Ferrari
355 Driving Experience at Silverstone
Date:
September 2003
Location: Silverstone,
Northamptonshire
Vehicles: Ferrari 355
Author: Ben a.k.a Zeffania
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Lap driving experience in a bright red Ferrari 355 around
Silverstone was a great 21st present. I have always loved
fast cars and Silverstone is the perfect surrounding to for
fill that dream.
I
arrived at Silverstone, the home of motor racing. It says
it all really; straight away you are itching to get on the
track and drive a Ferrari!
I
had brought along a mate and some family so they could watch
and also be free to get a bit of a look at the cars, after
all it's not too often you can get up close and personal with
a Ferrari. It was also ideal as I had my own personal photographers
to take pictures of my Ferrari driving
experience so I could have some pictures to remember
the day by too.
After
registering the group are taken for a briefing followed by
a short drive to a trailer where you are kitted out with a
helmet. Next is the best thing, settling down in the seat
of the 355. I am 6,2 and had fun trying to fit in, but got
myself sorted. The instructor mentioned how difficult the
gearbox could be due to the design, but I found it quite easy
to use even if it was left hand drive.
To
the track. After you are seated and comfy you get let loose
on the track. The track was dry although it was a bit overcast,
this was no problem though as a dry track was the main thing!
To be honest I was quite worried as it was my first time I
had ever driven anything this quick or on track, but the instructor
put me at ease. The cones around the track let you know where
to break for the corners so its quite straight forward. After
that it is about getting your toe down and enjoying yourself.
This is easily down along the hanger straight.
The
buzz from driving the Ferrari is something else, all the power
in pretty much any gear was immense. I thoroughly enjoyed
it and fancy getting a full day next time. That is the only
down side to this experience, its only 3 laps. I would highly
recommend the day, even more now as the car has changed to
the Ferrari 360 which is my favourite.
This
was a Driving
Experience review by Ben
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