Scientist Karel Brookhuis has been offering lucky learners in his hometown of Emmen, Holland, a once-in-a-lifetime chance to drive round the local racing track.
The youngsters, who would never normally be able to get the motor insurance, let alone race fees, for this kind of event, must meet just one condition to get his backing.
Doc Brookhuis insists they be drunk.
As part of a long-term study into young driver behaviour, he stages a unique 'drink-driving test' at the circuit, involving slaloms, parking and an emergency stop.
Brookhuis, who sets, marks and officiates the test, seems peculiarly proud of the fact that nobody ever passes. "They realised it is impossible to drive properly once they had drunk alcohol," he said.
The test has apparently had excellent results among young Emmen drivers. In a survey (which may also have been carried out by Doc Brookhuis), his guinea-pigs proved six times less likely to be caught drink-driving later in life than other drivers.
Currently, Brookhuis fails 160 young people a year - but he has plans to extend the project nationwide.
Mike Page, spokesperson for the cheap car insurance champions at Hoot, welcomed the idea of a similar drink-driving test in the UK.
"Doc Brookhuis' methods seem a little bizarre, but they get results," he said, "and any scheme which could cut accidents and young driver car insurance premiums has got to be worth looking into.
The trick would be persuading the folks at Brands Hatch to donate a few touring cars - and crack open the champagne before the race, not after."