Booking your first Driving Experience Day can feel surprisingly complicated. You've finally picked the Ferrari, Lamborghini or Nissan GT-R you've always wanted to drive, only to discover there's another decision waiting. Blast or Thrill?
At first glance, the two packages seem almost identical. They feature many of the same cars and venues, but the amount of time you'll spend behind the wheel is very different. Choosing the right one can make all the difference to your day, especially if you're driving a dream car you've admired for years.
Whether you're buying for yourself or as a gift, this guide explains the differences between Blast and Thrill experiences, answers some of the most common questions, and helps you decide which package is the better fit.
What Is a Blast Driving Experience?
A Blast driving experience is designed to give you an exciting introduction to some of the world's most iconic performance cars. Most Blast packages include around three miles of driving in each chosen vehicle, giving you enough time to enjoy the acceleration, hear the engine come to life and experience what makes each model unique.
These packages are particularly popular with first time drivers because they offer a brilliant taste of a supercar without committing to a longer drive.
Blast experiences also work well if your aim is to drive as many different cars as possible. Instead of spending all your time in one vehicle, you can compare several legendary models in a single visit.
Driving a Ferrari feels very different to driving a Porsche, while an Audi R8 delivers its performance in a completely different way to a Lamborghini. Experiencing those differences is often one of the highlights of the day.
What Is a Thrill Driving Experience?
A Thrill driving experience builds on everything a Blast package offers by giving you more time behind the wheel. Rather than around three miles, you'll usually drive each chosen car for approximately six miles.
Those extra miles make a noticeable difference.
The opening part of any drive is naturally spent getting comfortable with the controls, listening to your instructor and understanding how the car responds. By the time you've settled in, a Blast drive can feel as though it's just getting started.
A Thrill package gives you longer to enjoy the experience once your confidence has grown. Instead of simply sampling the performance, you have more opportunity to appreciate the handling, acceleration and character of the car.
Blast vs Thrill: Which Is Better?
Neither package is automatically better. It simply depends on what you want from your day.
If your priority is variety, a Blast package is an excellent choice. It allows you to drive multiple supercars and discover which one becomes your favourite.
If you've spent years dreaming about driving one particular car, a Thrill package is often more rewarding. The additional mileage gives you longer to enjoy every straight, every corner and every moment behind the wheel.
It's rather like having a test drive compared with taking the scenic route home. Both are enjoyable, but one leaves you wishing the journey would never end.
Is It Better to Drive Three Supercars for Three Miles or One for Six?
There isn't a right or wrong answer.
Driving three different supercars lets you experience a wider range of performance. You'll quickly discover how differently each manufacturer approaches speed, handling and driver engagement.
Choosing one car for a longer drive offers something different. You become more familiar with the vehicle, build confidence and have more time to enjoy what makes it special.
Many enthusiasts eventually decide the ideal combination is multiple cars with longer drives, creating a day that balances variety with time behind the wheel.
Does More Mileage Really Matter?
In most cases, yes.
Every driver needs a little time to settle into an unfamiliar car. Learning how the steering feels, how the brakes respond and where to position the car all happens during those opening miles.
With additional mileage, you're able to relax and enjoy the drive far more naturally. Rather than feeling like the experience is over just as you've found your rhythm, you have extra time to make the most of it.
Which Package Should You Choose?
A Blast experience is ideal if you're driving a supercar for the first time, want to compare several different models or simply want an unforgettable day at great value.
A Thrill experience is better suited to drivers who want more time in each car and a more complete driving experience.
Whichever option you choose, you'll still enjoy expert tuition and the opportunity to drive some of the world's most desirable performance cars.
Build Your Own Supercar Experience
Not everyone dreams of driving the same cars, which is why building your own package has become so popular.
Using the Supercar Packages Selector, you can create a driving experience based on the cars you actually want to drive. Whether that's comparing Italian supercars against German engineering or mixing modern performance with American muscle, you can tailor your day to suit your own interests.
It means every experience feels more personal, rather than choosing from a fixed list of combinations.
Buying as a Gift
If you're shopping for someone else, choosing the perfect cars can be difficult.
That's where Driving Experience Gift Vouchers make life much easier. Instead of guessing which venue or package they'd prefer, you can leave the decision to them, allowing them to choose the cars, location and date that suits them best.
They're a popular choice for birthdays, Christmas, anniversaries and milestone celebrations, giving the recipient the excitement of planning their own unforgettable driving day.
Final Thoughts
The difference between Blast and Thrill experiences comes down to one simple question. Would you rather experience more cars, or spend more time enjoying each one?
Blast packages are perfect for sampling a range of incredible machines, while Thrill packages give you the opportunity to appreciate your chosen car in greater detail. Neither is the wrong choice, and both deliver an unforgettable day behind the wheel.
If you're still undecided, remember that you can always build a package around the cars you've always wanted to drive. After all, debating whether a Ferrari is better than a Lamborghini is entertaining enough. Actually driving both is far more convincing.
