The craze for privateer track days is at an all time high, and the start of the Formula 1 season is only likely to add to the noise pollution generated by Europe’s race tracks. For as little as £50, you can spend a day thrashing your own car around some of the best-known racing venues with full safety back-up and no risk of being nabbed for speeding. Alternatively, a number of venues will allow you to have a go on their Porsches, Ferraris and even F1 cars.

Trackdays.co.uk, the UK’s leading organiser of track day events and circuit driving experiences has seen a 400% increase in take up in the past five years. Here is a list of some of the best tracks in Europe where you book yourself in for some serious thrills.