Australia’s Fastest Job

The Hot Shot Experience – Anyone can be our next Hot Laps Driver

Become a paid Fastrack Driver in a new Gen3 Camaro V8 racing car. It’s for everyone no age barrier, no experience, ladies, gentleman…start your engines.

The Highlights:

  •  12 laps driving a Holden V8 Racecar – your ‘Hot Shot’ to qualify for The Shootout
  • The Top Ten 3 lap Shootout – the fastest in both Sydney (NSW) and Sandown (VIC) wins a contract to be a Fastrack Pro Hot Laps Driver
  • The two Hot Shot Drivers will drive a new Gen3 inspired Chevrolet Camaro V8 Racecar
  • One Hot Shot driver is selected to drive the Camaro for Fastrack Hot Laps at Bathurst

HOT SHOT EXPERIENCE (12 laps)

Your journey begins with the Hot Shot Experience, featuring two adrenaline-pumping 6-lap sessions (12 laps in total). During the ‘Qualifier’, you’ll drive a Holden V8 racing car and receive expert coaching and be judged on your driving prowess. This isn’t just another day at the track; it’s your shot at becoming one of the Top Ten candidates who be invited to the next stage—the ultimate Shootout. Make sure you’ve got the family there to share in the excitement.

HOT SHOT SHOOTOUT (3 laps)

If you make it into the Top Ten, the adventure doesn’t stop there. You’ll be invited back for the Shootout at your choice of Sydney Motorsport Park or Sandown Raceway where the fastest driver from each venue will earn a coveted one-year contract as a professional hot lap driver for Fastrack V8 Race for all events at your preferred venue in the 2025 calendar year.

Your Racecar? A brand new Gen3 inspired Chevrolet Camaro V8 Racing car, engineered by Fastrack to the be ultimate driving and hot laps thrill machine! Imagine your Insta in 2025.

BEING A HOT LAP DRIVER

This is your chance to join the ranks of Australia’s finest drivers, thrilling clients and turning your dream to become a motorsport professional driver, into a reality. You’ll never know, until you give it a go.

As a professional hot lap driver, you’ll spend quality time on the track, mastering the art of high-speed precision driving in a fully prepared V8 racing car. You’ll earn $500 per day and can select to drive on any or all the event days in your state, receiving invaluable tips and guidance from seasoned elite racing drivers. This is more than just a weekend job; it’s a chance to live the dream every racing enthusiast craves.

BATHURST KING – THE CROWNING GLORY

Only Fastrack has the experience to provide an amazing grand finale to your tenure as a pro hot laps driver. One of the two 2025 Hot Shot drivers will be selected to receive the ultimate ‘King of the Mountain’ motorsport experience – driving the Camaro V8 on the Mount Panorama Racing Circuit at Bathurst. The ‘King’ will then get paid to drive for Fastrack Experiences providing hot laps at Bathurst on December 1 and 2.

  • Hot Shot

    Sydney Motorsport Park North Circuit - Sydney, NSW

    • 12 Drive laps
    $960.00 @$80/lap
    NSW
  • Hot Shot

    Sandown Raceway - Melbourne, VIC

    • 12 Drive laps
    $960.00 @$80/lap
    VIC
  • Helmet

    Ability to make decisions around safety, fast. Safety before ego.

  • Seat

    Ability to be smooth.

  • Steering Wheel

    Steering wheel (car) control.

  • Race

    Hitting apexes.

  • Pedal

    Braking.

  • Speed

    Throttle control.

  • Yoga

    Ability to remain relaxed and calm.

  • Smile

    Attitude towards customers.
    (Verbal)

  • Mirror

    Cockpit cycle.
    (Mirror, track, gauges, customer.)

  • Stop Watch

    Consistency

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions and Answers.

What car will I be driving?

For the 12 lap qualifier sessions and the Top Ten Shootout you will be driving a Holden V8 Racing car.

If you win ‘Hot Shot’ the hot laps car that you drive will be a Camaro V8 Racing car.

Can I choose my own coach?

No. In the interest of transparency and possible bias, your professional coach will be allocated randomly on the day of your audition.

Will the contestant with the fastest lap time in the final be the winner?

No. The combined time of the 2 flying laps will be averaged and the quickest combined time will be determined to be the successful applicant. Consistency and speed combined is required to be a successful hot lap driver.

What happens if I crash a car?

You will be deemed unsuccessful in your audition and the car will be replaced by a car with the same capabilities for the next driver auditioning.

What if a car has a mechanical issue?

The car will be checked and if an issue discovered that can’t instantly be rectified you will immediately be place into another car with equal capabilities and start your session again.

Do I need a helmet and driving suit?

No. You will be fitted with a driving suit and helmet. You will need soft driving shoes or sneakers.

Terms & Conditions

Applicants must have a current Australian driver’s license.

Applicants who have worked as a driving instructor/coach either as a contractor or employee for Fastrack V8 Race Experience since 1st of January 2020 are NOT eligible to apply.

Applicants agree to acknowledge that the decision based on the judging criteria will be accepted as final.

The successful applicant will be required to obtain a Motorsport Australia license.

Any additional extended training period will be supplied by Fastrack V8 Race Experience prior to the commencement of the contract.

The above is not an exhaustive list of the terms and conditions, wherefore applicants may request further information prior to entry .

 

 

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