V8 Muscle Car U-Drive Experience

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Highlights & inclusions

Drive a V8 Muscle Car at Highlands Motorsport Park
Race car self-driving experience in Cromwell
One of the most scenic race tracks in the world
Pro-driver instructor seated next to you throughout!
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$399.00NZD
Free cancellation up to 24 hours prior to experience
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What you can expect

Experience the thrill of driving a race car on the V8 Muscle Car U-Drive experience at Highlands Motorsport Park. Located just 45 minutes from Queenstown in historic Cromwell, Highlands Motorsport Park offers a unique blend of adrenaline-pumping excitement with a picturesque backdrop.

Drown yourself in the extreme power and noise of the V8 Muscle Car at Highlands. This Highlands built 5.0L V8 race car will have you amping for more as you scream around 5 laps of foot to the floor adrenaline filled excitement. This is an absolute must for all V8 lovers!

Step into the driver's seat of a roaring V8 Muscle Car and unleash its raw power on the track. With the scenic Highlands Motorsport Park race track as your playground, you'll navigate sharp turns, master hairpin bends, and experience the heart-pounding intensity of racing in this custom-built production-based vehicle.

Highlands Motorsport Park isn't just a track – it's a haven for motorsport enthusiasts and those seeking an unforgettable adventure with mountains, forests and lakes as a backdrop. With the help of your professional driver - who is seated beside you throughout - you'll learn the ins and outs of handling these powerful machines, gaining skills and confidence with each lap.

Don't just watch the action from the sidelines; become a part of it with the V8 Muscle Car U-Drive experience at Highlands Motorsport Park. Feed your need for speed and create memories that will last a lifetime at this iconic destination.

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What you need to know

Inclusions
  • Race suit, race boots & full face helmet
  • Drive a V8 Muscle Car
  • Safety briefing
  • Pro driver instruction
  • 2 x warm up laps
  • 5 x fast laps of the race track with your pro-driver provided guidance & feedback
Duration
  • Allow 1 hour
  • You must arrive and check in at Highlands at least 15 minutes before your booking time
Departure Location
  • Open 10am-4pm daily
  • Highlands Motorsport Park, corner SH6 & Sandflat Road, Cromwell (45 minute drive from Queenstown)
  • Operates daily all year
Additional Information
  • Please note, the U-Drive Experience is weather dependent
  • Highlands is located in Cromwell 45 minutes drive from Queenstown
  • Please note there is a pre-activity waiver to be read & signed for the U-Drive experiences
  • A $2,000 bond will be required. Please provide a credit card at the time of check in for this.
  • A good understanding of the English language is a must
  • A video record of the activity is available – please request at time of check-in
  • Maximum weight is 110kg & maximum height 188cm
  • Minimum height is 165cm
  • You must hold & produce a current full drivers licence for a manual vehicle
  • This experience is not suitable for pregnant women or those suffering from a heart condition
  • There is a zero tolerance for alcohol consumption in the period prior to your driving experience and you may be breath tested
  • Please note, the V8 Mustang is fitted with hand controls so drivers with limited mobility in their legs can also feel the thrill of speed on the Highlands Track!

Recent reviews

5/5
Based on 1 review
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Ron Elder

about 2 years ago

A very enjoyable day and good food.

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