Our Young Driver Skills Day, hosted on 22nd August 2024, is a chance for 17–30-year-olds to learn new skills and gain additional driving knowledge through a thrilling half day experience at Thruxton circuit.
The day consists of multiple experiences, allowing you to develop your driving skills in a range of vehicles and terrain which you may not have experienced before!
Learn more about car control, try out new techniques on circuit and off-road, all under the guidance of IAM RoadSmart driving experts and surrounded by like-minded drivers.
WHAT HAPPENS ON THE DAY?
The Skills Day is split into two sessions, you can book onto the morning or the afternoon.
SKID PAN
In a safe and controlled environment, we will help you develop the skills needed to correct and control a sliding car, a situation that you may encounter on the public roads. Not only is this great fun, but more importantly a hugely worthwhile investment in your own and your passengers' safety.
4x4 OFF-ROAD
Bring the speed right down; the 4x4 course requires a different driving skill. Patience, caution and control are needed as you test yourself off-road.CIRCUITS
Drive the latest Porsche Cayman on Thruxton’s historic circuit. This is the generation 2 Cayman with the 2.9 litre engine and manual gearbox. This driving experience is designed to get you out on track with an instructor by your side, in one of the most rewarding two seat sports cars in the world.
AUTO-TEST
BOOKING
Each half day costs just £149 and offers an exclusive selection of on track and off-road experiences in one session!ABOUT THRUXTON
Thruxton Circuit in Hampshire is an FIA and Motorsport UK licenced venue.
You can attend a Skills Day if you are aged between 17 and 30 and the holder of a full UK driving licence (or equivalent). The event is not suitable for provisional driving licence holders.
You will drive vehicles provided by Thruxton Circuit. These are likely to include Porsche Cayman, Mazda and Land Rover Defender. The circuit reserves the right to substitute any of the vehicles to a similar vehicle on the day if necessary.
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Morning session:
Registration is at 08:00 followed by the compulsory event briefing at 08:30. The morning activities starts at 09:00 and finish at 12:30.
Afternoon session:
Registration is at 13:00 followed by the compulsory event briefing at 13:30. The afternoon activities starts at 13:50 and finish at 17:00.
We suggest that you wear long trousers, a long-sleeved top and comfortable shoes.
Please be mindful of the weather - you may want to bring sunglasses, a hat and sunscreen. You may be required to wear a helmet and/or safety equipment. No exceptions will be made.
You will work in a group of 8 and rotate around the activities with your group.
Yes, friends and family can attend to watch you on the day. Please note, you cannot have a passenger in your vehicle, this is a circuit rule.
You are entitled to a full refund of your booking payment if you cancel your booking at least 28 calendar days before the event date. IAM RoadSmart will not issue any refunds under any circumstances for cancellations made less than 28 calendar
days before the event. We will usually refund your booking payment using the same method originally used by you to pay for the booking.
Refund requests must be made via email to support@iam.org.uk
Provisional licence holders: we cannot issue a refund if you have not passed your driving test before the date of the event. Please do not try to book unless you have a full driving licence at the time of booking.
Catering is available for you to purchase at Thruxton Circuit. Please note it is not included in the ticket price.
You are also able to bring your own food and drinks if you prefer. Water is available for purchase at the catering outlet, or you can bring your own water bottle and fill it up at the taps.
The Young Driver Skills Days will still go ahead if there is wet weather.
In the unlikely event of extreme ice and snow conditions, where use of the circuit is considered unsafe, the Skills Day will be rescheduled to an alternative
date as a priority.
No, the online booking process must be completed by the person who will attending. This is to ensure that the driver agrees to all terms and conditions and safety instructions in the joining instructions and that we have captured all the emergency contact details at check-out.
No, the online booking process captures important information and declarations about the driver at check-out. This information cannot be amended or transferred to another person. You must not send your ticket to a friend or relative to use, only the named ticket holder will be admitted.
If you can not attend, please email support@iam.org.uk A full refund will be issued if the request is made 28 calendar days before the event.
Please do not turn up on the day without a valid ticket in your name. Tickets can be purchased up to 24 hours before the date of the event. Please click on the 'Buy Now' button above to book your space on our online box office or join the waitlist if no spaces are available.
You can join the waitlist by providing your email address at the prompt in the online booking process. You will be notified by email if a space become available. Tickets will be available to purchase online on a first-come-first-served basis.
No, if you cannot attend the date that you have booked, please cancel your ticket by emailing support@iam.org.uk A full refund will be issued if the request is made 28 calendar days before the event.
