Exotics Racing – Los Angeles

Went with a small group for a bachelor party and was offered a group discount on the Audi R8 and GTR. Once we agreed to the deal he returned to say his manager Christine Haro couldn’t approve the deal. We all left here really disappointed. The deal shouldn’t of been offered to us in the first place. Very frustrating in what should’ve been a fun spectating experience. Don’t intend on coming back because I don’t see any integrity in their word. Why would I return for a promo if they can so easily go back on their word?

I will NEVER purchase through these guys again. I will say it’s my fault for not doing my homework on them. I have learned my lesson. NO RETURN POLICY!!! I should have known when I didn’t see anything in their FAQ’s about it. or sneakily not placed anywhere on there website OR during purchasing! I bought a gc and while I can transfer to someone else. there is no one else I want to drop that kind of money on. Unless you like knowing your money is officially gone through sneaky means, DON’T purchase through them. Go to Cloud9living. their return policy is great as is their costumer service. I haven’t even used my experience yet and I’m already bummed I gave my money to these guys. No I did not go into a crazy rant to them. I was polite and posted my irritation with them here. Being rude to them will not change the outcome. But being honest on here may save someone some serious cash and not feeling fully satisfied with their purchase. Again. go to Cloud9living. their business is so much more deserved.

Bought this as a surprise birthday present for my husband’s 44^th birthday. Was a great experience for him. He really enjoyed it. He drove a Lamborghini Gallardo, and for an add on, drove a Porsche.
My intentions was the surprise to drive a Corvette, but then found out you can only drive that car at the Las Vegas, NV location. So we’ll be doing that on our next visit there.
I would highly recommend this to anyone.
This was Saturday May 14, 2016, on his birthday

My girlfriend bought me 7 laps in a Cayman S for my Bday and found out they no longer use the S model, they now have the GTS which was a great surprise. The class was a bit long winded but before you know it you’re behind the wheel and ready to turn some laps. Richard was fantastic as my instructor. He was very encouraging and wanted to have as much fun as i did. The Cayman GTS was amazing. Unreal amount of grip & very confidence inspiring for a person who has never been around a track. The PDK trans soo good that you dont even have to use the paddle, its that crisp. I know everyone wants t drive the Ferraris, Lambos, GTRs, & 911s but the Cayman GTS hlds its own AND some. Definietly coming back

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this place! I surprised my boyfriend for his birthday and took him here. The staff was super friendly and accommodating. I rented a lambo for my bf to drive but he ended up wanting another car. The staff kindly changed it for us when we got there and even added on 2 laps as a current special they were having. My boyfriend said his instructor was awesome and the entire staff was just so welcoming. Very friendly and fun environment. Can’t wait until we go back!

Got my gf 5 laps in the 550hp Ferrari 458 straight-​piped beast. She absolutely LOVED it. Even tho the fastest thing she’s driven prior was a Camry, they got her mashing the pedal in no time, with safety being held in the highest regard. Props to the instructor Kevin for being awesome.

The cars and instructors are AMAZING, but as many other reviews state, the facility is quite unimpressive. If the weather is extremely hot or cold you’d be miserable waiting inside the tent. They mentioned they were going to be building a new facility but if that means the prices go up much I’d rather tolerate the conditions and just enjoy the cars. That being said, just plan to go when the season is mild. I’d also recommend going to the early sessions. I got there for the 2^nd session of the day to drive 3 cars. I got to take the first car out pretty quickly, the 2^nd car just minutes after that, the third I waited maybe 30 minutes. But by the time I left, the place was packed and people were waiting for extended periods of time. They did say it was unusually crowded that day being the day after Christmas though. But back to the racing experience… this place is top shelf. The cars were sick and my instructor, Chris, was fantastic. Helped me to push each car to their limits and was even able to overtake slower drivers ahead of us. I’ll being going back again soon and will probably make this an annual event, but next time I’ll bring a few friends.

$ 300+ Gift… asking for additional $ 90 to extend the date which is a few days expired.
RIP OFF
So much for this wasted money. Nice that these people were INFLEXIBLE and gracious at Christmas time after they already had $ 300+
Crossing this place eternally off my nice list.

I took my boyfriend here on Saturday for his birthday as a surprise and he LOVED! It! He’s a car guy and I was searching for a place where he can let loose on a track and this place was perfect. They have many cars to choose from and he drove the Nissan GTR. The staff was amazing and thankfully it wasn’t too hot so he really enjoyed himself. We will definitely come back and drive more cars.

My old man is pretty into cars so for his birthday, I bought him 5 laps in the italia, Gallardo and gt3. He had a lot of fun! I could tell he was all pumped cus he was impatient while waiting in between cars and at the end of the night, he was excited to show our house guests his video. He even said it was the best gift ever and well of all the places we’ve been to and things we’ve done. fine, if he says so!
I bought the ride along in the cayenne (that was basic, not turbo) cus I wanted to be in on the experience too. It’s a good way to get familiar with the course but it wasn’t gripping the handles omg worried for my life type of exciting that I get sometimes when my dude drives his 911. Next time I would just sit that out.
The accommodations could be improved as other Unilocalers mentioned. Yah you spend money for the experience blah blah but what about the folks that are waiting/​just there for support! I don’t think it’s too much to ask to be comfortable, keep cool and pee in a decent restroom if I’m dropping almost a grand.
Overall I think it’s worth it. Old man was happy and that was what I wanted.

Went around 1030. Not to crowded but just right amount to have a good photoshoot of all the cars. They have the cars in a tent and unlocked so you can enjoy taking pictures in each car. Worth the money if youre a car enthusiast. I had nick as my instructor and he is pretty awesome. Definitely recommended for car lovers.

The ONLY reason why this place got 4 stars is because of the experience my husband had. He says «3.7». Anyhoo, I booked the Ferrari 458 Italia for his birthday and per the confirmation it said to arrive 15 minutes early. We get there 20 minutes early only to find out that they don’t have a building! What the hell? It’s like 100 degrees in Fontana and you’re conducting business under a large tent with fans blowing hot air inside? Why is this place even open and how come nobody has said anything about it? Maybe it’s just me, but that extreme heat is a safety hazard. Yes, they had a water dispenser but the water wasn’t cold cold. Within 5 minutes my whole back, face and neck was sweating and I felt uncomfortable and irritable.
Check-​in with Cody at the front was a breeze. My husband had a 2pm class that didn’t start until almost 3pm. So, again, we’re waiting in this hot ass tent, go outside and it’s just as hot, look at the exotics, people are swarming them, we come back inside. Tick tock, tick tock, beads of sweat dripping, makeup running, SMH. The time for the class has come, everyone gathers around and learns what they need to learn, get fitted for helmets, and more waiting. They call his name and ask if he’s checked in, nobody told him to check in. Annoyed. More waiting. By this time it’s about 3:45pm and they call his name. Get to the Italia and he can’t fit inside. –PAUSE–
When I made the reservation on July 7^th, I asked if his height and weight would be an issue. My husband is 6’3″ over 300lbs and they placed me on hold for a few moments to verify and assured me that he shouldn’t have any problems. Having never seen, nor been inside of a Ferrari, I had no idea of knowing, that’s why I ASKED THE EXPERTS TAKING MY MONEY! –PLAY–
So the instructor is trying to adjust the seat, it’s not helping. My husband’s head with the helmet on is touching the car’s ceiling, causing his head to tilt either left or right. His knees were up past the steering wheel. It was a MESS! I immediately get ready to blow a gasket but my husband reminded me that they had a Nissan GTR and that he was more interested in that then the Italia. Thank the Lord, cuz Mama was about to act an ASS! We go inside, let them know what’s going on and they switch him to the GTR and gave him a free lap for the inconvenience. Woopy. Oh, but we had to wait some more for the GTR to return. When it returns they call his name, we go outside only to find no instructor. They apologize and go look for the instructor. They return, apologize, and say the instructor is on additional laps from the last race he did. Smh.
By this time I’m mentally drained, dehydrated, hot, physically tired and starving. Oh, did I mention they have PORTER POTTIES? I held my urine for several hours til we left! THEY CHARGE HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS TO EACH CUSTOMER AND HAVE:
NO BUILDING
NO AIR CONDITIONING
NO COLD DRINKING WATER
NO RESTROOM
I went back inside at my wits end while my husband stood in the sun waiting on his instructor. By the time he pulled on to the track it was 4:37pm. We arrived at 1:40pm. I had no energy to produce a quality video of him on the track and only took 2 pictures of him driving the car.
This is totally for MEN because he seemed unbothered by the pitiful set up of this business and had the time of his life. The 10 laps went by quick and I was glad it was over. I wouldn’t return until they build out their facility and I’d never return in the summer.

So I purchased 5 laps in a Nissan GT-​R for my fiancé for his birthday and added on a guest for the discovery lap in the cayenne (um I want some fun too lol). First and foremost everyone that worked there was nice and helpful. The safety class they give you beforehand was informational but luckily didn’t take a whole bunch of time, the discovery lap was helpful because you can get a visual on what they were saying in the class and damn that alone was thrilling. They offer many promotions when you are there so definitely go in knowing you may be spending a bit more than you anticipated. My fiancé enjoyed it so much and he was given an extra lap for having to pull over so much on his 1^st lap due to faster cars. I ended up buying the in car video because come on it was his first time and he got a certificate.
They do suggest gratuity but come on why would you not want to tip the guy who is making sure you don’t die and have an awesome experience?!
All in all it was 200% worth every penny. My fiancé was so damn happy and that’s all that matters!

Absolutely amazing experience. I drove the Porsche 991 Turbo and the Ferrari 458 Italia and could not be happier with both cars and instructors. While the Porsche is great (and new headache for my wife since I want to purchase one), the Ferrari blew me away with it’s ninja-​like handling. Yes, it’s expensive, and yes, it goes by oh so quickly. But for being able to race several hundred thousand dollars worth of vehicles the experience was exactly what I was looking for. Now to start saving for the Porsche…

Amazing experience on the Ferrari 458 Italia. I’m in love with the car! The instructors keep you calm and tell you exactly what to do. Will be coming back for sure! Super fun!
Tips:
Check out their promos every hour
Ask for Kevin as an instructor! He’s the best

I booked a reservation here for my boyfriend as a birthday gift and after driving the Porsche Cayman and GT3 he feels «AMAZING» and said hands down best bday gift ever. This place is great, service is friendly, facility is clean, and the experience is well worth the cost. I highly recommend even if you aren’t a car fanatic.

My wife gifted me the racing experience for two cars. I have to say it was a Great experience!!! All car enthusiasts must do this at least once. Instructors are very helpful and really bring the energy up.
I drove the Ferrari and the Lamborghini supperlaggera. The Ferrari was good to start off with but the supperlaggera was insane!!!

Is it fun? YES.
Is it expensive? YES. VERY.
Is it worth it? Maybe… Maybe not…
First and foremost: Don’t expect to be totally satisfied.
You will not become The Stig in 4 laps. You will not push the car to its limit. You will not break speed records. You will not get enough track time. You will just have to deal with it.
With that said, it’s still an incredible experience and opportunity to be given the keys to a pornographic supercar and access to a track that has no speed limit. This is the stuff of dreams, and something that many people can cross off on their bucket lists.
If that sounds like music to your ears, the $ 400+ you’ll probably drop is well worth it. If the handful of laps you’re given is not giving you your fill, each additional lap is $ 50. Ask them about special packages and deals, because there are too many to list here.
Now, onto the driving experience. I drove the Ferrari F430 F1. My uncle drove that and the Lamborghini Gallardo. The consensus between the two of us: The Ferrari excels in handling and feels like a big go-​kart. The Lamborghini excels in pure speed and acceleration, but can be a bit squirrel-​y in the corners. Both are a blast.
If you’re like me and aren’t familiar with shifting gears or manual transmissions, don’t worry! All the cars are automatic driver-​friendly. You’ll be okay.
Before jumping into the Ferrari, I was given a quick race driving lesson, followed by a complimentary 2-​lap «discovery» ride-​along in a Porsche Cayenne. During the discovery laps, one of the instructors drove me around, giving tips and showing me what to do in each corner. Most of it flew over my head because I was trying to take in the rapid-​fire instructions while being amazed at the SUV’s ability to handle alarmingly high speed cornering without flipping. And the sweet leather. Mmm…
Anyways, when it was finally time to jump into the Ferrari, I was greeted by my instructor Julien and given a brief overview of the car. Also, don’t worry, they’re totally cool with waiting for you and your pals taking tons of sweet pics and selfies so you can flex on your Facebook/​Instagram followers.
At long last, when all the cool-​guy pictures have been taken, it was finally time to throw the car into first gear and set off. Julien was very encouraging and tolerant of my many, many mistakes. They’re all very good at guiding you through the course while still letting you go crazy with the car (it’s just a rental, after all!).
It was all over before I knew it.
In terms of pure adrenaline rush… it was outstanding. I was on a high and had a big, stupid grin for the rest of the day.
In terms of bang for your buck… if you can cough up the copious amounts of dough, it’s not too shabby.

My husband has always wanted to do something like this, so for his birthday last week I purchased the Elite experience for $ 500 where he had a list of cars to choose from ranging from Lamborghinis to Audis, GTRs, Ferraris, etc.
He originally chose the combo of a Lamborghini Gallardo LP550−2 and Nissan GTR, 5 laps each. We booked that for today, Sunday 11/​16/​2014. Unfortunately, I got a phone call on Friday afternoon and was informed that the GTR had broken down and would not be available for Sunday, so he needed to choose another car. I gave him their number and told him to call and figure out what he wanted to do.
His options were to push back his experience to another date after the GTR had been fixed, or to choose a different car. He ended up choosing a Ferrari F430-​F1, and for the inconvenience of not being able to drive his first choice, he asked if he could have an extra lap in each one since that combo was originally only 4 laps each, but his original choice with the GTR was 5 laps each. The company was happy to make the exception since it was their fault the GTR wasn’t available.
It is at this point that I will stop and mention how excellent the customer service was with this company all the way through my experience. I called on the phone several times about 5 weeks ago asking questions and they were always patient and friendly. I also emailed back and forth a few times to explain that I wanted to book the time and date of the experience, but I didn’t want to choose the cars since part of the fun of the gift was allowing my husband to pick and they were very accommodating in email. When we got there today in person everyone was also very helpful and nice. It’s evident that customer service is a top priority for this company… they want you to walk away happy and go and tell your friends.
Once we got there they had a lot of «specials» that I’m sure are always offered, but they pretend like you’re so lucky to be there today for this special! Typical for this type of thing LOL. We actually ended up adding on the Ride-​Along drift experience in a Corvette. For $ 150 my husband and I each got 2 laps in the Corvette driven by a professional driver and while it was obviously expensive (honestly, this whole thing was expensive) it was pretty fun,
My husband really enjoyed driving his other 2 cars, but he says the Ferrari was a lot smoother and he liked that better.
They encourage you to drive the cars as fast as possible, but in a safe way. We bought the video for $ 79 so I was able to hear the «coaching» from the pro drivers and they definitely did talk to you and tell you exactly what to do the entire time. They want you to drive the cars, but they want you to drive them the «correct» way, which is their way. This isn’t an experience for a professional driver to buy because you don’t get full-​reign to do whatever you want. It’s really better for novice drivers since there are a lot of specific directions to follow.
The only negative to the entire experience, and it’s not really a negative since we expected it, but there’s A LOT of somewhat pushy up-​selling on everything once you get there. «Buy these extra laps, buy this video, buy this t-​shirt,» etc etc. Again, expected, but maybe they don’t have to push SO hard!
We had a good experience with the general manager there, Evens Stievenart, who made sure everyone was happy and helped us out with some video purchasing.
I would highly recommend this company for an exotic car racing experience to an inexperienced driver. It was lots of fun!

As a gift, one of my awesome friends gave me five laps around the track in a Ferrari F430 F1. I’m more used to being a passenger in fast cars rather than the driver, so I was excited, but nervous.
When you arrive and sign in, you sign liability papers, get your driver/​spectator wristband, and get a second wristband with a USB dongle on it. Then you have time to walk around, check out the track, and ogle the cars.
There’s a classroom session first where the instructor gives you an idea of what the various cones around the track mean and what your response to them should be, and he tells you what to expect once in the car (when the instructor might touch the wheel, his role vs your role, etc). He tries to get audience participation along the way and to get people excited, but I think the drivers were too anxious to get out on the track to go through the high school pep rally psyching up motions.
Next comes two laps around the track in a Porsche Cayenne to see what the track’s all about and to see what exactly he was talking about in the classroom.
Finally, you get your helmet, meet your instructor, get in the car, and GO. The USB gets plugged in to get in-​car and out-​of-​car action; it also tracks top speed and fastest lap time. My instructor knew I was a bit nervous, so he did a great job of giving me encouragement and the kind of feedback I needed to feel more confident. Five laps were over before I knew it!
Minus one star because of the constant upselling and the *big* push for tipping your instructor. From walking in to register, to the classroom, to being in the car, to turning in the dongle, everyone wanted you to buy something else — a ride along, extra laps, a dvd of your experience. It was, quite frankly, pretty annoying. My experience cost hundreds of dollars, but I’m supposed to spend hundreds more on the add-​ons? I get it, I suppose, I just didn’t like it. I also had no idea that tipping was expected and it’s mentioned in the classroom in such a way that they make you feel bad if you don’t. I hadn’t brought cash with me so I needed to borrow money from a friend, kind of embarrassing.
Totally worth the experience and really fun, just be prepared for the other stuff.