Ferrari California Driving Experiences

First showcased at the Paris Motor Show in 2008, the Ferrari California went into production that same year, which continued on into a second generation of models until it was succeeded by their Portofino model in 2018. It is the original 2008 model we have available to book for driving experience days across the UK here at Trackdays.

Resurrecting the California name which some of their iconic models of the 50s and 60s were christened as, the California is a two door, hard top convertible GT sports car, based on a front mid-mounted, rear wheel drive, with a wheelbase of 105.1 inches, offering impeccable handling and steering out on the track.

The power of this smaller but nonetheless mighty supercar in the Ferrari fleet is courtesy of its thrumming 4.3 litre V8 engine, which powers out 453 bhp. It can cruise impressively from 0 - 60 mph in 3.9 seconds and 0 - 100 mph in 8.6 seconds, and is capable of top speeds of 193 mph.

We're committed to delivering driving experiences in as many locations and circuits as possible throughout the United Kingdom. We offer Ferrari experiences all across the country for you to try, from Cornwall in the south to Scotland in the north.

Along with our national network of sites, several of them provide a variety of additional driving experiences in other supercars. If driving just a Ferrari doesn't pique your interest, try one of the many other supercars available, like Lamborghini, Audi, Nissan, Aston Martin, and many more!

These adventures may be arranged in conjunction with up to six more supercars of your choice! So don't waste any time; there will always be a location for your Ferrari package, so check now and consider making a reservation for a once-in-a-lifetime driving experience!

Booking a Ferrari Experience

We've spent a lot of time fine-tuning our booking process. It's simple to book whatever package you want, and we've made the procedure quick and painless. You may either book yourself onto a live date if you know when you'll be available, or purchase one of our open dated vouchers if you're buying for someone else!

Our live booking system is unique. We keep in touch with our venue providers on a regular basis, so you can be sure you're receiving the most up-to-date information.

If you're purchasing an open gift coupon for a Ferrari package, double-check the validity since certain Ferrari vouchers and special offers may have a shorter or longer duration, which will be clearly indicated on the gift vouchers.

If you book a Ferrari experience straight onto a date, please keep in mind that you are making a reservation request, and the day and time you choose are still subject to availability. We typically confirm reservations within 48 hours, but it's critical that you don't make any plans related to your reservation until you get a final confirmation email. When you make a booking request, you will get an instant receipt. This is not the confirmation.

Please ensure that the driver fulfils all age, weight, height, and driving licence criteria. Each event will have its own set of criteria, so be sure you've read all of the essential details. If an experience is exclusively for younger drivers, we will generally indicate it in the package name, although this is not always the case. If you book a Ferrari experience and the driver does not fulfil the criteria on the day of the experience, they will most likely not be able to drive.

The Ferrari California has, like much of their fleet, been immortalised in diecast toy model form. Amongst the many brands who have replicated it to 1:18 and 1:43 scale are Bburago and Hot Wheels, in both its hardtop and convertible states.

It was this model that was also notably featured on an episode of the BBC motoring show Top Gear in November 2009, where Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond raced the California along with a Aston Martin DBS Volante and Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder in a cross country spirit through Romania.

All experiences are subject to availability. The most recent information on dates when an event may be available can be checked by looking at the calendars on the website, or when you have activated and logged in with your voucher. Please note not all spaces are shown online so if you cannot see spaces for your event please call or email for dates. We will do our best to secure your preferred choice of event, venue and date, but to avoid disappointment book as early as possible, especially for peak times such as weekends and the summer months which book up very quickly. Do not purchase an experience for yourself or as a gift that has a choice of venues if you or the person it is for are only able to travel to one of the choices. Once you are booked, you are bound by the terms and conditions of the event host of which a copy can be made available upon request. In most circumstances, a cancellation cannot be made once a date has been booked.

When booking by phone or online you should not make arrangements in connection with an Event until you have received your final booking confirmation stating your date and time (this does not include the automatic purchase email you receive that confirms what you have just ordered). Your final confirmation will usually arrive within 48 hours of making the purchase. For voucher redemption see 'voucher conditions' below. Where specific elements of an Event such as vehicles or equipment are not available due to mechanical breakdown, we reserve the right to make reasonable substitutions on the day. If this is not possible we reserve the right to cancel the experience at short notice.

Voucher holders must make a prior booking and receive confirmation in order that an open voucher can be redeemed. We recommend that when you have chosen your experience you redeem your voucher at least 21 days in advance of taking your selected experience. We do not guarantee availability on all events, even if the date is showing, so if a chosen event is full or you cannot find a suitable date during the validity period of your voucher then the credit can be used towards an alternative event. Do not arrive at a venue expecting to be able to use your voucher without making a prior booking and receiving a booking confirmation. Trackdays.co.uk will not be held liable for any costs incurred in such circumstances.

Unless stated otherwise, vouchers are valid for one person only. Where necessary a top-up payment can be made to increase the value of a voucher to book a higher priced event. Note that during the out of season months the price of experience may change. If the price of the event is lower than the value of the voucher the remaining credit will be held for use until the vouchers expiry date. We recommend booking as early as possible as you must have undertaken your experience before the expiry date printed on the front of your Voucher. All vouchers will be valid for use up to the expiry date displayed, but after this date, vouchers will automatically expire and cannot be reinstated under any circumstances. Trackdays.co.uk staff are not responsible for reminding or informing customers when a voucher is due to expire. A voucher holder may book a date which is outside of the expiration date displayed on the voucher but must extend the expiry of their voucher for an administration fee. This must be processed before the original expiry date. Voucher credit cannot be used for extension fees or to pay for booking protection.