I'm a sucker for these events - bought two previous VW's straight after.
A good way to try out some options that you may not have eg: sports suspension.




http://mini.ca/en/discover/mini-drive-test/




"The MINI DRIVE TEST event is a totally free, totally unforgettable motoring experience. In 70 minutes of track time, you and a guest will get to know the New MINI's powerful new engines and vast array of new features on two specially designed closed-circuit courses!
You'll take the New MINI on a variety of exhilarating skills tests - each designed to show you its best features, and just how many smiles per gallon this vehicular thriller has to offer. We'll even have Professional Driving Instructors there giving you expert tips to transform you into a motoring legend.
So register now, because a motoring event this unique doesn’t come around every day (and also because spots will be filled on a first-come first-served basis). "

 

That sounds like a blast! I haven't heard of anything like that near me, though. Some time on the track would have certainly been better than my MA crying out at me when taking an off ramp at highway speeds.

 

But you had to test the off ramp prowess right bluvw69?
And that's why the best test drives are the ones we take alone Quite rare in a new model though. As these testers will be run in it will be "pedal to the metal" all the way, yay!

 

I wish I could do this in the US. Even in my own car on a track would be awesome!