Military Driving Experiences On The Advance In Warwickshire - News

• Military machines now available to drive for the first time at the Firepower Showground
• The venue near Rugby is the not so secret base for thunderous tanks, trucks and buggies
• There's also the chance to legally fire a tank's main gun at one of the only places in the UK where civilians are allowed to do this

Thrill-seekers in the West Midlands can show their fighting spirit with military inspired driving experiences at the Tanks, Trucks and Firepower Showground near Rugby.

Now available to book for the first time with us on Trackdays, these action-packed off-road adventures include driving a Desert Storm Buggy, tank or army truck.

Imran Malek, corporate sales manager at Trackdays.co.uk, says: "Warwickshire is the perfect setting for these exciting, military themed driving experiences. If you fancy being a new recruit, then all the action takes place at the appropriately named Firepower Showground."

The venue, located near Dunchurch, is home to a purpose built course and is one of the only places in the UK where civilians can legally fire a tank's main gun.

Leading the charge is the Desert Storm Buggy Driving Experience in the all-terrain vehicle powered by 1000cc V-Twin engine. Drivers can attempt a variety of manoeuvres in the light, yet powerful, buggy.

Tanks are also in full force for people with an adventurous spirit. Battle stations start with the awesome Scorpion Tank Firing Experience for Two which lets participants drive and fire the gun of this imposing vehicle. The same experience is also available for individuals to book as a Scorpion Tank Firing Experience for One.

Meanwhile, the Alvis Spartan Tank Driving Experience is ideal for daredevils to test their driving skills in this 'sports tank', named so because of its impressive performance delivered by a Jaguar E-Type engine.

Imran adds: "The Alvis Spartan Tank delivers speed and agility, making it a great choice for military enthusiasts and others wanting to test their tank driving skills."

Those who simply want to feel what it's like inside a moving tank can opt for the Tank Passenger Ride inside a monstrous Alvis Spartan CVR(T) Armoured Personnel Carrier.

Army trucks also rank highly in our battalion, including the Off Road 4x4 Army Truck Driving Experience in a Leyland DAF T244 GS troop carrier.

It's possible to take it to another level with the Off Road 4x4 Army Truck Driving Experience with Tank Passenger Ride which also includes time in a GKN Sankey FV432 Armoured Personnel Carrier – more than enough military might for those wanting to earn their stripes.