I got to live out a dream this past weekend.
For my 30th birthday last year, my family got me a driving experience at Silverstone—the racing track famous for hosting the British Formula 1 Grand Prix.
It was one of those special gifts because it isn’t something I would’ve bought for myself.
I got to drive a single seater, which looks a lot like a Formula 1 car, but is a lot slower and a lot less powerful! They accelerate from 0 to 100 kph within 4.6 seconds, and have a top speed of 145 mph—more than enough for me!
In top gear and at full throttle, my whole body was shaking. Turning in the corners, I felt my body slide and get pushed into the side of the car. The deafening noise and being so low to the ground also helped me appreciate just how difficult it must be for the professionals to race without incidents.
Here is a short photo and video of the experience!
