Plus ca change as they say en France and for go-karting in Galway read Avo-Drift in Avoriaz aujourd-hui.
One of the highlights back in the day on holiday in Salthill on Ireland’s west coast .
And before Sky television and mobile phones and girls, was the go-karts.
And we’d spend the hard-earned Saturday work cash on cornering and pretending we were James Hunt.
Of course, I should have known then I wouldn’t be cut out to be a natural driver.
Although I did manage to get my driving licence after I think six times.
During which I got lessons from Her Behind the Wheel which is where she has stayed, not allowing me to drive since.
And the most laidback rasta driver who would pass over anything I might be doing wrong.
Occasionally stepping on the emergency brake, but mostly waving at his ‘brothers’ out the window.
One careless driver
A range of work cars laters, a slip on the ice in Aberdeen and a rear-end outside a football ground and a clamping and we’re more or less up to date.
Apart, of course, from the time on the French Riviera when our party were given Fiat 501s to drive.
Only I couldn’t work out the old hand gears and the tour operator insisted they drive me instead!
All of which driving mishaps behind me I was rather taken by the invitation put out here.
To discover Avo’Drift in Avoriaz on the French-Swiss border.
And despite the billing, it doesn’t down scary at all, which is more than be said for my mountain escapades.
Get the Drift
Avo’Drift, we’re told, and I checked out the pics, is a unique drifting-style driving experience.
Set inside an underground parking garage.
All transformed into a vibrant illuminated arena with neon lights and an underground atmosphere.
Participants take the wheel of electric vehicles.
All specially designed for drifting, featuring one front wheel and two rear wheels built for sliding.
All of which is meant to allow drivers to drift through corners, swing the rear out, and challenge friends in a fun and immersive setting.
Helmets and gloves are provided if necessary, and the activity is accessible to anyone over4.5ft tall.
Sessions last between eight and ten minutes.
And prices are set at €15/£13 per driver or €13.50/£12 with the Multipass discount.
Count us in
A seven-night stay at Hotel des Dromonts, arriving August 8, is priced from £643pps, sharing a double room with breakfast included. Flights and transfers extra.
We found flights with EasyJet from £194.48.
BON VOYAGE
