How to become a V8 supercar driver?
If you’ve ever dreamed of becoming a racing car driver, you love motorsport or you simply enjoy trying new and exciting activities, a V8 supercar experience is a must. Eastern Creek, Sydney is one of Australia’s most iconic tracks and a location where you can take the wheel of a real V8 supercar for yourself. You can choose a number of laps to suit you and for an extra thrill add hot laps. This sees a professional racing driver take the wheel for high speed laps that will blow you away.
You’ll look and feel the part on the day too, with professional instruction to bring you up to speed with controlling the car. This pre-drive tuition will focus on general car control, braking, gear changes, cornering and more, so you’ll come away having learned plenty of the skills needed to become a V8 driver.
How fast are Australian V8 supercars?
V8 supercars are capable of reaching top speeds of almost 300kph (186mph). These 450hp Holden and Ford cars are seriously fast! These cars are fully kitted out with supercar 6-pot brakes, racing slicks, Bilstein suspension and a racing gearbox.
Watching them in action is one thing, but experiencing those speeds inside a car is like nothing else. At Eastern Creek you can even select a V8 Drive and John Bowe Hot Laps. The Australian V8 legend will give you the drive of your life and push the car to the limit.
What do I need to bring with me on the day of my V8 supercar experience in Eastern Creek?
Make sure you take along your Adrenaline booking confirmation on the day of your Eastern Creek V8 supercar experience. If you’re driving you’ll need at least a P-Plate licence. Pleas take your driving licence with you.
For your driving experience at Eastern Creek you should dress in comfortable clothing and enclosed footwear. You don’t need to buy or take along any specialist equipment or clothing, as your race overalls and helmet will be provided to you on the day. Dress appropriately for the weather conditions and your own comfort in and out of the car. On hot days make sure you stay sun safe and wear sunscreen and a hat and sunglasses.
Can I book a V8 supercar experience Eastern Creek at Adrenaline?
Booking your V8 supercar experience at the Sydney Motorsport Park, Eastern Creek is easy. There are a range of experiences to choose from, suiting a variety of budgets. A great taster of the life of racing driver is the 4 Lap Drive, but if you want take your time at the track to the next level then go for the 10 Lap Combo. This gives you eight laps driving and three hot laps with a racing driver in control.
Buying a V8 supercar driving experience is simple. First, browse the range of experiences available to see which suits you best (narrow down the search by price etc using the filters). Found the option for you? Select your date or buy as a gift voucher, fill in a few short details and head to checkout.
If you do choose a gift voucher, it’s worth knowing that these are valid for three years, giving plenty of flexibility.