Silverstone Circuit in the UK has now hosted two Ferrari related world records. The largest parade of Ferrari F40’s took place over the summer. The latest record is for the largest Ferrari Parade without any specific model restrictions. They got 964 cars on track smashing the previous record of 490. The parade was led by Ferrari’s Formula 1 driver, Felipe Massa, in a new 458 Spider.
As a celebration of the 25th of the Ferrari F40, owners in the UK made an attempt at the world record for largest parade of F40’s in the world. This is video of 62 F40’s on Silverstone Circuit. If you don’t know what makes this car special, have Chris Harris explain it to you.
Porsche released this series of videos detailing the different tracks that make up their Porsche Experience Center at the Silverstone track in the UK. They each simulate extreme driving conditions so that Porsche owners can learn how to respond. It’s useful training for any driver, but I can see it being particularly helpful for first time Porsche drivers. The rear engine rear wheel drive format drives like nothing else on the road.
The Kick Plate simulates unexpected oversteer with an actuated plate that pushes the rear axle of the car sideways.
The Ice Hill uses wet plastic resin to simulate sheets of ice. There’s also water fountain barriers for the drivers to try and avoid.
The Low Friction track has a special kind of asphalt that simulates snow covered roads.
The offroad track allows drivers to take the Cayenne to its limits of climbing and tipping.
The Handling Circuit is a good old fashioned twisty bit of road designed to simulate British B Roads.
Source: Porsche on YouTube