Formula Ford Drive and Ride

Formula Ford Drive and Ride
Eastern Creek

1 verified review

Suit up for a drive in a single-seater Formula Ford race car for 5 laps, hitting speeds up to 220kph, then take 2 hot laps in a 280bhp power machine reaching 180 kph.

 $539 495
Formula Ford Driving Experience, 5 Laps

Formula Ford Driving Experience, 5 Laps
Eastern Creek

4 verified reviews

Drive an F1-style Formula Ford race car at Australia's premier race track and find out what it's like to be just inches from the ground, pulling up to 2G through the corners.

339
Formula Ford Driving Experience, 10 Laps

Formula Ford Driving Experience, 10 Laps
Eastern Creek

5 verified reviews

Drive an F1-style Formula Ford race car for 10 laps at Australia's premier race track and find out what it's like to be inches from the ground, pulling up to 2G through the corners.

499
Formula Ford Driving Experience, 5 Laps

Formula Ford Driving Experience, 5 Laps
Wodonga

1 verified review

Drive an F1-style Formula Ford race car at the Wodonga circuit. Experience the thrill of being inches from the ground, pulling up to 2G through the corners.

339
Formula Ford Driving Experience, 10 Laps

Formula Ford Driving Experience, 10 Laps
Wodonga

1 verified review

Drive an F1-style Formula Ford race car for 10 laps at the 1.6km Wodonga circuit and find out what it's like to be inches from the ground, pulling up to 2G through the corners.

499

Many Formula One drivers begin their careers in lower-level motorsport categories, such as Formula Ford. Formula Ford is considered an entry-level category in open-wheel racing. It serves as a stepping stone for young drivers to progress to higher levels of motorsport, such as Formula Renault and GP3, before eventually reaching Formula One.

Formula Ford cars are relatively inexpensive, making them a good choice for drivers starting in motorsport. Ford 1600cc "Kent" engines power the cars and feature aerodynamic wings and slick tyres, making them faster than cars in other entry-level categories, such as karting. They can even beat a top-of-the-line Porsche around a track.

Some famous F1 drivers began their careers in Formula Ford and progressed to higher categories, ultimately to F1, such as Lewis Hamilton, Jenson Button, and Ayrton Senna. It's worth noting that there are other paths to F1, too. Some drivers start in karting, some in touring cars, some in single-seaters, and some even in rallies. However, many of these drivers who came through karting and other motorsport categories often went through Formula Ford.

Driving a Formula Ford race car is an exhilarating experience that brings the world of motorsport to life. Imagine strapping into the cockpit of a sleek, open-wheel race car, feeling the engine roar to life as you grip the steering wheel.

With each lap, you become one with the machine, the wind rushing past you as you navigate tight corners and accelerate down straightaways. It's a dance of precision and speed, a test of skill and nerve. The Formula Ford, an entry-level race car, offers a pure racing experience, often described as the closest one can get to Formula 1 without being a professional racer. It's a chance to push the boundaries, to feel the adrenaline pump through your veins, and to understand the thrill that has captivated racing enthusiasts for generations.

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