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Drive Your Own Car at COTA

Drive two 5-Lap Sessions in your car with an Academy Instructor at Circuit of the Americas. We provide the helmets and Academy Instructor at COTA - you bring the thrill! Our professional instructors will help you push yourself to new limits in any street-legal, registered vehicle for two 5-lap Sessions around this 3.4-mile circuit. Includes: classroom session, helmet rental, and two 5-lap Sessions on-track with a professional driving instructor. PLEASE NOTE: No SUVs or EVs are allowed on track. DOES NOT INCLUDE VEHICLE INSURANCE. This is a non-timed, instructional Driving Experience. Vehicle must be in good, track-worthy condition, and must be able to pass a track technical inspection (Form for available for download). Check In

Please arrive 15 min prior to your appointment time to check in. All driving participants must present a valid driver's license.

Classroom Session

Each experience includes our High Performance classroom session covering the track, racing terminology, and more.

Helmet Rental

Porsche 911 Drive + Ride at COTA

Drive 2-Laps and Ride 2-Laps in the Porsche 911 at Circuit of the Americas. The iconic Porsche 911 sports car, introduced in 1963, features a 400+ horsepower, naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six engine, paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. Designed for track driving, this track beast boasts a 0-60mph time of just 3.2 seconds and a top speed of 180+ mph. This Experience comes with a 20-min high-performance classroom session, complimentary Stilo Helmets, and in-car Academy Instruction for 2-laps around COTA followed by a 2-Lap High Speed Ride-Along over 100mph. Any experience level allowed. Must be 18+ with a valid driver’s license. All Supercars are set to automatic transmission. Available Porsche Experiences Drive and Ride the Porsche at COTA 2-Lap Drive + 2-Lap Ride-Along in the Porsche 911 RESERVE NOW Ride-Along in the Porsche at COTA 2-Lap Ride-Along in the Porsche RESERVE NOW Drive the Porsche at COTA 2-Laps in the Porsche 911 991.2 RESERVE NOW Drive the Porsche at COTA 2-Laps in the Porsche 911 992 RESERVE NOW Porsche Power Pack at COTA 4-Laps total in two track-ready Porsche 911s RESERVE NOW

Ferrari Drive + Ride at COTA

Drive 2-Laps and Ride 2-Laps in a Ferrari at Circuit of the Americas. The Ferrari F8 is a versatile and stylish sports car delivering performance and refinement. The F8 is powered by a 3.9 L twin-turbocharged V8 engine with a power output of 710 hp at 8000 rpm and 568 lb⋅ft of torque at 3250 rpm, making it the most powerful V8-powered Ferrari produced to date. This Experience comes with a 20-min high-performance classroom session, complimentary Stilo Helmets, and in-car Academy Instruction for 2-laps around COTA followed by a 2-Lap High Speed Ride-Along over 100mph. Any experience level allowed. Must be 18+ with a valid driver’s license. All Supercars are set to automatic transmission. Available Ferrari Experiences Drive the Ferrari at COTA 2-Laps in the Ferrari F8

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Drive and Ride the Ferrari at COTA 2-Lap Drive + 2-Lap Ride-Along in the Ferrari

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Ride-Along in the Ferrari at COTA 2-Lap Ride-Along in the Ferrari

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Italian Legends Package at COTA 2-Lap Ferrari + 2-Lap Lamborghini Drive RESERVE NOW

Aston Martin Ride Along (COTA)

Ride 2-Laps in an Aston Martin at Circuit of the Americas. Get in the passenger seat for the thrill of a lifetime! The Aston Martin Vantage and DB12 are an epic pair of High Speed Ride-Along sports cars. Experience 500+ horsepower packed in these Iconic British Engines. Designed for track driving, let our Academy Instructors take you on a rollercoaster ride around COTA at full speed. Experience an Academy Instructor racing around the track for 2-Laps at 100 mph+. This experience includes complimentary Stilo Helmets. Must be 12+. All Supercars are set to automatic transmission. Available Experiences Ride-Along in an Aston Martin at COTA 2-Lap Ride-Along in an Aston Martin

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NEW! Porsche 911 992 at COTA

Drive 2-Laps in the Porsche 911 (992) at Circuit of the Americas. The Porsche 911 (992) is a high-performance variant of the iconic 911 sports car. Introduced in 2021, the 992 features a 400-horsepower, naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six engine, paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. Designed for track driving, this track beast boasts a 0-60mph time of just 3.2 seconds and a top speed of 180mph. This Experience comes with a 20-min high-performance classroom session, complimentary Stilo Helmets, and in-car Academy Instruction for 2-laps around COTA. Any experience level allowed. Must be 18+ with a valid driver’s license. All Supercars are set to automatic transmission. Available Experiences Drive the Porsche at COTA 2-Laps in the Porsche 911 992 RESERVE NOW Drive and Ride the Porsche at COTA 2-Lap Drive + 2-Lap Ride in the Porsche 911 RESERVE NOW Porsche Power Pack at COTA 4-Laps total in two track-ready Porsche 911s RESERVE NOW

Porsche Ride Along at COTA

Ride 2-Laps in the Porsche at Circuit of the Americas. Get in the passenger seat for the thrill of a lifetime! The Porsche is the perfect High Speed Ride-Along Sports car. Experience 400+ horsepower, a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six engine all paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. Designed for track driving, let our Academy Instructors take you on a rollercoaster ride around COTA at full speed. Experience an Academy Instructor racing around the track for 2-Laps at 100 mph+. This experience includes complimentary Stilo Helmets. Must be 12+. All Supercars are set to automatic transmission. Available Porsche Experiences Ride-Along in the Porsche at COTA 2-Lap Ride-Along in the Porsche

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Drive and Ride the Porsche at COTA 2-Lap Drive + 2-Lap Ride-Along in the Porsche 911

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Drive the Porsche at COTA 2-Laps in the Porsche 911 991.2

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Drive the Porsche at COTA 2-Laps in the Porsche 911 992

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Porsche Power Pack at COTA 4-Laps total in two track-ready Porsche 911s

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Audi R8 V10 Ride at COTA

Ride 2-Laps in the Audi R8 V10 at Circuit of the Americas. Get in the passenger seat for the thrill of a lifetime! The Audi R8 is an epic High Speed Ride-Along sports car. Experience 600+ horsepower packed in the same Lamborghini V10 engine as the Huracan. Designed for track driving, let our Academy Instructors take you on a rollercoaster ride around COTA at full speed. Experience an Academy Instructor racing around the track for 2-Laps at 100 mph+. This experience includes complimentary Stilo Helmets. Must be 12+. All Supercars are set to automatic transmission. Available Experiences Ride-Along in the Audi R8 at COTA 2-Lap Ride-Along in the Audi R8 V10

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Ferrari Ride at COTA

Ride-Along for 2-Laps in the Ferrari at Circuit of the Americas. The Ferrari F8 is a versatile and stylish sports car delivering performance and refinement. The F8 is powered by a 3.9 L twin-turbocharged V8 engine with a power output of 710 hp at 8000 rpm and 568 lb⋅ft of torque at 3250 rpm, making it the most powerful V8-powered Ferrari produced to date. Experience an Academy Instructor racing around the track for 2-Laps at 100 mph+. This experience includes complimentary Stilo Helmets. Must be 12+. All Supercars are set to automatic transmission. Available Experiences Drive the Ferrari at COTA 2-Laps in the Ferrari F8

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Drive and Ride the Ferrari at COTA 2-Lap Drive + 2-Lap Ride-Along in the Ferrari

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Ride-Along in the Ferrari at COTA 2-Lap Ride-Along in the Ferrari

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2-Car Italian Legends Package at COTA

Drive 2-Laps in the Ferrari and 2-Laps in the Lamborghini at Circuit of the Americas. The Ferrari F8 is a versatile and stylish sports car delivering performance and refinement. The F8 is powered by a 3.9 L twin-turbocharged V8 engine with a power output of 710 hp at 8000 rpm and 568 lb⋅ft of torque at 3250 rpm, making it the most powerful V8-powered Ferrari produced to date. The Lamborghini Huracan, a high-performance sports car known for its sleek and aggressive design, powered by a V10 engine producing over 600 horsepower. It features advanced aerodynamics and technology, making it a thrilling and precision-driving machine for enthusiasts and collectors alike. This Experience comes with a 20-min high-performance classroom session, complimentary Stilo Helmets, and in-car Academy Instruction for 2-laps around COTA per Supercar. Any experience level allowed. Must be 18+ with a valid driver’s license. All Supercars are set to automatic transmission. Available Experiences Italian Legends Package at COTA 2-Lap Ferrari + 2-Lap Lamborghini Drive RESERVE NOW

Porsche 911 GT3 at COTA

Drive 2-Laps in the Porsche 911 GT3 991.2 at COTA The Porsche 911 GT3 is said to be the pinnacle of Porsche performance. Its unparalleled handling is enhanced with a four-wheel steering system, coupled with 475 horsepower from its 3.8-liter flat-six engine & Porsche’s new PDK dual-clutch transmission, the GT3 is even more agile and direct. Said to be a true drivers car, this new 911 GT3 will deliver you spot on handling, unrivaled by the competition. This Experience comes with a 20-min high-performance classroom session, complimentary Stilo Helmets, and in-car Academy Instruction for 2-laps around COTA. Any experience level allowed. Must be 18+ with a valid driver’s license. All Supercars are set to automatic transmission. Available Experiences Drive the Porsche at COTA 2-Laps in the Porsche 911 GT3 991.2 RESERVE NOW Drive and Ride the Porsche at COTA 2-Lap Drive + 2-Lap Ride in the Porsche 911 RESERVE NOW Porsche Power Pack at COTA 4-Laps total in two track-ready Porsche 911s RESERVE NOW