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Formula Racing Car Experience

The ultimate way to experience the dramatic dips and climbs of our international race circuit is from the driving seat of a Formula Race Car. The driving position may feel new and slightly unfamiliar but boy... the view is amazing!

Get set for an adventure as you take control, quickly acclimatising to the cambers and vibrations you feel from the track and responsiveness of your race car. Each lap will become smoother and quicker as your confidence builds and you race off in search of the chequered flag.

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£175


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Valid for 9 months
Available weekdays

Formula Racing Car Experience Weekdays

Formula Racing Car Experience Weekdays

£215


You will be buzzing with excitement as you climb into your very own Formula Racing Car!
Available Weekdays
Valid 18 months

Formula Racing Car Experience Weekends

Formula Racing Car Experience Weekends

£249


These cars are quick, slick, and deliver an awesome driving experience!
Available Weekdays & Weekends
Valid 18 months

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Your Formula Racing Car Experience

You will be buzzing with excitement as you climb into your very own Formula Race Car.  Learn the best racing technique at the wheel of a Alpine A110, sit back and relax as our talented instructors take the wheel for your demonstration drive, pay attention as it's soon your turn to take control and hurtle around the track just inches from our international racing circuit as you drive your Formula Race Car. These cars are quick, slick and deliver an awesome driving experience.

  • Alpine A110 sports car driving session with Instruction
  • Instructor demonstration laps
  • 10 Laps driving a 130bhp Formula Racing Car
  • Driving on Scotland's Only FIA and Motorsports UK Accredited Racing Circuit
  • Driver feedback and assessment
  • Visit time approx. 2hrs
Fast, agile, and perfect for the twists and turns of Knockhill's iconic racing circuit.Fast, agile, and perfect for the twists and turns of Knockhill's iconic racing circuit.

Alpine A110 Sports Car

We're thrilled to introduce you to this multi award-winning sports car - the Alpine A110. Made by the historic French sportscar manufacturer Alpine, this car is loved by everyone who gets behind the wheel. It's fast, agile, and perfect for the twists and turns of Knockhill's iconic racing circuit. In fact, Top Gear awarded the Alpine A110 both ‘Performance Car of the Year’ and ‘Sports Car of the Year’, calling it "One of the best sports cars ever made." We couldn't agree more! This seriously quick car is a real driver's car, and we know you'll love it as much as we do.

0 - 60mph in 4.5 secs
Gertag Double Clutch Gearbox
Brembo Braking Technology
Paddle Shift or Fully Automatic

Lightweight 1100kg
Rear Wheel Drive

Formula Racing CarFormula Racing Car

Formula Racing Car

The excitement begins as you climb into the cockpit of the Formula Racing Car and take a seat just inches above the famous Scottish tarmac. With an ultra light body, the power to weight ratio is truly awesome. The long wheel base of this racing car offers stable and secure cornering in all weathers.  The Formula Racing Car is powered by a 1.8 litre, 16 valve mid-engine allowing for speeds aroung Knockhill Racing Circuit in excess of 100 mph.  You will feel like a racing professional. 

0 - 60mph in 5 secs
Rear Wheel Drive
Top Speed 140mph
4 speed Manual Transmission

130bhp
Single Seater Racing car

The Knockhill TrackThe Knockhill Track

The Knockhill Track

Knockhill Racing Circuit is a thrilling 1.27-mile track, renowned for its adrenaline-pumping twists, turns, and dramatic 200-foot elevation changes. As Scotland's only FIA-graded circuit, it accommodates both car and bike racing in both directions, offering a truly unique motorsport experience. The challenging layout features tight corners, steep climbs, and technical descents, delivering an exhilarating ride for drivers and riders alike.

Knockhill has a rich history in British motorsport, hosting prestigious events like the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) and British Superbikes (BSB). Its reputation for being both challenging and rewarding makes it a favorite among racers.

Spectators enjoy panoramic views of the action, thanks to the track’s natural elevation. Whether you're behind the wheel or watching from the stands, Knockhill promises an unforgettable motorsport experience!

Awesome staff with great attitude overall. Fantastic tuition and will definitely be back. Couldn't have asked for a better day from the team. I will be returning after my brilliant experience.

G Alexander   |   By email

My wife got me the f1 car experience. Absolutely amazing.so recommend this. Staff were really good.

Recroomboi   |   Google Review

Get your motor running! Booked the Racing Car Experience for 22 year old daughter. She is a great driver but was (understandably) nervous. The day stated well and got better! Literally every member of staff we had contact with was brilliant - super friendly, efficient, helpful and patient! Big shout out to Instructor Nick - so positive and supportive. Hint - the "extra" of an in-car video may look like a rip, but it was SO worth it!!!!!!!! Enjoyable for the girl and her parents on the pit wall!!!!!!

al_ramone   |   Trip Advisor

I've done two Race Day Experiences here and both were fantastic. The instructors are amazing; I've never felt so scared yet safe in my life. Driving the race car with your butt 2 inches off the ground felt like doing light speed! Glad to see my driving has been improved too :)

skanhound   |   Facebook

I thought the experience start to finish was fabulous, as did my son. The staff were all amazingly friendly and couldn't be more helpful.

Marcel Guibout   |   Survey

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Licences

A full valid UK/European driving licence is required for the Formula Racing Car Experience.

What to wear for the Formula Racing Car Experience

Dress for outdoors and wear casual, comfortable clothing with flat soled footwear, jeans and trainers are ideal! High heels, sandals and flip flops are not permitted. We have waterproof suits available for rainy days.

Before the Event

You will be sent a registration document and link to watch a safety briefing video, please complete this at home before your experience.


Arranging a date for the Formula Racing Car Experience

You can arrange a date for your experience by telephone or via our website. If your voucher is not already booked into a date, you can scan the QR code displayed on your voucher or follow the link below.  Prebooking is essential, all dates are subject to numbers and availability.  

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Arrival

Please arrive in plenty of time for your experience; late arrivals may invalidate your booking.

Gift Voucher validity

Your driving experience gift voucher is supplied with an expiry date; you can find this printed on your voucher or e-voucher. If you need to extend the date, you may do so for up to 6 calendar months. The cost to do this is £10 per additional month. Unfortunately we are not able to accept bookings after the 6 additional months.

Upgrading your voucher

You can do this easily at any time within the validity period of your voucher by calling the sales and booking team on 01383 723337 to discuss the options.

Making a cancellation to your booking

If you need to rearrange a confirmed date we are happy to do this for you at no extra charge on one occasion provided you give us 14 days notice. Cancellations made with less than 14 days notice will be charged at £20. If you do not attend your confirmed booking date a 50% additional rebooking fee will apply if you wish to reschedule.

Descriptions and timings

We aim to be as accurate as possible with our descriptions and durations. Where the duration of an experience is quoted in literature, on our website or by our sales and booking team, this is an approximate time and is given to you as a guide. You will normally take part in your experience along with other participants and coaching may be shared. There will be some waiting time included in the experience duration.

Refunds

For your peace of mind you can return your voucher to us within 7 days of receipt for a full refund. All refunds will be made to the person who purchased the voucher and will be refunded directly by the original payment method. After the 7 day period you may transfer the voucher to an alternative driver. A replacement driver will be accepted at any time up to the point of registration of your confirmed date. Alternatively, you can use the value of your voucher towards any other experience, event or product from Knockhill Racing Circuit. The original validity period will apply to the transferred event or experience.

The weather

Although we are normally unaffected by the weather, there can be no guarantee that the Formula Racing Car Experience will not be withdrawn due to extreme/adverse weather conditions or any other event beyond our control. If we are unable to run your experience as arranged, we will attempt to contact you with as much notice as possible. Please ensure you have provided us with current mobile telephone numbers and email addresses. Your experience can be rearranged within 3 months of your original date or within the original validity period of your voucher.

Your enjoyment

If you are unsure about any part of your experience, please speak to a member of our team. We are here to help and ensure your visit to Knockhill exceeds your expectations.

Gift Vouchers

All gift vouchers are fully transferrable and can be redeemed against any activity, experience, product or event for sale at Knockhill Racing Circuit Ltd. The value of which will be up to the stated monetary value of your purchased voucher.

Extras

Make more of your Driving Experience with these optional extras. Add them at the checkout.

30mins Karting 8-15yrs

£30

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Kids aged 8-11 will feel like true racers as they take the wheel of a speedy 'LR5' cadet kart, capable of reaching speeds up to 25 mph with enhanced safety features. For kids 12–15 years, the fast and responsive GT5 Pro Kart offers a thrilling and fun karting experience, with easy handling and plenty of excitement on the track. Min height 4'2" (127cm).

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30mins Karting 16yrs+

£38

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Experience the exciting twists and turns of our 500m outdoor Knockhill Karting track in this 30-minute session, driving our 50mph Sodi GT5 Karts. These Pro karts are fast, agile, and provide an exhilarating off-the-grid start! Min height 5'2" (157cm).

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Capture all the action from your driving experience(s) on our Olfi in-car video cameras. You will take home a micro-SD card containing your video footage, compatible with most SD card slots on PCs, laptops and TVs.

In Car Video Footage

£39

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Capture all the action from your driving experience(s) on our Olfi in-car video cameras. You will take home a micro-SD card containing your video footage, compatible with most SD card slots on PCs, laptops and TVs.

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BMW Hot Laps

£45

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Buckle up for a thrilling ride as one of Knockhill's expert racing drivers takes you around Scotland's National Racing Circuit. This 1.27-mile track, with dramatic twists, turns, drops, and climbs, offers non-stop excitement. In our 550bhp Litchfield-tuned BMW M4, built for the track, you'll experience raw power and blistering speed with all road driving aids switched off, delivering an unforgettable, heart-pounding passenger ride. 2 Thrilling Hot Laps, Min height - 4’5” (135cm) Min age 10 years, No driving licence required.

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Once you get behind the wheel of your very own Racing Car, experience tells us that you won't want to stop! You can add 5 adrenaline fuelled laps in the Formula Race Car. Let your confidence build and go quicker and quicker with every additional lap.

Formula Racing Car Extra Laps

£49

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Once you get behind the wheel of your very own Racing Car, experience tells us that you won't want to stop! You can add 5 adrenaline fuelled laps in the Formula Race Car. Let your confidence build and go quicker and quicker with every additional lap.

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These little racing cars have a big attitude and are the perfect choice to extend your driving experience. Add 5 additional laps in the Legends Racing Car. The twists and turns of our famous racing circuit become easier and smoother each time you tackle t

Legends Extra Laps

£49

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These little racing cars have a big attitude and are the perfect choice to extend your driving experience. Add 5 additional laps in the Legends Racing Car. The twists and turns of our famous racing circuit become easier and smoother each time you tackle them.

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