Superdrive’s New 4x4 Challenge at Ireland’s Premier Motorsports Centre

Superdrive’s New 4x4 Challenge at Ireland’s Premier Motorsports Centre

Posted: March 26, 2010 8:55 AM

The first sods of soil were turned this week for the construction of Superdrive Motorsports Centre’s exciting new 4x4 Off Road Challenge track which is due to officially open next month.

The track, located on site at the Portadown Motorsports Centre will be a mile long maze of exciting new challenges including the Pit of Doom, 45˚Incline Hill Climb, Monster See-saw, Log Bridge and much more.

Superdrive have taken delivery of two awesome 3 litre V6 Mitsubishi Shogun 4x4’s to use on the exciting new track.

Superdrive Managing Director Brendan Crealey said,
‘Our background and pedigree at Superdrive is in the fast paced rally world but the 4x4 Off Road Challenge will introduce a different pace and a new set of skills for our customers to learn.

‘Drivers can be assured that even though the 4x4 is at a slightly slower pace than the rally driving, it will be no less exciting!

‘The Monster See-Saw will be a major attraction to the activity and set the adrenaline pumping for both novice and experienced drivers alike!’ He said.

The 4x4 Off Road Challenge will be added to the list of Superdrive’s exciting motorsport activities that also include Adult Rally Driving Experiences, Junior Rally Driving for ages 13-17 and Kart Racing activities for ages 8 and upwards.

Superdrive caters for all levels of driver through its motorsports activities including groups and individuals, children and adults. Ireland’s premier motorsports centre is the perfect venue for corporate and team building days, stag and hen parties, children’s birthday parties, gift vouchers or just a treat for yourself!

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Superdrive Launches Super Nova for New Junior Rally Programme

Posted: November 25, 2009 4:44 PM

Superdrive Managing Director Brendan Crealey with young
drivers at today’s launch of the Superdrive Junior Rally
Driving Programme

Superdrive Motorsports Centre near Portadown, County Armagh today launched an all new junior rally driving programme for young people from age 13 to 17 years using a rally prepared Vauxhall Nova. This programme is the first of its kind in Northern Ireland and is designed to teach driving and basic rally competition skills to young people who are not of road driving age.

Superdrive’s Centre Manager Safron Thomas said,
‘Our team is very excited about introducing the Junior Rally Driving Programme to young people in Ireland. The Motorsports Association (MSA) already allows young people with the appropriate MSA licence from age 14 to compete in rally cross and mini cross events.

‘We see our Junior Rally Programme as both an avenue to learn the basics of driving and ultimately a training ground for young people who want to get into motorsport, particularly rally driving.

‘Superdrive provides a safe and controlled learning environment for young people to gain driving experience and then progressing on to rally competition skills.’ She said.

Superdrive’s Managing Director Brendan Crealey said,
‘This young driver initiative also has an important road safety benefit. Young drivers can come to our centre and learn basic car control skills that will be very beneficial to them when they eventually get on the road.

‘We believe the programme will help to save lives on our roads among the 17-25 year old age group.’ He said.

The Car
The dedicated Junior Rally car is a rally prepared 1200cc Vauxhall Nova with FIA approved racing seats and harnesses, roll cage, full communication system and essential motorsport accessories.

The Programme
No previous driving experience is required to take part in the rally programme. There are two levels in the Junior Rally Programme;
Level One – Junior Driving Essentials and Level Two- Advanced Junior Driving

Every session includes a classroom based safety and instructional briefing from the Superdrive rally instructors and all drivers will be provided with a rally suit and motorsport helmet including helmet-to-helmet intercoms for in car instructions.

Level One – Junior Driving Essentials drivers will focus on the basics of driving a car progressing on to basic rally skills.

Level Two- Advanced Junior Driving drivers will focus on honing their rally driving skills and learning competition techniques.

Further Advancement
When a driver has completed Level Two – Advanced Junior Driving, regardless of age, they will be entitled to take part in the Superdrive adult Rally Experience Courses in the Ford MKII Escort RS2000, the rear-wheel-drive Ford Focus Zetec or the Mitsubishi Evo IV or book One-to-One tuition with one of Superdrive’s experienced instructors.

Superdrive’s professional team can give support and advice on how drivers can further their rallying career through Superdrive and beyond.

Superdrive is the only Rally School in Ireland that is recognised by the governing body of Motorsports in the UK, the Motorsports Association (MSA) and also the British Association of Rally Schools (BARS).

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