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Grand Prix Experience

You will ride in a mini formula one open-seat car and feel the G-Forces for the most amazing adrenaline rush of your life!  The car is equipped with a carbon fibre chassis, FIA F3, a 1600 cc engine, and a 5 speed sequential gearbox that can reach 220 km/hr on the straights. You will get feedback and personalized instruction during your driving sessions to improve your performance on our multi-turn, fast straight-aways road course. The objective is to increase your speeds from session to session, giving you a real taste of road course racing!  Get strapped in for the ride of your life!

Grand Prix Experience Experience Pricing

Grand Prix Experience "Catch The Fever"
This introductory racing program, given by a professional driver, includes a classroom theory session covering racing lines, braking techniques and vehicle dynamics. Afterwards, you will take the wheel of one of our Formula cars for a 10 minute practice session and a 20 minute session behind the pace car. A Jacques Villeneuve Academy diploma will be given upon graduation. Program includes: - Theory - 10 minute practice session - 20 minute session behind the pace car * Insurance of $50.00 is payable on the day ($5,000 deposit is required if insurance is declined).
$329.00 + HST per person	Gift Certificate Code: DGPQC3-12

Grand Prix Experience "The Ultimate"
This introductory racing program, given by a professional driver, includes a classroom theory session covering racing lines, braking techniques, vehicle dynamics and heel & toe down shifting techniques. Following your braking and heel & toe exercises, you will take the wheel of one of our Formula cars for a 10 minute practice session and two 20 minute sessions behind the pace car. A Jacques Villeneuve Academy diploma will be given upon graduation. Program includes: - Theory - Braking and heel & toe exercises - 20 laps behind the pace car - One demonstration lap with instructor * Insurance of $75.00 is payable on the day ($5,000 deposit is required if insurance is declined).
$619.00 + HST per person	Gift Certificate Code: DGPQC4-12

Full Day Grand Prix Experience
SAMPLE ITINERARY: 25 min Driver Registration 90 min Training class 15 min Break 15 min Drivers suit up 45 min Lapping session 60 min Lunch with instructor 60 min Advanced driving lesson 15 min Debriefing and end of the day 15 min Certificate distribution
$1,830.00 + HST per person	Gift Certificate Code: DGPQC1-12

Grand Prix Experience - 3 Day Racing Licence Program
This three-day program will allow you to secure an ASN racing license after successfully completing the driving portion requirements and passing a written exam. The first two days, you will complete the license program. The third day consists of one on-track passing session in our modified mini formula one open-seat car, and one session that has you racing into turn 1 for multiple practice starts. SAMPLE ITINERARY: Day 1 25 min Driver Registration 90 min Training class level I 15 min Break 15 min Drivers suit up 45 min Lapping session 60 min Lunch with instructor 60 min Advanced driving lesson 1 15 min Debriefing 60 min Advanced driving lesson 2 15 min Debriefing & end of day 1 SAMPLE ITINERARY: Day 2 25 min Driver Registration 90 min Training class level II 15 min Break 15 min Drivers suit up 45 min Lapping session 60 min Lunch with instructor 60 min Advanced driving lesson 3 15 min Debriefing 60 min Advanced driving lesson 4 15 min Debriefing & end of day 2 SAMPLE ITINERARY: Day 3 25 min Driver Registration 90 min Training class level III 15 min Break 15 min Drivers suit up 45 min Lapping session 60 min Lunch with instructor 60 min Advanced driving lesson 5 15 min Debriefing 60 min Advanced driving lesson 6 15 min Debriefing & certificate distribution
$4,095.00 + HST per person	Gift Certificate Code: DGPQC2-12

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Things to Remember

A waiver must be read and signed prior to participation.
Knowledge of a manual transmission is required.

Recommended Clothing

Please wear running shoes. All other driving gear is provided.

Other Important Information

 

About the Jacques Villeneuve Driving Academy
From handling a modified racing car to controlling a single-seat
open-wheel mini formula one, Jacques Villeneuve Academy Driving Experiences has car fanatics and racing enthusiasts covered for ultimate driving experiences. The sounds of tires screeching and pistons roaring are some of the attractions that make the track so irresistible. Can you imagine yourself shooting down the straights at full throttle, shaming the chicanes and cutting corners in a fast racing car? All of this and more is available to you in an advanced and controlled environment.

Other Restrictions

This event requires a minimum of 8 participants. You are welcome to attend as an individual but please keep in mind you will be sharing your Experience with others.
Minimum and maximum numbers may vary depending on the program.