Millbrook Proving Ground

The Millbrook Experience

The "Millbrook Experience" is our most popular course.  It allows owners of performance and super cars some freedom to drive and enjoy the vehicle at its best. Spending 2 full hours at Millbrook, which is set in over 600 acres of the Bedfordshire countryside it is a fantastic venue that will set your pulse racing! The many different driving areas test different aspects of a drivers ability and take them to new heights of driving experience.

A high performance vehicle these days is a specialist and increasingly complex piece of machinery. The product of extensive testing, often to the limit and sometimes beyond when in the hands of some of the worlds top test drivers. During the course you can experience some of the tests and test areas that are used to develop modern vehicles. At the same time you can learn about how your vehicles technology works and what it can and can't do.

At all times you will be accompanied by a qualified and experienced instructor who will be your host for the duration of the course, you will be guided not only around this immense facility but also taught how to gain the best from your vehicle.

With the Alpine route, High speed bowl, Handling circuit and recently resurfaced (Nov 07) Mile straight all being utilised* you will be able to gain valuable experience of these challenging roads, and experience things never attempted before in your own vehicle, and at the same time have a memorable and exciting driving experience!

	Twisty Alpine Route

Alpine Route

As the name suggests this is like driving in the Swiss mountains, a whole range of different camber bends, brows and dips test car and driver in the art of control. All 3 loops are put to good use, working on steering and throttle control these being some of the most important control elements in the make up of a good driver. Here they can be tried and tested to perfection, with progression to gear changing, balanced braking and even heel and toe. An invaluable experience in its self for any driver who loves the open road.

Banked Bends

High Speed Bowl

Driving at high speed requires more than just nerve, an understanding of how the vehicle is affected by high speeds is essential. Spoilers, tyres and conditions have a massive affect on a vehicle when travelling at speeds in excess of 100 mph.  This can be experienced and understood fully with the opportunity to test both car and driver’s high speed and performance to extremes. It’s also a great place to look at vehicle balance and start to appreciate the effect that throttle changes have on a vehicles steering.

	Handling Circuit

Handling Circuit

The ability to handle a car with confidence and control is something to behold when in the hands of a professional. But how can this level be achieved? Understanding and practice are two steps in the right direction. A short yet challenging circuit allows drivers of all abilities to develop and achieve a greater understanding of car control.

One mile long!

Mile Straight

The dead straight Mile Straight allows for concentration to be applied to gear changing along with controlled acceleration and braking techniques.  ABS can be put to the test to gain invaluable experience of it's abilities in action. Exactly measured a mile long its also a great place to test that 0-60 time.  

The course will typically be based from a hotel near to Millbrook but can also start from your home or office if based near enough to Millbrook itself (within about a 30 mile radius). The session starts with a quick briefing and discussion to identify any aspects that each driver may like to focus on in particular.

Then out onto the road for the first two hours of training, this allows the driver to get over any initial nerves they may have and the instructor to identify any bad habits they have developed over time in their general driving. This is necessary to maximise safety whilst at Millbrook and gives the instructor chance to get some good basic driving practices in place before progressing on to Millbrook's challenging roads.

Prices start from £150+VAT  which includes use of the tracks seen here at Millbrook & personal instruction throughout the session.

Please check with your vehicles insurance company to make sure your vehicle can be used at Millbrook Proving Ground

To find out more about this course or check available dates for 2008 please call Julie on 0121 308 1233 or email julie@driven-ltd.co.uk

*Sometimes some areas of Millbrook are not available due to an exclusive hire by another user; please check at the time of booking to see if any areas will be unavailable.

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