Bentley 'Power on Ice' in Finland Taking Orders for 2013

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is continuing its Power on Ice winter driver training program for 2013. In February, participants travel to Kuusamo, Finland, to drive Bentley Continental GT V8sBentley Continental GT V8United Kingdom, 2012 > present22 photos
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with ex-rally driver Juha Kankkunen. 

Kankkunen and other professional drivers will work with participants on forest roads and frozen lakes in the Bentleys to teach them winter driving techniques at the Chalet Ruka Peak resort. The event is just 60km from the edge of the Arctic Circle. 

Drivers will also get to go snowmobiling, take a husky safari, experience Finnish smoke saunas and eat at a reindeer farm during the 4-day, 3-night stay. There is the option to stay in Helsinki luxury hotel after the event as well. 

“The opportunity to once again drive the Continental GT around our famous ice tracks is one I can’t resist. The huge power combined with all-wheel-drive and the new eight-speed gearbox makes the GT the perfect car for such exciting and engaging driving. Our customers are always amazed that their cars are so rewarding to drive at the limit of grip, and it’s my pleasure to teach them how to do it," said Kankkunen.

The program runs from February 7-28 with participants arriving every three days. It costs €9,990 per driver to take part.