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GR Hot Lap Experience

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GR Hot Lap Experience

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MUSTANG GT

CHEVROLET CAMARO

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Our most powerful cars that really deliver the grunt! The closest you’ll get to driving a V8 Supercar, these machines are almost identical to the ones racing in the championship and offer the most intense, exhilarating and heart racing driving or passenger experience. Get strapped in and feel the power!

Ultimate Supercar Experience

Starting from 5 Laps
Drive a Mustang GT or Chevrolet Camaro
Up to 200km/h
From
$369
BUY  5 LAPSBUY  COMBO

PRICING

5 x Drive or passenger laps
$369
Combo 5 Drive + 3 Passenger Laps
$539
Add extra laps to your experience
$60/lap

Why us

The Hampton Downs GR Hot Lap is an exhilarating experience which takes up to four people for two laps around our 2.7km National Circuit, with friends and/or family in the car with you!

UP TO 4 PASSENGERS

2.7KM TRACK

SPEEDS UP TO 180KM/HR

Day of the event

1.  ARRIVAL

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your booked experience then fill out your details on the paperwork on the tables at the front of pitlane.

2.  SHOW ID AND LICENCE

Drivers will need to show their photo ID and voucher/

confirmation email at the desk. Drivers will then be given an armband.

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3.  driver briefing

Your next step will be the drivers’ briefing, at the end of the briefing you’ll receive a stamp.

4.  staging area

Participants will then get ready to head out on track, they’ll head to the staging area in pitlane to get suited.

5.  get on the track

Next, you’ll proceed to the waiting bays and get in line to jump in a car. You’ll be behind the wheel in no time from here.

6.  get certificate

After you are off track your printed certificate will be ready for pick up. You’re welcome to grab a coffee or some food from our onsite café.

get certificate

After you are off track your printed certificate will be ready for pick up. You’re welcome to grab a coffee or some food from our onsite café.

vehicle & track

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Race DETAILS

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EXPERIENCE details

Enjoy this thrilling track experience where our professional driver will drive you and your friends and/or family around our 2.7km National Circuit in our GR Hot Lap car.

UP TO 3 PASSENGERS

Our GR Hot Lap Car takes up to 3 people for 2 laps around the National Circuit, so you can take your friends and/or family with you!

SPEEDS UP TO 180KM/HR

Our GR Hot Lap Car will reach up to 180km/h with you and your friends and/or family in the car!

GR HOT LAP

STARTING FROM
$120
per session

EXPERIENCE details

STARTING FROM
per session

Drivers NEED

  • Photo ID.
  • Voucher or booking confirmation.
  • Drivers have to be over the age of 18.
  • Minimum clothing requirement for this event is long sleeve shirt (covering to wrists), long pants (covering to ankle) and enclosed shoes.
  • Balaclava (Can be purchased on the day for $10).

passengers NEED

  • Photo ID.
  • Voucher or booking confirmation.
  • Must be over the age of 7.
  • All passengers under 18-years-old need to have parental permission. Legal guardians must sign the indemnity form and produce their Photo ID and Medicare listing themselves and the child.
  • Minimum clothing requirement for this event is long sleeve shirt (covering to wrists), long pants (covering to ankle) and enclosed shoes.
  • Balaclava (Can be purchased on the day for $10).

Customer reviewS

14 reviews

The instructor I had was incredible, I felt very safe and not worried.

“- Amber”

A great atmosphere was projected.

“- Duncan”

The staff were all friendly and helpful.

“- John”

Very enjoyable experience.

“- Andrew”
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Further info

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PRICING

5 x Drive or passenger laps
$229
Combo 5 Drive + 3 passenger laps
$333
Add extra laps to your experience
$39/lap

Things you need to know

Safety

  • You must hold a current restricted drivers licence or higher (you must bring your licence with you on the day)
  • Driver must be aged 16 years or over
  • Minimum height: 150cm
  • Maximum height: 195cm
  • Maximum weight: 115kg
  • We have a zero tolerance to alcohol on all self drive experiences
  • Not suitable for pregnant women or those suffering from a heart condition
  • You must have a credit/debit card for a $2,000 security bond, for any damages that are caused through negligent or inappropriate use of the vehicle. All funds will be released after the experience is finished if no damage has been caused to the vehicle
You must hold a current restricted drivers licence or higher (you must bring your licence with you on the day)
Driver must be aged 16 years or over
Minimum height: 150cm
Maximum height: 195cm
Maximum weight: 115kg
We have a zero tolerance to alcohol on all self drive experiences
Not suitable for pregnant women or those suffering from a heart condition
You must have a credit/debit card for a $2,000 security bond, for any damages that are caused through negligent or inappropriate use of the vehicle. All funds will be released after the experience is finished if no damage has been caused to the vehicle

What to wear

  • Closed in shoes
Closed in shoes

What we provide

  • Race suit
  • Helmet and hair net
  • Neck restraint
  • Gloves
  • Race boots
Race suit
Helmet and hair net
Neck restraint
Gloves
Race boots

Safety

  • Minimum age: 10 years (single) and 6 years (tandem)
  • Minimum height: 140cm (single) and 120cm (tandem)
  • Maximum height: 2m (single)
  • Maximum weight: 120kg (single)
  • Drivers must be aged 16 years and over for the tandem karts
If you have children that use a booster seat, please bring this along with you and we will fit them into the car before you take to the track

What to wear

  • Minimum age: 10 years (single) and 6 years (tandem)
  • Minimum height: 140cm (single) and 120cm (tandem)
  • Maximum height: 2m (single)
  • Maximum weight: 120kg (single)
  • Drivers must be aged 16 years and over for the tandem karts
Covered shoes

What we provide

  • Minimum age: 10 years (single) and 6 years (tandem)
  • Minimum height: 140cm (single) and 120cm (tandem)
  • Maximum height: 2m (single)
  • Maximum weight: 120kg (single)
  • Drivers must be aged 16 years and over for the tandem karts
An experience to remember!

CORPORATE BOOKINGS

V8 Race Experience offers corporate bookings for organisations looking for an excellent team bonding outing that their customers, employees, sponsors or friends and family will never forget. To learn more read our brochure below.

6 Laps (Driver or passenger)
$249
9 Laps (Driver or passenger)
$369
6 drive laps + 3 hot laps
$349
9 drive laps + 3 hot laps
$469
3 front seat hot laps
$149
Add 3 back seat hot laps to your package
$99
Download V8 Corporate PDF

FAQS

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How many laps is this experience?

It is 2 laps of the national circuit.

How long does the experience take?

We recommend allowing an hour for the experience. This will include registration and the time on track.

Can I install a child's seat?

Yes, any children who require a car/booster seat may be put into the car so they can see where they are going.

How long before my experience is my arrival time?

We ask that you arrive 30 minutes before your experience begins. I.e. if you book for 11am your arrival time will be 10.30am.

Can I book go karts for the family after this experience?

Yes absolutely, we have our Lexus and go kart combo for $189. This includes the Lexus safety car ride and 4x 10-minute go kart sessions.

How long after my experience should I book my go karts for?

We recommend booking your go karts for an hour and a half after your experience. I.e. if your experience in a car is at 10am we recommend booking go karts for 11.30am.

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20 Hampton Downs Rd,
Te Kauwhata, Waikato.
+64 9 280 6504
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