Car Crush in Northamptonshire
Most of us have seen it in the movies or on TV and have always wanted to get behind the controls of a tank and drive it over a car, well now is your chance to make your dream a once in a lifetime reality.
Rev up 'The Daddy' of all military vehicles, the Chieftain main battle tank and crush a complete car under the tracks of this 56 tonne monster as if it were an empty beer can. Then enjoy a moment of total satisfaction as you look back at the trail of shattered glass and twisted steel left behind you. Best of all because the Chieftain is so huge there's plenty of space for friends or family to ride in the tank with you and watch your face as you deliver total destruction to an innocent saloon or hatchback.
Your experience includes a welcome and safety briefing followed by two 20 minute tank driving sessions to ensure you can actually hit the target when the big moment arrives. You will also enjoy a guided tour of the tank workshops enabling you to learn a little more about these amazing machines and find out just how big a tool box is required to look after them!
There is also a huge armoury on site containing a bewildering array of weapons, ancient and modern. The team of ex military instructors will be only too happy to show you around and explain their uses.
Once you've experienced this you'll want to take one home with you!
Experience summary: Allow spending three hours at the venue where you will enjoy a welcome and introduction, safety briefing, two 20 minute tank driving sessions (usually in an FV432 armoured personnel carrier and a TS2 Russian tank), guided tour of workshops/armoury and the grand finale, the car crush experience where you will be driving the Chieftain.
Availability: Car Crush experiences are usually available on most weekdays and weekends throughout the year however places are sometimes limited by the availability of 'vehicle victims'.
Location: Northamptonshire near the Silverstone Race Circuit with easy access from junction 15a of the M1 or junction 11 of the M40. The nearest train station is Banbury which is 11 miles from the venue.
Requirements: Minimum age is 12, however, anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult or guardian whilst on site. You must be reasonably fit to take part. A driving licence is not required. A camouflage suit and helmet will be provided. You are advised to bring Wellington boots and gloves as the site can get very muddy.
Spectators/facilities: A maximum of six spectators are very welcome free of charge and up to four can ride as passengers in the tanks during the driving sessions and the car crush.
(the Chieftain and 432 have plenty of room however space can be limited in the TS2). There will be plenty of opportunities to take photographs of you enjoying your day. Nearby accommodation, pubs and restaurants can be recommended by the operator.