While In Spain, Enjoy A Memorable Ferrari Experience

In the past you needed status and money, but not anymore. Now anyone with a driving license can drive a Ferrari or any number of other luxury sports cars at some of the finest racing circuits in Spain. Strong racing histories and excellent locations make el Jarama in Madrid and The Circuit of Cataluña near Barcelona popular choices among the circuits. But as you will see in this article, there are lots of other high quality circuits out there that are definitely worth checking out.

Montmeló

Without any doubt, the most legendary circuit in all of Spain is Montmeló. The Spanish Grand Prix has been held there since 1991 and in recent times the circuit has also been chosen as the winter testing venue for Formula 1 teams.

A variety of unique challenges confront the drivers including a mixture of slow and fast corners, slopes and climbs, and tough breaking sections.

To get the full experience of driving at a top level circuit and to follow the footsteps of some of Formula One's greatest names, then Montmeló is unquestionably the ideal choice.

Circuit of Jarama

The circuit at Jarama near Madrid also boasts a wonderful motor racing history. It has held the Spanish Gran Prix eleven times between 1967 and 1981. Superstars of Formula 1 racing history such as Nicki Lauda and Gilles Villenueve have all taken the checkered flag here. With its varied elevations and tight twisting corners, Jarama is among the most demanding racing tracks in Spain.

The 'Pegaso Slope' and 'Bajada Bugati ' are iconic names in Spanish motor sport and at Jarama you get to drive them yourself. To drive this circuit well, you`ll need to have a strong nerve, determination, and naturally a little bit of skill would be useful!

Cheste, Valencia

This circuitis named in honor of a local Valencia racing icon, motorcyclist Ricardo Tormo. The mild winter conditions, and the thrilling, fast track make Cheste a favorite location for teams testing Formula 1 cars in the off season.

Cheste contains both fast curves and slow curves with an 876 meter long straight, making it a very balanced track. It's renowned too for being one of Spain's few racing tracks that run counterclockwise. We guarantee an intensive, challenging drive!

Circuit of Navarra

The youngest circuit in Spain is the circuit of Navarra near Los Arcos, having opened in the year 2010. Super League Formula is one of the high quality events that it already hosts and more are sure to be added to the calender in the coming years. The on-site amenities are impressive as would be expected in a modern, recently constructed venue.

The track consists of thirteen corners (five left and eight right) and its 800m straight presents plenty of opportunity to put the pedal to the floow!

The circuit at Kotarr

The circuit of Kotarr, near Burgos opened its doors in 2008 and can adopt numerous different layouts, according to kind of race and the vehicles involved. Kotarr's other claim to fame has to do with it being the only circuitin Spain where it is permitted drive even when it is raining heavily or icy.

The extended version of the track is composed of a mixture of quick and slow corners – a total of fifteen – with design created for some fun and intense driving. There are also quite a few difficult chicanes and long straights which are excellent for putting your foot down.

The Circuit at Jerez.

Another racing track with an awesome history is Jerez, having hosted the Spanish Grand Prix between 1986 and 1990. It has developed a deserved reputation since its debut for having one of the fastest and best circuits in the country.

A wide, fast track, you'll need nerves of steel and plenty of skill to negotiate notorious corners like Sito Pons or Alex Crivillé. On top of that, the track is relatively flat and doesn't contain any blind corners, which makes it one of the drivers' favorites.

So why not enjoy a few laps in your dream car the next time you are looking for some weekend adventure in Spain. Spanish driving experiences are sold through numerous online outlets, with Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Porsches, and even genuine Formula One vehicles to choose from.

So why hold off? Go ahead and decide on your car, select your circuit and we’ll look out for you in the pit lane!

The author of this article happens to be a life-long Ferrari groupie and motorsports enthusiast, and has a deep love for driving experiences. He runs the website conducir un ferrari which offers online ideas and guidance for people who want to drive a world class car at a genuine racing track, such as the Circuit of Catalonia, in Spain.