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Half-day Forest Rally Driving in Scotland
near Dumfries, Scotland
What's Included
Experience the thrill of a genuine forest rally stage in the spectacular surroundings of the Drumlanrig Castle Estate in Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. This is real rally driving on authentic gravel forest roads, with expert tuition, iconic rally machinery and a highly personalised experience designed around your ability and ambitions
- Drive on authentic forest gravel rally stages within the prestigious Drumlanrig Castle Estate
- Professional tuition from experienced championship-winning rally competitors
- Drive iconic rally machinery including the legendary rear-wheel-drive Ford Escort MkII and four-wheel-drive Subaru Impreza
- Personal registration and safety briefing before heading onto the stage
- Your instructor will assess your experience, driving ability and what you want to achieve from your session
- Learn and refine genuine rally techniques including car control, weight transfer, handbrake turns and pendulum turns
- Progress from technical exercises to tackling challenging sections of our private forest rally stage
- Helmets and balaclavas provided
- Refreshments and snacks available throughout your experience
- Approximately three hours at the venue
- Experiences are hosted and instructed by current motorsport competitors who live and breathe rallying
Gold Rally
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A highly personalised rally experience with a maximum of just two drivers, giving you considerably more attention, tuition and driving time than a conventional group experience
- Your instructor will tailor the session around your ability, allowing you to develop your car-control skills before putting them into practice on the challenging forest stage
- Whether you are experiencing rally driving for the first time or looking to sharpen existing skills, the small-group format allows the session to progress at your pace
Platinum Rally
Most tailored and personable rally experience
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There is no fixed programme. Your session can be shaped entirely around what you want to achieve
- Spend your time perfecting rally techniques, developing speed and confidence through the forest, working on braking and weight transfer, analysing lines, discussing pace notes, using whiteboard coaching sessions or simply driving the full stage as many times as the session allows
- It is equally suited to someone experiencing rallying for the first time as it is to an experienced competitor looking for valuable seat time or focused coaching
- With exclusive access to your instructor and the spectacular forest roads of the Drumlanrig Castle Estate, Platinum is the closest experience we offer to having your own private rally test session
Want Even More Time on the Stage?
For the ultimate rally experience, our Full Day Rally Sessions offer even more driving, tuition and stage mileage, giving you the opportunity to develop throughout an entire day at Drumlanrig Castle Estate
What Can I Expect
Looking for an authentic rally driving experience in Scotland? You’ve come to the right place. These half-day rallying sessions in MkII Escorts and/or Imprezas are on genuine loose gravel trails in the pine forests of Dumfries & Galloway.
All the rally instructors are current motorsport competitors who are passionate about their rallying, so you learn from the very best, in (what are now rare) race-spec Subaru and Ford cars maintained by a renowned motor sport outfit.
These half-day rally courses all start with a short driver briefing and end with the chance to race against the clock on a timed lap. What happens in between entirely depends on which voucher you choose!
No previous experience is necessary. You'll be taught how to execute pendulums and handbrake turns, the essential moves to get you round the loose gravel faster. Training is done in-car, so you get maximum driving time and instructors will take their lead from what you want to do. Experience driving an authentic stage at a breath-taking venue.
This impressive Dumfries circuit is truly typical of a competition forest rally stage. It boasts trees, hills, hairpins and even great views of the Scottish countryside.
A little insider tip for you. Take careful note of the group sizes here. You will either be in a pair on the Gold experience, or going full VIP on a one-to-one exclusive Platinum experience. Much better stats than many other rally schools out there.
Buy your voucher now for the most authentic half-day rally driving experiences in Scotland - you will not be disappointed.
When Is It Available
- Selected Saturdays and Sundays between March and October
- Experiences generally run from 09:00-12:00 or 12:30-15:30
- Specific timing details are provided close to your course date (working around the forest and the lighting during different times of the year)
- Drivers must arrive at least fifteen minutes prior to the course
Location
- Thornhill Dumfries, Scotland
- The forest complex in Dumfries and Galloway is vast
- Please bear this in mind when booking for your travel time
- A specific pin is sent to customers on booking to ensure the correct entrance to the forest is used
Suitable For
- There is no minimum age but participants must have basic driving skills such as clutch control, be able to change gear without looking down and be physically able
- Height restrictions: minumum 4ft 10ins, maximum 6ft 4ins
- Recommended maximum waist size 42ins (please enquire if outside of these restrictions)
- Flat/narrow fitting thin soled shoes are ideal such as a sports trainer, to allow for a good 'pedal feel'
- High heels, platforms or large fashion trainers etc are not suitable and should not be worn
- Suitable outdoor clothing should be worn, especially in winter months as the forest is exposed and conditions can change during the day
- Due to the remote location and outdoor forest setting, there are no specific disabled facilities
- Limited mobility is accommodated where possible but please enquire if you have specific requirements
Spectators
- A maximum of 2 spectators are permitted
- Due to the nature of this activity viewing is limited but there are a few places you can see the experience
- Please dress appropriate to the weather conditions on the day
- The venue is not designed to accommodate children, please enquire for further information on suitability and limitations
Anything Else
- There is an authentic service area to keep dry and toilet facilities
- Pets are not permitted on site
Reviews
5 out of 5 stars
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