Car experience days come in more shapes than most people expect. Some put you behind the wheel of a supercar, and others seat you next to a professional driver.
This guide covers eight formats found across the UK. Seven centre on supercars and one is built around classic cars. They’re ordered by how you take part so the real differences show up before you choose.
Each entry covers what the day involves and how it differs from the rest.
Which Car Experience Day Is Right for You?
The best match depends on what you want to do, not just which car catches your eye.
| Experience | Best for | What makes it different |
| Adult supercar drive | First-time adults | One chosen performance car |
| Multi-supercar drive | Curious enthusiasts | Several cars in one visit |
| Premium-circuit drive | Motorsport fans | A recognised racing venue |
| Junior supercar drive | Eligible young drivers | Their own driving session |
| Passenger ride | Non-drivers | A professional takes the wheel. |
| Classic car drive | Vintage car fans | Older motoring character |
| Experience for two | Two willing drivers | A driving turn each |
| Airfield Supercar Driving Experience | Drivers after both perspectives | A roomier setting to settle in |
8 Car Experience Days Worth Trying in 2026
Every driving day has something different to offer. Here’s what makes these eight options worth trying and what you can expect from each one.
Adult Supercar Driving Experience
This is the standard drive that the other formats build on. You take the wheel of a supercar on a private circuit with an ARDS instructor beside you.
What you get:
- A classroom briefing before anyone gets in a car
- A choice of one to seven cars
- At least three miles in each car you pick
- Models such as the Lamborghini Huracán and the McLaren 570S
The adult supercar driving is open to anyone aged 17 and over who is at least 4 ft 10 in tall and fits safely in the seat. You don’t need any track experience to take part.
A single car keeps things simple if you already know the model you want. It also works as a yardstick. Once you’ve tried it, you’ll know whether more cars appeal.
Multi-Supercar Driving Experience
A multi-car package lets you drive up to seven cars in one visit. That’s where you see how differently two cars can handle the same corner.
It’s the format to look at if you can’t settle on a favourite model. Driving back to back makes the comparison far easier than reading a spec sheet ever could.
A sample run might look like this:
- Start in an Audi R8 V10
- Move into a Nissan GT-R Gen 3 and feel the gap straight away
- Finish in a Porsche 911 GTS and notice how the contrast grows
Each car comes with its own mileage, so a seven-car day adds up to a lot of driving. A bigger package also means more time at the venue. Spectators are welcome so friends or family can watch from the side.
Premium-Circuit Supercar Driving Experience
Some venues are classed as premium circuits. Brands Hatch in Kent and Castle Combe in Wiltshire are two of them. Both are established race circuits with proper corners and braking zones to work through.
What sets this format apart:
- A layout that makes the drive more involved than a run across flat tarmac
- Venue character that varies so two premium days can feel quite different
- A minimum age of 18 at some circuits
- Oulton Park in Cheshire sitting in the same tier
- Cars from the wider supercar fleet, depending on the event date
If the circuit matters as much as the car, then start here. The details for your chosen experience show which circuits it covers.
Travel is worth a thought too. A premium venue may sit further from home than a standard one, so factor the journey into your plan.
Junior Supercar Driving Experience
A young car fan might recognise a Ferrari instantly. A junior session turns that fascination into supervised driving.
The junior driving package is advertised for ages 10 to 17. The junior minimum height is 4 ft 10 in. The child also needs to fit safely in their selected car. An instructor accompanies the young driver.
Cars on the junior list include:
- Lamborghini Gallardo
- BMW i8
- Ferrari 458
- Porsche 911
It isn’t a public-road lesson or a lap-time contest. The reward is taking the controls themselves. Parents should check venue rules beforehand. It’s an especially striking moment when a familiar badge becomes a real cabin with unfamiliar controls to understand.
Supercar Passenger Ride Experience
You don’t drive at all here. A professional ARDS racing driver takes the car round the circuit while you sit beside them.
How it works:
- Anyone aged five and over can ride
- No licence or driving experience is needed
- You choose how many cars you ride in
- A lap option gets picked when you buy
It’s also a good way to see what the cars can do before you decide to drive one. Think of it as a lower-pressure way into a supercar day if you’d rather watch how the car is handled first.
You still get the sound and the pace of a real circuit lap. The only thing you hand over is the steering wheel.
Classic Car Driving Experience
Old cars make small details interesting. The view along the bonnet or the feel of the steering can be unfamiliar to anyone used to modern vehicles.
If a modern supercar isn’t what you picture, then this is the alternative. The cars here come from another era, and the drive reflects that.
Good to know:
- Not every classic runs at every event
- Weekday and weekend dates both exist across UK venues
- Some packages let you drive several cars
If one car is the draw, then ask which dates it’s booked for. That way you won’t plan a trip around a car that isn’t running.
Supercar Driving Experience for Two
One person coming back from a drive with stories is fun. Two people returning with separate opinions makes the conversation better.
With the dedicated two-person driving experience, each participant gets their own driving opportunity. You might even disagree about which car was better once both sessions finish.
What to expect:
- One driver is on track while the other watches the laps
- The same adult age and height rules for both of you
The day itself follows the same pattern as the single-driver format. It’s the one to look at when both of you want to drive rather than ride.
Taking turns also lets you see how the other driver handles the same car. That tends to give you plenty to talk about on the journey home.
Airfield Supercar Driving Experience
Not every venue is a race circuit. Plenty of supercar days run on airfields where the paved space was originally built for aircraft.
What changes at an airfield?
- Wide paved areas that give you room around every turn
- Open sightlines so you can see what’s coming well ahead
The cars and the instructor-led format stay the same as at other venues. Only the setting changes.
If you’re weighing this against the premium circuit format, then think about what you want from the day. A roomier setting puts the attention on the car, while a race circuit puts it on the layout.
Conclusion
Picking between these car experience days mostly comes down to how involved you want to be. Take the wheel yourself or hand it over to a professional. The venue matters too, so it’s worth deciding between a premium circuit and an open airfield.
Any of them make a fine first outing, so the choice comes down to what sounds most fun. Check the age and height rules for the one you like before you set a date.
