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“v8 vantage blast round Blyton”

★★★★★

written by kevnbex on 11/08/2013

Having always wanted to drive an Aston Martin (like most children trapped inside an adults body) my wife for me this for my birthday. First off, was it easy to find, in a word, yes. You can see the flags flying high at the entrance. Parking was well organized and we were guided to a space. Got out the car and instantly put on a high with the sound of horse power blasting round the track. The layout was very good. You're guided to check in which takes 5 minutes. Facilities are very visible. Toilets very close by. And there are two huge lorries, one with food and drink, with lots of seating and tables available. The other lorry contained the photo facilities where you can but photos taken from round the track. These were very good quality pictures and you could easily see who was driving. The safety was exceptional, ,there was a chain running right across behind the cars and if anyone tried to cross this who wasn't being called up to drive, were soon kindly ushered back to the safe zone. in this area the cars were parked at an angle, so friends and family could video of take pictures of you getting into the car driving to the track and back again. Before you get to the track you have your photo taken which you can get printed out after your drive. Then onto the track... First off, the guy coming out with me, his name was Richard and I couldn't of asked for anyone better. He was very calm and extremely positive to make sure your drive was as best as it could be. On the firsy lap I was was nervous and was a bit jittery with the steering so he calmly explained it'd be better to do one smooth motion with the steering. From then on we just Went faster and faster, accelerating harder as we hit the apex of the corners. The only point I met other cars was dealt with very quickly, an audi R8 and a DB9. Richard explained to get close but don try to overtake until the car in front puts his indicator on. So I waited for the R8 to pass the DB9 and I went for tge take but was too close to the corner so pulled in behind and waited till be exited the corner, then went for it.. we were on a straight and getting close to another corner, so richard explained to stay off the racing line but id need to brake hard then turn tight to get round, and so thats what I done. The best way to get the most out of this driving experience is to do what they say when you're supposed to cause remember they've been doing it a lot more than you have... I loved the entire visit. The track had a couple of straights and I got up to about 100mph. But the tight turns and weavy corners are what made it for me. All in all it was an amazing experience that im definitely going to do again. 10 out of 10 6th gear experience. .. thank you for a memory that I'll never forget... oh and you can get the entire drive on video too...

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“Great experience superb cars”

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written by SteveD1963 on 10/08/2013

My wife bought me this as a birthday gift. I picked the Aston Martin v8 and the atom. We arrived early for check in which was very quick and then went out to the track. First is a lap in a range rover to show you where the track goes and where to brake and turn in. This is actually very helpful for when you get in the quick cars. First drive was the Aston Martin which was at the time booked. A quick chat with the instructor and your off. First couple of laps he was showing you where to brake where to turn in and where to get on the power. If you get that down he then encourages you to go a bit quicker. If you listen to the instructor you'll be going into corners a lot quicker than you thought possible. Then it was ime for the atom. Again was in the atom bang on timeline after a quick briefing was out on track. The only thing I can say about the atom is WOW. Reprogram your brain, it corners like you won't believe. The acceleration is mind altering but it's the corner speeds that are unbelievable. After that we had a ride in the focus with one of their drivers. He was overtaking ferraris like they were parked. Sixth gear did a great job with the day from booking to the final drive. Everything was on time and very professional. The only minus points and they are minor, are the cost of the photos at £25 for one or £35 for one print and a cd of the other 15 to 20 is a little steep. The other is the venue could do with some cover near the track if its a rainy day but that's hardly sixth gears fault. The only advice I would give is get the video £35 seems a bit dear but you'll regret not getting it I did.

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“Very good birthday present!”

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written by stickhitter on 04/08/2013

This was my present for my 14th birthday. I got to drive a Ferrari 360 and an Aston Martin DB9. When driving, the instructors were very helpful and each car is fitted with two cameras which allow you to view your experience later on. The power of the cars were amazing. I also enjoyed the hot lap, this involves a high speed ride round the track with an instructor. Overall, I found my day at 6th gear very enjoyable and thrilling. I recommend this to anyone who enjoys or has an interest in fast cars. Thomas

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“Fantastic experience, exceptional staff and instructor...”

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written by Kush2303 on 27/07/2013

Fantastic experience, exceptional staff and instructor who were very helpful. Met , Nigel (instructor) who was extremely friendly, he made my day. The 'radical experience' is a must do, drove a Lamborgini, Great day out for all made even better by the glorious sunshine we had on the day. From Ankush

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“Ariel atom ”

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written by Jonewright on 07/07/2013

I bought this as a Xmas present for my adrenalin junkie husband .i must say from arriving at bruntingthorpe everyone was absolutely brilliant . it was fantastic, so well staffed and organised nothing was to much trouble and weather was fab . John thoroughly enjoyed the experience and I keep catching him in a daydream and he,s definately going to do it again .meanwhile he.s got his memory stick for company . Once again thanks a lot for a fantastic day out John and esme wright

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“Awesome Experience & well organised”

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written by ianfromderby on 07/07/2013

My wife and I have done track experience days with a number of companies and 6th Gear are by far the best organised we have seen. The cars were all in good condition and not on their last legs like some companies. We went to Bruntingthorpe and drove 3 laps each in a Lamborghini, Porsche and Ariel Atom (incredible!) followed by a hot lap in the Radical Race Car with Andy Cummings. On these sorts of days it is inevitable that there will be a certain amount of waiting around but this didn't seem to be a problem with 6th Gear. The professional drivers were all friendly, helpful and reassuring. The "ground staff" were cheerful and well organised. All in all a great experience. We loved our day out and are looking forward to booking another with 6th Gear soon.

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“Absolutely fantastic, Still Grinning :) :) :)”

★★★★☆

written by on 02/07/2013

Had a great day at Longcross track in Chobham, drove a Aston Martin Vantage. Lamborghini, last but not least Ferrari 360 Modena in order of favourites. All the staff were nice and helpful. just one downside I purchased the £35 memory stick of my drives so I would not for get in a hurry. nothing appears to be on it, this could be my software.

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“Best Day out for a long tme”

★★★★★

written by ukblaster on 01/07/2013

My wife got me 3 laps in the Aston Martin followed by the high speed lap with qualified racing instructor. 2 lasp in the Aston Martin suffered a misfire. No problem, back to the pits and the instructor arranged for 3 laps in the convertible Aston. So I had 5 laps in total - no fuss. Had a fantastic day at Longcross. Cannot fault the experience. Finally the high speed lap in the RS Focus was insane ! - I didnt realise you could drive a car that fast. Itching to go again now.

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“Rules and money”

★★★☆☆

written by on 01/07/2013

I really enjoyed driving the truck although it was all over so quick. The instructor was very friendly. What spoilt it all was from the moment I telephoned all I heard was" You can' t do this and you can't do that" . The experience should start from the moment you ring to book your day and time. Also I felt bullied into taking out the collision damage waiver insurance. My son who came with me heard a man complain that he did not have his super car experience because something was wrong with the car and it could not be driven fast. The man asked politely that he should be given another booking to compensate for the failure and he was firmly told that this was not possible. This is just not right when people have paid a lot of money for a good day out. All together the woman who answered the phone and the money making aspect soured this experience for me.

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“Absolutely Superb”

★★★★★

written by Tezza2103 on 30/06/2013

I don't have enough vocabulary to explain what an unbelievable experience it is on a 6th gear driving day. It's easy to get to, a great set up and well organised. There are a good number of cars available to choose from including the Aston Martin, Porsche, Audi R8, Lamborghini, Ferrari, Ariel Atom and the Radical SR3. All the staff are very focussed on customer service, exceptionally friendly and attentive and can't do enough to make your day as memorable as possible. I had 3 passenger laps in the R8, the Atom and the Radical. All completely different experiences but each one was absolutely thrilling. The drivers know the track intimately, take the cars to the max and give you a breathtaking experience. The entire day was absolutely amazing and I can't thank them enough for such an unforgettable time. It's a great atmosphere, efficient yet very relaxed and does not have the conveyor belt feel that you sometimes find at other circuits. I can't wait to return and will be recommending 6th Gear to friends and family. Will be remembered for a very long time !!

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“Fantastic!!!!! :))))))))))))”

★★★★★

written by djcracker on 14/06/2013

Just got around to doing this after a great trip to Bruntingthorpe at the weekend! Got to drive the ferrari 458 italia, what a machine!!! Highly recommend to anyone who is has ever wanted to drive a supercar, well organised, great staff, even the catering is top notch!!!! thank you 6th Gear! wil defiantly be back in the future!!

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“keep your cash in your pocket.”

★☆☆☆☆

written by Fergus1969 on 10/06/2013

We paid for are nephew to have a so called driving experience. He had to pay £25 insurance on the day, A lot to a student. Loads of hanging about. Then 5 min in a car (wow). He would have had more fun on a empty car park, in his mums 12 year old Ka. Lets see if 6th gear print this review.

Ysannee's Response to Fergus1969's Review

Written on: 25/09/2013

i completely agree with you. I went a long to one and all i seemed to be doing was waiting.

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“Junior driving experience - a gift for someone special ”

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written by on 10/06/2013

I bought my 12 year old son a junior driving experience for his birthday as he loves fast cars and he chose to drive the Lamborghini and Aston Martin. We used the voucher on Saturday and my son and I had an amazing time. The venue is a great place. The staff were incredibly helpful and courteous - they went out of their way to help me particularly when we needed a lift to the pit area as I suffer from a bad back - we got taken in the range rover rather than the mini bus. The instructors were very good and my son had an amazing experience. He still can't believe that at 12 the first cars he has driven are a Lamborghini and Aston Martin. I would definitely recommend this company and their experience packages. They know how to make the day special for the drivers doing the experience. My son even got to have the driving videoed as a momento as they can video the experience through cameras in the car which you can purchase on a USB stick. Overall fantastic day out.

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“Junior Supercar day”

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written by simonhiggins on 07/06/2013

What an amazing few hours. I bought my 11 year old son a junior supercar driving experience from ASDA and he got to drive a Lamborghini and had a passenger ride in a Focus RS and a Raidcal. He had the best time of his life and the team looked after all of us fantastically. My son wants another voucher for xmas. Thank you for making his day so special.

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“what a day, fantastic”

★★★★★

written by anothermidlifecrisis on 02/06/2013

Went to Elvington, York on Saturday for a driving experience with 6th Gear. What a great day. The place is easy to get to and from the moment you arrive the staff could not have done any more to make the day unforgettable. Driver registration was quick and efficient Once registered the wait for the cars I was driving was dealt with quickly and the actual instructors were informative about the cars, I was on an Aston Martin package and they understood my dream to drive them. The test lap was enough to put me in the picture about what was expected of me during my laps and once in the driving seat the instructor took his time to explain the controls of the car and patient enough to wait until I was ready to take to the track. The 4 laps flew in the DBS flew by and whilst you are on the track with some others cars it all adds to the excitement and you do find yourself trying to overtake a Ferrari or Lambo whilst feeling very safe and growing in confidence with the instructor. Thanks. The drives in the other Aston's were just as exilerating and the photographs and certificates are treasured already. The paddock staff would talk about the other cars and the overall feeling was one of care to make you feel special. I'm glad I did it

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“FANTASTIC!!!!”

★★★★★

written by on 01/06/2013

Today we travelled from Northumberland to Elvington Airfield for my father in laws Christmas present driving experience. The whole process was incredably easy - the online purchase of the voucher, the booking of the date/time by telephone, and especially the onsite experience. On arrival we were met by friendly staff who efficiently directed us to a suitable parking space, and the site 'check-in' area. Check-in was smooth, and we had little wait for the safety lap. The staff were all incredably friendly, approachable and the whole system was expertly well organised. The driving experience itself was a dream come true for my father in law - the onsite souvineer options are a great reminder of the day, and facilities for spectators are also superb. This is a most enjoyable day out, and I would highly recommend this to anyone who may be thinking of doing it - BOOK THIS TODAY!!!!

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“What a blast.....!”

★★★★★

written by Chrisnic on 01/06/2013

Brilliant fun. Ace cars, incredible staff, hell of an afternoon! Would do it every weekend if I could!

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“DO BEFORE YOU DIE”

★★★★★

written by CONNIW387 on 28/05/2013

AMAZING VENUE. GREAT FACILITIES. LOVELY FOOD. PLENTY OF COVER - VERY CLEAN. BRILLIANT FAMILY DAY OUT. HIGHLY PROFESSIONAL STRUCTURE TO ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE.I DID THE 'RADICAL' RACING DRIVER PASSENGER - THERE ARE LAPS YOU CAN DO WITHOUT BOOKING ON THE DAY ONLY £35-00 - PLEASE CHECK OUT SITE YOU WONT BE DISAPPOINTED - IM TELLING YOU NOW AS A THEME PARK JUNKIE YOU WONT BE PREPARED FOR THE RADICAL - NOTHING CAN PREPARE YOU FOR THIS - FABULOUS FOR A LADS AFTERNOON OR A HEN PARTY FEATURE - IM STILL BUZZING FROM THE ADRENALINE DAYS LATER...YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED - GREAT FOR A MAJOR BIRTHDAY TREAT FOR ANYONE - DO THE RADICAL OR GO HOME!!!LOL IM 47,FEMALE AND THE THRILL WAS SECOND TO NONE - GIRLS DO IT - AND BIN YOUR RABBIT....

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“Mind Blowing Day In The Shiny Sleek DBS and Sunshine!”

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written by DerekRobin on 27/05/2013

Wonderful sunny day throughout... Team member Steph made my day even more special when she kindly sorted out some confusion over my birthday gift voucher by upgrading me to the sleek DBS so a BIG THANKS to her. It was a coinsidence that the instructor of the DBS was also called Derek and he was a real cool dude and the whole experience was amazing! Finished off the day with some more high speed / G-Force excitment in the Radical racing car driven in the safe and professional hands of the advisor (who I later found out was one of the owners of 6th Gear Experience... Nice to see he's fully involved and shares in his customers enjoyment. Derek Robin

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“Just a fantastic session”

★★★★★

written by GregPark on 25/05/2013

My mate brought be a 6th day experience for my birthday. First I was nicely suprised by the high standard of the facilities the details were really well thought from the tea through to the seating and everything to make the trip comfortable. However the whole session was about the cars without a doubt. We got a walk through initially with a really nice guy who knew his stuff, he told us about the braking and accelerating points and when we could overtake to make sure we could go as fast as possible as safe as possible. Went round in a lamborghini murcielago first and my instructor was great, he clearly knew his stuff and built up my confidence to make me go faster each lap. Then I went round in an ariel atom which was amazing and again the instructor was a great bloke who really knew his stuff and really build my confidence to go faster each lap. Then we were treated to a FAST lap in a Radical racer which was basically a racing car and is a whole new level of fast. All the staff were really friendly and experienced and all in all it was just a fantastic day and I would have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone or going again myself.

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