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VXRs are the most powerful cars Vauxhall has ever made. Turn the key and you'll instantly feel a satisfying surge of power. Press the pedal and you'll feel your adrenaline surge forward with the car. So imagine the thrill of finding yourself on a racetrack, sitting behind the wheel of a VXR.

From £120 - a VXR Track Day will help you learn to drive like a pro around BTCC tracks. Under expert tuition from a professional driver you'll learn how to handle our range of VXRs on a racing track - confidently and safely.

The next step is for you to select your favourite track on the left hand side of this page before going to Book Now to book your place so you can truly experience the thrill of VXR.

We also have special packages for VXR Owners. Check out our VXR Owners' Evenings page for details. Tickets for VXR Owners are £75.

It's an exhilarating experience - and one you won't forget.

* Activities in the video represent last year's activities and may not represent the 2009 schedule. For details of this year's activities, please select your preferred track.

BRANDS HATCH

Track Info

Brands Hatch, Fawkham Kent - 9th and 10th June

The most famous racing track in the UK, Brands Hatch will put you through your paces with a mixture of hairpin bends and long straights. It's situated on the A20, near West Kingsdown.

Dates

Morning Session: 9th and 10th June (BOTH CLOSED)

Afternoon Session: 9th and 10th June (BOTH CLOSED)

Highlights

This VXR Track Day session includes:
  • Instruction by professional drivers
  • A chance to experience the entire VXR range
  • 105* minutes of track time - including a passenger lap with a VX Racing BTCC driver behind the wheel!
  • 105* minutes of VXR Experience
  • A buffet lunch
  • And, of course, a full safety briefing
*Includes briefing time and activity changeover time half way through session.

VXR Experience:

You'll find there's just as much excitement off the track as there is on it. Our VXR Experience brings you:
  • Autotest - test your skills against the clock on a designated course
  • The Wall - put the Vauxhall Insignia's fantastic Adaptive 4X4 with Flexride through its paces on a low grip surface
  • Pitstop Challenge - test your skills on a real VX Racing British Touring Car Championship car: it's not as easy as the pit team make it look!

Morning Timetable

Rise and shine for a morning session:
08:00 - 08:30
Arrival / Registration
08.30
Welcome
08:45 - 12.30
Track / VXR Experience*
12:30
Lunch (buffet) and depart

*Includes briefing time and activity changeover time half way through the session.

Afternoon Timetable

12:00 - 12:30
Registration and Lunch (buffet)
13.00
Welcome
13:15 - 17.00
Track / VXR Experience*
17:00
Depart

*Includes briefing time and activity changeover time half way through the session.

Croft

Track Info

Croft, North Yorkshire - 15th and 16th July

Croft is an International Motor Racing Circuit which as well as hosting VXR Track Day events is used for the British Touring Car and British Superbike Championships. It's situated off the A167, near Darlington.

Dates

Morning Session: 15th and 16th July - JUST £120

Afternoon Session: 15th and 16th July (BOTH SOLD OUT)

Highlights

This VXR Track Day session includes:
  • Instruction by professional drivers
  • A chance to experience the entire VXR range
  • 105* minutes of track time - including a passenger lap with a VX Racing BTCC driver behind the wheel!
  • 105* minutes of VXR Experience
  • A buffet lunch
  • And, of course, a full safety briefing
*Includes briefing time and activity changeover time half way through session.

VXR Experience:

You'll find there's just as much excitement off the track as there is on it. Our VXR Experience brings you:
  • Autotest - test your skills against the clock on a designated course
  • The Wall - put the Vauxhall Insignia's fantastic Adaptive 4X4 with Flexride through its paces on a low grip surface
  • Pitstop Challenge - test your skills on a real VX Racing British Touring Car Championship car: it's not as easy as the pit team make it look!

Morning Timetable

Rise and shine for a morning session:
08:00 - 08:30
Arrival / Registration
08.30
Welcome
08:45 - 12.30
Track / VXR Experience*
12:30
Lunch (buffet) and depart

*Includes briefing time and activity changeover time half way through the session.

Afternoon Timetable

12:00 - 12:30
Registration and Lunch (buffet)
13.00
Welcome
13:15 - 17.00
Track / VXR Experience*
17:00
Depart

*Includes briefing time and activity changeover time half way through the session.

ROCKINGHAM

Track Info

Rockingham, Corby, Northamptonshire - 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th June

One of the latest racing tracks to be built, Rockingham features several circuits in one track, including the UK's only oval track. As you'd expect from a track so new, services are second to none.

Dates

Morning Session: 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th June - JUST £120

Afternoon Session: 24th (SOLD OUT), 25th (tickets still available!), 26th (tickets still available!), 27th (SOLD OUT) June - JUST £120

Rockingham's dynamic Wet Grip Area will push you beyond the limit in a unique controlled environment. Combining a kick plate, water walls and a polished surface, so smooth it's like ice, it's the perfect place to hone advanced driving skills and demonstrate the latest in automotive safety technology.

Highlights

This VXR Track Day session includes:
  • Instruction by professional drivers
  • A chance to experience the entire VXR range
  • 105* minutes of track time - including a passenger lap with a VX Racing BTCC driver behind the wheel!
  • 105* minutes of Ultimate VXR Experience †
  • Expert Tuition inside the 6.2 litre VXR8
  • VXR8 drift school wet area
  • A buffet lunch
  • And, of course, a full safety briefing

*Includes briefing time and activity changeover time half way through session.

†Ultimate VXR Track Day Experience:

With the Ultimate VXR Track Day there's as much excitement off the track as there is on it. Our Ultimate VXR Experience brings you all the elements of our VXR Experience:

  • Autotest - test your skills against the clock on a designated course
  • The Wall - put the Vauxhall Insignia's fantastic Adaptive 4X4 with Flexride through its paces on a low grip surface
  • Pitstop Challenge - test your skills on a real VX Racing British Touring Car Championship car: it's not as easy as the pit team make it look!

Plus, you'll also benefit from expert tuition in pushing the monstrous 6.2 litre VXR8 to the limit in the VXR8 Drift School's wet grip area. Additionally, you'll get the chance to tackle the Astra VXR Kick Plate - the UK's only kick plate - and test the car's impressive performance on polished surfaces. Places are limited and interest is fierce, so don't miss your chance to experience a unique opportunity of VXR action.

Morning Timetable

Rise and shine for a morning session:
08:00 - 08:30
Arrival / Registration
08.30
Welcome
08:45 - 12.30
Track / VXR Experience*
12:30
Lunch (buffet) and depart

*Includes briefing time and activity changeover time half way through the session.

Afternoon Timetable

12:00 - 12:30
Registration and Lunch (buffet)
13.00
Welcome
13:15 - 17.00
Track / VXR Experience*
17:00
Depart

*Includes briefing time and activity changeover time half way through the session.

Thruxton

Track Info

Thruxton, Andover, Hampshire - 2nd and 3rd July

Thruxton race circuit is one of the fastest in the country with legendary high speed corners. It's located off the A303 between Andover and Amesbury.

Dates

Morning Session: 2nd and 3rd July - JUST £120

Afternoon Session: 2nd and 3rd July (BOTH SOLD OUT)

Highlights

This VXR Track Day session includes:
  • Instruction by professional drivers
  • A chance to experience the entire VXR range
  • 105* minutes of track time - including a passenger lap with a VX Racing BTCC driver behind the wheel!
  • 105* minutes of VXR Experience
  • A buffet lunch
  • And, of course, a full safety briefing
*Includes briefing time and activity changeover time half way through session.

VXR Experience:

You'll find there's just as much excitement off the track as there is on it. Our VXR Experience brings you:
  • Autotest - test your skills against the clock on a designated course
  • The Wall - put the Vauxhall Insignia's fantastic Adaptive 4X4 with Flexride through its paces on a low grip surface
  • Pitstop Challenge - test your skills on a real VX Racing British Touring Car Championship car: it's not as easy as the pit team make it look!

Morning Timetable

Rise and shine for a morning session:
08:00 - 08:30
Arrival / Registration
08.30
Welcome
08:45 - 12.30
Track / VXR Experience*
12:30
Lunch (buffet) and depart

*Includes briefing time and activity changeover time half way through the session.

Afternoon Timetable

12:00 - 12:30
Registration and Lunch (buffet)
13.00
Welcome
13:15 - 17.00
Track / VXR Experience*
17:00
Depart

*Includes briefing time and activity changeover time half way through the session.

VXR Owners' Evenings

Track Info

Brands Hatch, Fawkham Kent - 9th June

The most famous racing track in the UK, Brands Hatch will put you through your paces with a mixture of hairpin bends and long straights. It's situated on the A20, near West Kingsdown.

Rockingham, Corby, Northamptonshire - 26th June

One of the latest racing tracks to be built, Rockingham features several circuits in one track, including the UK's only oval track. As you'd expect from a track so new, services are second to none.

Dates

Brands Hatch Evening Owners' Session: 9th June - JUST £75

Rockingham Evening Owners' Session: 26th June - JUST £75

Highlights

This VXR Track Day Owners' session includes:
  • Instruction by professional drivers
  • A chance to experience the VXR range
  • 60* minutes of track time
  • Refreshments
  • And, of course, a full safety briefing

Timetable

Start with refreshments, then get straight into the action.
16:30 - 17:30
Registration and refreshments
17.30
Transfer to pits for Track brief
18:00 - 20.00
Track time*
20:00
Depart

*Guests will enjoy 20 minutes on the track, followed by a break of 20 minutes off.

HOW TO GET THERE

BRANDS HATCH

Brands Hatch is situated on the A20 near West Kingsdown. Just 3 miles from junction 3 (Swanley) off the M25, it is linked via the A20 to the M20 and M25/26 motorways. Regular services to nearby Swanley operate from Victoria.

Address:
Brands Hatch Circuit, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent DA3 8NG

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CROFT

Croft is situated off the A167, near Darlington.

Travelling South, take junction 58 off the A1(M) signed Darlington. Follow this route through Darlington, then follow the A167 towards Northallerton. Croft Circuit is signposted approximately 2 miles south of Croft on Tees.

Travelling North, take junction 57 off the A1(M) to Darlington. At the second roundabout take the 5th exit - signed Northallerton A167. Continue on this route as above.

Address:
Croft Circuit, Croft on Tees, North Yorkshire, DL2 2PL

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ROCKINGHAM

Rockingham is located near Corby, which is north of Northampton. It's easily accessible from the A1, M1 and A14 within easy reach of London, and just 30 minutes from Bedford.

Address:
Rockingham Motor Speedway, Mitchell Road, Corby, Northamptonshire NN17 5AF

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THRUXTON

Thruxton is located off the A303 between Andover and Amesbury. Thruxton Circuit is located adjacent to the A303 trunk road, 5 miles west of Andover in Hampshire. The Circuit is clearly signposted form the main road

Address:
Thruxton Circuit,Andover, Hampshire, SP11 8PN

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BOOK NOW

For all Track Days you will be required to pay by credit/debit card.

In order to book a session, you must read the terms and conditions carefully. Below is a summary, please ensure you read the full terms and conditions

  • Those attending VXR owner session, will be required to show their V5 (for proof of VXR ownership) during registration on the day
  • You must be over 21 years of age.
  • You must be in possession of a current full (not provisional) driving licence for a manual vehicle, issued by the UK DVLA or the national licensing authority of a non-UK country in which you reside.
  • You must be able to produce the original (not photocopied) complete driving licence (including identity card and counterpart) for inspection on the day of the event.
  • You must be in good health and not suffering from any disability that may affect your ability to participate.
  • You must have eyesight that meets at least the minimum standard required by law for driving.
  • You must not be on any drugs (prescribed or otherwise) that may affect your ability to participate.
  • You must not be pregnant and do not suffer from, or have any history of epilepsy or any other medical condition that may affect your ability to drive and participate.
  • You must complete both circuit and GM indemnity forms on arrival
  • Wear seat belts and helmets (provided) when engaging in track activity
  • One ticket per person - the ticketing system will be reviewed regularly, and General Motors UK Limited reserves the right to cancel any tickets that breach this restriction
  • If however, General Motors UK Limited has unallocated tickets available closer to the event dates, General Motors UK Limited may contact existing ticket holders, to see if additional tickets are required
  • No refunds are payable by General Motors UK Limited

BOOK NOW USING OUR SECURE ONLINE PAYMENT SYSTEM

terms and conditions

FAQS

Got a question? You're likely to find the answer right here.

How do I get there?
Addresses and contact details for all circuits can be found on our page 'How to get there'
Can I bring a guest?
You can, but be aware non-paying guests, ie, spectators, won't be able to take part in any of the activities. You'll need to provide us with the names of anyone accompanying you - contact us with any guest names, or general queries, at trackdays@vxr.co.uk
What do I need to wear?
Whatever you want as long as you feel comfortable and casual. It's advisable to bring a warm and waterproof coat in case of bad weather.
What do I need to bring?
Your full driving license (paper and card sections) and your confirmation email. Guests booked onto the VXR owners track day sessions are required to bring your V5 along as proof of ownership. And if you need glasses for driving, make sure you pack them as you won't be allowed on the track otherwise.
Will there be food?
There will be refreshments provided at your registration and also provided throughout your VXR Track Day.
Do I need a crash helmet? Or special shoes?
Crash helmets will be provided on the day. It is not advisable to wear high heeled or excessively wide soled shoes such as work boots. Casual shoes or trainers are ideal.
Can I drive my own car on the track?
No. All the cars used on VXR Track Days will be owned and supplied directly by Vauxhall.
Will I receive a ticket?
You'll receive an automated confirmation email of your booking. Just print this out and bring it with you. A week before you're due to arrive we'll send you another email with directions and other information.