V8 Race Car Drive Day - 5 Laps
- $199
- 54 Reviews
- Location: Outer Brisbane, Queensland
- For: 1 person
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- Valid for 12 months
- Free exchange
Experience an exhilarating driving event where you get to drive a V8 race car on a high-speed Clubman circuit configuration at QLD Raceway. For 5 amazing laps, you’ll be coached through the course to improve your lap times and experience life as a V8 race driver.
Your V8 drive day begins as you register at reception before heading down to see pit lane. At this point, you can also choose to purchase an in-car video / DVD prior to your drive to record every memorable in-car V8 driving moment (additional cost payable directly to the supplier on the day). Feel free to watch the action on the circuit before being called to the driver’s briefing.
The driver’s briefing ís delivered in an air-conditioned room by an experienced V8 race driver who knows the race track intimately. The briefing will prepare you for driving one of our race prepared Holden or Ford V8 race cars.
After the briefing, we head to pit lane, where you’ll be fitted with a race suit and helmet. After you’re completely kitted up in the race gear, you’ll have your photo taken with one of the V8’s prior to your drive. At this point you can also choose a Holden or Ford – a very easy choice for most motoring enthusiasts!
When it’s your turn to be the driver, we’ll strap you behind the wheel of the V8, introduce you to your personal in-car coach and before long you’ll be burning rubber out of pit lane for the drive of a lifetime!
Your coach will show you the fastest way around the track, showing you how to drive the best you possibly can and helping you to improve lap times and cornering techniques. You’ll be treated to 5 self-drive laps around the circuit and we guarantee the thrill of the race will certainly be in your veins! After completing your 5 laps, you can collect your laminated photo certificate to prove that you really were a V8 race car driver!
A DVD of your drive is available for an additional $45, payable directly to the supplier.
This experience voucher is valid for 12 months from date of purchase.
Venue:
Willowbank, Queensland - approximately 45 minutes west of Brisbane.
Session Length
Please allow at least 2 hours for the entire experience, including your driver briefing and self-drive in the V8. Race days are held throughout the year on both weekdays and weekends on set race dates throughout the year.
Available Dates:
| Location | Date | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| QLD | Sunday, 26 Feb 2012 | Full |
| QLD | Sunday, 4 Mar 2012 | Spaces |
| QLD | Saturday, 10 Mar 2012 | Spaces |
| QLD | Sunday, 15 Apr 2012 | Spaces |
| QLD | Saturday, 28 Apr 2012 | Spaces |
Last updated on 6 February 2012.
These dates are guidelines only and are subject to daily change.
We suggest you only purchase a voucher for one of the dates listed above if you plan to redeem your voucher and book the date today.
Guidelines:
To drive, you must hold at least a manual P-Plate license. The maximum driver height and weight is 195cm and 120kg. Drivers should be in good physical condition with no heart problems or breathing difficulties. If you are unsure about your suitability – please contact us.
Numbers:
The price quoted is for one person. There will be about 20 – 25 people in the drivers briefing. The actual drive experience is one-on-one with a coach connected to you via an intercom system similar to those that you see in international rallies.
Spectators:
Spectator entry is FREE and drivers are encouraged to bring along as many family and friends as they wish. Depending on numbers some spectators are allowed to participate in the briefing.
Weather:
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, we will reschedule your experience for a later date.
Other Info:
You will be required to sign an indemnity form prior to participating in the experience. Your experience includes 5 laps around the circuit.
Map
The map below gives you the location of this experience to allow you to plan.
Exact location, directions and meeting place will be available to you once you have booked your experience
Reviews
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My dad loved his V8 Experience for fathers day. He would have loved more laps but he will go back again for more. Was a great morning and the people were absolutely awesome!!!
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Great experience. Would do it again in a heartbeat.
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This was a gift to my 20 year old son who loved it. The staff and the instructor were fabulous, my son felt so comfortable with the instructor. Sadly this was such a great experience he can't wait to get his open licence. Overall, I think the best gift I have invested in for a long time.
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It was absolutely awesome i will have to save my pennies and go again next time I will be going for more laps at 5 laps you are just starting to get into the swing of things my instructor Adam was absolutely fantastic can you supply my thanks once again to him from me for making my day one hella of a ride.
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Had a great day, I wish I had bought more laps. The instructor was really good, great instructions and could hear him fine. I felt safe in the car and was given every opportunity to drive fast. He told me to drive the car 'like it was stolen"...got to love that. Had a great day, well planned and I'm going to try to get my boss to have their work xmas function there.
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The entire day was spectacular. It met and exceeded my expectations. My daughter in law organised it for me, and her feedback she had given me was that it was easy to arrange and to book. The drive was great, the instructor was good and the day was well organised and ran smoothly. Awesome experience had by my son and I. We are planning on going again before xmas this year. Great day and had loads of fun, thumbs up for RedBalloon and the V8 experience people.
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I had a very fun experience. Thank you so much
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Everything was great except that it would be good to get a read out of the maximum speed you achieved and lap times.
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Great experience. The day far exceeded my expectation.
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Thorough Drivers Briefing, efficient pre race help, fantastic on track experience, I would love to do it again, this was a gift, fabulous idea!
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It was sensational, one of the best things I have ever done. My only regret was that I only did 5 laps.
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it was a great experience, with the instructor giving me the right hints and tips through intercom, my driving improved with every corner! I highly recommend this to anybody!
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I had a great day everyone was very helpful from the time I walked into the office to the time I left. I think the video equipment could improve but over all I had a great day .
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The V8 day was a superb experience which, if you like racing you should really try it.
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It was amazing. My only regret was that I only had 5 laps - the lap record would have been threatened if I had 8 laps!!!!! The coach was terrific - very calm and precise and obviously keen for me to enjoy the experience.
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We had a fantastic rush,the crew they was great ,can't wait to do it again sooner rather than later.
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Extremely well organised for drivers and friends, friends could watch the experience, good visibility so good for photos. All staff were friendly, courteous and helpful, the instructor made the drive awesome. I'd love to do it all again.
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I bought 2 vouchers, one for my partner, the other for my daughter's boyfriend. They had an absolute ball and they were so hyped up afterwards, that's all they talked about on the way home and then couldn't wait to watch their DVD's. They both said they would love to do it again. Holdens verses Fords, it was a great way to spend the day.
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Great experience! Everything ran like clockwork and I had a LOT of fun. I want to be a racing car driver when I grow up!!!!!!!
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All positive feedback, One of the best bday present vouchers ever!!!. Would do it again in a heartbeat. Great experience. Great people
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The whole experience was absolutely fantastic and at 61 is something that I have been able to tick off my "bucket list" and I will be back.
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Excellent day out. All of the staff were very pleasant and the instructor was very professional, one minor thing though, perhaps a better camera for the picture and certificate as the resolution was very low and the picture grainy. This did not detract from a fantastic experience.
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Frieken awesome!
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Everything was spot on
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Brilliant! Excellent friendly pit crew as well! Definitely recommend!!
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Amazing experience
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It was excellent, will definitely be doing this again!!
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The purchase was easy. The day was excellent. No problems at all.
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Fantastic fun! I had a great time and I have a whole new appreciation for these guys that put together perfect lap after perfect lap. I can't wait to come back and do it again.
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A really well organised, adrenalin pumping drive and a great insight into the technicalities of the world of motorsport. Could even take my helmet off after the drive because my hands were still shaking!
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My boyfriend loved it, and said he would love to come back and do it again soon.
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Well organised. Very little waiting time. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would do it again.
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Best fun ever would recommend it to anyone
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Best fun ever would recommend it to anyone
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GREAT AWESOME
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My partner could not get the smile off his face afterward. He said it was the best present he has ever received!!!
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Driving the V8 was great , only suggestion would be to do 8 laps rather than 5 as it just goes too quick!!
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I had fun, it was a great experience
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The day was brilliant and the briefing was very informative.
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A great day out
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Had an awesome day, will definitely be getting some friends together and do it again!! Thank you
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It was for my partner and he said it was outstanding! He would definitely be back to do it again soon. Loved every minute of it and just wished he could do more!
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Great experience, but seemed to be a little bit disorganised around the office/suiting up area. Attendants were great, they made up for it and were very helpful & courteous.
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I had a great morning in the V8 Holden! Everyone from the reception staff to the car crew were friendly and really made you feel welcome. I would happily do it again and yes, I was thankful that I had decided to wear the 'brown' undies that morning!
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I found the crew at the raceway very friendly and helpful. The staff at RedBalloon were most helpful with the confirmation of my race day experience. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all very much.
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The Experience was very exciting and the day was well organised. It was a wonderful Birthday gift. I would recommend it to anyone with an interest in V8 Supercars or any other motorsports.
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Awesome time. Had heaps of fun. Great idea.
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What ever experience you chose I am sure you will enjoy. I know that I did!
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Very fun day :) Great instructions. Very Safe. Amazing day.
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Great day! Had a ball! Very professionally run event.
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Fantastic Experience,Great Friendly Staff.Do it Now++++And will do it again.
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I received the experience of the V8 race card drive day - 5 laps as a birthday present and it was the best birthday present I have ever received. I have always been a fan of car racing but to drive one and feel how it gripped the road and how fantastic the brakes were was a real insight into the sport. The people who organised the day were great and friendly. I would certainly recommend this to anyone who loves to drive. It was extremely simple to book through RedBalloon - no hassles at all.
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The most fun I've had in a long time
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I had an excellent experience all the staff were helpful and made me feel at ease and comfortable only complaint I have was that I should of booked 10 or more laps but I will be back. Thanks for a great day Tom PS My grandsons thought I was pretty cool driving one of those V8 cars
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