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Race car driving in Darwin: The ultimate guide
Drive on a championship track in Darwin for the ultimate race car driving experience.
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Get strapped into the back seat and feel the power of a real V8 race car as a professional driver takes you around the track. Or try driving a real V8 race car for yourself as you receive in-car coaching and learn tips and tricks for driving techniques from the pros.
Get race car driving deals, find where you can learn from the pros and how much you should budget with this ultimate race car driving guide for Darwin.
Race car driving deals in Darwin
RedBalloon
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Up to 25% off driving experiences + an extra $5 off with code
Available on select dates when you spend a minimum of $250. Activities include rally driving, go-karting, quad-biking and more. Destinations include Sunshine Coast, Newcastle, Perth, Melbourne, Hobart and more. T&Cs apply.
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RedBalloon
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Up to 11% off Perth activities + an extra $5 off with code
Available on select dates when you spend a minimum of $250. Activities include driving experience, bike tours, kayaking, art workshops, spa treatments, skydiving and much more.
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Adrenaline
Up to 30% off things to do in Sydney
Available for activities like soccer classes, driving experiences, hot air balloon flights, skydive, kayak tours, whale watching and sightseeing cruises and more. T&Cs apply.
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Gift It Now
Up to 22% off Brisbane activities
Available on select dates and experiences including indoor skydiving, rally driving, bridge climbing, kayaking and more. T&Cs apply.
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Adrenaline
Up to 33% off things to do in the Gold Coast
Available on select dates for activities like driving experiences, hot air balloon flights, helicopter scenic flights, jet ski and boat rides, skydives and more. T&Cs apply.
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Adrenaline
Up to 50% off things to do in Brisbane
Available on select travel dates for activities like driving experiences, helicopter flights, jet boat rides, skydives, dinner cruises, cooking classes and more. T&Cs apply.
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RedBalloon
Things to do in Brisbane from $18 + an extra $5 off with code
Available on select dates when you buy 2 or more vouchers. Activities include bridge climbs, getaways, brewery tours, driving experiences, cooking classes and spa treatments. Sample fare is for a SupaGolf experience. T&Cs apply.
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Adrenaline
Up to 30% off things to do in Melbourne
Available on select travel dates for activities like soccer classes, driving experiences, helicopter flights, skydives, hot air balloon flights, whale watching and sightseeing cruises and more. T&Cs apply.
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Adrenaline
Up to 43% off things to do in Cairns
Available on select travel dates for activities like driving experiences, helmet diving, helicopter flights, bungy jumping, water rafting, scuba diving, skydiving and more. T&Cs apply.
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Adrenaline
Up to 85% off things to do in Adelaide
Available on select travel dates for activities like virtual reality driving experiences, kayaking, helicopter flights, skydiving, abseiling, kid's soccer training and more. T&Cs apply.
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Groupon
Up to 74% off things to do in Adelaide
Available on select dates and activities including skydiving, wine tours, kayaking, classes, rally driving and more. T&Cs apply.
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Where can I do race car driving in Darwin?
- V8 Race - Hidden Valley
Our top picks: Race car driving you can book now:
Best for price: V8 Race Car Front Seat Hot Laps, V8 Race from RedBalloon
Highlights:
- Experience three hot laps in a real V8 race car
- Be driven by a professional instructor
- Prices start at $199
Best for value: V8 Race Car Driving Experience, V8 Race from RedBalloon
Highlights:
- Drive six laps for $349
- Choose if you want to drive a Ford or a Holden
- Get pro tips and techniques from a professional driver
- In-car coaching through the intercom in the helmet
Best for experience length: V8 Drive and Back Seat Hot Laps Combo Package, V8 Race from RedBalloon
Highlights:
- Experience driving and being in the hot seat
- Includes driving six laps and three in the back seat
- Choose to drive a Ford or a Holden as well as an automatic or manual
- Drive on a championship race track
Best for kids: V8 Race Car Back Seat Ride, V8 Race from RedBalloon
Highlights:
- Ride in the backseat with a friend or family
- No age limit
- Includes three laps for two people
- Be driven by a professional driver
Best for first timers: V8 Race Car Driving, V8 Race from RedBalloon
Highlights:
- Drive a real V8 race car for four laps
- Be taught techniques from a professional
- Reach speeds up to 200km/h
- In-car video recording available for purchase
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Race car driving experiences in Darwin compared
| Experience | Price | Location | Duration | Extras/inclusions | Suitable for | Book with |
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| Front seat ride, 3 laps | $199 | Hidden Valley | 3 laps |
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| RedBalloon |
| V8 driving, 4 laps | $249 | Hidden Valley | 4 laps |
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| RedBalloon |
| Back seat ride for 2, 3 laps | $258 | Hidden Valley | 3 laps |
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| RedBalloon |
| V8 driving, 6 laps | $349 | Hidden Valley | 6 laps |
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| RedBalloon |
| Hot laps combo, 9 laps | $449 | Hidden Valley | 9 laps |
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| RedBalloon |
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