V8 Supercar Experience​s

V8 Driving Experiences and Hot Laps

Are you chasing your first thrill? Or, are you ticking items off a varied bucket list? Whatever your plans, RedBalloon has a selection of V8 driving experiences and hot laps to choose from. Hit unforgettable speeds, enjoy tight turns and close calls from high-octane hot laps in the passenger seat to a hair-rising turn behind the wheel, our V8 experiences were designed to thrill the adrenaline hunters, motorsport fans, and car lovers.

If you love the smell of burning rubber against tarmac and the promise of high speeds, browse our exhilarating V8 race car experiences. Whether you want to tackle sand dunes, rugged terrain, or hit a track, they’re great gifts for any occasion.

Types of V8 Experiences

Drive a V8

Climb behind the wheel of a professional race car and take the wheel to experience the raw power of a supercar. You’ll get hands-on instruction in the V8 from an expert driver who will ensure you stay safe while pushing the limit.

Why not head to Adelaide for the ultimate thrill? Our Mallala Motorsports Park experience puts you in the passenger seat for two hot laps with a pro behind the wheel.

Hot Laps

If you prefer your adrenaline in a more controlled environment, you can find your thrills in the passenger seat while a professional driver takes you on a hot lap in a sizzling V8.

Whatever your preference, you can feel the speed and power during V8 passenger rides as a professional driver takes you on a high-speed experience with four thrilling hot laps around the track.

Drive and Ride Combos

If you want to enjoy the best of both worlds, you can book a combination experience to enjoy life as a passenger in the hot seat for a hot lap or two and switch to take the wheel for a truly exhilarating spin. Our ultimate V8 supercar experience can deliver the adrenaline rush of your life in one action-packed experience.

If you’ve ever wondered what a Subaru WRX is capable of, find out with a drive and ride combo package! This thrilling experience is on offer in Perth, but there are plenty of similar options available at motorsport tracks across Australia. This Perth experience comes with 12 laps and a hot lap, so you can experience the power for yourself and also get a glimpse of what the rally car is capable of with professional guidance.

Popular V8 Racetracks in Australia

Australia might not be the first country that comes to mind when you think about racetracks, but everyone in the racing world knows that Australia is home to some of the world’s top racetracks and courses.

Barbagallo Raceway in Western Australia

Go all in with the ultimate driving experience at Babagallo Raceway, with 40 laps in a Formula Ford Race Car before enjoying a spot of lunch. You’ll also receive a safety instruction and the protective equipment necessary for a safe experience.

Hidden Valley Raceway in the Northern Territory

Home to the Motocross World Championships and the Supercars Championship, you can visualise yourself taking to the track to compete with the best. Why not take Darwin by storm with this four-lap V8 car driving experience, with an instructor in your ear offering instruction while you drive? Learn how to corner, brake, and hit high speeds on the track.

Mallala Motorsport Park in South Australia 

When Mallala Motorsport Park isn’t hosting national events and championships, it’s hosting unforgettable driving experiences. If you want to experience the thrill of driving a V8 Mustang, you can do it at Mallala Motorsport Park in South Australia. With a professional race coach by your side, you’ll work through the gears to hit speeds that would make Lewis Hamilton blush.

Norwell on the Gold Coast 

Hit the hot laps on the Gold Coast at Norwell! Climb into the passenger seat of a V8 Supercar and buckle up while a pro puts a supercar through its paces. A pro driver will take the wheel, showing you how they execute complete control over a powerful machine to hit the track racing.

Sandown Raceway in Melbourne 

Hit Sandown Raceway in a high-performance training and track driving day in Melbourne. This full day at the track kicks off at 8:30 in the morning and won’t conclude until four, so make sure you get a good night’s sleep ahead of the most thrilling experience of your life! It’s up to you to decide just how fast you drive.

Sydney Motorsport Park in New South Wales 

Celebrating your birthday and desperate to show off your driving skills to your friends? The Sydney Motorsport Park is a great place to enjoy your special day, and with the V8 race car driving six laps, you can enjoy six laps behind the wheel with your instructor communicating hints and tips while you drive. Plus, you can bring along some spectators to watch you enjoy your big moments.

Willowbank Raceway in Queensland

It’s Queensland’s premier motorsport venue, and if you’re looking for something different, take a luxury approach to your driving experience with the Lotus Exige package. Enjoy a spot of professional coaching and five laps behind the wheel. Don’t forget to pose for your pre-drive photo!

Tailem Bend in South Australia

Tailem Bend has the driving experience to beat all driving experiences for Porsche lovers. Climb into the passenger seat of a Porsche GT3 and sit back while a pro takes the wheel to take you on a thrilling ride. At zero to 100 in less than three seconds, you’ll be telling this story for the rest of your life.

Explore More Driving Experiences

Are you interested in a V8 driving experience for yourself? Or, are you shopping for the perfect present? Either way, you can discover more of RedBalloon’s adrenaline-pumping driving experiences, whether you have dreams of rally driving, prefer the experience of go-karting, the outdoor element of quad biking, or you prefer luxury car hire. There’s a driving experience to suit every driving interest.