Welcome to Skid training, this one of a kind state-of-the-art skid pad at Hampton downs puts you through your paces with a number of exercises including oversteer, drifting, timed challenges and much more.
You will be trained with one of New Zealand’s top drivers ...
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Expiry date on the voucher is 6 months from the date of purchase
Each voucher is valid for 1 person
Vouchers are exchangeable / transferrable
Bookings required
The Experience
Welcome to Skid training, this one of a kind state-of-the-art skid pad at Hampton downs puts you through your paces with a number of exercises including oversteer, drifting, timed challenges and much more.
You will be trained with one of New Zealand’s top drivers who has an impressive list of credentials including training at the Winfield Racing Drivers School in France and racing at the notorious German Nurburgring.
This course is designed to be fun, and focuses on improving skill levels to develop you to become a better driver and also get you very sideways. By the end of the day you will develop and understand you own car and its capabilities. You will develop your car control, be safer in slippery conditions and master the art of power slides. This training also teaches you how to practice skid recovery techniques.
Your schedule for the day starts with a safety briefing and then you get in to each skid pan practical session starting with Half and full circle drifting, followed by figure of eight car control. You then Move on to 180 degree reverse spins followed by 180 Degree forward spins. Your finally two sessions include time slalom parcour yes that’s right Gymkhana in New Zealand! Capped off with a Skid pan Hot Laps with your driving instructor.
This is a one in a life time experience the experience has exclusive use of skid pan facility at Hampton Downs and the skills you learn from this are for life. At the same time, it allows you to assess and overcome potential hazards which can be used in everyday life. This experience is for all levels of drivers, from novices to experts.
Vital Details:
All participants must have a current New Zealand Driving License.
The Weather:
This activity is suitable for most weather conditions.
Numbers:
You will be accompanied by other participants for this experience. There may be up to 16 participants per race day.
Getting There:
The experience takes place at Hampton Downs, just south of Auckland. You will need to make your own way there. A location map and directions will be supplied to you at the time of booking.
Special Needs:
Please contact the Total Experience customer service team to discuss individual requirements.
Availability:
Mini-drive days take place on set dates throughout the year. We recommend you book well in advance as the dates fill up very quickly. Please check with the Total Experience customer service team for current availability on these dates.
Other Info:
Participants arrive at the circuit at 9.30am for morning tea and a full briefing at 10am, including on track activities that enable participants to understand the cars.
How long to plan for:
Half Day, Morning or afternoon sessions
What to wear:
All participants are provided with racing overalls, suede driving boots and an open face BMW Helmet.
Ref 115600
Where it is:
- Hampton Downs (100×50-metre skidpan) Inner track
- Auckland
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