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Mazda MX-5 vs BMW Drift Battle Experience

Get ready for an adrenaline-packed day where you’ll be drifting like a pro in both a Mazda MX-5 and a BMW 330. This is not just any ordinary driving experience; it's your chance to master the art of drifting on the airfield circuit of Bovingdon in Hertfordshire. Feel the rush as you navigate sharp turns and unleash the power of these incredible cars!

Your adventure starts with a warm welcome from our expert instructors, who will guide you through the basics of drifting. With their extensive knowledge, you’ll learn crucial techniques that help you control the car as it slides effortlessly around the track. Before you know it, you'll be gliding through corners with confidence!

Throughout the day, you'll alternate between the MX-5 and the BMW, discovering the unique handling and performance each car has to offer. As you gain experience and skills, the instructors will challenge you with exciting driving exercises, ensuring that your drifting can only get better. Are you ready to compete against yourself and feel the thrill?

What's Included

  • A drift experience driving the MX5 and the BMW
  • 30-minute introductory briefing covering: drift lines, throttle/braking technique and track day safety etiquette
  • Run the wall and drift around the ultimate street-derived course featuring a series of Japanese Zen Garden Roundabouts
  • Experience times include arrival time, driver briefing, sighting laps and drive time
  • Drive times vary dependent on the participant
Drift Battle MX5 vs BMW - 12 Laps 
  • 4 x instructor-driven sighting laps including 1 x fully-sideways, high-speed passenger lap in a BMW E90 Drift Taxi
  • 4 x drift laps in the Mazda Mx-5 NB
  • 4 x drift laps in the BMW E90 Drift Taxi
Drift Battle MX5 vs BMW - 20 Laps
  • 4 x instructor-driven sighting laps including 1 x fully-sideways, high-speed passenger lap in a BMW E90 Drift Taxi
  • 8 x drift laps in the Mazda Mx-5 NB
  • 8 x drift laps in the BMW E90 Drift Taxi
Drift Battle MX5 vs BMW - 36 Laps
  • 4 x instructor-driven sighting laps including 1 x fully-sideways, high-speed passenger lap in a BMW E90 Drift Taxi
  • 16 x drift laps in the Mazda Mx-5 NB
  • 16 x drift laps in the BMW E90 Drift Taxi

When Is It Available

  • Selected weekdays throughout the year
  • Upgrades to include Saturday mornings are available (payable direct when booking your date)
  • Experiences are subject to availability and weather conditions

Location

  • The London Motor Circuit, Hertfordshire

Suitable For

  • Minimum age is 17
  • Maximum age is 80
  • Height restrictions: minimum 5ft, maximum 6ft 2ins
  • Weight restrictions: maximum 18 stone
  • A full manual driving licence is required
  • Participants must be physically fit with no serious health conditions

Spectators

  • Friends and family are welcome to come along and can participate in passenger hot laps  or driving laps,  for an additional charge payable on the day

Anything Else

  • Flat soled shoes must be worn
  • Glasses must be worn if needed
  • Lunch is not included - refreshments and snacks are available to purchase onsite
  • Drivers will need to sign a form accepting risk and vehicle damage liability of up to  £10,000+VAT.  Alternatively damage liability reduction is available to purchase on the day starting from £27
  • Please note rebooking within 14 days of your booking will incur a fee

 

Mazda MX-5 vs BMW Drift Battle Experience

• Join the drift academy at Bovingdon
• Purpose-built drift track for maximum slides
• Learn techniques in an MX5 & a BMW
• Lots of track time to hone your drift skills

£68.00

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