Motor Madness & Silverstone with Darren & Matt

 Motor Madness & Silverstone 

Our fantastic group of guys were giddy with excitement as we made our way to the Formula Fast race track for our go-karting session. The indoor karting track looked amazing, with thrilling tight bends. After donning our racing suits and helmets, we received a thorough safety briefing and karting tutorial. The racing began in two groups, with Andrew emerging victorious in the first race, clocking the fastest lap time of 43.09 seconds. The second race was just as exciting, with Matthew taking the win and the fastest lap time of 45.5 seconds. 

The competitive spirit was high, and everyone had a blast, with a medal ceremony capping off the fun. 

We headed to the legendary Silverstone racetrack, home of the British Grand Prix. The group was buzzing with excitement, eager to visit the iconic circuit they had seen countless times on TV. As we approached Silverstone, a cheer erupted from the group as we caught our first glimpse of the grandstands. Entering the museum, we were greeted by the stunning sight of one of Lewis Hamilton’s former Mercedes F1 cars suspended from the rafters—a true showstopper. We were awe-struck by the collection of racing cars, motorcycles, and other motorsport memorabilia. Highlights included the famous Lewis Hamilton go-kart from his early racing days and a newly arrived Aston Martin safety car, which had only just been added to the exhibit.

 Just as we arrived at the famous Luffield Corner, three touring cars sped onto the track. The group cheered enthusiastically as the drivers waved at us, and the excitement was clear to see.

Today we headed to the Imperial War Museum at Duxford. To our delight, we were treated to the sight of a Spitfire starting its engines and soaring into the sky right in front of us. A few minutes later, an American P-51 Mustang took off as well, making for an unforgettable experience. The museum’s exhibits were captivating, with the group marvelling at the aircraft and asking the knowledgeable staff plenty of questions. The highlight of the day was boarding a Concorde and discovering just how small it was inside—what a unique experience. As we continued our tour, we were lucky enough to witness a Hurricane take to the skies, thrilling everyone in the group. 

Things heated up down a the bowling alley where the guys showed great sportsmanship cheering each other on! There were high scores and even a few strikes! 

Another great find was the National Film and Sci-Fi Museum. The museum proved to be an absolute treasure trove of cinematic history, with original sets, props, and costumes from some of the biggest box-office hits in film and TV. From Indiana Jones’ iconic fedora hat to Han Solo’s blaster, the exhibits were nothing short of mesmerizing. A particular highlight was the section dedicated to Doctor Who, featuring an original TARDIS, Cybermen, and costumes from various incarnations of the Doctor. 

We took on the Volcano Falls Adventure Golf course, where we faced off in a round of challenging but fun crazy golf, surrounded by dinosaurs. Ian claimed victory, and we celebrated with ice creams all round.