Ariel Atom
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From: Scarborough, Ontario
Ariel Atom
Just finished the Ariel Atom Experience on Wednesday. My GF, brother and sister all chipped in to get this for my birthday this year. I must say its definitely something you must experience at least once in you life.
Overview:
Although others had nothing but positive things to say about the program, my GF and I were a little skeptical about the whole program, when we first got there, things looked a little sketchy, nothing but a canopy setup along side a trailer.
Once things got started our impression of the event quickly changed from a skeptical one to a positive one. The event organizers and staff were great, they made an effort to learn everyone's name and engaged in conversation between laps and joined us for lunch where we got to know them a lot better.They also tried to ensure there was minimal downtime and maximum track time.
The thing that impressed me the most about the AAE was how they treated the spectators, there were only 2 of them, my GF and another drivers wife(Olga). Although the AAE does not promote not deter spectators, they treated them as well as they treated the drivers who were participating in the event. They had no problems providing lunch for Olga and my GF. They even allowed my GF to ride shot gun in the pace car during the last event of the day. To top things off, they let both my GF and Olga ride as passengers during the hot laps.
The Ariel Atom Experience is definitely a top notch event and organization.
The pace car was an M3
Overview:
Although others had nothing but positive things to say about the program, my GF and I were a little skeptical about the whole program, when we first got there, things looked a little sketchy, nothing but a canopy setup along side a trailer.
Once things got started our impression of the event quickly changed from a skeptical one to a positive one. The event organizers and staff were great, they made an effort to learn everyone's name and engaged in conversation between laps and joined us for lunch where we got to know them a lot better.They also tried to ensure there was minimal downtime and maximum track time.
The thing that impressed me the most about the AAE was how they treated the spectators, there were only 2 of them, my GF and another drivers wife(Olga). Although the AAE does not promote not deter spectators, they treated them as well as they treated the drivers who were participating in the event. They had no problems providing lunch for Olga and my GF. They even allowed my GF to ride shot gun in the pace car during the last event of the day. To top things off, they let both my GF and Olga ride as passengers during the hot laps.
The Ariel Atom Experience is definitely a top notch event and organization.
The pace car was an M3
Sounds like you had a great birthday Peter.
I was highly impressed by the service provided by AAE at our event last year as well. The staff were excellent and everything was well organized. I was equally impressed by the entire set up they had, from the tent, change area, meals etc.
I was highly impressed by the service provided by AAE at our event last year as well. The staff were excellent and everything was well organized. I was equally impressed by the entire set up they had, from the tent, change area, meals etc.
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Originally Posted by RBull
Sounds like you had a great birthday Peter.
I was highly impressed by the service provided by AAE at our event last year as well. The staff were excellent and everything was well organized. I was equally impressed by the entire set up they had, from the tent, change area, meals etc.
I was highly impressed by the service provided by AAE at our event last year as well. The staff were excellent and everything was well organized. I was equally impressed by the entire set up they had, from the tent, change area, meals etc.
+1......
Congrats Peter.......That's one terrific present.
Colin.
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Originally Posted by dubbletrubble
Where did you do it Peter?
Here is AA website: http://www.arielatomexperience.com/Tracks.aspx
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Originally Posted by GEE35X
Matt, it was probably at Shannonville Motorsport Park in Belleville, Ontario. They are running a few days there in July.
Here is AA website: http://www.arielatomexperience.com/Tracks.aspx
Here is AA website: http://www.arielatomexperience.com/Tracks.aspx
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Originally Posted by alphabit
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The pace car was an M3
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The pace car was an M3
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lots of fun at that event. i would have liked to have gone again for a full day... but i wasn't too thrilled at the new prices they came up with.
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Originally Posted by giddyup69
wow! they must be raking in the dough from the new higher fee's because it used to be a cooper.
lots of fun at that event. i would have liked to have gone again for a full day... but i wasn't too thrilled at the new prices they came up with.
lots of fun at that event. i would have liked to have gone again for a full day... but i wasn't too thrilled at the new prices they came up with.
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Originally Posted by RBull
^+1
We're spoiled with the intro pricing I guess.
We're spoiled with the intro pricing I guess.
IMO, as the price goes up I expect more of a driver training focus.
Originally Posted by InTgr8r
LOL.... yeah I suppose you're right.
IMO, as the price goes up I expect more of a driver training focus.
IMO, as the price goes up I expect more of a driver training focus.
I would agree with that along with increasing track time- driver / student / car ratios etc.