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Drive a Lotus Exige Supercar with EvoX Hot Lap

Hampton Downs - Show on map

DVC006

For 1 person

$199 each

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$199 each

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Overview

Highlights

You drive a Lotus Exige
Evo-X hot lap by a professional instructor
Full safety briefing and familiarization lap

This is your chance to take the wheel of a Lotus Exige for 8km around Hampton Downs Raceway. The Exige's light weight and low suspension puts it in a class of its own and you'll be right in on the action.

What's Included?

Full safety instruction
In car instruction from a professional instructor
Familiarization lap
8km supercar drive
Mitsubishi EVO-X hot lap

You'll take the wheel & experience the incredible drive that the Lotus Exige has to offer.

The sleek style and compact design has all the appeal of the Elise, with a whole new level of power. After you strap in and run through the briefing with a experienced instructor, you'll be off for an unforgettable drive around what drivers consider the greatest track in the Southern Hemisphere.

Take it all in as you drive for 8km around Hamptons Downs Raceway while an expert instructor guides you on the finer points of handling this supercar. The noise is unparalleled and the experience will never be forgotten.

Then just when you thought it couldn't get any better, you’ll get the chance to jump into the passenger seat of the awesome Mitsubishi EvoX for a fast lap around the track. A great way to finish off the experience!

Session Length

Please allow 2 hours for this experience
Available once per month on a Thursday
Booking times available between 8am and 3pm

Important Information

Guidelines

All participants must hold a full NZ (or international equivalent) drivers license
You must be drug and alcohol free on the day of the drive
There is a general height restriction of 6ft 5 inches and a weight restriction of 120kg. Please call to discuss is you are outside of those parameters

Cancellation

Once this experience has been confirmed, changes are at the discretion of the experience provider and arranged directly with them according to their policy.

No cancellations are allowed after 14 days after the booking is made

Rescheduling costs are based upon the time until your drive date

Greater than 14 days notice - no charge
14 - 7 days notice - $25
7 - 4 days notice - $50
Less than 3 days notice - $75

Spectators

Spectators are more than welcome and they'll be able to accompany you into pit lane to take photos of you getting into the Supercar.

Weather

You will be provided with weather watch number to call on the day before heading out to your drive to advise of any delays. This experience does operate on all weather tyres so only extreme weather effects the running of the experience.

Dress Code

Please wear enclosed, tight fitting footwear such as sneakers. Large boots etc. aren't recommended.

Other Info

Please note that this is a ‘Driving Experience’ and not a ‘Race Day’ - while you will get to experience the performance capabilities of the Supercar some restrictions to cornering speeds will apply on the day.

Location

This experience takes place at Hampton Downs Motorsport Park located halfway between Auckland and Hamilton.