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Track Cruise

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Track Cruise

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MUSTANG GT

CHEVROLET CAMARO

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Our most powerful cars that really deliver the grunt! The closest you’ll get to driving a V8 Supercar, these machines are almost identical to the ones racing in the championship and offer the most intense, exhilarating and heart racing driving or passenger experience. Get strapped in and feel the power!

Ultimate Supercar Experience

Starting from 5 Laps
Drive a Mustang GT or Chevrolet Camaro
Up to 200km/h
From
$369
BUY  5 LAPSBUY  COMBO

PRICING

5 x Drive or passenger laps
$369
Combo 5 Drive + 3 Passenger Laps
$539
Add extra laps to your experience
$60/lap

Why us

This is your chance to drive your car around one of the World’s best motorsport circuits with friends and family in the car with you. Our Track Cruise is very popular with families, enthusiasts and car clubs alike. It is a unique and novel experience and one everyone should tick off their to-do list. Enjoy five laps of our 2.7km National Circuit, reaching speeds of up to 120 km/ph, behind our safety car in a controlled and safe environment.

PASSENGERS ALLOWED

2.7KM TRACK

5 LAPS

Day of the event

1.  ARRIVAL

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your booked experience then fill out your details on the paperwork on the tables at the front of pitlane.

2.  SHOW ID AND LICENCE

Drivers will need to show their photo ID and voucher/

confirmation email at the desk. Drivers will then be given an armband.

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3.  driver briefing

Your next step will be the drivers’ briefing, at the end of the briefing you’ll receive a stamp.

4.  staging area

Participants will then get ready to head out on track, they’ll head to the staging area in pitlane to get suited.

5.  get on the track

Next, you’ll proceed to the waiting bays and get in line to jump in a car. You’ll be behind the wheel in no time from here.

6.  get certificate

After you are off track your printed certificate will be ready for pick up. You’re welcome to grab a coffee or some food from our onsite café.

get certificate

After you are off track your printed certificate will be ready for pick up. You’re welcome to grab a coffee or some food from our onsite café.

vehicle & track

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Race DETAILS

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EXPERIENCE details

Enjoy a cruise around our 2.7km National Circuit in your own car with friends and family in the car with you! This is a controlled cruise behind our Safety Car and speed is limited to 120 Km/ph.

5 LAPS OF THE NATIONAL CIRCUIT

Cruise five laps around the National Circuit with family or friends in the car with you!

DRIVE YOUR OWN CAR

Drive your own car around our world class circuit, a unique and novel experience!

TRACK CRUISE

STARTING FROM
$59
per session

EXPERIENCE details

STARTING FROM
per session

Drivers NEED

  • Photo ID.
  • Voucher or booking confirmation.
  • Drivers have to be over the age of 18.
  • Minimum clothing requirement for this event is long sleeve shirt (covering to wrists), long pants (covering to ankle) and enclosed shoes.
  • Balaclava (Can be purchased on the day for $10).

passengers NEED

  • Photo ID.
  • Voucher or booking confirmation.
  • Must be over the age of 7.
  • All passengers under 18-years-old need to have parental permission. Legal guardians must sign the indemnity form and produce their Photo ID and Medicare listing themselves and the child.
  • Minimum clothing requirement for this event is long sleeve shirt (covering to wrists), long pants (covering to ankle) and enclosed shoes.
  • Balaclava (Can be purchased on the day for $10).

Customer reviewS

14 reviews

The instructor I had was incredible, I felt very safe and not worried.

“- Amber”

A great atmosphere was projected.

“- Duncan”

The staff were all friendly and helpful.

“- John”

Very enjoyable experience.

“- Andrew”

Friendly, welcoming service from everyone involved.

"Don"

Was a great experience!

"Ray"

Was an awesome day!

"Steve"

Very friendly staff.

"Ben"

Further info

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PRICING

5 x Drive or passenger laps
$229
Combo 5 Drive + 3 passenger laps
$333
Add extra laps to your experience
$39/lap

Things you need to know

Safety

  • You must hold a current restricted drivers licence or higher (you must bring your licence with you on the day)
  • Driver must be aged 16 years or over
  • Minimum height: 150cm
  • Maximum height: 195cm
  • Maximum weight: 115kg
  • We have a zero tolerance to alcohol on all self drive experiences
  • Not suitable for pregnant women or those suffering from a heart condition
  • You must have a credit/debit card for a $2,000 security bond, for any damages that are caused through negligent or inappropriate use of the vehicle. All funds will be released after the experience is finished if no damage has been caused to the vehicle
You must hold a current restricted drivers licence or higher (you must bring your licence with you on the day)
Driver must be aged 16 years or over
Minimum height: 150cm
Maximum height: 195cm
Maximum weight: 115kg
We have a zero tolerance to alcohol on all self drive experiences
Not suitable for pregnant women or those suffering from a heart condition
You must have a credit/debit card for a $2,000 security bond, for any damages that are caused through negligent or inappropriate use of the vehicle. All funds will be released after the experience is finished if no damage has been caused to the vehicle

What to wear

  • Closed in shoes
Closed in shoes

What we provide

  • Race suit
  • Helmet and hair net
  • Neck restraint
  • Gloves
  • Race boots
Race suit
Helmet and hair net
Neck restraint
Gloves
Race boots

Safety

  • Minimum age: 10 years (single) and 6 years (tandem)
  • Minimum height: 140cm (single) and 120cm (tandem)
  • Maximum height: 2m (single)
  • Maximum weight: 120kg (single)
  • Drivers must be aged 16 years and over for the tandem karts
All passengers must have a seat belt
Your vehicle must have a current WOF and registration
Driver must adhere to the rules as specified in the pre-cruise briefing
Driver must have a NZ restricted civil licence or higher - Please ensure you bring your license with you on the day! Only physical licenses will be accepted
Vehicle capacity is dictated by the number of seat belts present in each vehicle

What to wear

  • Minimum age: 10 years (single) and 6 years (tandem)
  • Minimum height: 140cm (single) and 120cm (tandem)
  • Maximum height: 2m (single)
  • Maximum weight: 120kg (single)
  • Drivers must be aged 16 years and over for the tandem karts
Comfortable clothing
Closed in shoes

What we provide

  • Minimum age: 10 years (single) and 6 years (tandem)
  • Minimum height: 140cm (single) and 120cm (tandem)
  • Maximum height: 2m (single)
  • Maximum weight: 120kg (single)
  • Drivers must be aged 16 years and over for the tandem karts
5 laps of the National Circuit behind our Safety Car
*Although you may comply with the age and height restrictions above, you must have the ability to fully control the Kart. - as everyone carries their height differently. Some customers may be required to prove they can control the kart in our test go kart prior to departure. Final decision will be made by our Go Kart team.

CORPORATE BOOKINGS

V8 Race Experience offers corporate bookings for organisations looking for an excellent team bonding outing that their customers, employees, sponsors or friends and family will never forget. To learn more read our brochure below.

6 Laps (Driver or passenger)
$249
9 Laps (Driver or passenger)
$369
6 drive laps + 3 hot laps
$349
9 drive laps + 3 hot laps
$469
3 front seat hot laps
$149
Add 3 back seat hot laps to your package
$99
Download V8 Corporate PDF

FAQS

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How fast can I go?

The safety car will be reaching up to 120km/h, you cannot pass the safety car

How much does this cost?

$59 per car per session OR $89.00 per car for two sessions

Passengers

  • Passengers 16 years and under are FREE
  • All passengers over the age of 16 will incur a $15 fee each on the day of your cruise

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How many passengers can I take?

Vehicle capacity is dictated by the number of seatbelts present in each vehicle.

  • Passengers 16 years and under are FREE
  • All passengers over the age of 16 will incur a $15 fee each on the day of your cruise

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