V8 Race Car Drive, 8 Lap Gold Pass - Barbagallo Perth
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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 facility has excellent facilities and great viewing areas. Complimentary tea and coffee will be supplied. Light meals can be purchased on the day through the Barbagello canteen facilities on our track days.
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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
- 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
- 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
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 130kg 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.
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.
