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This is your chance to drive our most recently released vehicles including the exhilarating performance of the LC 500 with its sublime beauty to the LX 450d which is an off-road genius with red-carpet good looks, both delivering raw power and attention—in a highly civilized manner.

This is a great opportunity, and you can secure your 'driving experience'  which includes a fully catered lunch for only $400*. You will receive one-on-one coaching both on and off the track from our professional drivers as part of this amazing experience. There are limited spaces available for the driving experience days with some days already sold out.

We also have VIP luxury hosting events for only $80* which includes a VIP viewing area of the motorsport weekend event, with a luxury lunch and a 30-minute hot lap session. 

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  • DRIVING EXPERIENCE DAY ($400)*

    1. Track exercises with our Lexus models
    2. One-on-one coaching under the guidance of an experienced racing driver
    3. Learn how to tame demanding terrain with our off-road exercises
    4. Performance theory training to help you make the most of your time behind the wheel
    5. Take your own Lexus on the track (if applicable) and learn more about the capabilities of your vehicle
    6. Find out how to best utilise Lexus driving technologies
    7. A Lexus customer track experience at the hands of an experienced racing driver with our Lexus models
    8. Fully catered lunch

     

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  • VIP HOSTING ($80 per day)*

    1. VIP parking and dedicated access to the Lexus Hospitality Suite
    2. You will enjoy the finest hospitality in the Lexus Hospitality Suite with some of the best views of the track to experience New Zealand’s fastest motorsport series, the Castrol Toyota Racing Series 
    3. Learn how to tame demanding terrain with our off-road exercises
    4. Two course buffet lunch featuring local cuisine 
    5. Adrenaline filled hot laps are available for you to experience first-hand the capability of Lexus performance vehicles in the hands of our professional Lexus drivers

     

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Event Details

DATE

LOCATION

EVENT

Thu, 16 Jan 2020

Highlands Track, Cromwell

Driving Experience Day

Sat, 18 Jan & Sun, 19 Jan 2020

Highlands Track, Cromwell

VIP Hosting 

Wed, 29 Jan 2020

Hampton Downs Track, Waikato

Driving Experience Day (SOLD OUT)

Thu, 30 Jan 2020

Hampton Downs Track, Waikato

Driving Experience Day

Sat, 1 Feb & Sun 2 Feb 2020

Hampton Downs Track, Waikato

VIP Hosting

Thu, 13 Feb 2020

Manfeild Track, Feilding

Driving Experience Day (NO OFF ROAD ACTIVITY)

Sat, 15 Feb & Sun, 16 Feb 2020

Manfeild Track, Feilding

VIP Hosting

Tue, 24 Mar 2020

Hampton Downs Track, Waikato

Driving Experience Day

Thu, 26 Mar 2020

Hampton Downs Track, Waikato

Women's Driving Experience Day

Sat, 28 Mar & Sun, 29 Mar 2020

Hampton Downs Track, Waikato

VIP Hosting

 

 

*2020 LEXUS SUMMER EXPERIENCE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

  1. There are two experiences available during the 2020 Lexus Summer Experience:
    1. Driving Experience Days; and
    2. VIP Hosting Days.
  2. A Driving Experience Day means a full day event whereby the guest will take part in vehicle exercises, including a buffet lunch, track exercises and off-road exercises (excluding Manfeild) and hot laps in Lexus Performance vehicles with Professional Lexus Drivers.
  3. A VIP Hosting Day means a place in the Lexus Hospitality Suite during one of the events listed below, including a two course buffet lunch, VIP parking and access, and a hot lap in a Lexus Performance Vehicle with a Professional Lexus Drivers
  4. To be eligible to purchase a session at one of the Lexus Summer Experience Drive or VIP Hosting Day an applicant must register via their preferred Authorised Lexus Dealership
  5. The entry fee is:
    1. For Driving Experience Days: $400.00 NZD per driver, GST inclusive and is non-refundable;
    2. Driving Experience Days Guest attendance: $50 NZD per guest attending with a driver, GST inclusive and is non-refundable;
    3. For VIP Hosting Days: $80.00 NZD, GST inclusive and is non-refundable.
  6. Payment must be received by an authorized and approved Lexus Dealer prior to the Drive or VIP Hosting Day otherwise the participant will forfeit the opportunity to attend.
  7. Purchasers must be 18 years of age or more and must hold a current full unrestricted New Zealand driver’s licence.
  8. The event may be cancelled at the discretion of Lexus New Zealand for reasons including but not limited to safety, weather and track availability.
  9. The offer is to purchase a session to one of the following Drive or VIP Hosting Day:

 

DATE

LOCATION

EVENT

Thu, 16 Jan 2020

Highlands Track, Cromwell

Driving Experience Day

Sat, 18 Jan & Sun, 19 Jan 2020

Highlands Track, Cromwell

VIP Hosting 

Wed, 29 Jan 2020

Hampton Downs Track, Waikato

Driving Experience Day (SOLD OUT)

Thu, 30 Jan 2020

Hampton Downs Track, Waikato

Driving Experience Day

Sat, 1 Feb & Sun 2 Feb 2020

Hampton Downs Track, Waikato

VIP Hosting

Thu, 13 Feb 2020

Manfeild Track, Feilding

Driving Experience Day (NO OFF ROAD ACTIVITY)

Sat, 15 Feb & Sun, 16 Feb 2020

Manfeild Track, Feilding

VIP Hosting

Tue, 24 Mar 2020

Hampton Downs Track, Waikato

Driving Experience Day

Thu, 26 Mar 2020

Hampton Downs Track, Waikato

Women's Driving Experience Day

Sat, 28 Mar & Sun, 29 Mar 2020

Hampton Downs Track, Waikato

VIP Hosting

10. Events held at Manfeild do not have an off-road component.

    1. The Drive or VIP Hosting Day dates disclosed on the website are not a guarantee that the date is still available. All sessions have a limited number of spaces available on any specific date, and there can occasionally be a delay between the date becoming unavailable and removal of that date from the Lexus website.
    2. Drive day sessions are strictly limited to 24 places at each of the 5 events. 120 places available for the series.
    3. VIP Hosting day sessions are strictly limited to 16 places at Highlands, 30 places at Manfeild and 50 places at Hampton Downs
    4. Registrations close on 10 working days prior to each event.
    5. Successful applicants will be notified by their local approved and authorized Lexus Dealer hosting the Drive or VIP Hosting Day.
    6. The participant will be notified to the email or contact number supplied.
    7. The participant will have 24 hours to contact Lexus New Zealand if a message is left otherwise they will forfeit the opportunity to attend the Drive or VIP Hosting Day and another participant may be given the opportunity.
    8. On arrival to the drive day session each participant will be required to sign the following:
      1. An event agency (Chris Pither and Pete Ritchie) form for the day’s activities.
      2. A Lexus indemnity form where applicable for driven hot lap rides (if applicable).
      3. A Lexus Short Term Vehicle loan agreement where applicable with respect to the driving of any Lexus New Zealand vehicles
    9. By paying the fee for the Drive or VIP Hosting Days, the participant hereby warrants that all information submitted is true, current and complete. Lexus New Zealand reserves the right to verify the eligibility of all participants. Lexus New Zealand reserves the right to disqualify any participant if it has reasonable grounds to believe the participant has breached any of these terms and conditions.
    10. In the event of any dispute regarding the rules, conduct, results and all other matters relating to the Drive or VIP Hosting Day, the decision of Lexus New Zealand shall be final and no correspondence or discussion shall be entered into.
    11. The applicant’s biographical details, names, photographs and audio visual recordings may be used for publicity purposes in all media by Lexus New Zealand Limited and participants agree that they must make themselves available for this purpose. Acceptance of the prize by the prize winner constitutes acceptance for Lexus New Zealand Limited to use the winner’s name, stories and images/photography for publicity purposes.
    12. Any questions regarding this promotion should be directed to 0800 4 LEXUS (453 987).
    13. Lexus New Zealand Limited reserves the right to change or alter these terms and conditions at any time.
    14. By signing these forms the participant will acknowledge and accept that Lexus New Zealand and Chris Pither and Pete Ritchie have:
      1. No liability for any act, omission or default, whether negligent or otherwise.
      2. No liability for any loss or damage occasioned by any negligent act or omission.
      3. The participant will abide any instruction given by the event organisers and staff controlling driving activities.
      4. Where drive day experience liability cannot be excluded, such liability is limited to the value of the experience purchased.
    15. We respect your privacy. Your details are held by Lexus New Zealand to enable us, Toyota New Zealand Limited, Toyota Finance New Zealand Limited and the Lexus dealer network to communicate with you about Lexus and Toyota products and services. If you don’t wish to receive promotional material, or wish to review or update your details, please contact us on 0800 4 LEXUS, at oncall@lexus.co.nzor write to us at PO Box 46, Palmerston North Central, Palmerston North 4440. A more detailed privacy statement is available at co.nz/privacy or on request.
    16. If you can no longer attend the Drive or VIP Hosting Day event you have registered for please contact Lexus New Zealand on 0800 4 LEXUS (0800 4 53987) as soon as possible. Please note that once the entry fee has been paid this is non-refundable.