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Race car driving in Tasmania: The ultimate guide
The best place to get speedy in Tasmania is with you in the car driving on a professional track.
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Get strapped in and get ready for the experience of a lifetime while you drive and get coached by a professional driver.
If you want to feel top speeds without being behind the wheel, then you can experience how the pros drive while you sit in the hot seat beside the driver or in the back.
Get the best deals for race car driving in Tasmania and pick the best experience for you with this comparison guide.
Race car driving in Tasmania deals
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 Tasmania?
- V8 Race - Launceston
- Baskerville Raceway - Hobart
Our top picks: Race car driving you can book now:
Best for price (cheapest): V8 Race Car Front Seat Hot Laps Ride, V8 Race from RedBalloon
Highlights:
- Ride in a real V8 race car
- Be driven by a professional
- Includes three laps in the front seat
- Prices start at $199
Best for experience length: V8 Drive and Back Seat Hot Laps Combo Package, V8 Race from RedBalloon
Highlights:
- Experience a total of nine thrilling laps
- Drive six laps yourself in a real V8 race car
- Have a professional drive you at top speeds for three laps
- Get instruction from a pro driver
Best for first timers: V8 Race Car Driving, V8 Race from RedBalloon
Highlights:
- Drive on a real race circuit
- Reach speeds of up to 200km/h
- Be instructed by a pro race car driver
- Includes driving four laps
Best for experienced drivers: V8 Drive and Front Seat Hot Laps, V8 Race from RedBalloon
Highlights:
- Drive a V8 race car for six laps
- Ride in the front hot seat for three laps
- Get guidance from a professional driver
- Have a pro take you around the track at top speeds
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Race car driving experiences compared
| Experience | Book through | Price | Location | Duration | Extras/inclusions | Suitable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V8 Race Car Front Seat Hot Laps Ride - 3 Laps | RedBalloon | $199 | Launceston | 3 laps | Safety equipment, passenger experience | Any age, minimum height of 135cm |
| V8 Race Car Driving - 4 Laps | RedBalloon | $249 | Launceston | 4 laps | Safety equipment, driving experience | 18 years or older, must hold valid driver’s licence (P plate or higher) |
| V8 Race Car Driving - 6 Laps | RedBalloon | $349 | Launceston | 6 laps | Safety equipment, driving experience | 18 years or older, must hold valid driver’s licence (P plate or higher) |
| V8 Drive and Back Seat Hot Laps Combo Package - 9 Laps | RedBalloon | $449 | Launceston | 9 laps | Safety equipment, driving and passenger experience | 18 years or older, must hold valid driver’s licence (P plate or higher) |
| V8 Drive and Front Seat Hot Laps - 9 Laps | RedBalloon | $499 | Launceston | 9 laps | Safety equipment, driving and passenger experience | 18 years or older, must hold valid driver’s licence (P plate or higher) |
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