Formula Challenge Racing
Formula Challenge Racing, Taupo: Hours, Address, Formula Challenge Racing Reviews: 5/5
Formula Challenge Racing
Formula Challenge Racing
5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Drive a REAL racecar on a real racetrack At Formula Challenge, we pride ourselves at being able to deliver New Zealand's best motorsport experiences. With 15 years of experience behind us, Formula Challenge is New Zealand's only Qualmark endorsed provider of motorsport experiences, guaranteeing a great time whether it's as a birthday, anniversary gift or as corporate team building or client incentive day, you'll love it! The Formula Challenge racecar and driving experiences cater for everybody, from first timers with no track experience to hardened professionals, and with our fleet of V8 Holden and Ford racecars, along with the grid of Formula Challenge single-seaters, we're able to fit all shapes and sizes. Come and experience one of the most sensational days of your life at Taupo and Hampton Downs Motorsport Parks and you'll leave with memories that'll last a lifetime. Well, until you come back for another go that is!!
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Teresa
14 contributions
Jan 2022
It was definately worth the money, great experience for any car enthusiast. Staff were helpful and friendly.
Written 12 January 2022
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Adventure31748987454
1 contribution
Jan 2022 • Family
I brought a voucher for my sons 21st to do 10 laps around Bruce McLaren park in Taupo driving a Formula One race car, he absolutely loved this and would be keen to do it again, was nervous at the start but full of adrenalin afterwards. The only negative and its not really a negative is I had to pay extra at time of arrival for insurance purposes, would of been helpful to know this in advance.
Written 11 January 2022
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Happiness29933044313
1 contribution
Dec 2021
If you are in to motorsport or driving of any sort this is a must.
Staff are friendly and helpful.
Was a great experience and I'm looking forward to doing it again.
Staff are friendly and helpful.
Was a great experience and I'm looking forward to doing it again.
Written 29 December 2021
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merynm564
1 contribution
Nov 2021
The Formula Crew were welcoming, professional and friendly. I had heaps of fun and thoroughly enjoyed my experience. Thanks.
Written 16 November 2021
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GrapeEscape
Napier, New Zealand66 contributions
Nov 2021
Treat your self its awesome. I did 14 laps and could have done more. The instruction and guidance is very professional. Love it.
Written 15 November 2021
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Hillee2021
1 contribution
Oct 2021
This attraction was awesome.Was able to use full track.Think it could of been a little longer.Originally was to be 10 laps so purchased extra 2 laps to find that gave me only 5 laps on full track,but generally good Experience
Written 3 October 2021
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shanzfarmer
New Plymouth, New Zealand1 contribution
Sep 2021 • Family
great venue, friendly helpful staff. Easy to follow training and instructions,.
Would Highly recommend this venue for fun and excitement
Would Highly recommend this venue for fun and excitement
Written 30 September 2021
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993ross
2 contributions
Sep 2021
Great experience, will defiantly be back to do it again. The staff were excellent went through all the steps and helped to make it better.
Written 30 September 2021
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bigjimmynz
1 contribution
Jun 2021
Recently booked a multi session day with FCR (open wheel car and 2 sessions). Was so much fun, and I could have done that all day if money wasn't a limiting factor. Great coaches, and a super fun car to drive. Definitely worth the time to go and try.
Written 30 June 2021
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Alasdair M
Napier, New Zealand9 contributions
Jun 2021
I was shouted the experience by my wife and kids. I was impressed at the friendliness and professionalism of the front office, warmed by the welcome from Andrew when we got to the grid, seriously impressed at the casual competence of Gavin on the familiarisation laps, blown away by the brilliance of Ricky as an instructor, and hooked on the experience of really going for it! I’ll be back!
Written 10 June 2021
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angelagage
Sunshine Coast, Australia
Hi how much for single seat formula 1 racing and how long or laps included
Thankyou
$390 for 10 laps of track 3 of the Bruce Mclaren Motorsport Park
Sonny637
Auckland Central, New Zealand
Hi. I just want to know for how many minutes or hours will it last? Do we have to make bookings or do you accept walk-ins?
Formula C
Taupo, New Zealand
Thanks for your question
It take about 1 to 1 half hours to do one of our courses and you do need to book as we cant always get on the track.
Next day is Monday the 18th at 9.00am or 1.00pm
Thanks
Vishnu162004
Bengaluru, India
What would be the age group and cost for such an activity ?
Formula C
Taupo, New Zealand
Hi
All drivers best be 14 years or older and they must be able to drive a gear shift car
Our prices start from $240.00 for the single seaters and $290.00
for the V8
Hope to see you soon
Frequently Asked Questions about Formula Challenge Racing
- Formula Challenge Racing is open:
- Sun - Sat 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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- (1.67 km) Taupo TOP 10 Holiday Park
- (1.23 km) Lake Taupo Holiday Resort
- (2.70 km) Gables Lakefront Motel
- (2.84 km) eMotel
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