Perth Driving & Motorsports

V8 driving experiences in Perth happen at Wanneroo Raceway in Neerabup, about 50 km north of the city, where you can drive a V8 race car yourself or ride beside a professional driver for hot laps. Each session is a 2-hour block including the briefing, with race suit, helmet and gloves supplied. The main choices are how many laps you want and who holds the wheel. For the rest of the city, see things to do in Perth.

Drive a V8 race car at Wanneroo Raceway

Driving experiences start with tuition and a safety briefing from professional drivers, then you take the wheel of a race-prepared manual V8: a Ford sedan, a Holden sedan or a Holden Ute. An in-car coach helps you build speed. The 4-lap V8 race car drive is a straightforward way to get on track, and the 6-lap V8 race car drive adds an orientation lap and five fast laps.

For the most track time, the VIP package with 10 fast laps and 3 hot laps starts with one sighting lap with an instructor beside you to learn the racing line, then 10 fast laps of your own and 3 hot laps as a passenger. In-car photos and videos are available to buy on the day.

Hot laps from the passenger seat

If you'd rather be driven, hot laps put you in the front seat of a V8 sedan or ute with a professional race driver at the wheel. The 3-lap V8 front seat hot laps experience is the shorter version, and the 5-lap V8 passenger hot laps experience gives you more time to feel the V8 on the corners.

Each starts with a pre-drive briefing, and the race suit, helmet and gloves are provided.

Driving and hot laps in one session

The 7-lap V8 drive and ride combo suits groups where people want both. You drive one orientation lap and 3 full laps, then move to the passenger seat for 3 hot laps with a professional driver. The combo asks you to arrive early to sign in and suit up, with a 45-minute window before the session starts.

Choosing between laps, drives and hot laps

Pick hot laps if you want the speed without the pressure of driving. Pick a drive if you want to learn the track and the car. Choose the combo or the VIP package for the longest time out on the circuit.

Driving sessions start at 9am, 11am, 1pm and 3pm, and the hot laps sessions start at 10am, 12pm, 2pm and 4pm. Wear comfortable clothes and enclosed shoes, and skip dresses and skirts.

Getting to the track and what else to do nearby

Wanneroo Raceway is on Wattle Avenue East in Neerabup, about 50 km north of Perth. There's no hotel pick-up listed for these sessions, so plan a drive out. For more adrenaline in the same trip, look at Perth flying experiences for helicopter flights, balloons and skydiving, or browse Perth activities and Perth attractions.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the V8 driving experience in Perth?

The V8 driving experiences in Perth are at Wanneroo Raceway on Wattle Avenue East in Neerabup, about 50 km north of Perth. The track is also listed as Carco Raceway, the name it carried until late 2025.

How long does a V8 driving experience in Perth take?

A V8 driving experience at Wanneroo Raceway is a 2-hour session including the briefing and the time on track.

Do I need a licence to drive a V8 race car in Perth?

Yes. To drive a V8 race car you must be at least 18 and able to drive a manual vehicle, and you need a current Australian full or P plate licence or an international licence.

What is the minimum age for V8 hot laps in Perth?

You must be 13 or over for the V8 hot laps in Perth, and participants between 13 and 18 need parental or guardian consent.

What should I wear for a V8 driving experience in Perth?

Wear comfortable clothing and enclosed shoes such as runners, and avoid dresses and skirts. The V8 Drive Day team provides the race suit, helmet and gloves.

Can I choose between a sedan and a ute?

Yes. The V8 driving and hot lap experiences at Wanneroo Raceway let you choose between a sedan and a ute.

Can I cancel a V8 driving experience in Perth?

The V8 Drive Day experiences at Wanneroo Raceway can be cancelled for free, with a 7-day cut-off before the experience.

Choose the laps and the seat that suit you, then book your V8 experience at Wanneroo Raceway online. Pair it with Perth tours on another day to see more of the region.