What Can I Expect

Sign up for the under 17 'Pro Series' Motorsport Academy at Bovingdon Aerodrome circuit! Open to children and teens aged 11 to 16, these experiences give youngsters the chance to drive a sporty Porsche, Mazda other great track car  well away from the public roads on a dedicated driving area.

The cars used for these academies are usually the Boxster and the RX8. The Boxster is the two seater convertible Porsche and it is a total blast to drive. We have to say, Porsche has got that 'fun in a small package' thing all wrapped up with this car.

The Mazda RX8 is the rarer, big cousin of the little MX5. The RX8 is a rear-wheel drive sports coupé that loves to race, be it on the mean streets of Japan or in a Daytona track race. And take a look at how the rear doors open - they're mad!

Of course, the kids won't just be jumping into these cars and heading off into the sunset on their own. The whole idea of this academy is that they'll be taught some skills as well as having fun. An instructor will be in the passenger seat and all cars are dual-control, so everything proceeds in a safe and controlled way.

Using the dedicated Academy track area, the youngsters will put the Porsche or Mazda through its paces. After a quick practice, students will be asked to perform a series of activities, checking driver skill and ability.

A few tense minutes of waiting whilst the instructor completes the Academy assessment and, hopefully, your little one will be proudly waving their licence at you as they climb out of the driver's seat to greet you with a huge grin on their face.

Holders of this licence can then go on to book further experiences driving even more powerful supercars with the same operator. So if you know a youngster who's mad about cars and really wants to drive, get them lined up to attend the under 17 Motorsport Academy and watch them whizzing around in a fancy motor!

When Is It Available

• Regular Saturday afternoons and occasional Sunday dates throughout the year
• Experiences are subject to availability and weather conditions

Suitable For

• Age restrictions: Minimum 11, maximum 16
• Height restrictions: Minimum 4ft 8ins, maximum 6ft 2ins
• Weight restrictions: Maximum 18 stone
• Participants should be physically fit with no serious health conditions

Spectators

• Friends and family are welcome to come along

Anything Else

• Flat soled shoes must be worn
• Glasses must be worn if needed
• Refreshments and snacks are available to purchase onsite
• Drivers will need to sign a form accepting risk and vehicle damage liability of up to £10,000+VAT.  Alternatively damage liability reduction is available to purchase on the day starting from £27
• Please note rebooking within 14 days of your booking will incur a fee
• Any participant entering a vehicle will be requested to complete a Disclaimer signed by a parent/guardian in order to participate in their experience