Self-drive took on a whole new meaning at Donington Park motor racing circuit when Huddersfield’s Arrow Self Drive treated a handful of customers to a trackday experience with professional racer Josh Caygill.

The guests were tutored by Netherton’s 24-year-old Caygill, who competes in the Milltek Sport Volkswagen Racing Cup as well as representing the UK in the pan-European VW Scirocco R Cup series this year. They had the opportunity to enjoy high-speed passenger laps in the talented racer’s AWM-prepared Volkswagen Scirocco.

Providing a ‘hands-on’ driving experience at one of the best race tracks in Britain, the Arrow Self Drive guests were based at a temporary trackside ‘garage’ for the entire day where they were able to enjoy all aspects of the action.

The guests were all offered the rare opportunity to join Caygill – who formerly competed at British Championship level in motorcycle racing – and AWM team principal Aaron Mason for some ‘hot laps’.

At the end of the trackday, a trophy was presented to Mark Gledhill (pictured above, left) with Josh), of Huddersfield-based Crowther & Shaw, who was deemed the overall winner of the self-drive experience.

He said: “As a keen car enthusiast and trackday driver, it was fantastic to meet up with Josh and pick up some useful advice on how to drive faster and maximise the car’s potential.

“I have driven many tracks without receiving training, so it was fantastic to pick up lots of useful tips that will hopefully allow me to drive quicker in the future! Thanks to Arrow Self Drive I had a great day and Josh is a super young man who I wish all the best to for his future career.”

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