V8 Race Car Drive, 8 Lap Gold Pass - Calder Park Melbourne

location:	Calder Park Circuit (Calder Park)

item:	V812905RA

price:	AUD $299.00

quantity:

Most powerful 450hp V8 race cars available to drive in Australia!
Real race car driver/instructors in the car with you
Supercar 6-pot brakes, Carrera Cup slicks, Bilstein suspension and Racing gearbox handles like a real V8 Supercar
Convenient weekend dates available

Feel the excitement and g-force of V8 performance racing with Australia’s premier V8 experience team for 8 laps at Calder Park. This legendary track is sure to get the blood pumping! The Club Circuit on the National Road Circuit is a 1.6km high speed thrill. Driving in a clockwise direction, this track features a long straight, tricky esses and challenging late braking corners.

Your V8 race car drive day begins with a registration, followed by on-track observation laps with an instructor at the wheel covering apexes, braking points and overtaking procedure (though it's not a race, overtaking is common - and very exciting!). Then it's off to the pit lane, where you're fitted out with racing overalls and helmet.

You are then strapped in behind the wheel and you're off! Your personal instructor will coach you through the intercom to make sure you go as fast as you can, as safely as you can on the 8 lap session.

The classic grandstand and enclosed viewing area provide an exceptional view of the entire track. Complimentary tea and coffee will be available on the day and a BBQ will be open on all Saturday and Sunday race days for the purchase of light meals.

intensity: 4.0

21 Mar 10 (Sunday)	Full

01 May 10 (Saturday)	Full

02 May 10 (Sunday)	Full

12 Jun 10 (Saturday)	Places

21 Aug 10 (Saturday)	Places

22 Aug 10 (Sunday)	Places

18 Sep 10 (Saturday)	Places

19 Sep 10 (Sunday)	Places

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we had a great day out, best fun we have had in ages,highly recommened

Kara Goulter

Fantastic day & time had & would recomend anybody to do it. ALso makes a fantastic gift for s'one. I'm sure we will be back for more adrenline packed fun soon...

robert coley

Even though it rained and we had to postpone our drive day the whole experience was great and we could not have been treated any better....Wayne B

Wayne Bond

fitness and experience

For the V8 drive experience you must have a current drivers licence and experience in a manual transmission car
No real fitness is required but if you have any medical concerns or dietary restrictions, please advise us as soon as possible so that we may accommodate you

what to bring/wear

You must bring your driving licence on the day
Wear clothes appropriate for weather on the day
Wear a comfortable pair of enclosed shoes
Bring sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses on hot sunny days
Definitely bring your camera

what is supplied

Racing attire
Briefing about the ride, racing and safety
Full tuition for driving courses by professional race drivers
Observation lap with professional driver at the wheel
8 laps with you at the wheel
Provision of all safety gear and safety personnel

more information

A lot of our instructors are big in Motor Racing circles. A selection of our drivers (due to race schedules etc, we are unable to guarantee specific drivers for your experience):

Marshall Brewer - Group C Touring Cars, Auscar, Nascar, V8 Utes
Steve Owen - V8 Super Cars
David Reynolds - Carerra Cup
Dean Fiore - Carerra Cup
Stephen White - Open Wheelers, V8 Super Cars
Gavin Harvey - V8 Utes
Nathan Pretty - V8 Super Cars
Marcus Zukanovic - V8 Utes, V8 Super Car
Rowan Harman - Auscar, Nascar
Leigh Watkins - Auscar, Nascar
Steve Walker - Hq's, Auscar
Glen Hastings - Open Wheelers, Variety of circuit racing
Matt Coleman - Carerra Cup
Graham Crawford - Auscar, Nascar, Variety of circuit racing
Terry Wyhoon - Auscar, Nascar, Variety of circuit racing
Rohan Carrig - Open Wheelers, Variety of circuit racing
Asher Johnson - Formula Ford
Trent Ulmer - Formula Ford
Tim Slade
Nick Percat - Formula Ford
Ben Neilson - Various forms of circuit racing
Ric Shaw
Greg East - Various forms of circuit racing
Scott Jennings - V8 Utes
Shane Price - V8 Supercar
Lucas Dumbrell - Formula Ford
Kim Jane - V8 Utes
George Elliot - V8 Utes
Ben Nielsen - Various forms of circuit racing

Calder Park Raceway is very accessible, just an easy 20 minute drive from Melbourne.

Alcohol:
0.00% blood alcohol level is mandatory. No alcohol is to be brought to the track. You are asked to advise the operator of any medical conditions including any medication you may be taking. This is not a suitable activity for drivers who are pregnant. Drivers must be 18 years or older and have a current or Provisional licence. The race vehicles use a manual gearbox and drivers without a manual driver’s licence would find it extremely difficult to operate these vehicles.
Drivers exceeding 130 kg in weight cannot be safely or comfortably accommodated in the race suits and cars.

Session Length:
Allow 3 hours from your booking commencement time for the completion of your experience.

Numbers:
The event hosts a large number of participants commencing at 8.30 a.m. and usually concluding around 5 p.m. You will be given a booking time and you should arrive 15 minutes before to register and complete an Indemnity Form.

Dress Code:
You are advised to wear comfortable full-length cotton trousers eg jeans and flat-soled shoes. You will change into a race suit and helmet which will be provided on the day. If spectacles are worn when driving, it is best if they are soft-framed close fitting. There are no security lockers available at the raceways.

Spectators:
Spectators are welcome to attend and take in the action. All attendees must adhere to Race Track safety regulations.

Availability:
We recommend you book as early as possible as the Race Days are generally booked out well in advance.

Other Information:
You can even organize an in-car DVD of their race experience on the day for a further $125.
Spectators are welcome on the day.