Junior Driving Experiences: A Guide to Supercar Drive Days for Kids
- OCT 20, 2021
- Category : GUIDES
- WRITTEN BY: Admin
Browse our favourite supercar track days for young drivers – including Ferrari, Lamborghini & Aston Martin experiences for kids aged 10 and above!
Hello, and welcome to Experience Days’ guide to junior supercar experiences in the UK. Here, we’ve gathered together some of the country’s best driving days and experience gifts for young drivers – perfect for the pint-sized Ferrari or Lamborghini fan in your life! We’ve all the information you need to give budding young petrolheads a day out they’ll never forget – including which cars they can drive, where they can do it, and how much it’ll cost. Whether your shopping for a 10-year-old, a 12-year-old, or a teenager who just can’t wait to get their license – don’t go anywhere, ‘cause you’re in the right place!
Then again, if you’re ready to browse Experience Days’ full range of junior driving experiences already, you’re welcome to do so.
Otherwise, read on to discover our top picks below…
Our Favourite Junior Supercar Experiences UK
Locations: 5 (see map)-
Price:
£109 -
Supercars driven:
2 -
Minimum age:
11 -
Minimum Height:
4’10” -
Supercar Options (sample)
Ferrari 458, Audi R8, Lamborghini, Nissan GTR, Aston Martin
What’s more fun than driving a supercar? How about driving two! That’s right – during this junior double supercar experience, kids get to drive not one but TWO awesome vehicles. Can’t decide between the Ferrari 458 and Porsche? Torn between the Audi R8 and the Nissan GT-R? Well, never mind – now they can drive both!
Young drivers spend around ten minutes behind the wheel of each of their chosen supercars, with a professional driving instructor along for the ride. They’re on hand throughout to offer friendly advice and encouragement – ensuring your budding Lewis Hamilton makes the most of their time in the driving seat.
You can choose from five quality airfield tracks – Dunsfold, Elvington, Exeter, Lochgelly, and Prestwold Driving Centre. At each location, you’ll find an experienced team of supercar enthusiasts and a carefully devised circuit laid out on the tarmac – with generous run-off areas for safety.
After their two ten-minute spins, kids are presented with a certificate commemorating the day’s fun. It’s the perfect end to an unforgettable junior driving experience. For more information and to purchase gift vouchers, follow the link.
Supercar Profile: Audi R8 (First Generation)
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Production:
2006 – 2015 -
Seats:
2 -
Engine:
4.2-litre V8 / 5.2-litre V10 -
Airbags:
Front & Side -
0 – 60mph
3 – 4.5 seconds -
Why kids love ’em
Tony Stark (A.K.A Iron Man!) drives an R8 in the first film of the franchise
Upon its release, the Audi R8 leapt to the top of the supercar pecking order, thanks to rave reviews from the likes of Autocar magazine and Channel 5’s Fifth Gear who named it Car of the Year 2007. It’s been described as ‘the best handling road car today’ by six-time 24 Hours of Le Mans winner Jacques Bernard Ickx, while others have praised the R8 for its driver-focused setup, real-world usability and understated looks. Hollywood took notice too, and the Audi has appeared in Marvel’s Iron Man franchise and The Wolverine.
Treat your young superhero to an Audi R8 driving experience now!
Locations: 11 (see map)-
Price:
£69 -
Supercars driven:
1 -
Minimum age:
10 -
Minimum Height:
4’10” -
Supercar Options (sample)
Aston Martin Vantage, Audi R8, Nissan Skyline GT-R, Toyota Supra, Shelby Mustang GT500
Given their unique ability to thrill and captivate us, it’s perhaps no surprise that supercars feature prominently in many of our favourite Hollywood films. For kids especially, the car driven by a favourite superhero or action star can leave a lasting impression. We’ve good news, then, for young fans of the Iron Man, James Bond and Fast & Furious franchises – ‘cause here’s a chance to drive one of their four-wheeled stars!
Kids can choose from several movie replicas – including Tony Stark’s Audi R8, 007’s Aston Martin and Brian O’Connor’s Nissan Skyline GT-R or Toyota Supra among others. They’ll then take their chosen supercar for a six-mile spin round an exciting airfield circuit, while an ARDS-qualified and DBS Police-checked instructor provides expert guidance from the passenger seat.
There are eight available locations across England and various weekend dates from February – November. If you’re shopping for a movie-mad child or grandchild, find all the details you need via the link.
Supercar Profile: Lamborghini Gallardo
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Production:
2003 – 2013 -
Seats:
2 -
Engine:
5-litre V10 -
Airbags:
Front & Side -
0 – 60mph
3 – 4.5 seconds -
Why kids love ’em
C’mon, it’s a Lamborghini! The Italian manufacturer has churned out bedroom wall-worthy cars/spaceships since the 60s
There’s a lot of debate over what the world’s first ever supercar was, but the Lamborghini Miura is a strong contender. Produced from 1966 – 1973, it was the world’s fastest production road car in its day – and its mid-engined two-seat layout soon became the supercar norm. In the decades that followed, Lamborghinis – more than any other marque – captured that sense of child-like excitement and awe only supercars can inspire. Thirty years after the last Miura rolled off the factory floor, they introduced the Gallardo. Named after a famous breed of fighting bull, it was a best-seller – and a worthy successor to Lambos of old.
Make Junior’s dream come true with a Lamborghini driving experience now!
Locations: 14 (see map)-
Price:
£69 -
Supercars driven:
Audi R8 -
Minimum age:
10 -
Minimum Height:
4’10” -
Supercar Options (sample)
Audi R8
Your little one can channel their inner Tony Stark and get comfortable behind the wheel of a stunning Audi R8, the car favoured by the tycoon himself in the first Iron Man movie! Choose from several top tracks across the country, and watch them speed away for six unforgettable miles. *(Iron Man suit not included).
On arrival at the circuit you and your mini petrol head will first register your details, then listen to a safety briefing on the day ahead. The expert instructors will talk a group of participants through how the experience will play out, the rules of the road, and the range of media packages available on the day... then, once their name is called it's time to drive!
The instructor will be in the passenger seat of the Audi for the entire duration of the experience offering hints and tips, ensuring participants are improving their driving skills and making the most of the driving time. There'll be plenty of time to appreciate the purr of the engine, the plush interior, and the smooth handling of the car as they speed around the track. With a 4.2 litre V8 engine, these machines can really move!
A dream come true for miniature Marvel fans and petrol heads alike.To find out more, follow the link
Supercar Profile: Aston Martin DB9
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Production:
2004 – 2016 -
Seats:
2+2 -
Engine:
5.9-litre V12 -
Airbags:
Front & Side -
0 – 60mph
4-5 seconds -
Why kids love ’em
Aston Martin is the marque of choice for 007. That’s Bond… James Bond
The Aston Martin DB9 drew gasps of admiration when it first appeared at the 2003 Frankfurt Auto Show. In the ninety years since the manufacturer was founded, it had produced plenty of iconic, often beautiful designs – but here was something truly stunning. The performance impressed too, along with the exquisitely crafted interior, best-of-British engineering, and a general sense of automotive theatre. Kids might be too young to remember the Top Gear ‘Cool Wall’ (unless they’re avid Dave viewers!), but the DB9 was allocated its very own super-cool fridge! – we suspect Bond would approve.
Put your own aspiring secret agent behind the wheel of an Aston Martin DB9 here.
Locations: 5 (see map)-
Price:
£149 -
Supercars driven:
3 -
Minimum age:
11 -
Minimum Height:
4’10” -
Supercar Options (sample)
Ferrari, Audi R8, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Nissan GTR, Porsche Cayman
We’ve had a one-car experience, we’ve had a two-car experience – so how about a THREE-car experience next! This supercar driving experience provider offers young drivers an incredible choice of top-end supercars – including Ferrari, Lamborghini, Audi R8, Aston Martin, Nissan GTR and Porsche. A great option for indecisive (or greedy!) petrolheads, this junior 3-supercar blast is exactly as the name suggests – a blast!
After a full briefing covering safety and driving technique, kids complete four laps of the circuit in each of their chosen vehicles. With a friendly instructor on hand to offer pointers wherever necessary, they’ll experience the thrill of supercar driving in a safe and instructive environment – perfect for those who just can’t wait for a license!
Supercar Profile: Ferrari 360
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Production:
1999 – 2005 -
Seats:
2 -
Engine:
3.6-litre V8 -
Airbags:
Front & Side -
0 – 60mph
4.5 seconds -
Why kids love ’em
What young petrolhead doesn’t dream of driving a Ferrari? Make sure it’s a red one though
Jeremy Clarkson may not have been a fan, but many others loved the Ferrari 360 when it first appeared on the brink of the millennium – and, heck, Jezza’s been wrong before, eh? Modern, lightweight and sophisticated, the successor to the 355 heralded a new approach to car design at the marque’s Maranello factory. The 360 was the first Ferrari with an aluminium spaceframe chassis and one of the first to prove genuinely reliable in the real world. Today, it’s still an absolute pleasure to drive and well on the way to modern classic status.
Do you know a young fan of the iconic Prancing Horse? Treat them to a Ferrari 360 experience today!
Locations: 13 (see map)-
Price:
£69 -
Supercars driven:
1 -
Minimum age:
10 -
Minimum Height:
4’10” -
Supercar Options (sample)
Replica ‘Bumblebee’ Chevrolet Camaro
Sure, we’ve already spoken about a few iconic movie vehicles – but when it comes to supercars in cinema, we know who tops our list! We think young fans of the Transformers franchise will agree they don’t come cooler than Bumblebee – the yellow Chevrolet Camaro slash ass-kicking Autobot hero.
During this unforgettable experience, fans as young as ten can get behind the wheel of a Camaro ZL1 – just like the one from the films! Admittedly, this one might not transform – but the distinctive styling and paintjob with leave drivers in no doubt as to who it is they’re driving!
Kids complete six laps of the track with an ARDS-qualified and DBS-checked instructor in the passenger seat, before hopping out for a photo with everyone’s favourite Decepticon-bashing robot!
There are eight available locations across England and various weekend dates from February – November. Parents and gift shoppers – roll out!
Supercar Profile: Nissan GT-R
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Production:
2007 – present -
Seats:
2+2 -
Engine:
3.8-litre V6 -
Airbags:
Front & Side -
0 – 60mph
3 seconds -
Why kids love ’em
The space-age Nissan looks straight out of a video game! It’s also a major car in the Fast & Furious franchise
Since the Nissan GT-R was unveiled, in 2007, the Japanese ‘Godzilla’ has rocked the supercar establishment and won fans the world over. Hailed as a supercar for the PlayStation generation, back then, the high-tech GT-R was considered the bargain of the century by many – it’s brutal pace making mincemeat of Ferraris and Porsches twice the price. Today, it’s still a thorn in the side of the big Europeans – praised in equal measure for its technical wizardry, giant-slaying performance and practicality. A firm favourite among petrolheads, young and old.
Surprise Scottish GT-R admirers with a junior driving day today!
That’s all Folks!
Well, that about concludes our guide to junior supercar driving experiences in the UK. Among those listed, we hope you’ve found one or two options worth considering – whether you’re shopping for a 10-year-old, a 12-year-old, or a grumpy teen.
To browse Experience Days’ full range of junior supercar experiences – including Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche and Aston Martin driving days – and to purchase gift vouchers for the young driver in your life, head here now!
Alternatively, if you’ve questions or queries concerning any of the kids experience days we’ve mentioned – please get in touch via the comments section below!
