Vegas super cars

[Canmorite]

Originally posted by shakalaka


So if each lap is about a minute you're done driving in 5? That sounds so little.

It goes by really quick. Get 8 laps or more.

[Darkane]

Yeah do as many laps as possible at exoticsracing.

I did 30 laps in 4 vehicles when I went. Loved it.

They do stop you after 5 laps to cool the car and also give you driving line tips etc. The next five laps after that is when they'll let you (if they trust you) really dig into the car. I didn't see 9k in the 458 but 8+ all the time after 5 laps. During the first 5 they short shift you at 7-7.5.

They gave me a free 5 laps in an SLS and I was bouncing limiter in that thing lol. Stupid slow MB Trans.

[shakalaka]

Thanks for all the comments and suggestions guys, I appreciate it. We are leaning towards the World Class Driving experience at the moment. I am think it would be more satisfying for me personally instead of going around the track a few times with people speaking in my ears telling me what to do constantly.

[Canmorite]

Originally posted by Darkane


They do stop you after 5 laps to cool

I think this depends when you go. I went in January and the air temp was ~12c and they let me do all 7 laps at once. In the hotter months though they have a tent and fans going on all the cars.

[94boosted]

Originally posted by Xtrema
3 options:

There is actually a fourth option it's called Dream Racing (http://www.dreamracing.com/) and it's located ~4 minutes away from where Exotics Racing has their setup. If I remember correctly the pricing was a little bit less than Exotics Racing. Dream Racing is setup at the Inside Road Course of the Las Vegas Motor Speedway which is pretty cool. I did this when I was down there in May for a buddies stag and had a blast. Drove 5 laps in the Lambo Gallardo Superlaggera (hated it) and 5 laps in a Ferrari F430 Scuderia (loved it) and had a really good time. The cool part about Dream Racing unlike Exotics Racing is that you spend 10-15 minutes on a professional simulator before you do any of your actual laps so by the time you do go out for your actual laps your are familiar with the track so you can push a bit harder then you normally would.

The instructor that is with you never lets you push the car to 10/10ths but depending on your skill they will let you push hard enough to have fun. I have my competition license and plenty of seat time at a track so he told me that he let me push it as hard as they ever let people but like I said it's still not 10/10ths.

The other cool thing about Dream Racing is that they have actual race cars there that you can drive (Ferrari F430 GT and a Lamborghini Super Trofeo) these are obviously more expensive but they make minced meat of the "regular" supercars. I didn't get to try these but will next time for sure.

[BigBadVlad]

World Class Driving, went last May and had fun! Was reading some reviews on Tripadvisor about the other Race Track experiences and some people complaining about instructors telling them when to brake, turn in and accelerate etc...

Wanted more seat time so went with World Class, plus can bring someone with you for $99 (non-driver). Yes I had a chance to get well into triple digits on the tour, plus as a bonus I won the rock paper scissors to drive the new XJL with supercharged V8 and massaging seats, (nice!), back to the shop. The XKR is a bigger, slower shifting car but man it pulls like a freight train!

[civic_rida]

I've rented a lambo Gallardo lp-550-2 as well as done the world class driving.
Enjoyed having the lambo for a day and doing whatever I wanted.

[shakalaka]

How much was it having it for the day if you don't mind my asking?

[ddduke]

Originally posted by shakalaka
How much was it having it for the day if you don't mind my asking?

It was likely between 1300 and 1500 for a single day and the price goes down the more days you book for. You get 100 miles and overages usually cost .75/mile

At least that's how much it costs in Scottsdale.

[heavyfuel]

Originally posted by ddduke


It was likely between 1300 and 1500 for a single day and the price goes down the more days you book for. You get 100 miles and overages usually cost .75/mile

At least that's how much it costs in Scottsdale.

You've rented a Lamborghini before? You mean you don't already own 3? Wtf???

[civic_rida]

www.vegasluxuryrides.com
They have different packages keep in mind though insurance is $149 extra.

[Mar]

You can do this in Toronto as well, you don't have to go to Vegas. My girlfriend bought me a couple of passes there for Christmas.

[Brutucus]

Exotic racing was a big disappointment. It honestly felt like a glorified drivers ed class.

But on the other hand, I had friends/ my boss who said they had a great time and they were allow to rip the cars around.

[Xtrema]

Originally posted by Brutucus
Exotic racing was a big disappointment. It honestly felt like a glorified drivers ed class.

But on the other hand, I had friends/ my boss who said they had a great time and they were allow to rip the cars around.

I was allow to rip. If they think you are capable, they will let you rip because they know they get tips for that.

[Go4Long]

Yeah, they let me rip on the GT3 pretty decently in my opinion. I wasn't fast or anything, but had a good time:

[georgemagana]

I loved Exotic Racing both times I was there. Yes, they do tell you to upshift around 7k but I only listened for the first few laps and then ignored them haha. They let me push the cars more than enough IMO. For sure at the top of my skills.

This is the cars I drove in order of most fun:

458
Gallardo
Scudderia
GTR/C7_

[95EagleAWD]

Something else to consider, if you're looking for a bit more fun and bang for your buck.

www.aircombat.com

[broken_legs]

Originally posted by 95EagleAWD
Something else to consider, if you're looking for a bit more fun and bang for your buck.

www.aircombat.com

^^ Next time. Wish I read this thread a day earlier!

Just finished up at Exotics Racing today. I was happy with the experience.

Pros:
I drove some cools cars really fast
It was awesome

Cons:
- 10 minutes of racing takes 2.5-3 hrs.
- too much blah blah blah
- too many slow ass cars on the track so you dont really get to see how fast you can go
- Pay in full over the phone by credit card or risk doing a drop in.
- cant see your lap times unless you pay 80$ for the video

They had me down for the GT3 first for 5 laps, then the GTR second for 10 laps. I asked them to change it so I could learn on the GTR and then have fun on the GT3.

Raced the GTR for 10 laps, it was super annoying because of all the slow cars on the road. started at 59 seconds and got down to 55.7 after 11 laps. At 6 laps we slowed down to cool down (free-be lap). He gave me an extra lap at the end as well because of the crowded track. Hit the rev liited twice hehe.

Raced the GT3 for 5 laps (+2). First lap was 54.8, got down to 54.14 at the end. Again slow ass cars piling up in the corners, so annoying. Jason gave me 2 extra laps because of the slow cars all over. The GT3 isnt as fast as the GTR but it handles so much better. I was under-steering in the GTR with traction control interrupting all the time - I had a slight oversteer in the GT3 that corrected easily, and it could take the corners much faster. It just seemed like a more natural car to race around the track and it sounds awesome with the 9k redline (shifted when I wanted after a lap or two)

In regards to the instructors, I had Ken and Jason. Both were good. They never slowed me down once. I was expecting overbearing nanny instructors, not the case at all.

All in all a fun experience, i would do it again. Just make sure that you go on a weekday.

[BAB Inc]

I drove the 458 for 5 laps. One thing I still ask myself is what mode was the car put in, I know they have a race mode but for some reason I forgot to check.

Anyone see what mode the 458 is set?

[Mibz]

When I was in the 458 it was noob mode, but it was also my first car and first time there. Not sure if they turn it up if you've got experience.