Remember, winter driving requires patience and preparedness. By following our tips, you’ll not only navigate winter roads more safely but also contribute to the overall safety of everyone on the road. Safe travels! Most of all consider whether your trip is absolutely essential. STAY HOME if the Weather is severe. Safety should always be the…
. Avoid Cruise Control: In slippery conditions, it’s best to have full control over acceleration and deceleration. Avoid using cruise control to reduce the risk of skidding.
Plan for Delays: Winter weather can lead to delays. Leave early to give yourself extra time to reach your destination without feeling rushed or stressed. Watch for Black Ice: Be especially cautious on bridges, overpasses, and shaded areas where black ice can form. Black ice is often invisible but extremely slippery.
Know Your Car: Familiarize yourself with your vehicle’s features, especially those related to winter driving like traction control and stability control. Understanding your car can enhance your safety.
Illuminate Your Intentions: Use your headlights, even during the day. This increases visibility for you and other drivers. Clear all snow from your vehicle, including headlights and taillights.
Keep Emergency Supplies Onboard: Pack essentials like a blanket, flashlight, extra warm clothing, and non-perishable snacks. A fully charged phone and a first aid kit can be invaluable in case of an emergency.
Stay Informed: Check weather and road conditions before you leave. Plan your route and be aware of any potential hazards or closures. Stay updated through reliable sources.
Here’s tip number 4 in our series of Winter Driving Tips Brake Smoothly: Avoid sudden movements. Brake gently to prevent skidding. If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS), apply firm, continuous pressure in case of a skid.
Tip 3 – Winter Tyres Matter: Consider investing in winter tyres for better traction on icy roads. They can make a significant difference in your ability to navigate winter conditions safely.
Clear Visibility is Key: Before hitting the road, ensure all windows, mirrors, and lights are clear of snow and ice. It’s not just about seeing – it’s about being seen! Get in touch if you’d like to improving your winter driving skills with our experienced team.
Winter is here, and with it comes the need for extra caution on the roads. Keep yourself and your loved ones safe with these daily winter driving tips: Essential Winter Driving Tip No 1. Slow Down and Stay Cautious: In icy or snowy conditions, reduce your speed. Give yourself plenty of time to react to…
At Castle Combe Circuit Bring your Team, Friends or Family to enjoy some Adrenaline Fuelled Fun. Whether you want the track for yourselves or you want to join in with others this is the event for you! Grand Prix Format, Trophy presentation to finish take part in an event to remember! ENQUIRE TODAY 01249 783010…
Picture this… You’re behind the wheel, rain lashing against the glass, tires navigating a dance floor of ice. The road is a slippery riddle, and your car, a potential puppet to its whims. What if I told you there’s a surprising way to not only conquer such chaos but also turn it into your secret…
Motorsport is one of the few sporting activities in which boys & girls can compete alongside each other on equal terms, and in recent years, the number of females involved across all sectors of motorsport has increased. The Castle Combe Junior Karting Championship is a rental Championship for drivers aged 10 to 16, It’s aimed…
We’ve recently received this fantastic review on our TripAdvisor page from a customer who had one to one skid pan tuition with our team at Drive-Tech: “Excellent one 2 one with Dave on the skid pan . He’s a great bloke , very easy to get on with and very patient with me when I…
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Alex Smith was recently crowned as winner of the 2023 Spring Castle Combe Junior Barnaby’s Trophy! It was a very eventful final! (Video to follow soon) that saw Alex Smith crowned as the Barnaby’s Trophy winner. Charlie Deeming took 2nd and Bradley Stewart 3rd. Here are the standings from the top 10 from Barnaby’s Trophy.…
We just received this lovely feedback from Critical Flow who visited us recently for a fantastic corporate event. Here’s what they had to say… “A huge thank you to you all for last Friday – we all had a superb morning and thoroughly enjoyed it. The guys were really great – a good balance of…
We were honoured to welcome 3 time W Series Champion @Jamie Chadwick and her brother Ollie Chadwick back to Castle Combe on Sunday. Jamie started her racing career here at Castle Combe and returned to hand out trophies to our drivers in the morning event. Jamie’s brother Ollie was our Junior Karting Champion in 2009!…
Valentine’s Activity Gift Ideas Forget the flowers and chocolates this year! Give your loved one an experience to remember and begin a journey of memorable moments! Skid Pan Adventure for 2 Have Exclusive use of our Skid Pan Course and learn exactly how to control a car in adverse weather conditions. Lots of laughs guaranteed!…
The morning of Sunday 22nd January saw the Barnaby’s Trophy decided! Alex Keedwell took the honours winning a pair of Rayban sunglasses from @barnabysop Charlie Roper was 2nd and Sam Drewett 3rd. Here are the standings for the top 10 drivers.
Massive congratulations to the winners in the 2022 Castle Combe Junior Autumn Championship. 1st Place: Thomas Hughes 2nd Place: Alexander McCutcheon 3rd Place: Max Reid 4th Place: Maxim Smith 5th Place: Aaron Bull 6th Place: Voydan Kodjainan Best Novice in their first full season: Rocco Lyus.
Junior karting championship Round 10 – Rescheduled to 22 Jan 23 – details will follow in due course The final round of the Castle Combe Karting championship had to be rescheduled due to adverse weather conditions. We would like to wish all drivers and their families a very Happy Christmas and New Year. Thank you…
We will be closed for our annual shutdown between the following dates: 22nd December 2022 – 19th January 2023 Happy Christmas and New Year to all Drive-Tech customers and suppliers.
We had an incredible 154 drivers race in the 2022 Castle Combe Karting Championship! The overall winners of the 2022 Castle Combe Karting Championship! 1st Ryan Taylor 2nd Neil Durrant 3rd Jamie Watson 4th Seb Miller 5th Ben Chick The top 3 in the 2022 Castle Combe Masters Championship. 1st Neil Durrant 2nd Mark O’Grady…
Brake runs the National Road Victim Service, providing emotional and practical support for bereaved families and those who have suffered horrendous injuries such as paralysis and brain injury due to road crashes. Every year, Brake needs to raise more than £1m to keep the National Road Victim Service running. The service cares for around 1,000…
This post is to raise awareness that someone is killed or seriously injured on a UK road every 22 minutes! #roadsafetyweek #skidcontrolexperiences #skidpandriving @brakecharity @drivetechltd See our selection of skid experiences here https://drivetechltd.co.uk/skid-pan/
Active travel such as walking and cycling is good for the nation’s health and good for the planet. This is a reminder to drivers to look out for people walking or cycling. #roadsafetyweek #skidcontrolcourses #skidpandriving #skidexperiences
We’re taking part in Road Safety Week – please get in touch if you’d like to know more.
Fun filled action, on our outdoor track, try it as a once off or come along on a regular basis and complete a course to learn top class racing skills in a safe environment. Gift vouchers available here https://drivetechltd.co.uk/product/junior-karting/ Complete Course here https://castlecombekarting.co.uk/product/junior-kart-racing-school-complete-course/ If you have questions and would like to learn more then contact…
You can’t go wrong with these Awesome driving gifts…. Our Muddy Marvellous 4×4 adventure is a must, its excellent fun and is the ultimate challenge…when you pit yourself against unforgiving terrain with mud and water in the mix this adventure will certainly see what you are made of! You can make everyone happy this year,…
This year give a Fantastic Gift at Christmas! Our super selection of skid courses are just perfect for adults of all ages, giving you plenty of thrills and skills! Vouchers are valid for 18 months. See our selection here https://drivetechltd.co.uk/skid-pan/
We’ve just received some lovely feedback via TripAdvisor from some recent guests who enjoyed a fantastic group karting day with us. Fantastic fun and excellent organisation “Fantastic action-packed activity for a hen party! Excellent communication when making the booking, really well thought-out and organised on the day, with super staff who were friendly, fun…
Her Majesty the Queen 1926-2022 All of us at Drive-Tech are deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We recognise a lifetime of service, duty and devotion to our nation and the Commonwealth. We join the world in mourning. All our thoughts and condolences are with The Royal family at this…
Bring your Team, Friends or Family to one of our Christmas Karting Parties this December. Grand Prix Format, Trophies for top 3 drivers. Join in with others for some adrenaline fuelled fun. For anyone aged 15 and over, no experience necessary. Party dates December 10th, 11th or 17th. Just £49pp. Places are limited. Don’t miss…
We were very pleased to recently welcome some of the staff from the Manor House Golf Club in Castle Combe, who joined us for a fun karting session. It was certainly a very competitive afternoon of racing and we’re positive that everyone had a great time. For more information about our group karting sessions, please…
Following a week of training for the Norland nannies here are just some of the lovely comments received. “The students very much enjoyed and appreciated the skid pan course, we thought it might be nice to share some positive feedback and so I have included this below.” “We just wanted to email to thank you…
Drive-Tech is looking for outgoing, hardworking individuals for the following positions Outgoing, hardworking and enthusiastic people are required to work at our activity centre in Castle Combe. The successful candidates must enjoy working outdoors in all weather and have experience in delivering high levels of customer service. They will be part of a team responsible…
Our Junior karting spring championship came to its conclusion on the 19th June. Massive congratulations to all of our Junior winners! Best Novice: Henry Barrington 6th: Maxim Smith 5th: Sam Skellett 4th: Jacob Haynes 2nd: Luke Cridland 1st: Thomas Hughes As a prize for winning the championship Thomas Hughes wins a test with Attaq Motorsport!
We recently received more great feedback from one of our Stag Do parties who enjoyed a fantastic karting day experience at Drive Tech Ltd. “Thank you so much. We all had a great time and a lot of us were saying it was our best karting experience considering the amount of time we spent in…
Here are the podiums from Round 5 of the Castle Combe Karting Championship. The morning event saw a rain shower just before the finals which made for some very interesting conditions. Seb Miller lined up on pole position for the grand final and defended his lead brilliantly throughout the race. There was a 5 kart…
We’ve just received some lovely review from a recent party who enjoyed a great day with us on our Stag Do Karting group activity: “Can honestly say we all had a great time and were not only really pleased with how much track time we got – but also with the attitude and personality of…
We’ve just had some lovely feedback left for us on Tripadvisor by some recent guests who bought one of our family karting experiences, so we’d thought we’d share it with you here as well. Luke and the family karting experience were fantastic! “We booked the family karting experience with Luke Cooper during our visit to…
Our team of instructors are doing a great job on the skid pan, teaching drivers how to control, contain and avoid skids in adverse conditions, they work in all weathers so you can drive safe in all weathers. Check out our latest skid pan reviews from our happy customers here: https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g190801-d7074955-Reviews-Drive_Tech_Ltd-Chippenham_Wiltshire_England.html Think you know how…
1st Public Grand Prix of the year winners. 1st Place Neil Durrant, 2nd Place Morgan Durrant, 3rd Place William Hewson. Our Public Grand Prix runs once a month on select dates see our website for dates here https://drivetechltd.co.uk/2022-karting-dates/ Priced at just £49 come and have a go , outdoor karting at its best. It’s a…
Youngs Brewery came to visit us at Drive-Tech Ltd last week. The team enjoyed one of our outdoor karting events and everyone had a lovely day! Here’s a great shot of the drivers that made our podium. If you would like more information about our karting activity days for companies and corporate clients, please get…
The 2022 Castle Combe Karting Championships for both adults and Juniors (aged 10 -15) will soon be underway in what will be a hugely-anticipated, coming together of some of the south west’s finest arrive & drive karters! Make sure you save the dates in your diaries and don’t miss out on the chance to come and see…
Due to some last minute cancellations we now have some spaces available on our public Grand Prix this Saturday 20th November @ 1pm. £49 per person. You can buy here: https://castlecombekarting.co.uk/product/publicgrandprix/ Outdoor Go Karting is perfect, with a thrill a minute as you race round the track, fighting for the best racing line and battling…
Huge congratulations to Keith Nokes who completed his 100 laps of the Drive Tech skid pan on the 26th October raising a fantastic amount of the money for The Royal Marsden cancer centre. Here are some photos of Keith: You can still donate to Keith’s charity and read more about his story here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/keith-nokes To…
“I have been under the care of the Royal Marsden since 2020 after being diagnosed with a rare form of Cancer. I was lucky enough to receive life saving surgery from them and now I want to say thank you to the team of dedicated professionals that cared for me. My plan is to come…
Something a little different happened on our kart track last week! Check out this video of cycle karts. Great to see Chris & Graham and the other guys having fun. For more information about Cycle Karts, checkout their website here. If you’d like to know more about our Kart track at Castle Combe Racing Circuit,…
Causon from Portishead is a regular face at Castle Combe and last Saturday saw him take the top podium spot and set the fastest lap of the day. The Grand Prix was also a chance for husband and wife duo Paul & Adina Coombes to have a fun day out for their anniversary, whilst they…
At Drivetech, Castle Combe our public karting grand prix is a cost effective way to try out the sport and compete against other likeminded people, it’s a sport where both men & women can be on equal karts and put their driving skills to the test, compete for fun and hopefully enjoy the experience. Since…
Richard Sumner recommends Drive-Tech Ltd: “What a day, Massive thank you to the instructors Richard and Dave. Very professional and approachable people with a clear passion for helping and improving driving knowledge and skills. Found the advise to be really easy to take onboard and put straight into practice on the skid Pan. Thank Lads…
Trowbridge Ford Transit Centre recently visited us to take the Ford Ranger Wildtrak off-road and see what it is capable of. Checkout the video below… If you would like to enquire about the Ford Ranger, contact: https://www.islingtonmotorgroup.co.uk/ Many thanks to Islington Motor group for trusting their vehicle on our course, and thanks to our excellent…
Make some new memories and get out in the great outdoors. Our skid courses are now open and we have spaces available on Sunday 25th April @ 1.30pm and Sun 9th May @ 1.30pm. Learn how to control a car like the Stig! We will teach you how to get to grip with understeer and…
Get 15% off exclusive Skid Pan or 4×4 driving experiences, don’t miss out, this offer is only available next week w/c 29 March 21 and is only for dates booked in April & May 2021. It’s only available by phone so please call 01249 783010 and have a chat with us, mention this email to…
It’s time to get stuck in and get back on track! If you are in need of some fun, thrills and new skills then we are here to help you. We are the Trip Advisor Travelers choice for driving experiences and an approved industry standard Covid safe environment so you can be sure of a…
The road map has been set and as we gradually emerge from lockdown, being outside in the fresh air is certainly better than towns and cities where the risk of infection is higher. We still have our duty of care to our visitors and we will still have our safety measures in place but we…
Following the Government’s announcement on 22 February 2021 we are now evaluating what that means for us and our event schedule. It is looking likely that our karting events can resume from 29th March if the road map goes to plan. We will keep you informed at the earliest opportunity when we have had more…
If you are looking for Stag/Hen Do inspiration, then we have an amazing package for you! New for 2021 we have our Stag/Hen taster package which includes skid control, 4×4 driving and go karting. The package includes one session each on the karts, demonstration run and drive on the 4×4 course and skid control practice…
If you are planning your future wedding, you will find the Glos & Wilts wedding magazine absolutely invaluable in providing you with both inspiration and sourcing reputable local services. Click the image below to open the latest online edition of the magazine, that is full of great articles and useful content. Here at Drive-Tech we…
WELCOME! We are based in a region that has world class attractions, great shopping, stunning nightlife, exciting festivals and a superb range of hotels it’s no surprise that we are in one of England’s most popular tourist destinations Whether it’s a weekend break, days out with the children, stag & hen party, Business or pleasure…
Although we are temporarily closed and in lockdown there are still many reasons why you might find yourself having to drive and if it snows or there is black ice, we want to be able to help you stay safe on the road. So here is some great winter driving advice! Firstly, driving in the…
It’s near impossible to sum up everything that has contributed to this unprecedented and challenging year. But as we turn a page on 2020, at least one clear truth has emerged, that we all want to be safe! All of our experiences are in an outdoor environment with Covid safety measures in place. Our aim…
Fantastic Gifts for 4×4 enthusiasts: 1 to 1 Experience – Extra Safe just the driver and the instructor 4×4 for Two – great for same family members Family adventure – A great family day out Gift vouchers valid for 18 months For more information on our 4×4 experiences and to see what else we offer…
Skid pan driving experiences at Drive-Tech Ltd make fantastic Christmas gifts! 1 to 1 Skid Experience – Extra Safe just the driver and the instructor- bespoke course Skid for Two – great for family members Premium Skid Course – putting you back in control Standard Skid Course – learn vital life saving skills Gift vouchers valid for…
Fantastic Fun for all the Family! Kids Karting for age 10 -15 Adult Karting age 16 Family Karting Arrive & Drive Championship Karting 1 to 1 Specialist Race Training Gift vouchers valid for 18 months 🙂 Out Door Racing as Real as it Gets For more information on our Karting Experiences and to find out…
Give them a memory to make this Christmas! Treat them to a fabulous unforgettable experience, something to look forward to! It’s all about thrills, skills and adventures at this local family run business. A must for adrenaline junkies, off road enthusiasts and motorsport fans alike. Vouchers, from £40 and valid for 18 months, our driving…
Due to the national lockdown we will be closed from Thursday 5th November until the end of the lockdown period. If you have bookings with us that are affected we will be in touch with you to reschedule the booking. Please stay safe and we hope to see you soon.
Make the whole family happy with a Christmas gift everyone can enjoy. Kids and adults will love this unique go karting opportunity with tuition from a “real” racing driver. A safe entertaining experience during the Covid pandemic. Read more here…
19/20 September Double Victory Weekend for our very own racing expert Luke Cooper who clinches the Castle Combe Formula Ford 1600 Championship 2020, Luke then went on to win the Formula Ford Carnival at Castle Combe, the day after winning the 2020 CCRC FF1600 title. Well done Luke. Luke offers expert one-to-one racing tuition here…
We get lots of lovely feedback from our guests, both here and on TripAdvisor. Here’s a review left by some customers who enjoyed an afternoon at our skid pan: “Just wanted to say a huge thank you for arranging our time on the skid pan yesterday. We all had a fantastic time and the instruction…
Take 5 stay alive!
Jamie Watson lined up on pole for the grand final for the 8th and final round of the 2020 Castle Combe Junior Spring Championship. But It was Championship leader Jake Holley who made his way into the lead to take victory and fastest lap to take the championship with a maximum score. Read More…
Face masks, anti bac wipes and hand sanitiser are all part of our everyday control measures which we have in place to reduce and manage the risk of spreading coronavirus to the lowest possible level. Nothing can 100% guarantee no risk but we are doing everything we can to protect our staff, customers, visitors and…
Neil Durrant recommends Castle Combe Karting: “Raced today after the track being closed due to COVID 19, all the measures they have in place are perfect, really strict rules, great race track and run by very professional team Great place”
Accidents big or small avoid them all!
Sunday 19th July saw round 6 of the Castle Combe Junior Karting Championship. Another successful day under covid restrictions. For a full report read more Link to https://castlecombekarting.co.uk/luke-cridland-wins-round-6/
Quote for the day! “Drive with Reason whatever the season”
Sunday saw our Karting Circuit open up for the first time since lockdown. It was a very different day having to make sure all of the safety precautions were in place and it was great to have 22 of our Junior drivers support the event and produce some great racing in Round 5 of the…
Here is a brief guide to when you can expect our driving activities to resume. Our outdoor karting championship races will recommence on Sunday 5th & 19th July for Juniors, and the 26th of July for our adult championship. Our first public Grand Prix is scheduled for 22nd August. Our first public junior session is…
It is mandatory that facemasks be worn at all times whilst in vehicles and buildings We have carried out a COVID-19 risk assessment and shared the results with everyone on our Team. We have cleaning, handwashing and hygiene procedures in line with guidance All our rental Racewear has been sanitised for your protection and will…
Our outdoor Karting Championships are on track to start again in July! The Team at Drive-Tech are working hard behind the scenes making plans and preparations to ensure that we are ready to safely welcome customers back. Here are just some of the things we are going to have in place; Online pre-registration will now…
Treat your dad this Father’s Day! Give him a quality driving experience to look forward to. The best thing about memories is making them, whether its family time together or just for him you can be sure of an experience he will never forget. Contact the Drive-Tech office for more information about our Father’s Day…
We are continually working with our governing bodies to make sure that when we are able to reopen that we can do so with safety measures in place to help combat the spread of the virus. We accept that things will take time to get back to normal and it may be that not all…
So far we have survived 100% of our worst days This too shall pass
“This Too, shall pass When things are bad, remember It won’t always be this way Take one day at time”
For all our Customers with vouchers expiring before end of June 2020 and not yet booked onto a date you will be given a further 6 months from the expiry date, to use the voucher free of charge. For those extra special gifts for family and friends our vouchers are still available to buy online…
Further to the government advice we are temporarily closed in order to contribute to the National effort of trying to reduce the impact of the Coronavirus. If you are booked onto a date for one of our activities during this closed period you will automatically be offered an alternative date. If you have an existing…
It’s that time of year again where Brits have shared images of the wintry scenes they’ve woken up to this morning – and with a band of snow stretching across large parts of the country now would be a great time to get to grips with winter driving and get booked onto that all import…
The Castle Combe Karting Championship is Wiltshire’s Premier Rental Karting Championship, run by Drive-Tech Ltd. For 2020 The Championship will run over 8 rounds throughout the year with the best 6 to count. It costs £47 per round and you do not need any previous experience to enter and anybody aged 15 or over can…
Make this valentine’s day one to remember for both of you! Take your partner on an outdoor adventure, this is the ultimate challenge, we will teach you to tackle obstacles that would be impossible for any normal vehicle, there are descents & ascents, balancing on logs and tyres and a thrilling water splash! Course duration…
We love hearing from our customers after they have experienced one of the Drive-Tech driving activities. How about this for a lovely Christmas present! Some great feedback from a recent skid pad customer… “I signed up for the Skid Pan course to feel more confident, when driving on ice. We took it in turns to…
Season’s Greetings! To clients old and new, wishing a Happy Christmas to you. Drive with Reason this holiday season. Office Christmas Closure Noon 24th December 2019 until Mon 20th January 2020. The Drive-Tech Team Please note you can still purchase through our website during this time.
It’s not long until Christmas and the next 2 weeks will fly by!! Are you prepared? Are you looking for original Christmas gift ideas for your friends and loved ones…. Look no further for last minute gifts! We have lots of inspiration from kids karting to life saving skills and thrills on our skid pan…
THIS CHRISTMAS give a driving experience gift, that not only will make special memories but will give you skills to last a life time! For Black Friday 2019 you can get a 10% discount off all our courses on our Christmas Shop until Monday 2nd December! This is available for all of our activities, Skid Control…
Christmas Parties In the Fast Lane! We have a range of fantastic Christmas party options available including exclusive use and shared packages for you and your staff Christmas. Our Christmas Party activity prices start from £49pp and our driving activities provide a great focus to any party. For further details call 01249 783010 or see…
