Supercar Options this Christmas from Rally School Ireland

Rally School's Winter Driving Training

Winter is now with us, bringing the challenge of dark frosty mornings, hazardous roads and damage to cars, writes Trish Whelan.

Many thousands of cars will be exposed to risk, hundreds will be damaged, drivers will be inconvenienced by losing their car, making claims on their insurance, and facing increased premium costs.

Tyres and technique greatly reduce this daunting prospect, yet few drivers understand that much can be done to avoid accidents.

Rally School Ireland is BMW's appointed Winter Driving School for Ireland. They have the facilities that train drivers how to handle winter road conditions, how to use the safety features of their car and how to avoid accidents. The Rally School is based at Gola, Scotstown in Co Monaghan where their €2 million facility can accommodate individuals, groups and corporate clients.

The track (above) comes with handbrake turns and hairpin bends along with wider corners designed to get the rally car drifting and sliding.

To find out more, call them on 047 89098, or visit their at www.rallyschoolireland.ie.

Sunday 'Drift Academy' at Rally School Ireland

For fun, adrenaline pumping driving (under expert tuition and in safe conditions), go along this Sunday 24 March and learn how to drift Gymkhana style at Rally School Ireland which is situated at Gola, just outside Scotstown in Co Monaghan.

Drifting is the most rapidly growing motorsport in Ireland. Originating from Japan, it is one of their top national sports.

First vehicles they have chosen are their two top spec Nissan 350zs. A full day will cost €445.00 while a half day detail is €350.00. You can also get gift vouchers for that special person in your life to enjoy at the Rally School.

Other Rally School Ireland driving experiences include the Subaru Impreza turbo rally day; BMW Winter Driver Training; Mini Winter Driver Training; BMW 325i Rally Experience; Mini Cooper S Rally Experience; Mark II Ford Escort Day, Ford Rally Ka Day. Supercar driving experiences include the Ferrari Driving Experience, Porsche Driving Experience, BMW M Power Experience, Supercar Driving Experience, BMW Advanced Mobility half day, Group B Supercar Experience, and Nissan 350Z Drift Day.

Call Rally School Ireland on 047 89098 to book your place or visit their website at www.rallyschoolireland.ie. Open from Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm; and on Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 5pm.

Rally School Ireland an Xmas gift

Rally School Ireland will be open all through Christmas and New Year.

Their new Ferrari Supercar, Rallycar, BMW and winter driving experiences are the ultimate in high performance Christmas gifts.

Situated in Gola, Scotstown, Co Monaghan, Rally School Ireland is a €2 million facility that can accommodate individuals, groups and corporate clientele. It's been open for over 10 years and claims to Ireland's premier purpose-built motorsport facility.

Drivers can improve their road driving skills, to drive competitively or to entertain clients and friends, assured of an adrenaline packed day.

An example of their range is the new Supercar driving experience involving a Ferrari 355, a Porsche 911 and a BMW M3, all for €295. That's €300,000 worth of Supercar experience for that price (special Christmas offer is normally €375). Group days, or family days are from €120 per person.

Rally School Ireland also have offers for the Gathering 2013 where friends and family can share the excitement of their Rally and Super Cars.

Visit www.rallyschoolireland.ie for details of their offers. Telephone: 047 89098.