Porsche was in the spotlight this week as they began to break ground for their new driver training facility next to the famous Silverstone Grand Prix circuit in Northamptonshire. The brand new facility, called the ‘Porsche Driving Experience Centre’, will train brand new Porsche owners the driving skills and performance capabilities that they need to know about their vehicle. The only Porsche owners that will be able to come to the facility are the ones from the UK and Ireland.
The Managing Director for Porsche Cars Great Britain, Andy Goss, stated ”After a long search for a venue for this exciting development, we are pleased to have found such enthusiastic partners in the BRDC and Silverstone Circuits. We are all looking forward to the venue opening next summer and the opportunity to showcase the engine performance and chassis dynamics which differentiate a Porsche from its rivals.”
Also Richard Phillips, Managing Director of Silverstone Circuits Limited, said; “We are delighted that work has started on the Porsche Driving Experience Centre, the first phase of the Silverstone Masterplan, and look forward to watching the Centre and the track develop over the coming months.”
The track the these drivers will be practicing on in approximately 3.1km and was split into four different areas. These areas can either be used together or seperately. The tracks will be used to teach drivers how to drive their Porsche on wet or dry ground. This will give them the experience they need if they were ever to face this situation.
One of the most advanced tools that they use is the ‘kick-plate’. The ‘kick-plate’ takes the form of a moveable metal plate that is flush with the road’s surface. It is triggered when a car travels overhead, which then causes it to generate the effect of a loss of rear wheel traction. This teaches the driver the stability systems of the vehicle and shows them how to react properly to it.
The Porsche Driving Experience Centre will house reception and display areas, a restaurant and an innovative Human Performance Centre. This will offer fitness assessments and instruction in techniques aimed at improving stamina, co-ordination and reaction times for drivers of all levels. Visitors will be able to see the entire Porsche facility from a roof top platform offering panoramic views.
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