What Can I Expect

Are you ready for the Castle Combe single seater experience? This is your chance to drive a single seat Formula Ford racing car at this historic circuit near Chippenham in Wiltshire.

At 1.8 miles long, Castle Combe is one of the longest circuits in the country and boasts some of the UK's most challenging corners for racing cars. This is a Motorsport UK-accredited track, which means proper racing happens at Castle Combe - and you will be driving the same layout as the pro racers!

Sessions begin with a detailed briefing which covers all the aspects of safety and explains the secrets of racing lines, turn in points and apexes. Then it's time for some practical tuition in the school's fleet of Ford Fiestas, equipped with the race-proven Zetec engine.

Three laps are instructor-driven demo laps and then it’s you driving for four laps, for you to get a feel for this Castle Combe circuit, whilst the ARDS instructors analyse your driving.

Then you move on to the big one - the Formula Ford single seater racing car!

Crash helmet on, full harness seat belts tightened and engine fired up. Edge out onto the circuit…and you’re off! You’re riding solo out there on that famous Castle Combe race track. A massive adrenaline rush.

Six laps later and your dream of driving a single seater racing car has become a reality. Time to head back into the briefing area for your certificate presentation and to pick up your driving assessment sheet.

Set amongst beautiful rolling Cotswold countryside, this Castle Combe race circuit offers a fantastic place to get a taste of single seater driving in full race conditions. A must-do experience!

When Is It Available

• March to December on selected Fridays and Saturdays
• Start times are generally 08:15, 10:15, 12:15 and 14:15

Suitable For

• Drivers must have a full manual driving licence which must be presented on the day
• Maximum weight 15 stone
• Maximum height 6ft 3ins

Spectators

• Spectators are welcome
• Cafe Bar H offers a selection of snacks, drinks and meals with great views of the circuit

Anything Else

• White knuckle passenger rides can usually be booked on the day
• Professional photographs can also be purchased of your experience
• Covered viewing areas are available and there are toilets on site
• Driver should wear long sleeved top, trousers and flat-soled shoes