Race car experiences

Have you ever sat at the lights and had an urge to race the car next to you? I think it’s time to make those dreams a reality and conquer race car driving. There is no other feeling in the world then the ultimate rush of experiencing car racing where there are no limits of traffic, speed or getting stuck at the lights. RedBalloon offers amazing race car driving, making it easier to find the right experience for you whether you’re looking for a package in your local city or whilst travelling.

A race car experience is also the perfect gift idea for the adventurer lovers in your life. Whether they are celebrating Christmas, their birthday or any other special occasion, these race car drives are enriching experiences they will always remember.

Where can you go race car driving?

There are plenty of amazing racetracks and courses across Australia that you can enjoy a race car drive experience. These packages are available at RedBalloon, making it easier to find the right racing experience for you. Listed below are some of the best places to drive or ride in a race car.

Race car driving Sydney

There are plenty of amazing race car driving options available in Sydney and its surrounds. These include at Quakers Hill and Sydney Motorsport Park at Eastern Creek, located around a 45 minute drive away from the CBD. Here you’ll find a range of packages including drifting thrill rides, F1 race car driving, hot laps plus more.

Race car driving Melbourne

Melbourne is home to a variety of different race car driving locations. You can enjoy these experiences at Sandown Raceway, Springvale, Parwan and more racetracks. Some of the best race car experiences you’ll find at these locations include high performance track days, intro or advance drifting courses and advanced driver training courses.

Race car driving Brisbane

Brisbane is home to some of the best and most exhilarating race car driving packages in the country. You’ll find a variety of race car experiences including at Willowbank, Ipswich, Cornubia and more racetracks. RedBalloon offers packages at all these venues with options available like radical race car driving, Lotus Exige hot laps, learning to drift, skid pan experiences plus more.

Race car driving Perth

One of the best places to enjoy a race car driving experience in Perth is at Barbagallo Raceway, located roughly a 40 minute drive away from the CBD. This track offers a variety of different driving experiences including rally driving, drifting joy laps, Formula Ford racing and more.

Race car driving Adelaide

If you’re looking for race car driving in Adelaide, the best spot is at Tailem Bend racetrack (also known as The Bend Motorsport Park). Some of the best experiences to enjoy here include formula hot laps, Porsche hot laps plus more.

Best race car driving experiences

• For a unique driving experience, we recommend a drift car thrill ride. This experience will give you a glimpse of the thrill of drifting as you try all the manoeuvres. This it the perfect addictive, tyre smoking adrenaline rush as you’re strapped into a purpose-built car with Fernando Wiehrl, Drift Australia Champion.
• A defensive driving course is the perfect race car experience if you’re looking to improve your driving skills or challenge yourself behind the wheel. You will learn the skills to become a better driver including practicing everything from vehicle dynamics to braking technique.
• A stunt driving wild ride passenger experience is the ultimate race car drive. You’ll have to hold on tight as you climb aboard for the ride of your life as a professional driver performs all the tricks of the trade including parallel spin parking, 360 degree spins and ramp-to-ramp jumps! You’ll leave this day on a high wanting to do race car driving again and again. In fact, we guarantee this is a driving experience you’ll be bragging about to all your friends!

Driving experiences

If you loved our exhilarating race cars, discover our entire range of driving experiences. There are plenty of action-packed options to choose including V8 hot laps, quad biking, go karting, luxury car hire and so much more. You’ll find the perfect driving activity near you with experiences available across the country.