Using vehicles off road requires skill and experience – here are some quick 4×4 driving tips on how to drive your 4×4 off road: When off-road, engage low ratio. Use diff lock if appropriate Starting procedure: Brake, Clutch, Key (BCK) When driving off, hold vehicle on foot brake until clutch engages, release footbrake, take foot…
Using vehicles on green lanes is an emotive subject, and the land access & Recreation Association (LARA) has published the following 4×4 etiquette code so that off-road drivers can co-exist happily with other sections of the community. Use only vehicular rights of way, not all green roads have vehicular rights Keep to the defined track. …
For 30 years we have focused on providing fun, educational driving experiences for all the family to enjoy! Make your own memories we have a wide range of budgets to suit all lifestyles. Contact the Drive-Tech office for more information.
Are you comfortable driving in the snow and rain? There have been some harsh winters in recent years that have made driving conditions on roads extremely challenging. If you lost control of your car would you know what to do? Every skid is different, they vary in many ways but the one thing they all…
We love hearing back from customers who have enjoyed a fantastic karting experience with us here at Drive-Tech. Here’s a lovely email received recently from another satisfied customer… Hi everyone, May I take the opportunity to thank all who organised a great afternoon of Karting last Saturday. It was so very well organised and a…
We get lots of fabulous feedback from our customers across various social media platforms and websites leaving us driving activity reviews. Here are two that have recently been left of TripAdvisor for our skid pan and karting experiences. A Great Experience Reviewed 25 June 2019 It was actually the Skid Pad we visited, alongside the…
It is easy to read about the theory of skids but a real and practical understanding of them can only be gained by booking a course. This article explains more about how to control a rear wheel skid. Most of us have experienced situations when you don’t feel in control of your car, but worryingly…
It is easy to read about the theory of skids but a real and practical understanding of them can only be gained by booking a course. Most drivers would say that they are more skilful and certainly safer than the average driver, but 95% of accidents are the result of driver error which stresses the…
Drive-Tech Ltd Distinctly Different! Corporate Events, Team Building Activities in Wiltshire, Staff Days Out, Driver Training & Parties Drive-Tech has been providing Skills, Thrills and Excitement for 30 years! Whatever the reason, why not escape the office and bring your team together for an unforgettable experience. Whether you are looking to reward or motivate a…
How do I start karting? Here’s How… Karting is an awesome yet affordable form of motorsport. Kids can start at the age of 6 and there are classes to suit all ages and abilities. Kart Racing is a family friendly sport so if you’re being asked ‘How do I Start Karting?’, please read on… Don’t…
A great go karting review from The Backwell Scouts Group who came to us on the 20th July… “We all had a superb time. I have to say that the team were just fantastic on the day. They got the balance of safety and fun just right – we all had a great time and…
BUT why not try a school with a difference for boys and girls aged 10 -15 our Junior Kart School .This runs on Sunday 4th & 18 August will provide kids a safe but thrilling way to channel their energy. Learn top class driving skills, make new friends and race safely! No experience necessary, we provide…
It’s the Drive-Tech Ltd Summer Sale from 13th July – 27th July. For 2 weeks only get 10% off the following driving experiences: Standard Skid Pan Course Premium Skid Pan Course 1:1 Skid Pan Course Standard 4×4 Experience 1:1 4×4 Course Simply enter the discount code ‘HOT10’ at the checkout for your discount. If you…
TripAdvisor is such a great way to establish the quality and reliability of a destination or place of interest. Drive-Tech Ltd have just been given the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for 2019 which we are extremely proud of. Here are the most recent driving experience reviews from just the last week! Thank you Thank you…
Fathers Day is 16th June 2019! If you are looking for fathers day present ideas, you’ve come to the right place. Here at Drive Tech we have a range of fantastic present ideas for all types of dad! From super speedy outdoor go karting, to marvellous muddy 4×4 adventures, to life saving skid control courses,…
Norland College Bath, has been training professional nannies for the rich and famous since 1892, we are once again looking forward to welcoming a group of students for their skid pan training. for lessons in how to drive at high speed in any weather conditions. Our defensive driving courses teach the nannies safe driving techniques,…
This video shows the first 8 heats from the 2018 TCT Karting Challenge in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust at Drive-Tech Ltd. This kart racing event brought together champions, drivers, reporters and motorsport enthusiasts from all forms of racing to raise money for Teenage Cancer Trust. The event managed to raise over £2,000 for Teenage…
We’ve recently received some lovely feedback after one of our fantastic corporate activity days. LivaNova UK Limited– a wholly owned subsidiary of LivaNova PLC from Gloucester visited recently for a team building day using all the driving activities at Drive-Tech including the skidpan, go karting and the 4×4 off road course. Here are some of…
What a great way to end the week!! We’ve just received our 200th TripAdvisor review!! Thank you to everyone who has reviewed us and helped maintain our wonderful record. Checkout the Drive Tech TripAdvisor page here: https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g190801-d7074955-Reviews-Drive_Tech_Ltd-Chippenham_Wiltshire_England.html To book a driving experience or to find out more, please get on touch.
Latest Castle Combe Go Karting News!! The last round of the Adult Castle Combe Go Karting Championship was on Saturday 15th September. It was absolutely amazing racing with the battle going right down to the final lap of the Grand final! There was a tie on points between Jacob Lewis and Mike Seabourne, meaning the championship…
Driving in snow and ice is incredibly challenging. Of course, the advice is to not drive unless completely necessary. Most of us, at some point in our lives will face a situation where driving in snow and ice is unavoidable. You can make sure you are prepared for this eventuality by ensuing that you can…
Thank you to everybody who donated towards Teenage Cancer Trust Karting Challenge. The TCT Karting Challenge, took place on Saturday and we had a capacity grid of 48 drivers, with 12 reserves. Information on the event and results are being posted on the Facebook Page…
The sun is out and everything is going well out Drive-Tech Ltd!! The TripAdvisor reviews have been rolling in thick and fast and it’s lovely to see how our customers are enjoying their time with us. Whether it’s Go Karting reviews, Skid Pan or 4×4, the feedback is glowing! Here are just three of the…
Checkout this recent video for the 2017 IST Charity Karting Challenge in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust which has just been uploaded to the Drive-Tech Ltd YouTube channel. The event took place last year and was an invitational event that attracted 49 drivers, that consisted of Champions, racers and journalists from Club Racing in the…
The Beast from the East has not been kind to us at Drive-Tech with our Junior Karting Championship having been cancelled for the last 2 sessions. Whilst we endeavour to operate in all weathers the beast has rendered our kart track unsafe. We appreciate that our Junior Racers may be missing out on vital championship…
Congratulations to GB Olympic Team on their Success! Olympic Athletes from the Great Britain Bobsleigh & Skeleton Association based at the University of Bath visited us during the course of their training for a skidpan training day. They spend a lot of their time training in a cold climate. Being able to drive in icy conditions…
The 2018 Karting Championship kicks off this Sunday, 4th February and is a 1.00pm start time at Drive-Tech Ltd. The costs remain the same for this year at £36 per race entry and we are running the offer again to enter 4 rounds and get a 5th free for £144. We have a new prize…
Last posting dates to receive our driving gift vouchers in time for Christmas, don’t delay order today!! Wed 20th Dec – 2nd Class and 2nd class signed for Thur 21 Dec – 1st class and 1st class signed for Thur 21 Dec – Special Delivery Guaranteed Fri 22 Dec – Special Delivery Guaranteed Saturday Delivery…
Would you like to know how to drive in icy weather? Can you control your can if it starts to skid? Be safe this Winter and learn life saving driving skills at Castle Combe Circuit Skid Pan to help you control, contain and avoid those skids! It’s not just ice & snow, rain or wet…
Getting Off Road With Andy Down One of Our BORDA qualified 4×4 Instructors 1. What’s the philosophy behind Drive-Tech Ltd? To improve people’s driving skills and for them to have fun and go away having learned something new. 2. What’s the maximum group size you cater for? It’s a max of 9 drivers doing the…
We were very pleased to welcome the Bristol engineering company IES Engineering to Drive-Tech Ltd recently for an afternoon of outdoor group go karting in Wiltshire. The team enjoyed a great, competitive Grand Prix afternoon and have vowed to be back for more very soon. We look forward to seeing you all again! If you’d…
Organising a Christmas party that is fun and rewarding is always a challenge. If you’re looking for Christmas party ideas in Wiltshire, then Drive-Tech Ltd near Chippenham have some exciting options to choose from. Rather than the traditional visit to a pub or restaurant why not kick your Wiltshire company Christmas party off with an…
This coming weekend (15th/16th July 2017) sees Drive-Tech Ltd host the 2017 IST Charity Karting Challenge in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust, where we’ll be making use of our new fleet of Biz karts. This is the second such event, with the 2012 version having been won (in atrocious conditions) by Will Blackwell-Chambers. Will has gone…
16 delegates from the Perform Group visited us on Monday 5th June for one of our action packed corporate driving experiences. Unfortunately, the weather was dreadful, the skies were black and the rain did not stop to come down! However, this did not dampen the spirits of the delegates who managed to keep smiling throughout…
Luke Cooper wins race 3 of BRSCC Formula Ford 1600 Championship at Brands Hatch We like to say that we employ only the best and most experienced staff at Drive Tech so we were delighted when Luke Cooper – one of our outdoor go kart instructors won race 3 of the BRSCC Formula Ford 1600 Championship at…
On Saturday 15th July Drive-Tech Ltd are running a Charity Karting Event in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust. Saturday 15th July is a big BRSCC race meeting at Castle Combe, the charity karting event is taking place in the evening, after the main racing is finished and will feature a number of drivers racing during…
We recently entertained Elemental Health Care of Hungerford at Drive-Tech for a day of skidpan training and tuition. The day was a huge success and all attendees had a great time as well as learning life saving skid contorl skills. We’ve just received some great feedback from the group…. “Everyone had a brilliant time! …
We’ve had more great feedback from TripAdvisor recently including this great review from a recent skid pan customer: “Took the standard skid pan session and found that although I had been driving for over 50 years and experienced many skids on the road without incident just reacting automatically,there were still things I learnt. It was…
10 Minute Arrive & Drive Karting sessions at Drive-Tech in Castle Combe, Chippenham. Our sessions cost £15 per 10 minute session. You can pay cash on the day or reserve a space by calling the office on 01249 783010 or emailing luke@drivetechltd.co.uk. The next date for Arrive & Drive is 12th May 2017. Come along…
Saturday saw round 1 of the 2017 Karting Championship at Drive-Tech in Castle Combe, and it produced a very competitive field of drivers. Lining up on pole position for the final, starring in his debut in the championship, was Matt Hallam. Last years runner up Ben Winter joined him on the front row of the…
We were delighted to welcome student Norland nannies from Norland College for their regular skid pan training course the other day. Students undergo a skid pan training course as part of their degree course. The Norland course teaches them hands-on practical skills. From avoiding paparazzi with high-profile children in the back of the car to anti-terrorism training. …
Experience beginner junior childrens go karts on our outdoor circuit in Wiltshire, conveniently placed for Bristol If your children are a little older and are looking for kids karting on our circuit then our single engine junior childrens go karts age 10+ will fit the bill. These cracking go karts are designed with safety in mind, perfect for kids…
Round 2 of the Castle Combe Junior Karting Championship took place on Sunday and it was the first fully dry event on the new karts! So naturally the lap record was broken and set at a 25.20 by Matthew Starke. Josh Poulain was on brilliant form and won all 4 of his heats to line…
Checkout this great video showing the final of round 1 of the Junior Karting 2017 at Castle Combe. There are some great onboard views that show the fantastic speeds that our new karts are achieving. The full list of our karting fixtures can be found here: 2017 Karting Dates Contact us on 01249 783010 for…
We are really excited to announce that our super new karts have landed at Drive-Tech Go Karting at Castle Combe Circuit! Based on the BIZ Evo 3 and developed to our unique specification and designed especially for our track, the new go karts have 4 stroke, petrol 200cc engines capable of speeds up to 40mph. …
Check out this great video showing Round 5 of the 2015 Karting Championship at Drive-Tech Ltd in Castle Combe. It really shows off what a fantastic outdoor karting track we have here.
Sunday held the penultimate round of the 2016 Autumn Junior Castle Combe Karting Championship. It was very tricky conditions with half the track dry and the other half wet. Heading into the round there were still 3 drivers left in the hunt for the championship and all 3 of them made the final. Lining up…
A special milestone will be passed at Combe Karting on 20th December when the company waves the chequered flag on its KartPro Stratos karts after 16 years of hard service, before brand new ones arrives in January. On hand to mark the occasion as Race Director is Max Tyler, who also holds the distinction of…
As you may have seen elsewhere on our website, Drive-Tech Ltd at Castle Combe Racing Circuit are currently awaiting the delivery of a fleet of new racing karts. The new karts are being specially built for us and set up for our awesome outdoor karting track in Chippenham. Here’s a very short video of our…
Three More Great TripAdvisor Reviews for our Skid Pan Experiences The great Trip Advisor reviews keep coming in for the Drive-Tech skid pan experiences! “Educative and Fun at the same time!” Reviewed 5 days ago I think this training course should be an experience to add during the process to get the driving license. Everybody should experience what…
Two More Great TripAdvisor Reviews for our Skid Pan Experience from 24/11/2016 The great Trip Advisor reviews keep coming in for the Drive-Tech skid pan experience! “Brilliant – An excellent afternoon. Great combination of mad fun and learning useful stuff that could save your life”. alison_dev65 “A very enjoyable day with instructors Dave and Paul, as…
Check out our latest TripAdvisor review for a Skid Pan experience from 21/11/2016! “Fab day out! The Skid pad was great fun and hopefully I will never need it but I would like to think I have that skill in the bank now! Suitable for all ages and driving experience – excellent gift idea too! Visited…
Drive-Tech’s New Go Karts are Now in Final Testing Phase A prototype of our brand new, bespoke, high speed Go-Karts was tested last week for gearing on our outdoor track. It was a huge success and we can’t wait to get delivery of the new Go-Karts in January. Watch our website for updates on the…
Here at Drive-Tech, at Castle Combe Racing Circuit, we love TripAdvisor. We get loads of great feedback from our customers who have enjoyed a great day karting, on our skidpan, or on our 4×4 course. Here’s a lovely piece of feedback from a recent visit to our skidpan: “Had an absolutely great time and learnt…
Driving Experiences at Castle Combe Circuit – a Great Christmas Present! With Christmas approaching many will be looking for present ideas. Drive Tech offer a wide range of driving experiences at Castle Combe Circuit for all ages. Off Road 4×4 Driving Experiences at Castle Combe Circuit Why drive on the road when you can have so…
Book your Skid Pan Training at Castle Combe Circuit to Prepare Yourself For This Years Forecast Big Freeze! According to leading forecasters the UK is facing the heaviest snowfalls in years this winter as the country’s first icy blast arrives in November. They predict this will unleash four months of heavy snow and sub-zero temperatures. Now is…
A new fleet of karts is on order for our outdoor kart track at Castle Combe, and the countdown has started…. Drive-Tech at Castle Combe are pleased to announce they will soon be taking delivery of a brand new fleet of karts! Manufactured by BIZ karts and based on their NG1 model, each kart is…
Great Britain Olympic Team Visits Drive-Tech Skidpan for their Winter Training Olympic Athletes from the Great Britain Bobsleigh & Skeleton Association based at the University of Bath have just visited the Skid Pan here at Castle Combe before they head back out on the ice training this September. Their September excursion will take them to the Swiss…
Check out these skid pan videos of the experiences on offer here at Drive-Tech Ltd. We offer courses for beginners and intermediates and these experiences make fantastic gifts for a special occasion. They are also superb team building events or hen and stag do activities. Call us on 01249 783010 to find out more…
Unfortunately due to insufficient numbers the parent and junior races scheduled for 24th July has been cancelled. Round 1 of the Autumn Junior Karting Championship will be on the 21st August and the rest of the Autumn championship dates are as follows: 21 August Round 1 4th September Round 2 18 September Round 3 2nd…
We’re now under a month away from one the highlights in our kart racing calendar, the parent and junior karting races!! Our parent and junior races are for existing junior drivers who are already racing in our karting championship. The parent and junior event takes place on Sunday 24th July starting at 1.30pm at Drive-Tech,…
Junior Karting at Castle Combe – Final Round Sunday saw the 10th and final round of our Spring 2016 Junior Karting at Castle Combe Championship. We had 29 drivers competing and there was some great racing! Heading into the final 1st & 2nd place in the championship had already been decided. The 3rd & 4th…
We are sorry to announce that the Avon & Somerset Police Cadets Road Traffic Collision Demonstration planned for the 18 June at the Bath & West Showground has been cancelled and postponed indefinitely, possibly until April / May next year, hopefully still at the Bath & West Showground. This is due to South Western Ambulance…
Sunday saw the penultimate round of our junior karting competition, the Spring Junior Karting Championship. The sun was shining once again and much like Saturday the track was very quick with plenty of lap times in the 23 seconds. Josiah Lockett headed into the round with a 1 point lead over Matthew Baker, but with…
We’re thrilled to announce that Drive-Tech Ltd has been selected for the 2016 Certificate of Excellence, reflecting the consistently great reviews we’ve earned on TripAdvisor. “With the Certificate of Excellence, TripAdvisor honours hospitality businesses that have consistently received strong praise and ratings from travellers”, said Heather Leisman, Vice President of Industry Marketing, TripAdvisor. “This recognition…
Round 2 of the Castle Combe Go Karting Championship Round 2 of the Castle Combe Go Karting Championship took place on Saturday and it contained some absolutely brilliant races. Michael Seabourne returned to the championship in fine form, lining up on pole position with Reigning champion Oliver Bayani alongside. Kieran Dawson put in a fantastic…
Round 7 of the Junior Karting Championship at Castle Combe took place on Sunday 1st May 2016 and we had 3 stand out drivers making the final. Jack Latus lined up on pole position, making it into the final for the first time after a really impressive run in the heats. Matthew Baker lined up alongside…
We are pleased to announce that once again we will be joining Avon & Somerset Police who are running a Safer Driving Tips Day that includes the demonstration of a fatal Road Traffic Collision (as per last year at Bath Racecourse). But this time it is for all nine Avon & Somerset Police Cadet Units…
Round 5 of the Castle Combe Junior Karting Championship took place on Sunday, the track was dry again, but the racing drew a number or surprising results. The first of which was Alex Cameron, who drove brilliantly in all 4 of his heats to take 4 wins and with it line up on pole position…
Round 4 of the 2016 Spring Junior Karting Championship took place on Sunday 20th March. We had 20 Drivers competing and once again it was dry! Jacques Flanders put in a great performance winning all 4 of his heats, which will help him in his title defense! Matthew Baker joined him on the front row.…
Bath Rugby enjoy another afternoon of Chippenham Go Karting at Drive-Tech Ltd Bath Rugby are repeat visitors to Drive Tech and they recently booked in at short notice for a fabulous afternoon of karting on our outdoor go kart track. On arriving at Drive-Tech, the 30 strong group of Bath players enjoyed a coffee whilst getting…
Report on Round 1 Adult Go Kart Racing Championship It was reigning champion Oliver Bayani who qualified on Pole position for the final of the adult go kart racing championship, with Ben Winter joining him on the front row. Jamie Higgins had a brilliant drive to win his Semi-Final and qualified 3rd. James Paramore joined him…
Junior Go Kart Racing – Round 1 Spring Report Round 1 of the 2016 Spring Junior Karting Championship took place on Sunday 7th February. 21 Drivers turned up for what was a very wet day. The stand out driver of the day, without a doubt, was Josiah Lockett who lined up on pole position for…
Our Junior Karting Championship revs up again with the first round of 2016 on Sunday 7th Feb. Our first Drive Tech Public Karting Grand Prix of 2016 is scheduled for Saturday 27th Feb, cost just £47 per person (pre booking essential). This is our cheapest option for small stag/hen parties rather than exclusive use. It…
Heading into the final round of the Championship, the battle for 1st was between two drivers, Jacques Flanders and Matthew Baker. However Matthew Baker had to win every single race and set fastest Lap to take the championship, while Jacques only had to improve on his previous lowest score by 1 point. This was not…
4×4 Off Road Driving Experience for driver training or pure fun! Do you want the opportunity to understand how a 4 wheel drive system works? Would you like to experience off road driving in 4×4 vehicles, operating in true off road conditions, and have a great adventure at the same time? Whether you drive for…
As temperatures start to drop we will once again find frost and ice covering our cars in the morning so here are some winter driving techniques and tips from the driver training team here at Drive Tech. We would recommend all drivers to carry a few winter essentials for daily de-icing and a few robust…
You would have thought that Father Christmas would be used to handling a vehicle in winter conditions! It didn’t look like it when he first arrived in his sleigh at the Drive Tech Skid Pan. Thankfully our skid control experts were able to help him out with some valuable skid control lessons so we can…
Winter Driving Tips – Get a Grip While Driving… There have been some harsh winters in recent years that have made driving conditions on roads extremely challenging. If you lost control of your car would you know what to do? The cause of a skid is almost always the fault of the driver and not…
23 drivers turned out for the 8th round of the Autumn Junior Outdoor Karting Championship. It was the first fully wet round of the championship, starting off raining with rain continuing on and off throughout the day keep the track fully wet. Alex Acton was able to get the best possible results out of his…
Junior Go Karting and an Intensive Skid Course won in our October competitions so we have some Drive Tech competition winners to announce! Website winner receives a Junior Go Karting voucher… Our monthly website competition winner for October was Sukhwinder Uppal who won a Junior Go Karting Session! Well done Sukhwinder, we look forward to…
There are only two public Grand Prix Karting sessions left this year at Drive Tech. We have one on the 24th October and one on the 21st November, both at 1pm. These sessions are fantastic fun and provide a great competitive outdoor karting experience for all involved. There are limited spaces left on each session…
Hi everyone, We think this video of one of the rounds from the 2015 Castle Combe Karting Championship truly illustrates just how fast and exciting our outdoor go karting at Drive Tech actually is! Checkout the on board driver footage to get a feel for just how quickly these karts can travel! The footage is one of…
Realistic Skid Pan Whether you go for our standard or intensive realistic skid pan driving experience, you’ll experience driving in adverse weather conditions in real cars, with real tyres, in real conditions, with no cradles! Our wet skid pan courses make a unique, memorable gift for family, friends and loved ones or colleagues where they’ll have fun…
The July & August monthly competition winners were Brad Gibbs, who won a junior kart voucher and Jacquai Crowther who won an adult kart voucher. All subscribers to the competition will automatically be entered each month unless they tell us otherwise. There are still plenty of chances left to win this year!
Here’s a lovely write up from one of our satisfied customers who brought his family to Drive-Tech for one of our 4×4 driving courses: “Our instructor, Ray, introduced us to the Land Rover Discovery 4×4 and asked my wife Tez and I who would like to go first. It was obvious to see who was…
September 13th 2015 is the 10th anniversary of the Emergency Services Show at Hullavington, nr Chippenham, Wiltshire, and Drive-Tech will have a presence on the day. This is a great familly day out with lots of interesting and exciting activities to do and exhibitions to watch. Come and say hello to the Drive-Tech team at this…
We were incredibly honoured when top comparison site Confused.com came to film a video for their website. The focus of the film was how to drive in adverse weather and winter conditions. Check it out here: You can see the full article on the Confused website here: http://www.confused.com/car-insurance/articles/how-to-drive-in-snow-and-ice
Karting Gift Voucher winner… We’d like to say a huge congratulations to Sally Edwards who has won a junior karting gift voucher after entering our FREE monthly competition on our website. Well done Sally, we look forward to seeing your on the karting track very soon! To enter the competition, go to this page: Enter…
We are very happy to announce that Drive Tech will be at the fantastic Evolution Show in Bristol on the 6th June 2015! The event will be showcasing electric cars from manufactures such as BMW, Toyota, Nissan, Peugeot and many more. Huge names with great cars…and you get to drive them ALL! Ever better….the event…
Our Expert Skid Instructor Paul Nash will be representing Drive-Tech at the Police Cadets Driver Awareness Event on the 16th June 2015 at Bath Racecourse. Aim Young drivers (under 25) are in the high risk category for road collisions/deaths. The Police Cadets either are, or shortly will be, young riders of motor scooters/mopeds or young…
The Lucky winners of our FREE online monthly competition for March & April were… March Competition winner – Terry Mann who won a skid course and April Competition winner – Emma Ann Wilton who won a junior Kart session! Congratulations to them both from the Drive-Tech Team.
The 2015 karting season is well underway both our Junior and Adult karting championships have had great entries. Round 1 of the Adult championship videos are now up on you tube and we still have spaces left on round 2 which takes place on 11th April so if you think you have what it takes…
