Porsche: New driving training courses in Lignières
TCS CIRCUIT BECOMES DRIVING CENTER Porsche is now offering new driving experience programs in Switzerland. The TCS circuit at the foot of the Chasseral will become the so-called Porsche Driving Center Lignières.
As part of a cooperation with the Touring Club Switzerland (TCS), the Stuttgart-based sports car manufacturer is expanding its range of experiences called Porsche Experience for the first time to include freely accessible driving training courses. Part of the expanded offering is a co-branding of the only circuit in Switzerland, which will become the so-called Porsche Driving Center Lignières.
Ideal terrain for sporty driving
The new programs will be held exclusively at the TCS site in the canton of Neuchâtel.
Michael Glinski, CEO Porsche Schweiz AG: "The most impressive strength of our sports cars is their cornering performance. Nowhere can you feel this better than on a circuit. Our new offer in partnership with TCS is open to all Porsche enthusiasts in Switzerland - including those who want to become one. Particularly for learning the basics of sports driving, the compact circuit in Lignières is ideal."
Upgrading for versatile facility
The heart of the TCS driving training center on the high plateau above Lake Biel is the 1350-meter circuit. Built in 1961, the TCS took over the site in 2003 and has since expanded the facility into a driver training center. In addition to the circuit, it includes a dynamic area, an off-road park, an event area and various usable rooms.
With the cobranding to the Porsche Driving Center Lignières, the circuit is gradually receiving a visual upgrade. In addition, five 22 kW charging stations for electric vehicles will be installed as part of the European Porsche Destination Charging network. Furthermore, as an official partner of TCS, Porsche is providing instructor vehicles for the sports driving training courses.
Several course offers from 530 francs
The driving courses at the Porsche Driving Center Lignières build on each other in terms of scope and content. The half-day and full-day "Porsche Pilot", "Porsche Pilot Sport" and "Porsche Pilot Sport Plus" courses range from driving safety exercises to targeted ideal line training.
Variants of the 911 and 718 Boxster or Cayman models are available. Alternatively, it is possible to participate with your own Porsche sports car.
The courses can be booked online. Prices start at CHF 530.
