from the list of venues).
From signing in at your chosen track to completing the circuit, the experience itself can last up to 30 minutes.
You can expect to be at the venue for approximately 1 hour.
Three additional miles can be purchased for £49.00, payabledirectly to the track. Although these are generally available onthe day of the experience, it is advised to pay in advance to avoiddisappointment on arrival.
Guest Info For Ariel Atom Track Day Experience
Participants: The Ariel Atom Track Day Experience is for 1 participant.
Max Group Size: 1
Spectators Allowed on Site: Yes
This is a one-to-one experience between the participant andtheir instructor, however there will be other drivers on thetrack.
Spectators are welcome to come along and watch.
There will be hot and cold catering facilities on site.
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What to Wear For This Activity
Please dress comfortably and suitably for the weather conditions. Participants will need to provide their own waterproofs in the event of showers, and should be aware that some of the tacks can become a little dusty in the drier summer months.
Please ensure that you wear flat, sturdy footwear.
Is This Activity Weather Dependent?
This Ariel Atom driving may be cancelled in extreme weather conditions - if this is the case, the centre will contact you in order to re-schedule your experience for an alternative date.
Ariel Atom Track Day Experience Reviews
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Driving American Muscle Cars has got to be any petrol head’s ultimate dream. And, when they have been featured in top block buster films like the cars we were to drive, it only adds to a super cool experience.
I knew we were in for a real treat when invited to drive these awesomely powerful cars at Abingdon airfield. I was excited, but I have to admit, a little nervous! I struggle to break 70mph on motorways, let alone take control of an incredibly powerful classic car and race around a track…
We were each testing two cars; I was taking on the classic Camaro SS as seen in Fast and Furious, and the Camaro ZL1, otherwise known as Bumblebee from Transformers! Evie was driving two very famous cars, Lightning McQueen himself and General Lee, the iconic Dodge Charger from The Dukes of Hazzard. Robb was to test the super fast Toyota Supra and probably the most iconic muscle car out there, the Ford Mustang.
We arrived early at Abingdon Airfield, the sun was shining and we could hear the roar of engines as the cars were warming up for a day of driving. After showing our driving licences and registering in the tent, we received a group introduction to each of the cars from a highly knowledgeable instructor, then it was time to go!
We waited our turn at the edge of the track, marvelling at the awesome cars lined up in front of us, perfectly happy to stand as watch as other drivers had their go. I could feel my nerves rising as the true power of the muscle car was demonstrated by the other drivers taking them for a spin.
Then it was our turn! Check out how we got on…
I was driving the classic SS first, and as I stepped into this beautiful car, my instructor immediately put me at ease. He explained how best to control the car and the differences I should expect in comparison to modern cars. My first impression was that this car is HEAVY, you have to press hard on that accelerator to get going and with no power steering, you really have to concentrate on driving this Camaro. It was an absolutely fantastic insight into classic race cars and although I didn’t go much more than 40mph (I know…) I really experienced what it is to drive a car of this calibre.
The Ford Mustang… probably the most iconic Muscle car of the lot and I was thrilled to have to the chance to test it out. This 30 year old classic car was quite tricky to drive, but that’s all just part of the experience. After getting used to the gearbox and accelerator, I was driving the car perfectly fine and enjoying the ride! – Robb.
Next up was the Toyota Supra. After driving the Ford, this was a bit of a shock. This modern machine is so much lighter and so much easier to drive. Even a light touch on the accelerator and you can feel the pace pick up. The thrill of whizzing around the track in this modern race car was intense and an entirely different experience from the classic cars. – Robb.
Bumblebee is a truly beautiful car. Big, bold and bright yellow, I was extremely excited at the prospect of taking this supercar out for a spin! Sitting in the drivers seat, I couldn’t wait to get out on the straights and push the limits. I’m not a overly confident driver, but I can honestly say this Camaro was a dream to drive and I was reaching speeds of 80 without even thinking about it.
Mazda Mx5 aka Lightning McQueen
As we waited to drive the Mazda Mx5, or Lightning McQueen himself, we watched numerous kids taking him for a ride. The look of joy of their faces as they drove their Disney hero really was lovely and only helped build excitement for my own drive! Once I hit the accelerator, there was no looking back as I whizzed around in this super fun, easy to handle sports car. – Evie.
The instructor had explained how this Dodge was actually used in The Dukes of Hazzard television series and, just in case I didn’t believe him, he pointed out the cast and crew’s signatures on the boot. Knowing this was an actual car used in the show made this driving experience even better! The power of the Dodge was evident from the word go and this famous car was a delight to drive, if a little hard to handle! – Evie.
After an amazing morning driving these cars, it was time to head home. First though we took a quick peep of the in-car footage you can purchase as a video, just so I could prove I did get above 50mph!
Questions about Ariel Atom Track Day Experience
You will be able to purchase additional laps either when booking in your experience, or at the track on the day!
Participants must be 17 or over and hold a full driving licence. International licences are accepted if you are eligible to drive in UK roads.
The Ariel Atom Thrill will last around an hour, with a drive time of between 8-10 minutes.
Yes, the following restrictions apply:
Minimum Height: 4ft 10in (135cm)
Maximum Height: 6ft 6in (190cm)
Yes you can. This is payable the provider directly when booking.
Three additional miles can be purchased for £49.00, payable directly to the track. Although these are generally available on the day of the experience, it is advised to pay in advance to avoid disappointment on arrival.
Yes! The Ariel Atom driving experience can be booked at Dunsfold. Please note, this is a premium track and therefore requires an additional payment of £35 upon booking directly with the provider.
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