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Classic Mini Cooper S Driving Experience
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• Classic Mini Cooper S drives at tracks nationwide
• This is a genuine 1970 Mk III Cooper S
• Enjoy retro charm of the Italian job-style mini
• You'll drive this classic for 3 or 6 miles
• This is a genuine 1970 Mk III Cooper S
• Enjoy retro charm of the Italian job-style mini
• You'll drive this classic for 3 or 6 miles
What's Included
• Experience driving the rare 1970 Mk III Cooper S
• Welcome and registration
• Classroom style safety briefing
• 3 or 6 miles driving the Mini Cooper S
• A certificate on completion
• Welcome and registration
• Classroom style safety briefing
• 3 or 6 miles driving the Mini Cooper S
• A certificate on completion
What Can I Expect
Drive a Mini Cooper! And no we're not talking about one of those new-fangled BMW-built Minis, we're talking an iconic, original Mini Cooper S. This is the miniature driving experience that is sure to put a big smile on your face.
The Mini revolutionised modern car design when it was unleashed into the world in 1959. Designed by an inspired Alec Issigonis, his remit was to come up with a small town roundabout that was economical on fuel and space efficient too. Initially produced as the Morris Mini Minor and the Austin Seven, the car was soon known as the Austin Mini and then simply the Mini. But how did the classic sporty Cooper version that you'll be driving come about?
Well, Issigonis wasn't convinced about a sports version of the Mini at first. His good friend and motorsport company owner John Cooper eventually managed to persuade him and they worked together to create the Mini Cooper and subsequently the even more powerful 'S' variants.
The Mk 1 Cooper first screeched onto the scene in 1961 and was an instant success. It proved to be a formidable competitor on the race track, even winning the Monte Carlo Rally three times, so no wonder Charlie Croker and his gang chose them as their Italian Job getaway cars.
You will love driving this original Mini Cooper. It's old school cool with bags of that retro charm everyone who is lucky enough to drive one adores. They handle surprisingly well on the fast tarmac, as you'll find out for yourself because you have three or six miles to relish in this lovely car.
So if you're looking for a unique gift for that discerning someone who knows their cars, booking a drive in a Mini Cooper is sure to be a winner. These gutsy little cars are utterly compelling to drive, giving the new sports cars with all their fancy gadgetry a run for their money.
And whilst you're on your Mini Cooper drive, take a moment to reflect on the fact that this wonderful British invention has inspired almost every front wheel drive small car ever since!
The Mini revolutionised modern car design when it was unleashed into the world in 1959. Designed by an inspired Alec Issigonis, his remit was to come up with a small town roundabout that was economical on fuel and space efficient too. Initially produced as the Morris Mini Minor and the Austin Seven, the car was soon known as the Austin Mini and then simply the Mini. But how did the classic sporty Cooper version that you'll be driving come about?
Well, Issigonis wasn't convinced about a sports version of the Mini at first. His good friend and motorsport company owner John Cooper eventually managed to persuade him and they worked together to create the Mini Cooper and subsequently the even more powerful 'S' variants.
The Mk 1 Cooper first screeched onto the scene in 1961 and was an instant success. It proved to be a formidable competitor on the race track, even winning the Monte Carlo Rally three times, so no wonder Charlie Croker and his gang chose them as their Italian Job getaway cars.
You will love driving this original Mini Cooper. It's old school cool with bags of that retro charm everyone who is lucky enough to drive one adores. They handle surprisingly well on the fast tarmac, as you'll find out for yourself because you have three or six miles to relish in this lovely car.
So if you're looking for a unique gift for that discerning someone who knows their cars, booking a drive in a Mini Cooper is sure to be a winner. These gutsy little cars are utterly compelling to drive, giving the new sports cars with all their fancy gadgetry a run for their money.
And whilst you're on your Mini Cooper drive, take a moment to reflect on the fact that this wonderful British invention has inspired almost every front wheel drive small car ever since!
When Is It Available
• Events run on selected Fridays and Saturdays between March and November
• Choose from a Friday only voucher or to include Saturdays opt for the anytime voucher
• Choose from a Friday only voucher or to include Saturdays opt for the anytime voucher
Location
- Cornwall Perranporth Airfield (Annual event)
- Crawley Sussex Adventure Circuit
- Cumbria Kirkbride Airfield
- Doncaster Sandtoft Airfield
- Essex Carver Barracks
- Hampshire Farnborough Circuit (Limited dates)
- Ipswich Wattisham Airfield
- Norwich Tibenham Circuit
- Nottinghamshire Newark Showground
- Northampton Northampton Circuit
- Oxfordshire Abingdon Airfield
- Oxfordshire Bicester Heritage (Limited dates)
- Staffordshire Lichfield Race Track
- Wales Llanbedr Airfield
- Wales Haverfordwest
- Warwickshire NAEC Stoneleigh
- Wigan Three Sisters Circuit
- York Elvington
- York Tockwith Circuit
Premium circuit upgrade available for a supplement (Payable direct when booking )
- Chichester Goodwood Motor Circuit (Full driving licence is required)
- Wiltshire Castle Combe - (Full driving licence is required)
- Norwich Snetterton (Full driving licence is required)
- Surrey Dunsfold Airfield
- Sunderland Warden Law Motorsports Centre - (Limited dates - 24th, 25th & 26th November 2023)
- Lincolnshire Blyton Park
- Leicester Mallory Park
- Most venues are airfield style circuits with large run off areas
- All locations are subject to change and are updated regularly
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