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Finding the perfect present for a person who has everything can often prove difficult. However, instead of opting for the usual fragrance present or the pack of socks, why not purchase them a gift voucher which will allow them to experience the thrills, spills and adrenaline rush that comes with the driving experiences available through us here at U Drive Cars?

Despite many misconceptions, driving experience gift vouchers don’t have to be expensive, which is why via our website you’ll find the perfect voucher whatever budget you have to spend.

Our gift vouchers will enable any petrol-head you know to have an unforgettable driving experience behind the wheel of one of the many supercars available at our Oxfordshire circuit. Starting at £50 and rising up to £250, all vouchers are valid for a twelve month period and our driving events run on selected Fridays and Saturdays between March and December.

Whether your partner has always dreamed of getting out of the used trucks they drive as a living and behind the wheel of a Ferrari, or your best friend wants to feel the power a Lotus offers around a specially designed race track, our driving experiences will be able to provide the solution.

The driving experiences we provide aren’t like those Sunday afternoon trips you take with your family, instead they’re fast paced and adrenaline fuelled, which is why we plan our experiences months in advance and also have a few terms and conditions, including:

•    Those who are participating in the driving experience must hold a valid UK driving licence
•    Anyone participating in a driving experience must be in good health

Not only will this ensure that they have a memorable time for all the right reasons, but it’ll also enable them to get the most out of the day.  If you’d like more information surrounding our driving experiences or if you’d like to purchase one of the packages available through us here at U Drive Cars, contact us via 01869 277112.

Disclaimer of Endorsement: Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favouring by U Drive Cars. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of U Drive Cars, and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.

Corporate events are fast becoming common practice in the business sector, as an effective way to strengthen relationship within and to the company. Keeping your workforce happy can easily be achieved by strengthening internal relationships. These internal relationships keep your employees happy and as such improve productivity. Corporate events not only create a happy and relaxed environment for your employees to work in, but they also strengthen your employees’ loyalty to the company – this is fantastic news as it keeps trained and skilled employees in your workforce. Driving experiences make fantastic corporate incentives to build relationships in this way.

Here at U Drive Cars we specialise in delivering the ultimate experience. Giving your employees the opportunity to become involved in a high adrenaline activity not only builds strong relationships in the company, it also acts as an incentive to work harder for the company.

So whether you want to give your employees a team building exercise to develop strong internal relationships, or you want to develop your employees’ competitive streak – a driving experience is the answer.

With driving experiences kicking off at 10am and finishing at 4pm, a fantastic day can be arranged for your staff. Why not make a weekend of it with conference venues to address the more formal aspects of your business? This gives your employees an entire day of action packed fun, along with numerous benefits for the company.

Showing that you value your employees should never be overlooked. Your employees are effectively the face of your company, and with regular interaction with your clients and customers, it is essential that they are happy in the position they hold in the business.

Here at U Drive Cars we are offering you an exhilarating opportunity to show your appreciation for your employees. Building strong relationships within and to the company is beneficial for both the employees and the business. Our driving experiences deliver effective incentives for your employees to work harder. For more information regarding the array of corporate events which we cater for, you can browse through our website or call us directly on 01869 277112

Disclaimer of Endorsement: Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favouring by U Drive Cars. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of U Drive Cars, and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.

Driving experiences are renowned as fast paced and memorable days out, with supercar driving experiences being no exception. So what makes a supercar driving experience so memorable? It’s a mixture of well organised and friendly staff, a selection of elite cars and the driving time. The team at U Drive Cars deliver the ultimate driving experience, ensuring that you get the most out of your driving.

If you are a budding car enthusiast, or you just appreciate the sheer power behind a beautifully designed supercar, then a driving experience is for you. Behind the wheel of one of our supercars you will slice through the air, hear the growl of the barely controlled engine and feel the steady finesse of a machine which reacts instantly to your touch. If this excites your senses then a supercar driving experience will be a day to remember.

Our collective experience and knowledge within the team means that your supercar driving experience will be unforgettable. With our vast collection of superior cars including the Ferrari 360, Aston Martin DB9, Lamborghini Gallardo, Porsche 911, Subaru Impreza, and Lotus Elise you will be spoilt for choice.

As experts we understand that first timers might be plagued with nerves which can impinge upon their driving experience. So to ensure that you have the greatest experience in the car of your dreams, we deliver a high speed drive which is very safe, and conducted under the watchful eye of a professional driver.

This will have you clutching the steering wheel in complete and utter exhilaration. You will never experience anything like it again (unless you book another driving experience) and once you’ve finished you will be gagging for another go behind the wheel. You will soon find that one driving experience is never enough.

If you want to indulge in the ultimate driving experience of your life then get in touch with us here at U Drive Cars. Our expertise, fantastic facilities and elite cars will ensure that you have the time of your life. Make your day unforgettable with a driving experience. We have a broad collection of cars and driving experiences to deliver the best day out ever. Phone us now on 01869 277112.

Following the adrenaline fuelled first race of the Formula 1 season in Australia just over a fortnight ago, many car enthusiasts will be looking forward to the next eight months, with every other weekend spent in-front of the television set as they watch the season unfold and the Championship hot-up. However, for those ultimate petrol heads, what better way to enjoy the Formula 1 season than taking to the track themselves and putting a car of their choice through its paces? All of this can be achieved with the superb range of gift driving experiences we here at U Drive Cars provide.

Based in Oxfordshire, we provide petrol-heads of all shapes, sizes and ages with the chance to take to our adrenaline fuelled, specially adapted track in a range of cars. They will experience the highs of travelling at fast paces and handling sharp hairpin bends before whizzing through chicanes and down long straights.

Two examples of the experience packages we currently provide are:

•    Catherham Driving – This experience will see you take to the track for four laps, in the Caterham 7 with your body only a few inches off the ground; you’ll feel every nook and cranny of the race track.
•    Ferrari 360 vs. Porsche 911 – Take to the track for four laps in the 360, before jumping into the 911 for the same again, whilst the rubber cools on the Ferrari’s tyres. This package will also allow you to be a passenger in a further high-speed car, such as a Lotus Elise.
As any car enthusiast will appreciate, to get the most out of the horsepower available to you, it’s important that you have a thorough understanding of the vehicle you’re driving. This is why, here at U Drive Cars, we go through a safety demonstration and track familiarisation with each of our visitors, before they can take to the track behind the wheel in one of our driving experiences.

Looking for the ultimate driving experience that gets your blood pumping? Then a rally driving experience is a fantastic opportunity for you to accelerate into an exhilarating life experience. If you have always been driven towards rally driving experiences but haven’t had the opportunity or the cash, then the rally driving experience on offer here at U Drive Cars gives you the opportunity to experience rallying in the ultimate cars for the job. The experience is fantastic for those that want to pursue rallying as a hobby but haven’t got the experience or the cash, or indeed if you are just a thrill seeker and want a day that is unforgettable.

Imagine blasting through the course at intense speeds as gravel sprays behind you in all directions. Controlling a car that is travelling at speeds on a gravel surface is the ultimate rallying experience. Our instructors will guide you through a safety briefing to ensure that you are safe while having the time of your life.

Once briefed you are free to pull away carrying out classic rallying manoeuvres. Pulling a handbrake turn around a tight corner will leave you wanting more – and lucky for you there is.  The rallying stage system that we have in place means that you are able to power slide the car in a way that that will satisfy even the most extreme adrenaline seeking junkie. We teach you how to do Scandinavian flicks and still maintain control of your car when hurtling along on gravel.

Our selection of rally driving experiences can be taken for half a day or if that is nowhere near enough, a full day of rallying fanatics. Rallying experiences are great for those seeking an adrenaline rush and as such make great experience gifts for all the family.

If you want the ultimate rallying experience then get in touch with us at U Drive Cars today for more information on fulfilling your dream. The rallying driving experiences will make the best gift for a family member or friend. Don’t let the opportunity pass you by in a shroud of gravel dust, phone us today on 01869 277112.

On March 11th 2011, the F1 Grand Prix season kicks into life with qualifying for the Bahrain race; throughout February 2011, the teams unveiled their cars and drivers for the upcoming season, and many of these greats who have entertained us for many years started as youngsters. Former British champions Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button started racing at the age of 8, whilst Ayrton Senna first got into karting at the age of 13. Who knows, you may have the next F1 champion in your family, and with the children’s driving experiences we offer at U Drive Car, that potential can be unlocked.

Although our children’s experiences cannot start them as early as Button or Hamilton (age restriction of 10+), we promise them an enjoyable event on our Oxfordshire track.

Using only ADI instructors to ensure that your children receive the best possible training from the moment they get behind the wheel, here at U Drive Cars we offer two driving experience packages for the budding driver in your family.

First Drive (priced £69):

This package is based on 3 children sharing a car and instructor for 2 hours. Following a briefing, each child will experience two fifteen minute spells behind the wheel, in which they will be assessed on a track which has been specially set up to suit their requirements.

This package is designed to teach children how to pull away smoothly, brake safely and learn the basics of gear changes.

First Drive Exclusive (priced £169):

If you want to give you child more than 30 minutes behind the wheel, then the exclusive package is ideal. With this package, they’ll get an exclusive 2 hours with an instructor and car in which to hone their driving skills. As with the first drive package, the exclusive package will teach the children the fundamentals of driving, right up to reversing if appropriate.

Our specially designed children’s driving experiences are the perfect birthday present for any budding driver (up to the age of 17) and who knows, during their time on the track they may unlock the hunger to take it up as a sport, and come 2020 you could be watching them take to the Monaco track for the first time.

From as far back as ancient times people from around the world have found something strangely fascinating about watching epic battles between two evenly matched competitors. From gladiators to mythical Gods battling it out for supremacy, humanity has clamoured to be part of the quintessential clash of the titans. Here at U Drive Cars we’re proud to be able to offer lucky participants the chance to pit two modern day titans against one another: the stunning Ferrari 360 v Mitsubishi’s Lancer Evolution. In this and similar driving experiences, it’s up to you to decide which car comes out on top.

But of course, there couldn’t be a more difficult choice to make. Both cars in the Ferrari v Evo experience represent the pinnacle of modern engineering – but what specifically does each car have to offer?

The instantly recognisable Ferrari has admirers worldwide, from all walks of life. Nestled inside deceptively elegant Italian styling drivers will find a 3.6 litre engine which develops up to 400bhp. Fancy travelling from 0 – 62mph in 4.4 seconds? If so, the Ferrari is the car for you.

Here at U Drive Cars we have many years experience in the motor industry which allows us to bring drivers this Ferrari driving experience and its astonishing level of performance in a safe and controlled environment.

But let’s not forget that the Ferrari will not go unchallenged on the day. No clash of the titans is complete without a worthy competitor, and the Evo is exactly that. Where the Ferrari impresses the eye, the Evo wastes no time.

Encompassing a rugged and no nonsense image, the car barely contains its seasoned 2.0 litre turbo charged engine, which boasts an astonishing power output of up to 405hp. With these figures and statistics, gift buyers can be sure that their loved ones will enjoy driving experiences which offer near mythical levels of excitement, spectacle and value for money.

There are many ways in life in which thrill seekers can get their fix. Rollercoasters, thrill rides and sky dives are all examples of exciting and invigorating ways of getting your pulse racing. But after a while visiting theme parks can lose its appeal and once extreme rides can seem dull and boring. It’s lucky then, that nothing on earth can replace the exhilaration of thundering round a track in a beautiful supercar safe under the tutelage of a trained expert driver. At U Drive Cars, we specialise in driving experiences just like this, all available to buy online.

If you’re going to do something, it’s worth doing it properly. Driving experiences are absolutely no different and the Ferrari V Aston V Lambo driving experience is one of the most intensive and energising experiences available. It’s true that we can provide a single Ferrari driving experience if required, but this won’t afford the comprehensive thrill that driving three of the world’s premier high performance cars one after the other offers.

Recipients of this experience as a gift will know they can look forward to one of the best experiences in the country. Here at U Drive Cars, we have our very own track and accompanying facilities which allows us to truly take care of our guests. We aim to make sure that your day is everything that you imagined, and with these three cars rumbling on the start line, how could we fail?

This time of year is the perfect time to think ahead and book driving experiences as Christmas presents before finances run low toward the end of the year. For more information visit our easy to use website or give us a call. Vouchers purchased now are valid for 12 months or can be booked for a fixed date upon request.

There are a huge number of occasions for which gift vouchers for driving experiences with U Drive Cars could be the perfect present. Not just birthdays, but anniversaries, graduations and other big events can be marked and celebrated by a once in a lifetime driving experience. For car enthusiasts, there’s really no comparison to being able to drive your favourite cars around a race track – and concerned spectators will be happy to leave their loved ones in the hands of experienced motor industry professionals. Here at U Drive Cars, we provide experiences in a selection of top sports cars.

Whether it’s a Lotus or Ferrari driving experience that they’d prefer, vouchers can be ordered online and sent discreetly to your home in unmarked envelopes. The beauty of these driving experience gift vouchers is that they can be booked at a time of your choosing and are valid for 12 months.

Not sure when your partner’s off work this year? With U Drive Cars, it’s not a problem. Simply present them with their voucher and the experience can be booked at a time that suits them with nothing more than a quick phone call.

When you order a gift voucher, it’s usually dispatched by first class post the very same day, and should be received between 3 – 5 days later. Recipients receive an information pack describing exactly what they can look forward to, including instructions on how to book. Our centrally based track is ideal for revellers from across the country to access, and spectators of all ages are welcome to join us and watch in safety.

If you’re unsure which one of our driving experiences your friend or family member would enjoy most, why not get them an open voucher? This way, they can decide themselves which particular experience to enjoy, and voucher amounts can even be topped up if required.

Safety is absolutely paramount on the UK’s roads today, and rightly so. On the road, this means driving well within the speed limits at all times to ensure the safety of yourself and others, but what about on a track? Luckily for driving enthusiasts, a track is completely different from an active road, and as such it’s possible to drive quickly while remaining safe. For example, U Drive Cars offer a fantastic variety of driving experiences during which customers are accompanied by highly trained drivers, allowing them to sample the thrill of the world’s best supercars in safety.

A customer favourite here at U Drive Cars is the Lotus v Caterham package. This hair-raising experience pits the two cousins against one another in a truly epic head to head derby. The Lotus of course, needs no introduction. Drawing on its Great British heritage, the Elise brings stunning power and timeless styling to the table, giving drivers the chance to sample its unique blend of rugged power and British sophistication.

Perhaps less well known, the Caterham is by no means a car to accept defeat easily. Originally designed and manufactured by Lotus themselves, this black sheep of the family broke away and has been evolving ever since, allowing it to develop into a super lightweight sports car that captures the imagination of drivers worldwide.

No mod cons, no surplus weight; this car delivers astonishing power for its size, and its open air design allows drivers to undergo a no frills experience which delivers pure untamed adrenaline.

This momentous package is available to buy outright online, or via our driving experience gift vouchers. Whichever car wins you over in the end, at U Drive Cars we aim to provide a personalised experience at all times. We limit the amount of drivers on our track at any one time, thereby allowing customers to enjoy driving experiences completely unhindered.