Audi Driving Experience

The Audi Driving Experience is a national racing-track based high-performance advanced driving programme, initiated by Audi in 1983. Its primary aim is to educate drivers, by using theory and physical "hands-on" tuition, primarily involving the complexities of modern Audi cars. This usually includes emergency manoeuvres utilising Anti-lock braking system (ABS) and Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) systems, high speed handling, and the impressive abilities of the famed quattro four-wheel drive system. This is carried out in a safe (but realistic) environment, away from public roads/highways, for the aim of learning driving techniques which will become "second-nature" in any potential "real-world" situations, emergency or otherwise.

UK

In the United Kingdom, it is organised by Audi UK, and is based at the Silverstone international motor racing circuit.

Europe

In mainland Europe the Audi Driving Experience is offered in differing formats, including the Nordschleife of the Nürburgring, and specialist ice driving in Finland.

USA

It tours the country presented by Audi of America and Emotive offering drivers the opportunity to drive the latest Audi vehicles on a variety of courses. It is the US version of the Audi Driving Experience in Germany, one of the largest enthusiast driver education experiences in the world, offering courses in over 40 countries. In 2007 the USA tour had 10 tour stops and will have 15 tour dates in 2008. The newest Audi models are featured including the S5 in 2007 and the A5 and all-new B8 A4 in 2008. The Introductory Program is complimentary to registered guests. The Enthusiast Program is a 1/2 day experience that includes track time in both the RS4 and R8.

Audi provides all of the vehicles and hospitality at each facility.

A further program in Audi Driving Experience is the Audi Sportscar Experience at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, CA. Based at the newly-constructed Audi Forum Sonoma, it offers Introductory, 1 and 2 day track programs in Audi's high-performance vehicles including the R8, RS4, S4, S5, and S8.

China

Launched on 2 September 2003, the Audi Driving Experience is the first advanced driver training scheme offered to the Chinese motoring public. Concentrating on three themes, or styles of driving, the courses include "defensive driving training", "advanced track training", and "winter rally training". It is now based at two operational centres, operating from Shanghai, and Zhuhai International Circuit.

outh Africa

Based at the historic Kyalami race circuit, Audi Driving Experience has run High Performance Driving Courses for many years and is the most established and popular high performance course in South Africa. Vehicles featured are the new A4 for 2008, RS4, TT and S5. Other Courses include an intensive SUV course featuring the Q7 and Advanced Safety.

External links

* [http://www.audi.co.uk/audi/uk/en2/experience/driving_experience/uk_driving_experience.html Audi Driving Experience at Audi UK]
* [http://www.audidrivingexperience.com AudiDrivingExperience.com at Audi USA]
* [http://www.audi.cn/audi/cn/en2/experience/ade.html Audi Driving Experience at Audi China]
* [http://www.4rings.co.za Audi Driving Experience at Audi Kyalami South Africa]