F1 Style Race Car Driving Experience - 20 Laps

Get behind the steering wheel of an authentic F1 style race car to experience the thrill of driving a genuine single seater race car. Strapped in securely into the open cockpit by a six point racing harness, you’ll find the quick release steering wheel before you. Positioned just inches from the tarmac, you’ll soon get a feel of these sleek and agile beast as you make your way around the track.

This driving package includes 20 laps around the Corporate Hill Section of the Sydney Motorsports Park. The adventure kicks off with two orientation laps in a road car, followed by a blistering 20 laps behind the wheel of the Formula Ford. Every lap will test your skills, push your boundaries, and leave you with an indelible memory of high-speed excitement.

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Inclusions

• 20 Laps in a Formula Ford race car
• Includes driver instruction by real race car drivers
• Coffee, tea and water supplied
• All race and safety equipment provided: helmets, race suits and boots

Highlights

• Real, unmodified racing cars, as raced in the Formula Ford Championships
• 20 Blistering laps of Sydney Motorsport Park's, Corporate Hill Section of the South Circuit, one of Australia's premier race tracks
• NO rev-limiters - drive the car to your limits
• All race & safety equipment provided : helmets, race suits & boots
• Take a pit stop after 10 laps and evaluate your laps with your instructor before you begin the next 10

Duration

• Please allow approximately 2-3 hours for the experience
• Sessions run from 7:30am - 4:30pm, with 2 dates scheduled per month (dependent on availability)
• Booking time will be confirmed by the experience provider
• Please arrive 45 minutes prior to the session start time

Location

• This experience takes place at Eastern Creek, Sydney NSW. The track is approximately 30 minutes drive from Sydney CBD.

Departure Location

• This experience takes place at Sydney Motorsport Park, Ferrers Road, Eastern Creek, NSW. Travelling east or west on the M4, take the Reservoir Road exit.
• Follow the Sydney Motorsport Park signs on the Great Western Highway and turn left into Brabham Drive. *Once you reach the roundabout at the end of Brabham Drive (near the Alpha Hotel) turn right and follow Ferrers Road around to the gate A entry (formerly gate 7).
• Please arrive 45 minutes prior to the session start time.

What To Bring

• Bring your driving license (sorry, no license, no driving).
• If you have your own race suit, helmet and gloves, bring them
• Bring a hat, sunscreen and sunglasses

Additional Information

• Rescheduling: In the event of a reschedule inside 14 days, a $100 admin fee will apply
• This experience is an outdoor event and will go ahead in wet/damp conditions. If the supplier deems the track unsafe, due to extreme weather conditions, we will reschedule your experience to a convenient later date. We do not offer refunds. In damp or wet conditions, you must still arrive for your allocated session/event unless advised otherwise by the supplier.
• When you are driving you are responsible for any damage done to the race vehicle. This event is an all weather event, and in the event that your session cannot run due to weather conditions, we will reschedule your experience to another suitable date and time. Cancellations are subject to the adventure provider.
• Not suitable for pregnant women or those who suffer from certain medical conditions
• Participants must have "P" standard manual driving license and be able to operate a manual gearbox
• Participants will be required to sign an indemnity accepting liability for any damage to the car
• Minimum age is 16 years. Participants under the age of 18 years will require a parent/guardian to sign such forms on their behalf
• Maximum weight is 120kg
• The minimum height on this experience is 155 cm, and the maximum is 188 cm

Cancellation Policy

• Change your booking up to 14 days before the start time of your experience
• Changes are not permitted within 14 days of your experience
• Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
• No refunds will be offered on any booked experiences

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
• Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
• For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
• Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
• We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements