MR2 Spyder Performance Driving

The vehicles you will be driving are the latest model MR2 Spyder sports cars. The MR2's are mid engine, rear wheel drive cars with a 1.8 litre twin cam VVTi engine. With a sequential five-speed gearbox and weighing only 975 kilograms, these specifications make them exhilarating to drive.

On the day, you will participate in a series of motor challenges designed to test your skills in acceleration, braking and handling ability while negotiating a set course. The courses are set out on a bitumen surface covering 7,000 square metres. Your time will be recorded, added together, with the winner usually the smoothest and most consistent driver on the day.

A strong emphasis throughout the event is to show people valuable new safety skills that they can apply to everyday driving. This includes correct driving techniques, oversteer / understeer, weight transfer, vision, cornering, seating posture, airbags and ABS braking. This is done in a fun, relaxed and controlled atmosphere. Not only will you remember the day for years to come, but you will also learn potentially lifesaving skills.