Description

Exclusive to Red Letter Days and featured in Top Gear magazine, experience an electrifying Piaggio Ape Race. An Italian design icon since 1949, these three wheel pocket rockets have been upgraded to racing spec and come with stabilisers! Following a safety briefing on how to drive the Ape, get arranged into teams of two and have 20 minutes of practise laps to determine qualifying position. Then, like the original Le Mans start, sprint across the track, get in the Ape, start the engine and go. During a 40 minute race, work out a team strategy on an exhilarating 1 kilometre circuit where Lewis Hamilton cut his teeth, with driver change pit stops. End with a trophy presentation for the top three teams and every team takes home their time sheet!

Availability: Runs on Sundays at least once every two months throughout the year. Weather: Racing might be cancelled or curtailed in extreme weather conditions (e.g. snow, ice, heavy rain or high winds) which would make driving at speed dangerous. Duration: Lasts around two hours, with a total of one hour on the track (including 30 minutes of hands-on driving time per driver). Numbers On Day: Teams are split into groups of two and up to ten teams race on the day. Spectators: Unlimited numbers of spectators can cheer you on and are welcome to make use of the cafe and clubhouse facilities on-site. Dress Code: Racing suits and helmets are provided. Wear flat shoes. Scarves cannot be worn when driving. Guidelines: Restrictions: Minimum age is 16. Minimum height is 4’6” and maximum is 6’6”. Maximum weight is 18 stone. This experience isn’t suitable for anyone with a back or neck complaint or for pregnant women. Other Info:

Location: Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire