DriveYas lets you go behind your dream race cars. This article
talks about about some general rules and guidleines of DriveYas and will
elaborate on 2 amazing vehicles that you can test drive at DriveYas.
Important Rules and Guidelines:
· On reaching the Main West Entrance, you have
to go to the Racing School at Yas Central which is the home of DriveYas.
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Registration happens at the main reception.
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You have to carry your valid full driving
license which has been held for at least two years.
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An option of extra insurance is available at a
price of AED 200.
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A wristband will be given to you, and you will
be taken to the DriveYas briefing room where you will be introduced to your car
by a Senior Instructor. A detailed safety briefing will then be played for you.
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You will then be taken to a pit garage by a
member of staff where you will be fitted with a helmet and balaclava, after
which you will be introduced to your instructor.
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You will then be seated into your car by your
instructor, who will then ensure that you are comfortable and then explain you
the controls.
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You have to drive out of the pit lane, join
the track, and drive for twenty minutes with the instructor explaining to you
on how your driving technique can be improved.
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Once you return to the pit lane, you can
remove your helmet and chat with the instructor for a debrief.
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You may then check out the onboard video
footage which can be bought for AED 200 before leaving.
Now that you know what you’re getting into, let’s take a look at
two beautiful race cars available at DriveYas.
ASTON
MARTIN GT4
With the Aston Martin GT4, you don’t just sit in a vehicle; you
sit in a racing legend. The car has been built by a brand which is counted as a
motorsport Legend. The race car offers nimble handling, brutal power, and a
great soundtrack, courtesy of the powerful V8 engine. The race car comes with
an advanced racing technology that makes for an incredible driving experience
on the 3.2 km North Corkscrew track at Yas Marina Circuit. You can drive the
vehicle for 20 minutes with your racing instructor beside you.
Specifications
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Onboard video system
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Roll cage, fire extinguisher, racing seats and
harness
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Racing brakes
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6 speed semi-automatic gearbox with F1 style
paddleshift gearshift
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Pirelli “Slick” Racing tyres.
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Outright Top Speed 280km/h (220km/h on North
Corkscrew circuit)
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430 Brake Horsepower.
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4.7 litre normally aspirated V8 Engine
MERCEDES-AMG
GTS DRIVE
With the Mercedes-AMG GTS Drive, you can experience raw power.
This race car is manufactured by a brand that is a big part of motorsport
history. With the brutal power provided by the twin-turbocharged V8 engine, you
will go down the straights at warp speeds. The race car has fantastic styling
and a hand-crafted cockpit.
Driving the vehicle comes with the following restrictions:
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Height: 160 – 200 cm
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Weight: 125 KG
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Age: 19+
Specifications:
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Outright top speed 310km/h (190mph)
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0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds.
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670 Newton Meters of torque
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Car weight 1645 kg
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7 Speed semi-automatic gearbox with F1 style
paddleshift gearshift
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4.0 Litre Twin Turbo V8 Engine
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522 Brake Horsepower
