Drift Limits is a friendly and independent Motorsport Academy that shares the philosophy of its founder, Jonny Barden: "You should be able to enjoy a variety of motorsports all in one action-packed day, while veteran instructors develop your skills as a driver and help you find the limit – driving harder and faster than ever before."

The academy boasts three purpose-built circuits at its Bovingdon Airfield Complex, making it the closest motorsport venue to the City of London. It prides itself on offering the most diverse range of motorsport experiences available in the UK. These experiences are specially designed to challenge every driver, from total novices to seasoned professionals, with an unrivalled collection of high-performance supercars, drift cars, open-top single-seaters, fully-fledged GT3 race cars, and even a Jordan Formula One car.

This year, exciting new developments and an unrivalled fleet bring even more ludicrous ways to thrill, educate, and delight guests with enduring memories. Drivers are encouraged to push their skills, reactions, and bravery to the limit in a safe and flexible environment. Drift Limits delivers exactly what its customers want, avoiding the considerable costs typically associated with larger circuit hires.

What We Offer

Drift Limits Experiences:

12 Lap Mustang Nascar Thrill Experience

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20 Lap Mustang Nascar

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Radical SR5 Experience

Radical SR5 Blast Experience

• 30-Minute Introductory Briefing: Covers racing lines, throttle/braking techniques, and track day safety etiquette.
• 4 Sighting Laps: Includes 1 high-speed passenger ride in a sports saloon car.
• 4 Driving Laps: In the Radical SR5 with an instructor co-driver.*
  *The first 2 laps are slow ‘warm-up laps’ to help drivers acclimate to the car, warm up the brakes, and heat the racing slick tyres.

Radical SR5 Thrill Experience

• 30-Minute Introductory Briefing: Covers racing lines, throttle/braking techniques, and track day safety etiquette.
• 4 Sighting Laps: Includes 1 high-speed passenger ride in a sports saloon car.
• 8 Driving Laps: In the Radical SR5 with an instructor co-driver.*
  *The first 2 laps are slow ‘warm-up laps’ to help drivers acclimate to the car, warm up the brakes, and heat the racing slick tyres.

What Makes the Radical SR5 Exceptional?

The Radical SR5 is an LMP-inspired racer that’s faster than any supercar and engineered for an exhilarating, driver-focused experience. This is one of only 24 SR5s ever produced by Radical, offering guests an unmatched level of exclusivity. In fact, Drift Limits provides the only public Radical SR5 driving experience available worldwide.

• Unmatched Power: Equipped with a Honda K20 engine delivering 287bhp and a Hewland FTR 6-speed transaxle with paddleshift and auto blipper for seamless, professional-grade gear changes.
• Racing-Grade Durability: Designed to handle flat up-shifts and clutch-free downshifts with ease, built for the rigours of professional racing.
• Featherweight Build: Weighing just 570kg, the Radical SR5 offers electric handling and phenomenal grip.

Aerodynamic Excellence

The Radical SR5’s advanced aerodynamics set it apart:

• High-Speed Stability: Features LMP-designed front dive planes, diffusers, and a massive carbon bi-plane wing for incredible downforce.
• Gravity-Defying Grip: The aerodynamic downforce generated is so immense that, theoretically, the car could drive upside down in a tunnel at high speed.

Why Drive the Radical SR5?

This is more than just a driving experience—it’s a taste of professional racing. Combining unparalleled power, agility, and exclusivity, the Radical SR5 is perfect for thrill-seekers looking for the ultimate motorsport challenge.

• Radical SR5 Blast & Thrill Experience
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F1000 Single Seater Experience

F1000 Single Seater Thrill Experience

• 30-Minute Introductory Briefing: Covers racing lines, throttle/braking techniques, and track day safety etiquette.
• 4 Sighting Laps: Includes 1 high-speed passenger lap in a track-prepared sports car.
• 4 Driving Laps: In the F1000 Single Seater under yellow flag conditions.
• 4 Driving Laps: In the F1000 Single Seater with 1:1 tuition from Drift Limits' motorsport instruction team.

F1000 Single Seater 20 Lap Experience

• 30-Minute Introductory Briefing: Covers racing lines, throttle/braking techniques, and track day safety etiquette.
• 4 Sighting Laps: Includes 1 high-speed passenger lap in a track-prepared sports car.
• 4 Driving Laps: In the F1000 Single Seater under yellow flag conditions.
• 12 Driving Laps: In the F1000 Single Seater with 1:1 tuition from Drift Limits' motorsport instruction team.

What Is the F1000 Single Seater?

The F1000 Single Seater delivers an authentic Formula 1-style experience, testing your physical and mental endurance. As a stepping stone to the world’s most prestigious motorsport, these racecars offer incredible performance on the dedicated B17 Bomber Circuit, designed specifically for race cars.

• Unmatched Engineering:
  Drivers are strapped into a purpose-built monocoque chassis with an ultra-lightweight composite shell powered by an unrestricted, high-revving 1000cc engine.
  • Performance: 0–100 mph in 4.75 seconds, braking from 125 mph to a stop in 4.5 seconds.
  • Power-to-Weight Ratio: 525bhp per tonne, making these machines one of the fastest accelerating single-seaters in the UK.

What to Expect:

• Build Confidence: Acclimate to the controls and warm up the slick tyres lap by lap.
• Precision Racing: Paddle-shift through a 6-speed sequential gearbox, just millimetres from the ground in a fiberglass monocoque chassis.
  • Equipped with racing flat-shift technology: no throttle lift required during upshifts and automatic rev-matching for downshifts.
• Aerodynamic Downforce: Feel the full effects F1 drivers endure, with no ABS or traction control to assist you.

Why Choose the F1000 Experience?

The F1000 is a favourite at Drift Limits, offering a raw and uncompromised racing experience. These machines are:

• Completely Unrestricted: Exactly as raced in F1000 championships.
• A Gateway to Formula 1: A perfect introduction to the world of high-performance single-seater racing, surpassing even previous Formula Renault experiences.
• Unparalleled Thrills: Blending power, grip, and handling for the ultimate racecar experience.

This is motorsport in its purest form—light, powerful, and designed to deliver a visceral thrill. Not for the faint of heart!

• 12 Lap F1000 Thrill & 20 Lap F1000 Experience
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Dakar Rally Jump Experience

Dakar Rally Jump Experience

• 30-Minute Introductory Briefing: Covers racing lines, throttle/braking techniques, and track day safety etiquette.
• 4 Sighting Laps: Includes 1 high-speed passenger lap in a track-prepared sports car.
• 8 Laps on the Rally X Stage: A thrilling combination of tarmac circuit driving and a mixed surface section.
• 8 Attempts at “The Launch Pad”: Experience the world’s biggest rally jump and enjoy serious air time as you leap across the gap!

Dakar Rally Jump & Dirt Experience

• 30-Minute Introductory Briefing: Covers racing lines, throttle/braking techniques, and track day safety etiquette.
• 4 Sighting Laps: Includes 1 high-speed passenger lap in a track-prepared sports car.
• 8 Laps on the Rally X Stage: Drive through a mix of tarmac and gravel, including 8 jumps at “The Launch Pad.”
• 15 Laps on the Dirt Rally Stage: Feel the thrill of sliding through the dirt, with 2 warm-up laps followed by 13 fast laps.
• Seasonal Availability: This experience is offered from May to August only.

Why Choose the Dakar Rally Jump Experiences?

For adrenaline junkies, the Dakar Rally Jump offers a heart-racing adventure like no other. Feel the thrill of launching over the iconic “Launch Pad” and mastering diverse rally terrains with plenty of high-speed action.

Push your limits, kick up the dirt, and experience the raw excitement of rally driving at its finest. Perfect for motorsport enthusiasts ready to take on the challenge!

What Is the Dakar Rally Jump & Dirt Experience?

The world’s biggest Rally Jump Experience, taken to the next level. Ever wondered what it feels like to be airborne in a car as you watch WRC drivers soar over iconic crests? Now you can try it for yourself! Fly through the sky as you take on 'The Launch Pad' in our Dakar Rally-prepared Yamaha. Don’t worry if it sounds terrifying—you’ll gradually build up speed to a level that feels comfortable, all while being strapped into a 6-point harness for a thrilling experience.

Not only will the jump have the crowd on their feet, but the wild handling of this machine will keep everyone hooked as you navigate fast, sweeping corners on a tarmac Rally Stage.

But that’s not all. After perfecting the tarmac stage, you'll move to a fully bespoke off-road Rally Stage. Here, you’ll experience the intricacies of a dirt course, similar to how WRC drivers maximize speed across different gradients and grip levels. You'll feel the power of this purpose-built rally car as it pitches sideways, flicking up clouds of dirt while you powerslide from one corner to the next across a range of extreme terrains. It's a true experience of what it