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What happens during a track driving course?

Publié le 9 December 2025 par Pistonelle Vectalia : date de mise à jour de l'article 9 December 2025

A driving course can, above all, give you a thrill. Besides that, it’s also the perfect opportunity to drive a supercar or race car at full speed.

Who can do a driving course on a racetrack?

Whether you’re a young driver or an experienced driver, you can absolutely participate in a driving course on a racetrack. However, to drive a race car, you must be over 18 and hold a valid driver’s license (category B). In addition, on the day of the course, you may also be required to take a breathalyzer test. How does the course work?The structure of a driving course depends primarily on your experience. If you’ve never driven a race car before, in most cases, you’ll have a lengthy briefing with the instructor beforehand. After this, you can take to the track and begin the course. At the very beginning, you should first familiarize yourself with the car. Gradually, the instructor might invite you to drive faster and faster.

What type of car could you drive during a driving course?

The type of car you could drive during the course depends on the package you choose. However, for a first-time race car driving experience, it would be more interesting to opt for supercars such as an Audi R8, a Lamborghini, a Porsche Cayman S, or even a Ford Mustang Shelby.

After you start to become familiar with a race car, you can then do a rally driving course on dirt or perhaps even drive a single-seater that can reach speeds of over 250 km/h.

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What is the best circuit for a racing car driving course?

In France, the best circuits for a first-time race car driving experience are:

Le Luc circuit:

Located in the Var region, this circuit is 2.4 km long and 9 m wide. Well-suited for beginners, this circuit features three long straights and several tight corners.

The Grand Sambuc circuit:

Located in Aix-en-Provence, this circuit is 2 km long. In addition to an 800-meter straight, this circuit also includes tight and parabolic corners.

And the Alès Cévennes circuit:

If you want to experience different types of driving courses, this circuit is ideal. Besides their asphalt track, this center also has a dirt track for those who want to try rally driving.

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