V8 Superdrive– Superdrive Group

It all starts here...

Ever wanted to steer a V8 without worrying about the red and blues in the mirror?!

Below you'll learn all about what we can offer you to get you out there safely doing just that!

V8 Superdrive offer hands-on race experience courses and events.

Ranging from adrenaline-filled hotlaps, to self-drive V8s, through to tailored corporate race days our staff are experienced in all aspects of tuition and high performance driving and we have an enviable safety record.

Ever wanted to go flat tac without worrying about speeding tickets, or get your adrenaline fix?... well now you can, all under the safety and guidance of a professional instructor/diver.

V8 Superdrive offer plenty of ride or drive packages to suit you level of thrill, experience, and eagerness to go fast. See the V8 Superdrive Shop page to see the options.

V8 SuperDrive is located at Mike Pero Motorsport Park, 107 Hasketts Road, Christchurch, New Zealand. We are the South Island’s leading provider of V8 self drive and corporate day race experience courses and have been operating from the Mike Pero Motorsport Park for the last 12 years.

** Please note the vehicles are manual transmission so you will need to have some experience driving a manual**

Session Times

We offer a 12.15pm and 2.15pm sessions for driving packages on eligible Tuesdays and Thursdays (The only days we operate). sessions are generally run in groups of 7-8 people so please allow for this when selecting. NZV8 Touring Car Hot laps are held at 1pm followed by OZ Walkinshaw Touring Car Hot laps at 2pm.

Purchased Gift Vouchers MUST be redeemed within 12 months and can be booked via the ‘Book Now’ tab above by recipient. All vouchers on special are valid for 6 months.

We do not accept expired vouchers or refunds

Corporate Days, Group Bookings, Girls Day Out, Stag Do, Team Building

Our team at V8 SuperDrive can create an event to suit your budget and branding requirements. We can cater for you and your attendees with various options and packages. Prices are available on application and are calculated to requirements. BBQ and Pizza Oven facilities, Competitions, and Corporate Box all Available upon requestInter - changeable package options – These include our Drive a V8 experience, Ultimate Superdrive experience, NZV8 Hotlaps and also Hotlaps in our Walkinshaw V8 SuperTourer!Video recording and merchandise available.

If this sounds like something you might like to do with some friends or your team, contact us!

Drivers and Crew

Get to know who's looking after you on the day.

Chris Hyde - Driver/Instructor/Owner

Chris Hyde is our head instructor and owner of V8 Superdrive.Chris has a wealth of experience as a professional driver over the years with a few titles under his belt which include: NZ Kart champ. RX7 Champ, Formula Ford and Formula 5000 Tasman Champion, along with a lot of other types of racing in NZ and overseas. He loves sharing his love for the sport to others and everyday is an adventure.

Niquita Peters - Office Manager/ Ground Crew

Niquita is our Office Manager, she plays an essential role at V8 SuperDrive. She not only looks after the needs of the instructors, she manages the drive day lists while getting you safely buckled up and ready for your experience. Niquita has taken over the role of all our office duties. If you have any issues with vouchers etc., please don’t hesitate to call Niquita as she is lovely to deal with and is a key member of our team. It would be safe to say … V8 SuperDrive wouldn’t be the same without her.

Blair Smith - Driver Instructor

Blair Smith is one of V8 SuperDrives highly experienced instructors. Blair has many years experience in motorsport and championships with Formula Ford, Formula Brabham and RX7 – not to mention Bathurst twice on the list ! Blair enjoys sharing his experiences and knowledge to give you the full experience of what it’s like to be a driver or passenger of one of our Race Prepared V8’s! Blairs been with us for many years now and we’re proud to have him on our team.

The Cars

Choose your preferred race prepared weapon for your experience.

The Ford BA Boss Falcon V8 Touring Car

- 305kw Upgraded Version of the Boss Ford ex V8 Brute 6.2-litre V8

- AP Racing Brakes and Rotors with Competition ESC System and Cooling Ducking

- FIA-Approved Roll Cage and Fire Retarded System

- PWR Radiator Cooling System

- Corbeau Revolution Race Seats with Full 5 Point Harness

- Race Logic V-box Double Camera Recording System with GPS

- GoPro Recording Units

- Full Intercom Two-Way Helmet Systems

- V8 Supercar Style Front and Side and Rear Wing

- 18×12 Inch SuperTourer Wheels Wrapped in 305×18 SuperTourer Slick Tyres

- Front and Rear Stop-Line Damper with Upgraded Sway Bars

- V8 Supercar Race-Technology Dash2 Instruments

- Has Been Developed Extensively by Canterbury Motor Racing School Ltd with the Assistance of F5000 Tasman Champion Chris Hyde, and Multi champ Avon Hyde

The Holden VE Commodore V8 Touring Car

- 300kW Upgraded Version of the LS1 Chev 6.0-litre V8

- AP Race Brakes and Rotors with Competition ESC System and Cooling Ducking

- FIA-Approved Roll Cage and Fire Retarded System

- PWR Radiator Cooling System

- Corbeau Revolution Race Seats with Full 5 Point Harness

- Race Logic V-box Double Camera Recording System with GPS

- GoPro Recording Units

- Full Intercom Two-Way Helmet Systems

- V8 Supercar Style Front and Side and Rear Wing

- 18×12 Inch SuperTourer Wheels Wrapped in 305×18 SuperTourer Slick Tyres

- Front and Rear Stop-Line Damper with Upgraded Sway Bars

- V8 Supercar Race-Technology Dash2 Instruments

- Has Been Developed Extensively by Canterbury Motor Racing School Ltd with the Assistance of F5000 Tasman Champion Chris Hyde, and Multi champ Avon Hyde.

Walkinshaw Australian V8 Touring Car

- 430kW Upgraded Version of the LS3 6.2-litre V8

- Quaife 6 Speed Sequential Gear Box

- OS Giken Super-Lock LSD

- Walkinshaw Engineering Suspension Upgrade with Drummond Dampers

- AP Racing Brake Calipers and Rotors with Competition ESC System

- Race Style Pedal Box with Adjustable Brake Bias

- PWR Radiator with Gearbox and Diff Cooling

- V8 Supercar-Style Front and Rear Bodywork and Rear Wing

- Racetech Seats Positioned to Match V8 Supercar with 6 Point Harness

- FIA-Approved Roll Cage and Fire Retardant System

- V8 Supercar-Type Electronic Instrumentation

- 18×12-Inch SuperTourer Wheels Wrapped in 305×18 SuperTourer Slick Tyres

- Has Been Developed Extensively by the Walkinshaw Automotive Group with the Assistance of Bathurst 1000 Winner’s Garth Tander & Nick Percat

See what some of our customers have had to say...

I got to do that for a birthday one year...it was super cool to do, I still have the in car video.

Barrey Pope

I can and will totaly recomend this. My trip round the track was one of the most epic and so much fun...Please everyone you should buy 2 just coz 1 just isnt enough.

Jason Fraser

Blair took my 2 sons out for some hot laps. It was great that Blair is such an experienced driver. The boys had a fantastic time and are very keen to do it again!

Jen Cope

Just got home from finally getting around to using a voucher I had for 5 laps - probably one of the best things I've ever done. Niquita was a professional friendly face making sure everything ran smoothly and Chris gave a great introduction before we got started. I had Blair as my instructor and he was excellent as well - calm and reassuring and made sure I got the most out of my time. I can't wait to come back.

Tom Vincent

Most amazing experience of my life, owner is amazing at his job and if ya plan on getting one as a gift get one for yourself too!!! Worth every cent.

Morfey Pastos

Best experience ive ever had doing laps in the commodore v8 , Chris Hyde is the most experienced race car driver and trainer ive ever seen at ruapuna , i can only imaging how man laps he has done , his other driver trainers are equally as competant , i reccomend this driving experience to anyone private or corporate , a 15 out of 10 from me ...

Murray Chapman

FAQs

Have a questions about that we do, or how we run? You might find the answer here in our frequently asked questions:

How do I buy a V8 Superdrive gift Voucher?

You can purchase a voucher for our V8 Superdrive experience directly from our website, and have your voucher emailed within a few minutes. Or alternatively come out to the track and purchase one off us direct at the raceshop.

Can I use a credit card?

You are welcome to pay for your V8 Superdrive experience with a credit card, as this is the quickest way for us to process your payment and send you your voucher. We accept most debit cards, Visa and Mastercard or direct bank deposits, we also now accept Humm (formerly Oxipay)

What do I need to bring with me on the day?

On the day of your V8 Superdrive experience, you need to be sure to bring with you your voucher, and sports shoes/trainers. No voucher, No drive.

What do I need to wear?

Something comfortable. We provide you with a racing suit on the day, balaclava and helmet. Again sport shoes/trainers as footwear.

Is there an age limit?

We are fairly flexible when it comes to age, the most important thing is safety, so you will need to be able to fit into our 5 point harness. We have catered to a large range of ages from around 7-8 years old right up to 106 years!!

What about a weight/ height limit?

As bodies are made of all shapes and sizes, it is hard for us to determine a maximum weight and height. If you have any concerns about this, feel free to come out to the track one day and we would be more than happy to do a trial run with you.

Can we bring friends to watch?

You are welcome to bring as many people along with you to watch your experience on the day as you like, however all spectators are required to observe the action from the designated viewpoints allocated by our staff.

How long does the day take?

We run two groups during the day. 12pm and 2.15pm, plus some Hotlaps over the day. We start with sign in at the office, then theory in the classroom. After that everyone does the x2 laps reconnaissance laps, then you get to drive. Most groups are about x8 in size and we run up to x3 vehicles at a time. So you should be done within 2-3 hours. In saying that there is a bit of waiting around over that time… but it’s worth the wait.

How early do I need to get there?

Just turn up 15 minutes before your due time of booking. 12pm booking = 11.45pm etc.

How do I book my voucher in?

Call us to book. All our available dates are on the front page of the website to check the give us a call with a date that's available and may be suitable for you and well try to book you in. Call on 03 349 6066