Race a Ferrari - Fontana

Everyone dreams of getting behind the wheel of a Ferrari at some point in their lives. This is your chance to not only drive a Ferrari, but to race one!

Your day at the track will start with a technical briefing where your professional instructor will go over racing tips, proper driving position, steering techniques, braking and acceleration with powerful vehicles like the Ferrari. You will also learn how to find the optimum racing lines on the course.

Next, you'll be taken on 2 discovery laps riding as a passenger in a Porsche Cayenne with a racing instructor at the wheel showing you how to optimize your laps on the track.

Then you'll get behind the wheel of your Ferrari and unleash on the Auto Club Speedway Exotics Road Course.

Auto Club Speedway Exotics Road Course: The Exotics Road Course is located at the Auto Club Speedway, a track where on any given weekend you may find many of the world's fastest drivers. This 1.2 mile course is fast, fun, and exciting! With 8 turns and a 1,600-foot high speed straightaway, this is the perfect track to experience the acceleration and maximum G forces of a Ferrari.

Ferrari F430 F1: Push the limits of a 490 horsepower V8 Ferrari F430 F1 that goes 0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds.

Ferrari 458 Italia: Race Ferrari's newest and hottest sports car, the 570 horsepower 458 Italia is powered by a high revving 4.5L V8 and can go 0-60 mph in 3.3 seconds.

Ferrari 488 GTB: The successor to the 458 Italia, the 488 GTB is now the fastest car on the track. With 670 HP it can reach speeds up to 205 mph and can go from 0-60 in just 3 seconds flat. With all that power and it's 3.9L V8 twin-turbocharge engine, it's an absolute blast to drive!

Ferrari / Lamborghini Combo packages: For those of you who want it all, select one of our Ferrari & Lamborghini combo packages and drive both the Ferrari F430 F1 and the Lamborghini Gallardo LP550. This is the ultimate driving experience giving you the chance to race two of the most legendary vehicles ever made.

Get ready for the ultimate racing experience that you'll never forget!

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1. What are the requirements to drive?
   Drivers must have a valid driver's license and be at least 18 years old.
2. Do I need to know how to drive a manual transmission?
   No, the vehicles are all paddle shift.
3. Is there a height or weight restriction?
   Yes, please contact us if the participant weighs over 260 pounds or is taller than 6'3". We will advise you on what car to choose.
4. Is an international driver's license acceptable?
   Yes, a valid driver's license issued by a government agency is acceptable.
5. What can I expect when I get to the track?
   Prior to driving on the track, all drivers will attend a detailed technical instruction in a classroom environment. Afterwards all drivers will go on two discovery laps in an SUV driven by a lead driving instructor. The participants are then introduced to their personal driving instructors who sit in the passenger seat during the driving experience. The instructor ensures the drivers take full advantage of these powerful exotic vehicles while operating in a safe environment. After the experience, participants will receive a graduate certificate.
6. What is the technical briefing cover?
   No matter what level of driving experience you have, it is required that you attend the technical briefing. In this briefing the professional instructors communicate their coaching style, as well as the mandatory driving and racing tips to use the sport cars safely. These tips include proper driving position, steering technique, car particularities-power-gearbox specifics, mass transfers, proper racing lines, and breaking and acceleration with powerful cars
7. Do I need any previous racing experience?
   Absolutely not! This driving experience is open to anyone! No matter what your skills are behind the wheel, you can choose to go for a 5, 10 or even a 30 lap experience! You will of course follow the technical briefings and participate in a discovery lap with an instructor before you drive. You will also be accompanied by a professional driving instructor while you're on the track to help ensure that you take full advantage of the car.
8. I am a professional race car driver, can I drive alone?
   No, but we will make the professional driving instructors aware of that fact so they give you more flexibility on the track.
9. How long should I plan for the whole experience?
   Plan to be at the track for a minimum of 2 hours. Plan for half a day if you are driving for more than 15 laps.
10. Can I use my own camera to record inside the car?
    Due to the racing school's company and insurance policies they do not allow any video equipment in the cars. They do offer an on-board video of your driving experience that you can purchase for $79 prior to your drive.
11. What happens if it rains?
    Generally this experience will run rain or shine. The vehicles are equipped with safety systems to handle driving in any condition. In the event that extreme weather conditions force a cancellation of your experience, you will reschedule directly with your experience provider.
12. Can I come with friends and family?
    Yes, we encourage you to bring family and friends to share the experience! Your friends and family will be able to access the track (within secured areas), take videos and pictures with panoramic views. They may also accompany the participant on their discovery laps. The cost is $20 per guest, payable to the experience provider on the day of the experience. Children are allowed, however, it is not recommended to bring children younger than 24 months for obvious reasons of noise and security. Pets are not allowed on the tracks for security reasons unless that pet proves to provide health and/or physical aide.