Satisfy your need for speed and prepare to race your way to the top in a high powered Formula Ford race car at Queensland Raceway or Lakeside Park.
- Drive a Formula Ford single-seat Zetec racing car on a Queensland race track
- Observation laps in a road car to get a feel for the circuit
- Under professional instruction, drive 5 laps attacking the bends and straights
- All your safety equipment provided
- Includes experience gift pack with personalised voucher and message card
Start your Formula Ford day learning how to operate the controls of this single-seater Zetec racing car. You'll cover the lay-back driving position, the stubby, right hand 4 speed gearshift and the non-synchromesh down-changing technique.
Then its onto the circuit in a road car to learn about the raceway, the racing lines, apexes and braking markers.
After the instruction is over, it's time to enjoy the sensations of driving an open-wheel racing car for the first time, under the guidance of instructors.
Drive for 5 laps and feel what it's like to be a racing driver with the tight surround of an open cockpit, a super sensitive gear stick and the track just centemetres below.
Allow up to three hours for the entire experience.
Drives are available on selected event dates throughout the year. Dates and venues are subject to change by venue and operator. Customers will be notified prior to events, should this occur.
Voucher valid for one person. There up to 20 people per group and up to 4 cars on the track at any one time.
Drivers must hold a minimum of a P Plate license and be able to drive a manual gearbox. Drivers are required to sign an indemnity and waiver form as a condition of participating, and are liable for any damage done to the race car.
You must weigh less than 120kg and be under 192cm tall. Not suitable for drivers that are pregnant. If you are concerned about the impact of high speed driving, we recommend you consult a doctor. You must have a 0 blood alcohol level.
