With the Formula 1 season now in full swing the eyes of the world are once again focused on some of the most thrilling racing encounters on the planet. But why should those millionaire racing drivers have all the fun? We look at some of the world’s most exciting hotspots to put your own driving skills to the test.
Contents
- 1 Monte Carlo, Monaco
- 2 Laponie Ice Driving, Arjeplog, Swedish Lapland
- 3 Daytona International Speedway, Florida, USA
- 4 Nürburgring, Germany
- 5 Silverstone, UK
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1 Monte Carlo, Monaco
You might not quite be able to hit the top speeds that they reach on race days but the Monaco Grand Prix takes place on the same streets where you can drive on pretty much any other day in the year. Take your own car through the famous Fairmont Hotel tunnel and experience the notorious hairpin bends. Plus the big money yachts and high roller casinos of Monte Carlo make Monaco a thrilling place to see in its own right.
2 Laponie Ice Driving, Arjeplog, Swedish Lapland
This area of stunningly beautiful frozen lakes in the far north of Sweden welcomes the world’s biggest car manufacturers every year to put their latest vehicles through their paces in the most testing of conditions. The area is also turned into the ultimate driver’s playground with nine purpose-built tracks through 500 acres of wilderness available for you to tackle in specially-prepared rally cars, Porches and more. Among the attractions are exact replicas of Silverstone, Le Castellet and the Hockenheim ring.
3 Daytona International Speedway, Florida, USA
This historic track is home to the Daytona 500, billed as the ‘Superbowl of NASCAR’ and one of the most prestigious dates on the American racing calendar. Home to high speed high jinx for more than half a century, this sunny spot attracts huge crowds of speed junkies but you can also get a taste of it yourself with NASCAR driving experiences or ride-alongs with pro drivers giving you the chance to top 180mph in a stock car.
4 Nürburgring, Germany
One of the most famous racing destinations in the world with a motorsports complex surrounding the picturesque village of Nürburg. It is home to a Grand Prix track as well as the renowned Nordschleife, a one way circular toll road which attracts motor racing tourists keen to take advantage of the absence of a general speed limit. Open weekly for motorists to enjoy, it is policed using the same driving laws as apply on all German roads but completing a lap is a must-do on any motor racing fan’s bucket list.
5 Silverstone, UK
The traditional home of British motor racing and the scene of the British Grand Prix every year. But you don’t have to be an F1 driver to burn some rubber along this most famous of tracks. Silverstone track days make perfect gifts for men who love their cars and give visitors the chance to get behind the wheel of all sorts of high powered vehicles and put their skills to the test. Whether you want the sample classic luxury of an Aston Martin or taste the low-ride thrill of a single seater race car, track days at Silverstone are the ultimate treat for motor racing fans.