Ready to race? Here are the top race car driving experiences Sydney has to offer.
Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift or the ultimate thrill, there’s a race car driving experience near Sydney that fits the bill. We’ve compared the top companies and found something for everyone, from co-driving hot laps to full-day coaching sessions. Pick your favourite and book the ride of your life today.
Race car driving experiences in Sydney
Adrenaline
Up to 67% off + extra $15 with code
Valid sitewide on experiences $79 or more across Australia including skydiving, driving, go karting, sailing, hot air ballooning, diving, bridge climbing and more. T&Cs apply.
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RedBalloon
Extra 10% off your order
Get extra 10% off on orders like sightseeing cruises, abseiling, dining, jet boating, hot air ballooning, quadbiking, scuba diving, snorkelling, scenic flights, high tea, helicopter rides, flying lessons, classic car hire, whale watching, driving and rally car experiences and more. T&Cs apply.
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RedBalloon
Up to 50% off father's day deals
Valid until 2 September 2018 on selected activities like helicopter flights, water rafting, driving experience and more. T&Cs apply.
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RedBalloon
2-for-1 experiences and activities
Buy one get one free on a range of experiences across Australia. Offers change regularly, but often include sightseeing cruises, abseiling, dining, hot air ballooning, quadbiking, jet boating, scenic flights, helicopter rides, flying lessons, classic car hire, driving and rally car experiences and more.
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Adrenaline
Up to 40% off driving experiences
Valid on select dates and experiences like off-road racing, karting, classic car hire, defensive driving, rally driving, V8 experiences and more. T&Cs apply.
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Where can I do race car driving in Sydney?
There are a few places to drive a race car in Sydney, and even more options if you're also looking for rally driving and off-roading.
- Drag-racing and drifting: Sydney Dragway in Eastern Creek or Colo Motorsport Park.
- V8 race cars: Eastern Creek International Raceway.
- Drive your own car or an F1-style race car: Sydney Motorsport Park
Our top picks: Race car driving experiences you can book now
Best for price: Thrill Rides, Sydney Dragway from finder.com
Buckle up in a competition drift car as two drivers perform hair-raising manoeuvres.
Highlights:
- Choose from 2, 4, 8 or 12 laps
- Priced from $59
- Session lengths range from 15 minutes to 1 hour
- Experience a Drift Battle Thrill Ride
- As close as you can get to real-life drift competition View details
Best for value: Colo Park 2 Car Blast, Rally School Sydney from Experience Oz
Drive 16 laps in 2 different purpose-built rally cars.
Highlights:
- HD video cameras record your hot laps
- 8 laps in 2 different Subaru or Mitsubishi rally cars from just $295
- Bonus hot lap driven by a qualified rally professional
- Tea, coffee, cold drinks and light snacks included View details
Best for experience length: Formula Ford Racing Experience, Sydney Motorsport Park from Viator
Two to three hours of racing thrills around Sydney Motorsport Park race track.
Highlights:
- Race for up to three hours
- Drive a Formula Ford Spirit or Van Diemen race car
- Learn driving techniques from professional race car drivers
- Speed around Sydney Motorsport Park’s purpose-built racetrack
- Option to drive 5, 10 or 20 laps View details
Best for speed: F1-style Race Car Driving Experience - 5 Laps - Weekend, Eastern Creek from RedBalloon
Drive as fast as you can around Sydney Motorsport Park in an F1-style race car.
Highlights:
- Drive a purpose-built Formula Ford race car capable of racing at over 300km/h
- Learn from professional race car drivers
- No rev limiters – drive as fast as you dare
- Five laps around Sydney Motorsport Park’s purpose-built racetrack View details
Best for kids: Colo Heights Rally School Hot Lap Ride, Sydney Dragway from Experience Oz
Your chance to be the co-driver in a Subaru or Mitsubishi turbo rally car.
Highlights:
- Three hot laps in the co-driver’s seat a championship spec rally car
- Give kids a taste of the action with qualified rally drivers who won’t hold back
- Spectators welcome, with $50 hot laps available on the day
- HD video cameras record your hot laps View details
Best for first-timers: Introduction to Drifting Experience with Hot Lap, Eastern Creek from RedBalloon
Learn the basics of drifting and enjoy a hot lap with a professional driver.
Highlights:
- Learn from a professional instructor
- Take the wheel and perform drift handbrakes, donuts and more
- Experience a Drift Battle Thrill Ride
- Drift cars include purpose-built Nissan 180SX, Skyline and Silvia models View details
Best for experienced drivers: Drift School Masterclass, Eastern Creek from RedBalloon
A full day of advanced coaching with professional drivers and Nissan drift cars.
Highlights:
- One-on-one coaching from industry professionals
- Drift Battle Thrill Ride with champion driver Fernando Wiehrl
- Master advanced drifting techniques
- Drift cars include purpose-built Nissan 180SX, Skyline and Silvia models View details
Race car driving companies compared
| Company/Booking Agent | Price | Location | Extras/Inclusions available | Suitable for |
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| Drift School Australia | $59 |
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| Anyone aged 12+ (adult consent required for under 18s) |
| Adrenaline | $59+ |
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| Varies by experience. Generally drivers 16+ holding a minimum P-plate licence and manual driving experience |
| RedBalloon | $99+ |
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| Varies by experience. Generally drivers 16+holding a minimum P-Plate license. |
| Anglo Racing Academy | $259 |
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| People under 196cm and weighing less than 120kg, with at least a P-plate licence |
