Rated 4.7 out of 5 by 86 reviewers.
Rated 4 out of 5 by Well run...good experience for those who have not done motorsport before This was my second time doing the V8 Experience (once in VIC) and now at QR. Similar experiences and the usual problem of wishing it would have gone for longer. I did forget that the experience only lets you use 3rd and 4th as the cars have enough grunt to generally deal with that. Also saves the gearboxes from novices destroying the gates I guess. Found the staff friendly but a little disorganised compared to VIC, but thats a general QLD trait. I dont know if I would go again though (third time), but if there was a more advanced option for more time or freedom then I would be interested. Definately worth the money though. 26 March 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by lots of fun. had a great time.very well organizied,from signing in,to the drive.the instructor/coach was very good,informative,and i learnt a lot.thank you.will be definately having another go,in the future. 18 March 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by it was the most exilerating and awesome experience of my 53 years I would definitely do it again and recommend it to orhers 18 March 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Awesome time! Can't wait to do it again. Your time in the car goes too quick. 14 March 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Excellent First time on a racetrack in a V8 Supercar. This experience was worth turning 60 years of age. A wonderful present from my son. Can't wait to do it again. Something I'll never forget. 1 March 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Excellent Day! From the start the staff were helpful, the informative talk and safety drill before the drive was excellent and a whole lot of valuable knowledge, imperative to the events proceedings... My Holden was lucky number 11 and my coach Darryl was straight to the point and gave me the confidence to push my boundries. What a fantastic feeling going flat out!! Thanks again to all the friendly helpful ground crew to that helped us kit up for the day.. Great day and we will be back!!! MY HUSBAND WANTS A GO NOW!! Better start saving! 27 February 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by 11 lap combo It was great. Loved every minute of it. To bad it finished so soon Should have been 100 laps 26 February 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by This is the one I'm not a V8 fan. I love Subarus. A few weeks ago I had an drive in a Subaru WRX with another experience provider - Pathetic. We weren't allowed to get the car on boost. I could have done faster laps in my wife's car (no, I'm not exaggerating). This V8 drive was tops. Ok, the motors weren't highly modified, but everything else was. Slick tyres, proper competition gearboxes, huge brakes and the best part - we were actually encouraged to drive hard. And I did - WOO HOO!!! If you are looking for a proper racing experience - THIS IS IT! 25 February 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by well ran show & great experience great experience, very knowledgeable staff, lucky it was good weather 15 February 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by This was tops, would love to do again One thing would change would be to have the hot laps first so that when comes time for us to race that we know the track better and are not using our laps to work out track - other wise it was fantastic had a ball! 21 January 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by A great experience! An early arrival on what was going to be a hot summers day in Brizzy saw us in a short queue for registration and then on to the mandatory and very comprehensive induction session where we were taught the basics of cornering, braking and the performance characteristics of the cars. The "rules for racing" were explained, and ample time was given for Q&A. Then it was suit and helmet fitting time and a photo shoot for the commemorative poster. A choice of cars (Ford or Holden) were offered, and then a short wait for the next available car. Once in the car the instructor ran through some final instructions and then it was out on to the track! Not having driven the track before, we kept the first lap speed down while we identified the "lines" to use and the cones marking braking, cornering, apex and exit points. After the first couple of laps the speed quickly increased so that after about four laps were were travelling pretty fast, maxing out at around 180kph on the straight and fast enough through the corners to feel the car "moving around" on the slick racing tyres. the instructor provided pretty continuous comentary and frequently leant across to 'fine tune' the steering through some of the corners. This was a little disconcerting at first but certainly provided the means to quick laps in the shortest possible time. All too soon the eight laps were over and it was back in the pits. We had the "3 hot laps" option as well, and I managed to crack a front seat ride for that. While certainly faster than the self drive, with the car sliding around on the track, there's nothing like driving yourself in one of these cars. Would I do it again? Absolutely! Now being familiar with the process, the cars and the track I think you would get enormous value for money a second time around. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this experience to anyone that aspired to a few fast laps on a genuine racing circuit. 20 January 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by It was fun, challening and confirmed how hard it is to drive a race car. I was given the V8 racing car package for my birthday and I really did not know what to expect. I found the on-line administration to be excellent and easily found a day and time that suited me. On arrival the staff was very professional and organised. They had obviously done it many times before. The pre drive briefing was serious but appropriate. Once in the car the coach was confident and calming. He never got flustered and was always encouraging and wanted me to drive hard and most of all enjoy the experience. 20 January 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Will do it again for sure! The briefing was done well. The experience in the car with the coach was very good but instructions through the ear piece were hard to hear most of the time. Happy with my 190klms down the straight!! The 3 laps was a little dissapointing as i was in the back seat (couldn't see much) and it would of been better if we had some commentry through the ear piece from the driver as to what he was doing. Overall very professionally run and staff made sure you had good fun from the briefing to returning your race suit. Well done staff!!! 20 January 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by it was pretty good the day started out good except the car I was driving broke then I had to sit in the pits while they fixed it then it broke again so I was given another car which wasnt too bad I did enjoy finally when I had a good car so thanks 20 January 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by What an awesome experience!! As a huge v8 fan, this was the ultimate gift from my family. I rate the whole experience 11 out 10. From the time I arrived at the track to handing back the suit & helmet, the team at QR were friendly, helpful and very professional. I thoroughly recommend this experience to rev heads of all shapes & sizes, from all walks of life. You have just gotta do it!! 19 January 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Fantastic Experience It was the best birthday gift ever! The experience fantastic! The staff were really friendly. The Cars - there were two groups - Holden vs Ford. The Ford cars were a old compared to the Holdens. But in terms of performance I think they were equal. One thing to note about the track.. its a shorter version.. so if you are thinking you will jump on the back straight.. sorry you wont. overall experience 10/10.. 18 January 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Was a great time Overall the experience was fantastic. There was some delays due to rain but that was understandable. The briefing was great as they really concentrated on getting you around the track as quick as you can. The choice between ford and Holden was good. The in car coach was awesome when I was driving. He was always pushing for me to go harder. The hot lap was on the edge as it started to rain and Rod the driver was exceptional and gave us a great ride. My only negative comment is I didn't get the full 8laps. My wife and I were counting and I only got 6 laps. This is extremely disappointing considering the cost and the enjoyment of doing it. I would suggest a lap counter screen in the car so the person knows. 18 January 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Fantastic Experience!! Thoroughly enjoyed driving the vehicle, the instructor was brilliant, he got me out of comfort zone on the corners and taught me a lot in the short time. I was fortunate enough to get two bonus hot laps which was great, however being in the front seat would have been preferable. Overall the experience was 10 out of 10, I have strongly recommended it two my friends and family. 18 January 2013
Rated 2 out of 5 by QR track is shortened I would recommend going to Lakeside instead as they shorten the QR track and you do not get to drive the long straight at the back. Atleast at Lakeside you have got a bit of room to stretch your legs. 25 December 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by Good intro to motorsport. This would be great for someone with little to no track experience to get out there and give it a shot. Helpful instructors talk you through the turns etc. Not quite a crazy adrenaline rush, but great for someone who wants to get a feel behind the wheel. 24 December 2012
Rated 2 out of 5 by VERY DISAPOINTING The Car I Drove Was missing in high revs and was unable to reach any thing but normal speeds. All other cars were passing me down main straight and the instructer was always saying keep left faster car coming, i had to leave the good line for faster cars. The instructer said it was a hot day that was why the car was breaking down. I had no experience of acctual V8 Raceing power. When I had my 3 Hot Laps the staff person failed to plug in my head phones and when the driver was explaning the drive I could only try to lip read while tyring to enjoy the drive. Very DISAPOINTING 23 December 2012
Rated 1 out of 5 by not good 8 laps with a car that was loosing power at every turn is not exciting 16 December 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by what an awesome experience!! The in car coach makes you feel comfortable as soon as you get in the car,my nerves disappeared straight away.Once you get out on the track you feel in full control of the car and the fun begins.I highly recomend this experience to anyone who wants do drive fast in cars that are safe and easy to drive.I will be back for more. 15 December 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Outstanding Experience A truely outstanding experience. Very well organised and amazing fun. If only 8 laps didn't go so fast. 4 December 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Wicked,fun, exciting, well worth doing V8 11 Lap combo Package is totally wicked. Starting with the professional staff at check in to their debriefing talk. The in car instructors make your experience 100 times better with their great attitude and their clear and concise teaching skills. Tip of the day: Go hard, hard, hard and have fun, fun, fun coz I'll be back for more. 3 December 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by This was a great experience The experience was excellent. I drove 8 laps but it would have been good to drive extra as you only just start getting the feel of the car and track towards the end of the session. The trainer I had was very good. 3 December 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by What a blast! My family gave me a Red Ballon experience voucher for my birthday and i chose the V8 Race Experience at Qld Raceway. I had an absolute ball. The staff run a very professional and safety conscious set up, yet they still manage to keep it relaxed and exciting. The cars aren't the fast thing you might ever experience, but the "experience" is in the whole thing. Once you're in a racing suit along side a track with V8's running around, you start to feel like a race driver. The driving thrill isn't so much to do with sheer speed but more so in the amazing brakes and suspension these cars have, compared to your daily drive! I paid for the 3 "hot laps" with an instructor at the wheel. Personally, because the cars aren't that fast, i'd give the hot laps a miss and put that money towards more laps, if you can. The thrill is from behind the drivers wheel, not in the back or passenger seat. I recommend paying the extra $$$ for the in-car footage or your experience. I had someone film me as well and used both lots of footage to create a movie of my experience to show to all my friends and family. V8, Race Track, Slick Tyres and other cars to chase and pass……… How could you not have fun? 2 December 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Had a great time, a fantastic experience This was a gift from my family as I have been a motor racing fan forever. To actually drive a V8 around Willowbank was fantastic, it gives you so much appreciation of what the cars can handle and the speed through the corners. The instructor was great in guiding me around and allowed me to truely take control while keeping us safe. I particularly enjoyed the cornering aspect and the ability of the brakes to control the car into the corners. All in all a fantastic time, and would I do it again, for sure! 28 November 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by A fun and exhilarating experience It is great that in this day and age of risk & liabilty avoidance, that a relatively untrained driver can jump behind the wheel of a V8 Supercar and drive the thing around a track with others. As a first timer I found it all to be very well organised, and whilst the briefing and queueing takes a bit of time to get through, the thrill of getting behind the controls makes it all worthwhile. One minor comment for the Combo package is as a first timer I would have liked to have done the Hot Laps first to get a better perspective of the track and gauge how hard the professionals throw the cars around. I think this would have been a good yard stick to base my own driving on. 26 November 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by An enjoyable experience Positives - I enjoyed the experience of driving an ex-race car with great assistance from the the 'co-pilot'. The 8 laps went very quickly as did the whole package (including the 3 hot laps). My spectators informed me afterwards that they counted less than 8 laps, but as I was driving I had no idea how many I performed. The staff were great, the briefing was detailed and professional, the cars a little aged but authentic. Disappointments - 1) The production line approach with getting customers through their experience as fast as possible. 2) The $45 charge for a video of the event. A 2GB USB memory stick is about $5 these days. The pre-day information package does not explain that you are able to provide your own memory stick. 18 November 2012
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