Welcome to the Under 17 Motorsport Academy! On this experience youngsters are able to have a go at driving an MX-5 in a safe controlled environment. It’s all about building up confidence in a relaxed and fun way away from the public roads to give your kids a head start in motoring. These sessions are open to children aged between 11 and 16 years old with a minimum height of 4ft 8 (so they can reach the pedals). The car used for these under 17 experiences is a bit of a legend in motorsport circles: the MX-5. This little Japanese two-seater is a sporty number with both soft tops and coupés available. They are particularly lively on the track and there have been many motorsport race series featuring the MX-5. These models are all dual-controlled so both student and instructor have the power to control this nippy motor. The programme for the session includes a short welcome and briefing before heading out into the awaiting car. Under the guidance of the highly-skilled instructor t…