Fastrack V8 Race Reviews

I want to give a shoutout to Fastrack and Neil Brooks for making my time in Bathurst truly enjoyable. I’d definitely suggest taking a ride with Neil to anyone. 👍👍

The 63-year-old instructor slammed on the brakes at every turn, usually over 150 meters before the marker. He messed with my throttle control on the way out of each corner. Honestly, he totally ruined my experience. My best lap ended up being 17 seconds slower than what I had done before, and my speeds going into the corners dropped by 30% to 40% (same deal for the exits). I reckon I deserve a free future experience. IT WAS JUST A DISASTER!!!

I received Red Balloon Gift vouchers for my birthday, so I thought, why not drive a Race Car? I ended up getting 6 laps for myself and my wife, plus 2 Hot Laps, and even added 2 more laps on the day itself. From the moment we got there, the Fastrack team was incredible. Their service from check-in to the end was top-notch. My Mum, who has a bad knee, couldn’t make it to the racing area, so they kindly drove her over and back, got her a comfy chair, and made sure she was taken care of. They really went above and beyond to ensure we had the best time possible. This company is well-organized, and every single staff member was super friendly and helpful, which is pretty rare these days. Huge thanks to everyone at Fastrack for an awesome day! We’ll definitely be back for more fun.

Today, I took a 10-lap spin at Eastern Creek with my buddy Peter. Troy was my driving coach, and he was fantastic. He showed me how to keep my foot on the gas just a tad longer when hitting the corners. I had a blast, but I still goofed up Turn 2. Hopefully, I’ll nail it next year!

Last Saturday, I took a 10-lap spin at Eastern Creek. My instructor was a young woman, and I think her name was Jane. She did an amazing job showing me how to position the car on the track and navigate the corners smoothly. The quality of her teaching was top-notch. It was the fastest I’ve ever driven with Fastrack, and I had a blast that day.

On the 26th of November at Barbagallo raceway, the driving experience was unforgettable, and the crew was super efficient and professional. However, I was really let down because I forked out $60 for video recordings—one of me behind the wheel and another as a passenger. What I got was just a single clip of me as a passenger, and it barely shows my face. Plus, the video quality is nowhere near HD as promised; it’s pretty poor (720 X 576). There’s no footage of me driving to share with my friends and family. Totally unsatisfied.

The drive with Fastrack's V8 Race Experience was absolutely thrilling, and the team was super professional and supportive. I gotta give a shoutout to my driving coach, Craig Scutella, who was simply incredible, turning a great time into something truly unforgettable!

Yesterday, I took a spin for 10 laps at Eastern Creek. I was fortunate to have Nathan Herne as my instructor. He inquired about my goals for the driving experience. When I mentioned I wanted to push hard into the corners and go as fast as I could, he assured me it wouldn't be an issue. It was an awesome drive, with a young coach who truly knew his stuff. The FG Falcon's gearbox and clutch were top-notch.

The crew at Fastrack was just fantastic! I got this experience for my 97-year-old dad - former racing car driver ER Burnett-Read (Bob) from the 1955 Port Wakefield Australian Grand Prix, Collingrove Hill Climb, and more. They were super supportive and looked after him really well the whole time! Dad had a blast being behind the wheel of such a powerful car! Huge thanks from all of Dad’s kids!

I purchased two hot laps for my husband's birthday, and then I hopped in for my own laps to check this off my list of things to do. It was fantastic! The whole experience blew me away. The crew was super helpful, and the drivers were incredibly professional. I was also really impressed by how inclusive it was; there was a gentleman in a wheelchair and a lady with special needs who were both supported to enjoy this thrilling ride as well. I'd do it again in a flash and would totally recommend it if you're after an adrenaline rush.

My husband gifted me a 4 lap driving experience at Bathurst for Christmas, and I just did it two days ago. Wow, it was truly incredible! The whole event was run super professionally by the friendliest and most helpful crew. My driving instructor was fantastic and had loads of experience. He took me around the track and broke everything down for me. The framed photo and the USB with the drive footage were just awesome. I highly suggest giving this a go; I really didn’t want it to finish. You won’t regret it!

I received my V8 adventure as a present, and it truly was an amazing time. However, I felt let down when I got behind the wheel because the audio in my helmet wasn’t functioning. I had to depend on hand signals, which was pretty distracting. I also bought a USB to capture my drive, but it didn’t record my hot laps, which I was really looking forward to seeing. Aside from that, it was a day packed with adrenaline, and I’d definitely recommend it.

What a fantastic time! I really wish I could've taken more laps. The co-driver was super helpful but not too chatty. The way the cars are set up is just perfect, and they’re a breeze to handle.

This was my first experience with something like this, and I felt pretty let down since I couldn’t hear the instructor in the car. It made it tough to figure out what I was supposed to do. There were others on the same day expressing similar frustrations about not being able to hear. We received a USB recording of the drive, and it was clear that I missed a lot because the instructor had to rely on hand signals. It was really challenging to focus on driving while also trying to follow his gestures!

I had an amazing time overall. It's definitely something I'd do again down the line. The only downside I can mention is that it turned out to be a lengthy day, particularly for my friends and family who were there to support. The adults managed fine, but sadly, the little ones got a bit bored and fidgety.