As real as it gets: Grown-up kids playing real life cops and robbers

By CARSIFU | 24 August 2021


LONDON: Grown-up kids are playing real life cops and robbers by driving in simulated "police pursuits" that are as real as possible to those seen on popular police chase TV shows and computer games.

The unique driving experience from TrackDays.co.uk is as immersive as it gets, and lets adults take on the role of a fugitive while being pursued by a Dodge Charger V8 Police Interceptor – all in the safe surroundings of the large Bovingdon Airfield in Hertfordshire, about 50km north-west of here.

"Our Police Pursuit Driving Experience is the ultimate fantasy roleplay for adults," said TrackDays.co.uk operations manager Dan Jones.

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"Participants take on the role of a fugitive wanted for multiple felonies. Their mission is to try to escape from the long arm of the law behind the wheel of either a Porsche Boxster or a Mazda MX5."

The experience provides a unique challenge to those wishing to take part, including 10 minutes of track paced sighting laps followed by 15 minutes of "police pursuit" action.

"My advice is to remember that it's not all about speed. To stand any chance of outrunning the police car in hot pursuit you'll also need clever decision making, first class driving skills and lightning fast reactions," said Jones.

Before the chase begins, fugitives are given tuition on basic racing lines and procedures for the arrest.

Since 2004, TrackDays.co.uk has been thrilling thousands of customers with driving experiences, bike and car track days and experience gifts. It also organises such event in other parts of Europe.

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