WILLIAMS RACING: An Evening with Nigel Mansell – 30th June 2022
On Thursday 30th June 2022 we were at the Williams Experience Centre at Williams Racing HQ in Grove for a one of a kind evening with ex Williams Racing driver, and 1992 F1 World Champion, Nigel Mansell along with Michelin star fine dining from Niall Keating and plenty of evening activities to keep the night going!
Nigel Mansell was hosting a Q&A in the theatre suite along with talking about the history of our sport and reflecting on modern day racing. There was also a fine dining experience from two michelin Chef Niall Keating, Owner of Lunar in Staffordshire & brand associate to Williams Racing.
But before this, the guests were invited to an escorted tour around the Williams Racing Heritage museum which has one of the largest private collection of Formula 1 cars in the world. The collection spans the entire history of Williams, commencing with the inaugural Williams FW06 up to the present day. Displays include Alan Jones championship-winning car from 1980, the infamous FW08 six-wheeler, and many championship-winning cars.
After the tour the guests then headed to the games room where they could try and get the ‘fastest lap’ time of the evening on our one of a kind bespoke custom Scalextric track designed and built soley for Williams F1 Racing. They could also continue the fun in the Williams Esports Lounge on their state art simulators!
The evening started at 7pm at the Williams Experience Centre and concluded around 10.30pm.
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ABOUT THE WILLIAMS EXPERIENCE CENTRE
The Williams Experience Centre is an experience that never fails to impress, located at the home of the Williams Formula 1 team in Grove, Oxfordshire. With 7 flexible event rooms catering from 2 to 350 guests, the Williams Experience Centre offers full support in event planning and execution with in-house AV facilities, dedicated event managers and 5-star catering and service.
While attending an event with us, you have the opportunity to view the largest private collection of F1 cars in the world. Housing more than 40 of the team’s seminal race cars, it is one of the largest private collections of F1 cars in the world, charting the team’s history.
TEAM BUILDING
– THE WILLIAMS EXPERIENCE
The Williams Experience is design to recreate an authentic race atmosphere, with all of the roles available in an actual race contributing to the team outcome.
Using authentic equipment from the Williams Racing Team, each delegate will assume a role that is important in contributing towards the team’s overall performance and subsequent success during practice and during a live race scenario.
Not only will the team experience the pressures of an actual race team, but will also be able to recognise individual strengths and weaknesses, and learn how to overcome the challenges they face under pressure and as a team.
This team event takes place in our drivers suites and can accommodate up to 100 people. Alternatively this can be run off site for larger numbers.
– THE GAMES ROOM EXPERIENCE
This experience offers a scheduled rotation around the Williams Games room. Groups of 10 will be guided around the various activities during their visit. Each activity will generate a score, in which this can be recorded for either individual or team merit.
ACTIVITIES
– GIANT SCALEXTRIC
Using out bespoke giant four-lane Scalextric track that we built for Williams F1 Racing, the guests will be entertained from start to finish in an absorbing, highly competitive format which can be tailored to the numbers and bespoke requirements of the event. Ideal as a structured team building activity or as informal entertainment during networking and social events.
– F1 PLAYSEAT SIMULATORS
Race head to head on F1 style driving simulators. Complete with the latest pedal system and steering wheel along with force feedback the guests will experience an authentic and exciting race experience.
– PIT STOP CHALLENGE
The ultimate test of teamwork, our Williams Pit Stop challenge suits a vast number of event applications. Replicating an actual Formula 1 Pit Stop, the challenge is a true test of skill, co-ordination and teamwork.
With the choice of either a full or half car complete with Williams’ own livery, electric powered guns and genuine Pirelli tyres. Groups of up to 16 participants assume the roles of the Williams team and compete for the fastest Pit Stop.
The half car Pit Stop is run in Williams own games room, whereas the full car Pit Stop can take place both onsite or offsite of the conference centre.
To find out more about booking a corporate event at the Williams Racing Experience Centre visit: williamsf1.com/experience-centre.
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Below is a video of the Giant Williams Racing Bespoke Track from our YouTube channel.