DESCRIPTION
Buckle up and strap yourselves in for the ultimate V8 race car driving experience at the Queensland Raceway in Greater Brisbane. Get behind the wheel of champion V8 race cars for eight exhilarating laps before switching places with the professional driver for an additional three laps as a passenger to experience the true potential of the powerful V8 engines.
Your V8 race day begins with pre-drive tuition to ensure you are comfortable with the car and the unique race track circuit. From here, it’s time to look the part with a professional racing suit and helmet provided. Now, it’s time to choose – Holden or Ford. Once drivers are safely strapped in, it’s time for a heart pounding drive out of pit lane and onto the race track. For an extra dose of adrenaline, this combo includes three passenger laps with a professional driver that are sure to leave you in awe of the extreme force of the V8 race car.
Inclusions
- Eight drive laps around Queensland Raceway
- Three back seat passenger laps
- Use of race suit and open face helmet
- Highly qualified driver/instructor
- Pre-drive tuition
- Photo of your experience
Highlights
- Eight exhilarating drive laps in a real V8 race car on a real race track
- Experience three blistering hot laps in the back seat
- Communicate with your instructor through a headset
Time
- Race days are held throughout the year on specified dates
- Sessions available every half hour from 7am to 11.30am
Duration
- Please allow 2-3 hours for this experience, including the briefing and driving.
Location
- This experience takes place at Queensland Raceway at 133 Champions Way, Willowbank, QLD 4306.
What To Bring
- Wear comfortable clothing as the race suit will need to go over any clothing you choose to wear. Fully enclosed, flat-soled shoes, long sleeves and long pants are required (normal runners are fine).
Additional Information
- As part of the COVID safe plan, Balaclavas are required. Can be purchased on the day for $10. Long sleeves and long pants are also required
- Participants must be at least 18 years and hold your Learner’s Licence with a minimum 50 hours log booked
- Participants need to be within the maximum height of 194cm and minimum height of 135cm with maximum weight below 120kg
- Participants who arrive on the day of their experience and do not adhere to these guidelines will forfeit their experience
- Both Holden and Ford cars are available. Automatic available on request.
- You will be required to sign an indemnity form prior to participating in the experience
- All minors must be accompanied by a parent and/or legal guardian on the day
- A current photo ID for both the passenger (student ID) and parent will need to be shown along with proof of guardianship, ie Medicare card
- If you normally wear spectacles, it is essential that they are soft frames and face fitting to ensure that they fit inside the helmet. Contact lenses are not a preferred option as they often become dislodged
- If you have a concern with respect to health issues, especially shortness of breath, it is recommended that you seek professional advice from your family doctor before commencing this experience.
- Your briefing will be held in a group of approximately 20-25 people.
- Spectators will love watching the high-speed action from the pitlane, so remember to bring them along!
- The drive may be interrupted or cancelled due to inclement weather as driving at high speed on a wet track can be dangerous. Please contact the supplier to confirm the status of the day. In the case of your drive being cancelled due to weather, your experience will be rescheduled.
- A video of your experience is available for an additional $45, payable directly to the supplier.
Booking Information
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements