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Performance Driving Course Image 8 Performance Driving Experience at Knockhill Racing Circuit, 1 to 1 tuition at Scotland's National Motorsport Centre
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Performance Driving Course - Own Car

There are a certain set of skills and knowledge that can only be gained from a unique driving experience like this one.

Every performance driving course is personalised and adapted to suit the car type and driver goals. Quality time spent on track with a professional instructor will allow you to really get to know the workings and systems of your car, gain confidence in your own ability and give you the safety and freedom to learn how to get the best out of your time behind the wheel.

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Performance Driving Course Own Car

£235


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Your Performance Driving Course - Own Car

Our performance Driving Course is 25 laps of pure pleasure with coaching individually adapted to suit your car and ability. If you want to learn how to really get to know your car, gain confidence in your driving and truly get the best out of your time behind the wheel, then this is the experience for you. This unique experience allows our track drivers to take away new skills and knowledge that can only be gained from quality time on track.

  • Your own road or track car
  • 25 Laps of driving time
  • Tailored coaching with top track instructors
  • Driving on Scotland’s Only FIA & Motorsport UK Accredited Race Circuit
  • Visiting time approximately 1 hour

The Track

Knockhill Racing Circuit is Scotland’s only approved Motorsport UK and FIA Internationally graded Circuit and is famous for hosting major televised motorsport events such as the British Touring Car and the British Superbike Championships.

The Race Track

A demanding road-circuit style track, 1.27 miles (2km) long, and 30 feet (10 m) wide, with a dramatic series of twists, turns, drops and climbs, varying by around 200 feet (60m) from highest to lowest point. Drive on the same International Circuit as driven by Jackie Stewart, Stirling Moss, David Coulthard, Lewis Hamilton, Paul Di Resta and our very own BTCC Stars Gordon Shedden and Rory Butcher.

Straight to the point, this was amazing. The staff were great, friendly and helpful, but the driving was so much fun. Getting taken round in the Honda, shown what lines to take and what kind of speed you should be doing was really interesting, and push the F1 car as fast as you can down the straights is great. The rally car for me was the best. I think if you can be a bit brave and push yourself a bit, you'll enjoy it a lot more than if you let your nerves get the better of you. I definitely had more fun once I started picking up the speed and using the handbrake. Driving on the track was great, the Honda and F1 style cars were great fun, but the rally driving was next level. Unbelievably fun and adrenaline pumping. I'll definitely be back just for the rally experience again.

user - ThomasIrvine   |   Trip Advisor

A well organised event! The staff were excellent!

Clair D   |   Google reviews

had a great day yesterday in the type r , expert instructors fill you with confidence, great track when you understand the layout. 100% the best gift you could give a car lover. I'll be back

A Davidson   |   By email

The Drive of Your Life - Myself and my partner were gifted the Ferrari and Aston Martin Experience as a present in May this year, we booked our session for the middle of August but on our way to Knockhill they contacted us to say there was an issue with one of the cars, as we were only a few miles away we went in past anyway. The staff were brilliant and rearranged the drive for a time and date that was convenient for us assuring us we would enjoy our day when it came. So we drove back to Knockhill full of anticipation for the day ahead...we arrived were booked in and met our instructor Dave who would guide us around the track. Knockhill is a wonderful place to be, the smell of fuel, the noise from the Formula race cars, the crunching of gravel from the distant rally course and the amazing V8 burble and rumble as the grey ghost that is the Aston Martin DB9 Vantage crests the last corner and heads past the pit wall! The coaching session is like sitting with a driving examiner who just wants you to go faster, smoother, and to the limit - but always with the utmost safety in mind. The practice laps done, driver ability assessed we were given the all clear to get behind the wheel of the Aston.and Ferrai, This was the drive of my life in the most exquisitely engineered pieces of automotive excellence. The laps are over all too quickly, you gain confidence but are always aware of where you are, with your on board instructor, this time Craig sitting alongside ensuring that you get the best out of the experience. I would like to thank everyone at Knockhill who made our day so incredible... Would I recommend this to anyone...well yes, I haven't shut up about it since. Well done Knockhill, you definitely get Pole Position and take the Chequered Flag for a win win win!

G. Edwards   |   By email

My husband was given a voucher for the triple track experience for his Xmas so we had booked in for today. Weather wasn’t great but it didn’t spoil his experience at all! He got 10 laps in 3 different vehicle types and we were able to watch him either outside near the track or a viewing place from above. The staff were amazing and very friendly and let our 2 boys have a seat in one of the cars which made their day. There is an excellent cafe, Kinnairds, where you go before getting called to start your driving. Reasonable prices and lovely food and cakes. The link sausage roll was just what was needed on such a wet day!! Would highly recommend and we will definitely go back and would also buy a voucher for a special present for a friend or family!

user - 920feec   |   Trip Advisor

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Licences
A full valid UK/European driving licence is required for the Formula Racing Car Experience
 
Your Car 
Road cars must conform to MOT minimum standards.  Track Cars must follow Motorsports UK current safety regulations for track cars. All cars must have working seatbelts regardless of age, they must be in good condition both mechanically and bodily and suitable for its intended use on the track. It is your duty to ensure that the vehicle remains in this condition for the duration of the activity. Knockhill Racing Circuit has a noise limit of 105db. 
 
Fuel: Please be aware that we are unable to sell you fuel for your car, please ensure that you purchase fuel on route to the circuit.
 
Insurance
Most insurance policies do not cover your vehicle for track use.  You should check your policy with your current insurer.
 
What to Wear
Casual, comfortable clothing with flat soled footwear, jeans and trainers are ideal!  
 
Before the Event
You will be sent a registration document and link to watch a safety briefing video, please complete this at home before your experience.
 
 

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30mins Karting 8-15yrs

£30

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Kids aged 8-11 will feel like true racers as they take the wheel of a speedy 'LR5' cadet kart, capable of reaching speeds up to 25 mph with enhanced safety features. For kids 12–15 years, the fast and responsive GT5 Pro Kart offers a thrilling and fun karting experience, with easy handling and plenty of excitement on the track. Min height 4'2" (127cm).

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30mins Karting 16yrs+

£38

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Experience the exciting twists and turns of our 500m outdoor Knockhill Karting track in this 30-minute session, driving our 50mph Sodi GT5 Karts. These Pro karts are fast, agile, and provide an exhilarating off-the-grid start! Min height 5'2" (157cm).

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