Enjoy An Incredible Ferrari Experience In Spain
In the past you needed status and money, but not anymore. Now anyone with a driving license can drive a Ferrari or any number of other luxury sports cars at some of the best racing circuits in Spain. The Circuit of Catalu?a near Barcelona as well as el Jarama in Madrid are two of the most popular circuits because of their rich histories in motor racing and convenient locations. But there are lots of other options out there as well that are definitely worth investigating, as you will see in this article!
The Circuit of Catalu?a Montmel?
Without a doubt, El Circuito De Cataluña is the most famous circuit in Spain. It has hosted the Spanish Grand Prix since 1991 and recently the track has been used as an off season testing venue for Formula One racing teams.
A variety of unique challenges confront the drivers including a mixture of fast and slow corners, inclines and climbs, and difficult breaking sections.
To get the full experience of driving at a top level circuit and to follow the path of some of Formula One’s most famous names, then Montmel? is undoubtedly the ideal choice.
Circuit of Jarama
Not far from Madrid, the circuit at Jarama also has a long and respectable racing history. It hosted the Spanish Grand Prix eleven times between 1967 and 1981. Legendary drivers of Formula One history such as Nicki Lauda, Gilles Villenueve won many races here. Jarama is among the most challenging Spanish circuits thanks to its tricky corners and various elevations.
In Spanish motor sport, the names ‘Rampa Pegaso’ and ‘Bajada Bugati’ are legendary and you can experience them for yourself at Jarama. The circuit calls for a lot of guts, commitment, and (of course!) skill.
Circuit of Cheste
This circuitis named in honor of a local Valencia racing icon, motorcyclist Ricardo Tormo. Cheste is a quick, exciting and memorable circuit and its mild winter climate also makes it a valued testing venue for Formula 1 teams.
Cheste contains both fast curves and slow curves with an 876 meter long straight, making it a nicely balanced track. Another reason for its attraction is the fact that the track at Cheste runs anticlockwise, which makes it one of very few circuits in Spain with that attribute. We guarantee an intense, challenging drive!
The circuit at Navarra.
Opened in 2010, the Navarra circuit is the youngest race track in Spain. Super League Formula is one of the top quality events that it already hosts and more are certain to be added to the calender in the near future. It delivers all the facilities you would want to find at a race course that’s just been built.
There are 13 corners, five of them left and eight of them right and an 800 meter straight which is perfect for generating some real, speed and acceleration!
Circuit of Kotarr
Opened in 2008, the circuit at Kotarr can assume numerous layouts, depending on the cars involved and kind of event that is being held. The circuit is also notable for being the only one in the country where driving is allowed in both rainy and icy conditions!
The track in its longest version possesses an excellent blend of 15 fast and slow corners and a layout that encourages entertaining and aggressive driving. There are many challenging turns and long straights, perfect for putting the pedal to the metal.
Circuit of Jerez
The ciruit of Jerez hosted the Spanish Grand Prix between 1986 and 1990 and as a result, is one more track with a fine heritage. It first opened its doors in 1985 and since then has developed a reputation as one of the best and fastest circuits in the country.
A broad, quick circuit, you will require guts and lots of skill to negotiate notorious corners like Sito Pons or Alex Crivill?. It is a comparatively flat circuit and has zero blind corners, and this makes it a firm favourite among the racers.
So next time you are on holiday in sunny Spain and are looking for something fresh and exciting to do at the weekend, why not book a couple of laps in the car of your dreams? Spanish driving experiences are easily available on the internet, offering all sorts of supercars - and even authentic Formula 1 vehicles for hire!
So why hold off? Just choose your vehicle and select your circuit and we’ll meet you in pit stop!
The writer of this article happens to be a life-long Ferrari fan and motorsports enthusiast, and has a profound love for driving experiences. He is the administrator at www.conducirunferrari.es, which features recommendations and guidance for anyone who wants to drive the car of their dreams at a world class Spanish racing track such as the the Circuit of Catalonia, .