Exclusive Tesla Owners UK Skid Pan day at Thruxton

Learn to control your own car (with expert instructors) in conditions similar to ice and snow in complete safety on a skid pan. Polished concrete and filtered water are used to ensure your car won't be harmed in any way and there is nothing to hit if you spin. The session lasts for approx. 4 hours in total with a maximum of 10 drivers. You can share a car but each driver needs to book a place. Spectators are welcome. No special insurance cover is required. No refunds can be given if you fail to attend or cancel within 2 weeks of the event.

  • A fun activity with like-minded owners and experienced instructors
  • An activity that actually improves your driving skills, helps you fully understand your Tesla's features and shows you what the car can do
  • An affordable activity compared to booking direct (saving you £35 as a paid supporter of the club)
  • Probably the safest form of 'track day' experience you can do
  • A superb purpose-built facility (the best in the UK) with a heated classroom

Tickets: Tickets are £125 per person or £90 if you're a paid supporter and enter the discount code from https://teslaowners.org.uk/supporter-discounts

The format will include:

  • Drive your car on the skid pan to feel how it copes with simulated ice/snow
  • Winter vs Summer tyres - braking/grip comparisons
  • Test slip start, regen braking etc. in complete safety
  • Compare Chill/Standard/Track Modes
  • Plenty of encouragement and advice from skilled instructors
  • Time trial to see who's the car control king!

FAQs / Notes:

  • How do I book tickets? At the bottom of this page, you can buy tickets, if you wish to claim the £35 discount as a paid supporter of the club sign up here or login here and then copy the discount code under 'events' from the support discounts page and add it using the 'Add a discount code' link at the bottom of this page
  • What are the session times? There is a morning session that starts at 9am and an afternoon session that starts at ~1pm. Please aim to arrive 15-30 minutes before. If you're early you can spectate the other session. In short, we have the venue from 8.30am until 6:00pm.
  • Is there water and hot drinks available? Yes, there is a chilled water dispenser and free hot drinks available in the skid pan classroom.
  • Is it cold there? You will be either in your (heated) car or in the heated classroom for the majority of the day, however, it can be quite cold up there (it's on the grounds of an airfield) so best to take a jacket etc if you plan to be outside of your car or the classroom for any length of time.
  • Is there hot food available? Hot food (e.g. All Day Breakfasts, Baguettes/Sandwiches, Jacket Potatoes, Fish and Chips etc) and other refreshments are available in the Jackaroo airport cafe opposite the Thruxton Centre (opening times vary but normally 10am–3pm).
  • Are there car charging facilities on-site? Yes, there is a public Geniepoint rapid charger providing 50kW DC CHAdeMO/Combo (CCS) & 43 kW AC cable at £1.00 + £0.42/kWh and two 22kW AC sockets at £0.50 + £0.42/kWh adjacent to the skid pan. Register at https://www.cpsgenie.com/ds/Register to use them.
  • Are there superchargers nearby? Yes 16 bay at Solstice Park or 2 bay supercharger at Norton Park
  • Are there other nearby rapid charging facilities? Yes, GeniePoint and Shell Recharge in Andover and Gridserve Electric Highway near Norton Park superchargers (A34), use Zap-map or similar to find them
  • What state of charge should I arrive with? Whilst the session is 4 hours long, you won't be driving any great distance in that time as the skid pan circuit is more about low to medium speed handling. We would recommend arriving with at least 60% SoC for optimal performance + to get you on your way home after the event.
  • Are spectators allowed to come? You can bring spectators with you free of charge, speak with the instructors on the day to confirm where they should stand.
  • Can spectators take photographs? Yes, please check with the instructors on the best places to stand. The club is always interested in any photos you have so please speak with social@teslaowners.org.uk if you have some great shots we can share.
  • Can I have passengers in my car? In the past this has been allowed, please check with instructors on the day.
  • Do I need a helmet? No, just a seat belt
  • Can I fix a Go-Pro / Action camera to my car? Please check with instructors on the day
  • Will I ruin my tyres? No, the surface is incredibly slippery so tyre wear will be minimal and there is plenty of space to spin without coming off this, however, the area around the skid pan is extra grippy (to ensure you don't drive off the track into the grass) so follow the instructor's advice to avoid driving too aggressively in these areas.
  • Do I need track day insurance? It's not required
  • Will my car insurance company cover me for this? Due to the nature of the event having an accident is extremely unlikely, however, you would need to check with your insurance provider for the specifics on what you would be covered for.
  • This is an exclusive event for Tesla owners only, but all models are welcome (come on you X owners and Roadster owners)
  • Is the venue Covid-19 safe? Yes, please ensure you follow Covid-19 precautions at all times.
  • Will someone from Tesla Owners UK be there? Depending on the day a representative from Tesla Owners UK may or may not be attending, any problems before the event please contact events@teslaowners.org.uk - if it's on the day please contact the facility itself on 01264 882222 (office) or 01264 882228 (skid pan)
  • I need to cancel No refunds can be given if you fail to attend or cancel within 2 weeks of the event. We should be able to swap names though if you wanted to sell your ticket to someone else, please contact events@teslaowners.org.uk - Any problems within 2 weeks of the event please contact 01264 882228
  • What do I need to bring on the day? Yourself and your Tesla
  • Do I need to adjust tyre pressures? No, just have them as you would normally on the road but speak with an instructor if you wish to test something

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**DISCLAIMER: YOU DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK TO YOU AND YOUR CAR - TESLA OWNERS UK LIMITED CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR INJURY. MOTORSPORT IS DANGEROUS. **

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DISCLAIMER: YOU DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK TO YOU AND YOUR CAR - TESLA OWNERS UK LIMITED ARE NOT ORGANISING THIS EVENT AND CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR INJURY. MOTORSPORT IS DANGEROUS. ENSURE YOU'RE SUITABLY INSURED.