So this is a once in a life time experience. Aditya thought it would be fun to drive in a Formula 3000 car. Sure, why not?! I have never been one to shy away from a challenge…. till you see or rather hear the challenge!

So off we were to the Yas Marina Circuit.

To try , you must have a valid driver’s licence. Well that was fine- Check!

Then you get to the circuit. The car racing and skidding noise as the cars turn is shattering. How was I ever going to do this?Add to that we had a briefing which scares the living daylights out of you.

1. You may not drive.
2. You may not learn to even start this car
3. If you do the above- you may still skid / slide if you drive badly.
4. That will cause a crash
5. If you crash, that could cause major damage including the car on fire.

Ok. Now I was quite petrified.

We dressed in the jumpsuits and then were led to the car. The car is almost at ground level and the pedals are all the way in front. You must know how to operate a clutch for this, as the car initially starts with the clutch.

Maybe I wasn’t going to be able to do this.

Aditya sensed my fear and told me, if I wasn’t sure ; I could do the trial round and then just quit.

The instructor because I was scared gave me my very own driving instructor to guide me who’d drive in front of me and show me the route.

Helmet on. I started.

What a rush. The instructor drove the first round carefully for me to follow and then left me to my own devices post round 1. Though the main instructor came to check on me there was no way I was stopping now!

Best experience ever. Must Do.

Cost per head-: $ 600 but you must add a video capturing your experience at another $60.