For fear of coming over all Jeremy Clarkson (yes, that is a horrible idea), there's nothing like whizzing round the countryside in a throbbing machine, with Foreigner playing on the wireless. Loudly.

But getting your hands on the car of your dreams can be difficult, not to mention illegal. Don't despair! Gift Experience are offering driving days to all you little boy racers out there. Book yourself a date with your vehicle of choice, including off-road rallying, supercar racing days and classic car experiences.

If you fancy doing three laps of Goodwood in a Ferrari 308QV, it'll cost you a very reasonable £99. The classic car experience lets you try out an AC Cobra, E-type Jaguar and Porsche 911 at Winchester Race Track for just £235.

The most conscientious style leaders (you catwalk addicts!) can take this season's military trend one stage further, and opt for the Tank driving day. For £129, you get full driving tuition from Falklands and Gulf War Veterans, driving Chieftain and Abbott tanks, as well as Armoured Personnel Carriers and Quad bikes.

Gift Experience, www.giftexperience.com

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