race track RIDES

Ever wanted to experience real speed on a real race track?  Don’t miss your chance to ride in some phenomenal cars with highly experienced drivers.  HyperFest is pleased to partner with Kaizen Autosport & Renegade Race Rentals to provide one of the most exciting activities you may ever get to experience!

This year's race track rides will be provided by Kaizen Autosport & Renegade Race Rentals, giving you the chance to choose which weapon you snag a ride in around the Full Course of VIR!

See the Kaizen & Renegade Race Rental sections below for more information about this year’s race track ride options.

Kaizen race track Rides

Kaizen Autosport is America's premier racecar driving operations located at VIR. Kaizen Autosport offers an array of programs for the novice to experienced drivers. Kaizen Autosport will be offering race track rides in the following vehicles:

Kaizen Super Car Rides

2015 Lamborghini Huracan Super Trofeo - 5.2L V10 with over 600hp at 8250rpm and a weight of just 2800 lbs gives this beast a 1:4 power to weight ratio. The car is capable of a sub 1:50 lap time at VIR, with a top speed of around 170mph. Rider must be less than 6’2” and 260 lbs.

2015 McLaren 650s GT3. - 3.8l Twin Turbo V8 with about 525 hp in Pro Spec, (car is BoP for sro and IMSA). Spec weight is 2950 lbs. This car raced in IMSA with the Gainsco team. Top speed is over 170mph at VIR with an average lap time of 1:46. This track monster is not for the faint of heart!

Kaizen race track rides

Camaro SS 1LE - With a 6.2L V8 pumping out 450 horses and a curb weight just a touch over 3,000 lbs, these Camaros throw down excellent times around VIR’s full course. If you are looking for a thrilling ride, look no further!

RENEGADE RIDES

A brand new addition to the festival this year is Renegade Rides! Renegade Race Rentals will be providing rides in the following vehicles:

  • 2011 Audi R8 LMS GT3 - strap in and ride along with IMSA professional driver and coach Coby Shield! This R8 boasts 525 hp, top speed at 199 mph, and a 0-60 time in 3.7 seconds. VIR lap times come in under 2:00.  (Limited to ONLY 4 riders so sign up quickly)

  • 2015 BMW F80 M3 - join professional coach and Spec E30 racer Levi Goffeney for the ride of your life! This M3 puts out 425 hp and 406 lb of torque, top speed of 160 mph, and 0-60 time in 4.0 seconds. VIR lap times average around 2:06

Renegade Race Rentals is a peer-to-peer track car rental network. Through their app, track car owners are paired with renters looking for a car or seat at road courses across the United States. On the app, you will be able to find, book, and pay for a track or race car for your next race or HPDE weekend. Renegade is perfect for individual track car owners and performance driving coaches as well as arrive-and-drive programs and race team owners looking to expand their operation. Experience a thrill and ride along with a professional racing coach in one of the vehicles from our track car rental network.

frequently asked questions

  • Participants must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid state or government issued photo ID.

  • Dress for this activity is a sleeved shirt (short sleeves are ok, just no tank tops), long pants, and closed toed shoes (no Crocs or slip-ons). Because this event takes place in May, we understand it may be warm during the day at the event. You are welcome to bring a change of clothes and change before and after your session if you prefer.

  • Yes, however if you do not have a helmet, loaner helmets will be available for you to use during your ride. If you'd like to wear your own helmet, it must be a SNELL SA2010 rated or newer helmet.

  • Once, however each racecar ride-along consists of several laps around the 18-turn, 3.27-mile Full Course. The ride will last approximately 18-20 minutes depending on the session.

  • Yes, you may sign up for more than one ride-along pending spaces are available. Just make sure you sign up for different sessions.

  • Due to the nature of the event, to ensure we stay on schedule, and give rides to everyone who signs up, we cannot guarantee which driver or vehicle you will receive a ride from. When possible, we will try out best to accommodate you, but we simply can't promise it. We apologize for any inconvenience the may cause you, but assure you that all drivers are professionals, equally talented, and that you will have the utmost fun in any of their cars.

  • Yes, however we ask that you do so with some hesitation. As much as you want to relive the excitement of the ride and show your friends later on, if you're too busy focusing on what you are recording, you will most likely end up missing the actual live experience of the ride. Plenty of people before you have previously filmed their rides if you Google them (including some of the drivers who may have a GoPro mounted to their car or themselves during your ride), just watch their videos and enjoy your ride in the moment.

    After all that, if you still want to record your ride, we recommend that you have your phone or camera tethered with a leash or strap to ensure you don't drop it. Phones and cameras rarely escape the track in the same condition as when they left your hand. Plus we don't have the time or manpower to spend time scouring over 3+ miles of track to find it. Also, selfie sticks are not allowed and we require that you keep your hands in the car at all times and do not block the driver's view while filming.