Events Calendar

Practice and experience are the foundation of superior driving, especially in unexpected traffic situations. Understand the right way to master sudden manoeuvres or full braking in an emergency situation and to make the right decision in a split second.

The Mercedes-Benz Driving Experience drive day is a half day driving event which has been designed to provide motorists with skills and experiences to help them drive safely and confidently.

Our team of professional Driving Instructors will guide you through a series of dynamic handling exercises that have been specifically developed to test the driver and show the technology and handling capabilities of the Mercedes-Benz range.

Drivers will test their reflexes during simulated emergency situations providing the necessary experience to improve the driving skills of even the most proficient driver.

ABS and BAS braking systems will be highlighted through a range of exercises and the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) will be demonstrated and experienced, showing the modern motorist the capabilities of some truly remarkable cars.

You will have the opportunity to experience the very latest in automotive technology benchmark by Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive Systems including Pre-safe® Plus, Pre-Safe® Brake, Active Lane Keeping Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist, DISTRONIC PLUS, Intelligent Headlights, Night View Assist Plus, Adaptive Highbean Assist Plus, Collision Prevention Assist, BAS Plus and 360ocamera.

Participation available to drivers over 25 years who hold a valid full licence.

DRIVING EVENTS PROGRAMS
First Gear
Developed specifically for young drivers, as we believe that the earlier you develop confidence and defined driving skills, the safer you’ll be on the road.
Open to Mercedes-Benz and non Mercedes-Benz owners.

Accelerate
Practice and experience are the foundation of superior driving, especially in unexpected traffic situations. Understand the right way to master sudden manoeuvres or full braking in an emergency situation and to make the right decision in a split second.
Open to Mercedes-Benz and non Mercedes-Benz owners.

https://www.experience.mercedes-benz.com.au/

You will be driving a real F1-STYLE FORMULA FORD RACE CAR seated only a couple of inches off the ground and you’ll know it… You can feel the car reacting to every tiny adjustment you make as you sweep through corners pulling loads of up to 2Gs!
If you like the sound of this, then an F1 STYLE FORMULA FORD DRIVE DAY EXPERIENCE is the right choice for you!
You will be supplied with a competition-prepared Formula Ford Spirit or Van Diemen race car, which you can drive full pelt around Sydney Motorsport Park race track. These are real, unmodified racing cars, as raced in the Formula Ford Championship.
NO rev-limiters – drive the car to your limits!

5 LAP TASTER
Put yourself in the driver’s seat!
5 blistering laps
Sydney Motor Sport Park
Taste the thrill of real racing
Real race cars , real race track…

10 LAP RACER
A real F1-style race car! This will have you addicted!
10 blistering laps
Sydney Motor Sport Park
The real race car driver experience
Experience the biggest rush of adrenaline…

20 LAP ENDURO
Impress your mates! And come back for more
20 blistering laps
Sydney Motor Sport Park
Tuition between sessions if required
For those of you who can’t get enough…

F1 STYLE 2 SEATER HOT LAPS
Experience the thrill as a passenger!
Join us for the ride of your life in a Formula One-style, open-wheel race car, just like the pros! Feel the exhilaration of hammering around the Sydney Motor Sport Park circuit. No doors, windows or bumpers, just you and your professional driver racing at unbelievable speeds!!!!! They won’t hold back!!!!!

Whether it is for you or your family and friends, our friendly team are happy to discuss our options to get the experience that is right for you! Please phone us on 1300 121 886

Get the best out of your car and refine your vehicle handling skills with our popular Advanced Driver Training course which further hones your technique with in-depth tuition and plenty of hands-on driving time.

Advanced Driver Training is run by our professional instructors, in your own vehicle, with a ratio of one instructor to five students.

With strong focus on acceleration, braking and turns, this course can be adapted to be more motorkhana based, making it ideal for car clubs and motor enthusiasts.

It is recommended that you have completed the Defensive Driver Training course (or equivalent) prior to enrolling in this course.

Courses are held at Sydney Motorsport Park, Eastern Creek. Please click here for more information: https://www.drivingsolutions.com.au/product/advanced-driving-skills-18/

YOUR CAR. OUR TRACK.

Find out what you and your car are capable of with the assistance of our experienced instructors.

This is your chance to experience Sydney Motorsport Park’s Gardner GP Circuit in your own vehicle, with our team of experienced instructors on hand to provide coaching and advice. Drivers are split into groups based on experience and vehicle speed, chose your group when booking or call us to discuss.

MORNING SESSION
Advanced Road Cars
Race Cars
8:00am – 12:30pm
– Two groups will run in alternating sessions: one for Advanced Road Cars and one for Race Cars
– Private sessions can also be arranged – please contact Driving Solutions
– Instructors available for in-car tuition during the day, if you would like a dedicated instructor to be with you for the whole session please contact Driving Solutions for details

AFTERNOON SESSION
Beginners Road Cars
Intermediate Road Cars
12:00pm – 5:00pm
– Road registered vehicles only
– Two groups will run, one for Beginners and one for Intermmediate drivers. As a guideline, the Beginners Group will suit drivers who have previously attended less than 3 track days at SMSP and the Intermediate Group will suit those who have attended 3 or more track days at SMSP. Please contact us if you are not sure which group to book into. Driving Solutions reserves the right to reallocate drivers between groups if deemed necessary
– Alternating sessions on-track
– Instructors available for in-car tuition during the day, if you would like a dedicated instructor to be with you for the whole session please contact Driving Solutions for details

TRACK DAY DETAILS
– Prices are per driver unless drivers are sharing a vehicle in the same group
– All drivers must have a minimum of a P1 (Red P-Plate) Licence
– Long sleeve shirts and pants (covering ankle to wrist) and closed toe, flat shoes must be worn
– Helmets are compulsory, a limited number of helmets are available to hire, please select this option when booking
– Passengers are not permitted
– Please ensure vehicles are roadworthy, have the correct oil and water levels and a full tank of fuel
– Please ensure tyre pressures are set to recommended manufacturer levels.
– Remove any loose articles from your vehicle
– Trackdays will go ahead whatever the weather
More information will be sent to you upon receipt of your payment.

COST – $375
Cancellations must be advised at least 7 days prior to the course date so that a transfer to an alternative date can be arranged, cancellations after this date will result in a forfeit of all fees paid. Transfers must be completed within 6 months of the original course date. Refunds for cancellation or non-attendance are not available.

CAMS OBSERVED LICENCE TESTS (OLT)

A CAMS Observed Licence Test (OLT) is a test of practical skill, where CAMS approved instructors observe you under modified race conditions. Successful completion of the OLT is a critical component of receiving your racing licence. It gives you the opportunity to show you have a basic understanding and knowledge of manoeuvring a vehicle at high speeds to ensure the safety of both yourself and others, including drivers, officials and spectators.

Driving Solutions is a CAMS accredited OLT provider and offers the opportunity to complete your OLT during a trackday in either the Experienced or Race Car Sessions. If you wish to complete your OLT, please book into the Trackday session of your choice, either Experienced or Race Car, depending on your vehicle, and select OLT as an optional extra when booking.

Vehicles used for the OLT do not have to be race cars but must be free of defects, and must have a passenger seat fitted. Please contact us to discuss your vehicle if you are unsure of its suitability.

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