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Holden V8 Hot Laps - 3 Laps - Palmerston North

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HAD007

For 1 person

90 minutes

$349 each

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$349 each

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Overview

Highlights

Three super fast V8 hot laps with a driving professional
Experience a 6000cc V8 Holden Commodore
Feel your adrenalin soar!

Go flat out with a V8 hot laps experience and feel your adrenalin soar around the racing circuit. This is your chance to feel what it's like to be a front seat passenger in a 6000cc V8 Holden race car! Let your driver treat you to an unforgettable experience.

What's Included?

Three hot laps
One cool down lap
Professional driver
Safety equipment and briefing
Attendance certificate

Feel the thrill as the fully-modified fire-breathing 6000cc V8 Holden Commodore is driven to its limits by a expertly trained professional driver. You will feel your adrenalin pumping as you are kitted you out in a race suit and helmet, strapped into your full race harness and race seat and taken out for a full-on high-speed fang around the NZ Grand Prix race circuit

You will feel the extreme cornering forces, sensational braking and the full-on power and acceleration of the big Holden 6000cc modified V8. Your experience consists of three full flying hot laps, followed by one cool-down lap.

You will also receive a personally printed and signed attendance certificate.

Session Length

Available on selected dates throughout the year
Generally available at 11am and 3.30pm
Please allow 90 minutes for this experience

Important Information

Guidelines

Participants must be at least 8 years of age
Not recommended for people with neck or spine injuries, heart conditions or who are in the advanced stages of pregnancy

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.

Numbers on the Day

The price quoted is for one person. You will be one-on-one with your driver during your hot laps. The total number of attendees on any given day may vary.

Spectators

Spectators are welcome.

Weather

This experience may be affected by the weather. It operates in most conditions however in the case of extreme weather it may be rescheduled for a later date. Any postponement due to extremely adverse weather conditions will be at the sole discretion of the experience providers, in the interests of vehicle and participant safety.

Dress Code

Casual and comfortable clothing is recommended. Closed in shoes are mandatory. A race suit and helmet will be provided.

Other Info

You need to sign an indemnity form prior to participating in this racing experience. Please bring your RedBalloon voucher with you on the day.

Location

This experience takes place at Feilding, a 20 minute drive from Palmerston North. Meeting point at the Manfeild - Circuit Chris Amon race circuit is the Ground Floor of the 3-storey Control Tower Building, immediately adjacent to the circuit pit lane and finish line.