When the cars in the group are sports cars, supercars and high-performance machines, the host’s car matters more than you’d think. It has to keep company with all of them, mile after mile, and still be the car the host relies on to run the weekend.
Ours is an Audi RS4 Avant, and it’s the car I drive on every hosted Route GT tour.
A supercar driving tour needs a host who can keep up
Our guests bring serious cars. They take them on roads chosen because they’re worth driving, so the pace is spirited, the days are long and the cars are the stars.
A host in a slow or underpowered car would be a handicap on tours like that. Being left behind doesn’t help anyone when you’re trying to brief a group, set the tempo or be at the next stop before the cars arrive. An RS4 has the performance to stay in the conversation with a group of high-performance cars on the roads we use, without ever feeling out of its depth.
That’s the point of a performance estate. It isn’t trying to be a supercar. It’s trying to be the one car that keeps up with them all weekend and carries everything else too.
Performance you can use every day
A supercar is a brilliant thing for a Sunday drive. A host’s car has to do a three-day tour, in wet weather and dry, and then do it again the next month. An RS4 manages that.
- Pace in reserve. There’s always enough performance to hold station with a group of fast cars, and to move ahead when the day calls for it.
- Quattro grip. All-wheel drive means confidence on wet roads, mountain passes and cold early mornings, which matters on the Isle of Man, in the Highlands and in Wales.
- Space. An Avant takes the luggage and practical kit of a host without the compromises of a coupe.
- Comfort. After a full day’s driving, the team still needs to be sharp for dinner and the next morning’s briefing.
Planning around performance cars
Hosting high-performance cars isn’t only about speed. We drive each route in advance and plan the stops, hotels and timings around the people and cars we expect, so you can enjoy your car without worrying about the detail. Our tours are non-competitive: every driver sets their own pace, follows the road rules in force and drives to the conditions. Our terms explain this.
The honest trade-offs
An RS4 is large, heavy and thirsty, and it’s hard on tyres and brakes. On narrow roads it’s wide. We accept that, because for the job of hosting a performance tour, performance and space matter more than economy.
What it means for you
Join a Route GT tour and you’ll find a host who has driven the route and who can stay with the group, whatever you bring. Whether you arrive in a sports car, a supercar or a quick estate of your own, the host’s car is part of the support behind you.
See our supercar driving tours, or read how a group driving tour works.
Questions about supercar driving tours
Can I bring a supercar on a Route GT tour?
Yes. Our tours are for sports and supercar owners, and we limit each one to 20 cars.
Do I need a fast car to join?
No. You drive your own car at your own pace, and the tour is non-competitive.
What does the host do on a tour?
We welcome guests, run the briefing, help with the sat nav and radio, coordinate stops and keep everyone informed.
Is a performance estate a good host car?
For a tour with fast cars, it’s a good fit: it has the pace to stay with the group, plus the space and comfort for long days.
