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Making your automotive fantasies come true – World Class Driving
If there’s a fantasy that all men share – the one not involving voluptuous blonde twins – its getting to drive all the truly trick cars in the world in one day.
And, thanks to a company called World Class Driving, that fantasy is now within reach of anyone with $1,295 worth of room on their credit card (the price of a half-day rental on a Ferrari F430). Last year over 1,500 drivers were able to fulfill their dreams and drive some of the most exotic cars in the world on the best driving roads available in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Georgia, New York, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, North Carolina, Utah, Pennsylvania, Texas, Vermont, Washington State and Wyoming.
Cars in the program include a Ferrari F430, Lamborghini Gallardo, Ford GT, Porsche GT3, Aston Martin Vantage, Noble M400 and the Mercedes SLR McLaren. All cars are 2007 models and there will be a back up car at each event in case of a mechanical problem. The 2007 program is completely revised and will use new roads and scenic drives.
Drivers must be 25 years or older, there is no upper age limit although World Class Driving’s insurance company reserves the right to request a medical opinion for drivers over 70. Drivers must hold a valid US or Canadian driving license (other license holders will require prior authorization) and have current insurance from a recognized insurance company. Drivers must be able to drive a car with manual transmission and be able to drive the cars without the aid of special equipment.
There is no specific weight or height restrictions for participation in a WCD event, however, all of the cars have limited headroom and are fitted with racing seats which provide lateral support. Experience suggests that drivers over 280lbs or 6'5" are likely to be extremely uncomfortable.
The $1,295 prices include hospitality (continental breakfast, lunch buffet, non-alcoholic beverages, snacks, WCD gift pack - including driver's certificate and digital pictures).
How the "Road Experience" Program works
Each driver will experience approximately 20-25 minutes per car, with the event is supervised by our World Class Driving’s experienced staff. You will drive cars on an open road route specially selected by WCD. You will be required to respect the speed limits and follow the recommendations of WCD staff. Aggressive or dangerous driving is not allowed and the director has the right to immediately revoke driving privileges to any driver displaying dangerous behavior.
The number of participants is limited per day. Prior to the event you will be sent details on event location and your arrival time, which will be between 7:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Upon arrival, you will receive an event schedule and the route map that will explain the order and times that you will drive each of the cars. The route will leave the event location and follow a route that will take in the best driving roads in the area and return to the event location 3-3˝ hours later. Stops will be made along the route to change drivers. If you are a returning driver and also registered for the super car drive you should add an additional two hours to your event day.
Special instruction for drivers
The operation, controls and special features of each car will be presented at the briefing.
