Formula One Experience at Parque Miramar, Fuengirola

The Stig was in the Parque Miramar Fuengirola this week as Blue Sky Super Car Hire top geared up for the launch of Europe and Spain's first Formula 1 Experience simulator. Hundreds turned out for the arrival of the car and a lucky ten people were given the opportunity to be the first to test their racing skills around a virtual Barcelona Circuit.

 

Mini Parade outside Parque Miramar--Mark Morgans with Ascari RR Team

 

As well as 'The Stig' who we understand flew in especially for the launch of the Formula 1 Experience, the guests included members of the Ferrari Club of Andalucia who with Toni Dalli, brought 30 of the latest Ferrari models to the launch. Also in attendance was the Marbella Mini Club with founder Hans Möller from Starz Cafe and the Spanish GT Champion driver Peter Sundberg. The Ferrari's and über cool Marbella Minis were lined up in a reserved area in front of the Parque Miramar and ogled over by passing shoppers.

 

Ferrari Owners Club of Andalucia

Mark Megens
The ten drivers were randomly picked to race the Barcelona Circuit in the F1 simulator were up against Mark Megens who at the tender age of 14 has dozens of karting and motor racing victories with more success than Fernando Alonso had at the same age... watch out for him practicing on the F1 Experience Simulator! The Stig declined from driving, possibly because there was no Top Gear circuit but others thought it was due to the lack of stereo system for his Spanish language CDs...

 

Last minute pit preparations-------Christian, The Stig, Carlo and Mark

Ascari
Although it was very close, with a few times below 1.30 minutes and a time of 1.42 by Lloyd 'Teddy' Edwards (aged 7), the winning time was 1.22.098 by James Shanks. His prize was presented by Peter Sundberg who is currently the 2007 and 2008 Spanish GT Champion, driving for team RSV-Motorsport in a Ferrari 430 GT2. Donated by the Ascari Race Resort, James was given an “Experience Day” at the exclusive Ascari Resort in Ronda. lt includes a full day programme driving a range of racing cars from a Lotus Elise up to a Radical SR3 under the expert tuition of their professional instructors. 

 

Hans from STARZ with Marbella Mini Club Members-The Blue Sky F1 Experience

 

As we have said on marbellas.com before, Ascari Race Resort is home of the most beautiful motor racing track ever created. With a length of 5.4km it is longer than most F1 circuits and offers a unique driving experience - set in the stunning Andalusian landscape of Ronda in southern Spain. 

 

Future World Champion Race driver Lloyd Teddy Edwards--Peter Sundberg, present Spanish GT Champion.

60 Grand Prix Circuits
The Formula 1 Experience, brain child of Carlo Mason and his partner Christian who is the technical engineer, is about driving an actual 2009 F1 car. Designed and built to the exact specification of today’s F1 cars the complex machinery set on a motion platform using pneumatic gas. There are over 60 official Grand Prix Tracks to choose from and your skills and nerves are tested to the limits. Each month at Parque Miramar, a motor-sport prize will be given for best driver of 3 different categories. In January 2010 Blue Sky will host a Grand Final for drivers of the fastest lap times recorded. 

Race
So if you fancy competing against Hamilton or Alonso or even Jensen Button, get yourself down to Parque Miramar for the drive of your life. Drivers need no license, are accepted to drive if over 5 and under 120 and no alcohol breath test will be required. (Price to drive the F1 Experience 10€ at time of publishing article).

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The Formula 1 Experience launch was sponsored by Hype Energy Drink and Exact Vodka.