Here’s what you need to know about our Exotic Supercar Driving Experiences!
From frequently asked questions, directions, program details, and more. We are here to answer it all!
Take a scroll and see what LRA can do for you!

Where Can I Drive

Harris Hill Raceway

This exhilarating 1.8-mile track features 11 turns and over 150 ft of elevation change! We offer events at Harris Hill Raceway 2 times per month.

Circuit of the Americas

Home of F1 and other motorsport events, COTA offers a 3.4-mile track with 20 challenging turns! We offer events at COTA 2-3 times per year.

Texas Hill Country Drive

Experience two Supercars on the open road! Take in our scenic 2-hour route through the stunning Texas Hill Country.

What’s Included

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Classroom Session

Each experience includes our High Performance classroom session covering the track, racing terminology, and more. This is tailored to the skill level of the group.

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Helmet Rental

Safety first! Each Driving Experience and High-Speed Ride Along includes complimentary rental of a professional racing helmet and a communication device.

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In-Car Instructor

No pace cars here! You’ll make the most of your time on track with a personal, in-car instructor. High-Speed Ride Alongs are driven by our Academy instructors.

Optional Enhancements

Recon Session

Preview the track before you drive! An instructor will talk you through challenging turns, elevation change, and more so you can make the most of your time on track.

Video + Photo Packages

Take the adventure home with an HD Video or HD Video + Photo Package! This can be added to your reservation while booking or at the check-in desk on event day. 

High-Speed Ride Alongs

Experience the ultimate limit of a Supercar with a track-trained professional driver behind the wheel! High-Speed Ride Alongs are available for anyone over the age of 12.

What to Bring

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Dress Code

Please be sure to dress comfortably for the weather and wear closed-toed shoes. No flip-flops or heels, please.

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Driver’s License

All driving participants must present a valid driver’s license at check-in. Must be 18 or older to drive.

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Spectators

Spectators are welcome at no additional charge. Everyone must sign the onsite waiver form at check-in.

Are YOU ready for the ultimate Supercar adventure?

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Each driving experience ticket includes 2-laps around The Circuit of the Americas 20-turn F1 Circuit. The driving experience will begin at Turn 1, and conclude at pit in at Turn 20, after approximately 2-Laps or 6.5 miles of driving. Also included is a 25-minute classroom orientation (safety briefing), in-car instruction, and helmet rental.

Each driving experience ticket includes 3-laps around the Harris Hill Raceway 11-turn racetrack. The driving experience will begin at Turn 1, and conclude at pit in at Turn 10, after approximately 3-Laps or 5 miles of driving. Also included is a 25-minute classroom orientation (safety briefing), in-car instruction, and helmet rental.

✦To reserve your Private or Corporate Event, please submit a request on the Group Events page. Our Event Management team will reach out with a quote.

✦To secure your time and date, please request your online invoice. Invoices will be open for 24 hours only and your track time is not confirmed until payment is made in full.

✦We issue one contract and one invoice which can be paid via ACH bank transfer or by Credit Card (3% processing fee).

✦The group minimum is 10 participants at Harris Hill Raceway and 20 participants at Circuit of the Americas.

✦ All Drivers must present a valid Driver’s License, sign the onsite waiver at check-in, and wear closed-toed shoes. We provide a loaner helmet for your on-track experience.

✦All guests will sign the onsite waiver at check-in. Do not leave children or pets unattended at any time.

✦ All sales are final and once scheduled, no changes are permitted. A $99 rescheduling fee may be assessed if a change is approved in advance by LRA’s scheduling department. All driving experiences run safely, rain or shine, unless otherwise rescheduled by LRA due to inclement weather.

✦ Due to the limited cabin size of the supercars, there is a weight limit of 300lbs and height limit of 6’5 for most vehicles. The Ferrari and Lamborghini are best suited for guests 6’2 and under. The Porsches have the tallest height allowance.
✦ All experiences include race track insurance with a $1000 deductible.

✦ Unsafe driving will result in the forfeiture of a purchased driving experience as determined by the driving instructor.  Any participant who is removed for unsafe driving of any kind will NOT be eligible for a refund.

All sales are final, and once scheduled, no changes are permitted. A $99 rescheduling fee will be assessed if a change is approved in advance by LRA’s scheduling department. All driving experiences run safely, rain or shine, unless otherwise rescheduled by LRA. Failure to appear for a scheduled driving experience is considered a “no show” and will result in 100% forfeiture of the paid experience.

Not to worry! We have included the general event information from the original email below for convenience.

Please read the following important information in full. We will not be responding to emails or calls on Event Day.

Helpful Attachments:

  1. COTA Campus and Parking Map
  2. Order of the Day
ARRIVAL ON EVENT DAY
We’ve listed the following 3 steps needed to get on-site at COTA for your exciting day on track!
  • Step 1: Show your completed COTA E-Waiver(s) to pass the Checkpoint at Tunnel 2. Plan to arrive at Tunnel 2 30 minutes before your reservation. COTA Gate Staff will require everyone in your party to show their completed E-Waiver. E-Waiver will be shared via email a week before the Event day. Directions to Tunnel 2 are linked below and match the attached “COTA Campus and Parking Map”.
      ‼️ Everyone in your party needs to complete the COTA E-Waiver.
       *Email info@lracademy.com to request a new COTA E-Waiver*
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      📍 Tunnel 2 Location
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  • Step 2: Park in COTA’s Main Paddock Parking lot. Once through Tunnel 2, you’ll pass a gas station and approach a road split. Turn right and head down to the main paddock parking lot. You’ll then walk to Garage #1 and check in with LRA Staff. We’ll have “Supercar Event” signs placed around the garages to help.
  • Step 3: Visit the LRA Check-in Desk in Garage #1. Everyone in your party will need to sign the LRA onsite waiver and all driving participants must be at least 18 years of age, present a valid driver’s license, and wear closed-toes shoes.
ORDER OF THE DAY
  1. #1-Check-in, #2-Classroom, and #3-Drive! We will have these three stations labeled for an easy event flow.
  2. After checking in with LRA at station #1, you will head to station #2 to attend a mandatory classroom session where you will receive a wristband to permit you to drive.
  3. After the classroom session, you will head to station #3 to drive. See the “Order of the Day” attachment for a visual guide.
  • Station #3 Driving Experience Order
    • 1-Lap Reconnaissance Session (if purchased)
    • 2-Lap Driving Experience(s)
    • 2-Lap Ride-Along (if purchased)

This is an outdoor event, so dress for the weather. You must wear flat, closed-toed shoes (no flip flops, sandals, or high heels). We will provide bottled water, hand sanitizer, fresh helmet socks, and a clean, freshly sanitized loaner helmet for your on-track experience. Please note: there will be no food available for purchase on-site.

All driving experiences run safely, rain or shine. A $99 rescheduling fee applies for any voluntary reschedules.

AVAILABLE ADD-ONS

To update your reservation or purchase an enhancement below, please contact our booking department at info@lracademy.com or (512)983-4976. The following enhancements can be added onsite at Check-In.

Video Package: Take home a custom USB with footage from our HD Racelogic Video Systems! Displays speed, g-force, track view, track map, and live track location.

1-Lap Recon Session: Enjoy one reconnaissance lap around the track to make the most of your drive time! Highly recommended if you are new to the track or Supercar Driving.

High-Speed Ride Alongs: Experience the track’s limit with an Academy Instructor behind the wheel! A popular event day add-on for both Supercar Drivers and Spectators (ages 12+).

*Photos are allowed at events. For your safety, personal/handheld recording devices are NOT permitted inside the vehicles. To record your in-car experience, please purchase a Video Package.

For your reference, our Terms and Conditions are repeated below. Please visit our FAQ section at www.LRAcademy.com, call, or email us directly if you have any further questions.

Not to worry! We have included the general event information from the original email below for convenience.

Please read the important event day information below.

ARRIVING ON EVENT DAY

Please arrive at the track listed above 15 minutes before your reservation. Our experiences are approximately 60-90 minutes from start to end.

Harris Hill Raceway Address – 2840 Harris Hill Road, San Marcos TX 78666. (Approx. 30 min south of Downtown Austin.)

All Drivers must present a valid Driver’s License, sign the onsite waiver at check-in, and wear closed-toed shoes. We provide a loaner helmet for your on-track experience.

Each registered Driver can bring up to 4 guests at no additional charge. All guests will sign the onsite waiver at check-in. Do not leave children or pets unattended at any time.

All sales are final and all driving experiences run safely, rain or shine, unless rescheduled by LRA. Failure to appear for a scheduled driving experience is considered a “no show” and will result in 100% forfeiture of the paid experience. A $99 rescheduling fee will be assessed for all voluntary changes, approved in advance, by LRA’s scheduling department.

AVAILABLE ADD-ONS

To update your reservation, or purchase an enhancement below, please contact our booking department at info@lracademy.com or (512)983-4976. The following enhancements can be added onsite at Check-In.

Video Package: Take home a custom USB with footage from our HD Racelogic Video Systems! Displays speed, g-force, track view, track map, and live track location.

2-Lap Recon Session: Enjoy two reconnaissance laps around the track to make the most of your drive time! Highly recommended if you are new to the track or Supercar Driving.

High-Speed Ride Alongs: Experience the limit of your favorite Supercar with an Academy Instructor behind the wheel! A popular event day add-on for both Supercar Drivers and Spectators (ages 12+).

*Photos are allowed at events. For your safety, personal/handheld recording devices are NOT permitted inside the vehicles. To record your in-car experience, please purchase a Video Package.

For your reference, our Terms and Conditions are repeated below. Please visit our FAQ section at www.LRAcademy.com, call, or email us directly if you have any further questions.

Yes – drivers must be 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license.  Ride-along participants must be 12 years of age or older. All participants and guests must sign the onsite waiver.

Photos are allowed at events. For your safety, personal/handheld recording devices are NOT permitted inside the vehicles. To record your in-car experience, please purchase a Video Package. Footage from one experience is guaranteed per Video Package. Technical issues will not result in additional laps.

Refunds are granted at LRA’s discretion. Technical errors are not the responsibility of LRA Personnel. In the event of a video package recording issue, LRA is not required to grant a refund. If the purchased on-track drive or ride experience is fulfilled, no refunds are to be given for the value of the drive or ride experience in the event of a video package recording issue.

Each driver can bring up to 4 guests to spectate at no additional charge, however, we do ask that children not be left unattended at any time.  Please wear closed-toed shoes (no sandals or flip-flops).  Pets are not allowed at the events, excluding service animals, and are not to be left unattended. 

Every participant will be provided a loaner helmet. We have a wide variety of sizes to fit most people.

Any personal helmets must be SNELL SA2020 or newer with a visible decal/tag showing the same to be considered.

Passing is permitted and managed by your professional driving instructor. This ensures all experiences are conducted safely and are not limited by slower traffic.

Due to the unique interior dimensions of our fleet of exotic Supercars, there is a weight limit of 300 lbs for all our cars, and height restrictions vary by vehicle. The Lamborghini Huracan has a height limit of 6’2″. See our Supercars page for other vehicles. Please be aware that torso and leg length may also impact your comfort, and we will do our best to accommodate any exceptions identified on site.

Our program DOES NOT utilize governors, pace cars, or speed limits! Your personal speed limit is actively managed via an in-car instructor, who ensures you get the most out of your time on track without putting yourself, the vehicle, or the instructor at risk. Participants are NOT allowed to drive recklessly, slide the car, drift, etc. Any spinning, leaving, or wheels off the racetrack is NOT permitted. A $1,000 deductible will be applied if so.

All Supercar driving experiences include race track insurance with a $1000 deductible. No insurance coverage is included for Drive Your Own Car with Instructor Program.

Unsafe driving will result in the forfeiture of a purchased driving experience. This determination is made at the sole discretion of your Academy Instructor and cannot be appealed. Any participant who is removed from the track for unsafe driving of any kind will NOT be eligible for a refund.

For more information, please send us a message at info@lracademy.com or call us at 512-983-4976 with any questions!

Your experience will last approximately 90 minutes including registration (15 min), classroom instruction (30 min), car orientation (15 min), high speed driving (15 min) and wrap up (15 min).
You are welcome to attend the event to spectate & support your driver. However, the cars only hold 2 people (student and instructor), so there is no room for additional passengers.
Bottled waters are provided. Soft drinks and snacks are available for purchase on-site. You are also allowed to bring a cooler with food and drinks if you’d like.
To redeem your Discounted Holiday Gift Card, visit the Experiences page, select your applicable track, Supercar, and event date. Enter your unique promotional (promo) code at the checkout page for your discount to be applied to your cart.

NOTE: All Holiday Gift Cards expire after one year, as indicated on the Discounted Holiday Gift Card.

We currently sponsor a maximum of THREE donation requests per quarter. Please direct requests to info@LRAcademy.com with all event information included (organization name, anticipated attendance, etc.).

 

Donation Request Deadlines

  • Q1: Last Friday of November
  • Q2: Last Friday of February
  • Q3: Last Friday of May
  • Q4: Last Friday of August

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