Possible Clues:

• Start letter poorly
• Upper-class chap snorting drugs to get things going
• Begin a hole of golf
• Really miff
• Toffee fudge? Of course, that'll get things going!
• Get a round going? Drink not available, we hear
• Drive ... or drive mad?
• Take first drive to see what's before you, as we say, on holiday
• Start driving? ... and a hint to the starred entries
• Make the drive