Drifting course at the Castelletto di Branduzzo racetrack
Highlights
- Get closer to the world of drift with a 4-hour course at Castelletto Circuit
- Learn to keep the car sideways, working on throttle, steering wheel and oversteer
- Discover what drifting really means, with instructors and professional drivers
Why Freedome
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Assistance 7 days a week
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Full description
Drifting is not about losing control. It is knowing exactly how much you can afford to.
In this half-day drifting course at the Castelletto di Branduzzo racetrack you learn how to balance at the least stable moment possible: when the car slides sideways and everything depends on how you move the throttle and steering wheel. You work side by side with instructors and professional drivers in a practical and progressive course, ideal for those who want to approach drifting from the right basics.
In the end you don't take home 'showmanship', but something much better: the feeling of finally being in control.
What we will do
The appointment is at the Castelletto di Branduzzo racetrack at 8 am, with a welcome and breakfast (coffee and croissants) before the official start of the course at 8. 30 am.
We begin with an introductory theoretical session, also designed for first-time drivers. We talk about the fundamentals of drifting: physics of drifting, rear-wheel drive, load transfer and grip management.
Then we move on to practice on a dedicated 60 × 70-metre square, the perfect space to start getting to grips with the car in oversteer. We work on countersteering technique, throttle management and throttle/steering wheel balance, starting with the simplest controlled drifts.
You will learn how to set the drift, maintain it and close it cleanly. All this in rear-wheel drive cars, ideal for really understanding what happens when the balance breaks: usually a Mazda MX-5 or BMW.
At the end of the course, final debriefing and Certificate of Participation to take home. The experience ends around 12: 30 p. m., for a total of about 4 hours of course time.
Who it is aimed at
The course is open to anyone over the age of 18 with a B licence, including novice drivers. Equivalent foreign driving licences are also accepted.
A weight of less than 120 kg is also required to participate.
Other information
The course takes place throughout the year on the dates indicated in the calendar.
The exercises take place on rear-wheel drive cars such as Mazda MX-5 or BMWs, chosen to make the loss of grip more evident and to work effectively on car control. The activity takes place on the circuit with dedicated insurance coverage; a liability release must be signed before the start, as is the practice for track driving experiences.
Accompanying persons are welcome: they have free access to the circuit and can watch the participants' practices from a dedicated area. There is a maximum of 1 accompanying person per participant.
Videos of the experience can be purchased on request, with professional filming via camera car on board. The video service is available at a cost of €30.
Recommended clothing
Comfortable clothing suitable for the season
Don't forget to bring
B driving licence (valid)
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.
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Choose your preferred date
Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Castelletto di Branduzzo, Pavia
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for carrying out the activity safely (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to choose whether or not to accept these suggestions. If you are unable to reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund! If you have set the date of your Gift Voucher and bad weather has prevented the activity from taking place, the Voucher remains valid until the expiry date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is very flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 48 hours from the activity start. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.
