Trackschool Frequently Asked Questions
To get more out of your Trackschool experience, browse the FAQ’s on this page for more information on what Trackschool has to offer. If there is something you don’t understand or would like to check up on then give us a call. Refer to our Contact Page.
- Our trackdays events are run on a first-come, first-serve basis. Places are limited for every event.
- You will need to read and agree to our terms and conditions and submit a booking.
- You can book and pay for your event via the website.
- Yes Gift Certificates are available for most Trackday Events and can be purchased as part of the normal booking procedure.
- Gift certificates are non-refundable.
- Because of vehicle set up, your height needs to be within 135cm and 194cm. Your maximum weight needs to be below 130kg.
- You need to be fit enough to take the high G force and muscle impact of racing.
- You will need to be able to cope with a more rapid heart rate as you drive.
- We do not encourage pregnant women.
- We do not allow persons under the influence of drug or alcohol to remain on the track.
You are basically paying for a complete track day experience. This includes plenty of drive time on the track, as much or as little driver training as you require, and more.
There’s a photographer, coaching and tech tips, parking and refreshments available to make this a very special and fun day.
- Coordinated Groups
- Live Natsoft Timing
- Well Organised.
- Pro Instructors
- Pro Photographer
- Free Passenger Sessions
- Special race-prepped hire cars available
- 98 fuel available at Wakefield Park - Contact main office for details
- Café open on site from 7am – 2pm | Coffee, Bacon & Egg Rolls, Ham Burgers, Cold Drinks and much more available.
- Wakefield Park gates open at 7am. Drive through the main gate. On your left you will see rows of carports. You are welcome to park in any available carport for free. Once you are parked, make your way over to the Sign-On Room which will be on the right-hand side as soon as you drive the gates with a big sign out the front.
- Sign on Process starts at 8.00am.
- You will present your receipt with licence number (either an AASA Club Licence or CAMS/Motorsport Australia Licence) at sign in.
- When you sign on you will receive a wrist band prior to heading out on the track. This wristband relates to a particular session allocated on the basis of your previous track experience. You cannot change with another driver to another session.
- A briefing covering compulsory rules, signals, track etiquette and the day’s itinerary is held around 8.50am at the control tower, with on track activities starting at 9.30am.
Track days
- With a Track Day Experience drivers will be divided into groups according to speed and/or experience. We like to keep the groups relatively small, which means more track time for you and less traffic. You can expect to get around 6 - 7 sessions during a full day.
Open Pit Lane
- With an Open Pit Lane Experience you can go on the track as often or as little as you like. No sessions, no waiting.
- YES and it's FREE. There is no charge for Passengers, so your family and friends can all experience the fun of a Trackschool Track Day.
- Single passenger participants over 14 are welcome at Wakefield Park providing they have a Parent or Guardian signed authority.
- You will be allocated to particular sessions and your laps will not be timed.
- Passengers can simply turn up on the day.
- Yes, but secondary drivers can only drive in the same session as primary drivers.
- Primary drivers and secondary drivers must be over 14 with a Parent or Guardian signed Authority and hold a current Track Licence.
- All drivers must have either a AASA Club Licence or a CAMS/Motorsport Australia Track Licence. Fees apply for all licences.
- To be in the same session, primary and secondary drivers must have the same experience level and be accepted into the same session.
- Both Primary driver and secondary driver payment and booking can be made together and in advance of the event day or on the day of an event. Second driver fees apply.
- Helmets must be approved for Australian Standard road use and are compulsory. You may hire helmets.
- Clothing must include long pants, long sleeves, socks and closed-in driving shoes.
- ID can be either a drivers Licence, track licence or Photo ID.
- If you have a Drivers Licence it must be current, so bring it with you.
- Don’t forget your CAMS/Motorsport Australia or AASA Club Licence or receipt with licence number.
- Lunch money, summer sunscreen and hat or winter beanie and gloves.
- Our days are for Production based Sedan, Sports Cars and Clubman Cars.
- Your car can be road registered or unregistered.
- Your car can be a standard car to a highly modified race car
- Open wheelers unfortunately are not able to attend our days due to insurance.
- This means no Formula Vees, Formula Fords, F3s, Aussie Race Cars, Legend Cars, Future Cars etc
- If you are unsure about your vehicle, please contact us
- Service your car before you enter for an event.
- It needs to be roadworthy, compliant with Wakefield Park track decibel limits and have all unfastened items removed from the interior.
- Trackshool caters for Classics, Unregistered and Track Prepared cars.
- Contact us if you have any questions
Track licences vary depending on which Trackschool event and track you are attending. Please make sure you check the licence requirements for each event you want to join.
- No. As the day is a track day and not a race day, it is between you and your insurer.
- Trackschool does not accept responsibility for any loss or personal injury you may incur during an event as a result of your own negligence.
- Yes, family and friend are welcome at all our events.
- Unfortunately pets are not allowed.
- Our events take place in all weather conditions.
- Wakefield Park Raceway is close to an airport. This means drones require a ‘Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) permit.
- Your use of the drone is your own responsibility and you must comply with all CASA rules of use at public events,
- A Customer may cancel a booking and receive a full refund less $100 cancellation fee by notifying the business no less than 14 days before the booked Event. See our terms and conditions here.