Sales Policy
What happens if the staff determines I am not driving safely?
Formula Experiences personnel, at their sole discretion, shall have the right to cancel a participant’s experience at any time during the event if the staff considers the person to be incapable or unwilling to operate the race car in accordance to Formula Experiences instruction and policies. In this instance, there will be no refund whatsoever. and d����$:
What is the sales policy regarding booking, rescheduling and cancellation?
All participants will be required to pay a full amount at time the of booking. Payments can made using AMEX, VISA, MasterCard, Paypal, or Wire Transfer.
If you cancel greater than 180 days of your scheduled date, Formula Experiences will provide a full refund. If you cancel between 180 days and greater than 90 days of your scheduled date, Formula Experiences will provide a 50% refund. If you cancel less than 90 days of your scheduled date, there will be no refunds issued.
If it is necessary to reschedule your experience, school, or racecar rental, please notify Formula Experiences immediately. Rescheduling is accepted 90 days prior to your scheduled date with a 5% fee assessment based on the total cost of your experience, school, or rental. Rescheduling less than 90 days prior to your scheduled date is on an exception basis only with a 25% fee assessment based on the total cost of your experience, school, or rental.
Formula Experiences will not reschedule your experience, school, or rental if no prior notice is provided. We consider this to be a "no show" and your entire fee will be forfeited. We are not responsible for personal or business conflicts, cancelled travel arrangements, medical emergencies, or other unforeseen changes in your plans that prevent you from attending your scheduled event. Exceptions cannot be made for any reason and a refund or alternate date will not be granted if you are a “no show”.
What happens if I show up late to my scheduled event?
If on the day of the event, you show up late, you will lose the right to participate in driving events and will only be allowed to ride along. There will be no refunds assessed. p���� $:
What is your rain policy?
Formula Experiences will run scheduled events rain or shine, unless there are heavy downpours or if VIR and Formula Experiences staff closes the track. If the track is deemed unsafe and the event is cancelled, we will reschedule participants within one year to a new date based on availability. Ref unds will not be granted if a course cannot be completed due to weather or unforeseeable situations out of the control of Formula Experiences.
What happens if I crash? What is my financial liability? Do you offer Crash Insurance?
Prior to all Formula Experiences programs and racecar rentals, participants will be required to sign personal risk & liability waivers, indemnifying Formula Experiences and VIR of any injury, loss or damages to their person incurred during the event.
Formula Experiences offers a full range of high performance race cars. As in all forms of motor sports, crash damage responsibility is sometimes a reality.
Crash Damage Protection Policy varies by car type
If optional damage protection is elected and $350 is paid by Participant is an agreement by Owner that Participant’s maximum out of pocket responsibility for Vehicle and Track Damage would be $7500 deductible. Above $7500, the participant is not liable. The insurance policy requires a $5000 damage deposit to be charged on participant's credit card before driving.
If you decline the insurance option, you will be responsible for all damages to the car and track. We must have a $7500 crash deposit held on your credit card before you can drive at the event.
Lamborghini Gallardo, Formula Atlantic, and IndyLights
If optional damage protection is elected and $900 is paid by Participant is an agreement by Owner that Participant’s maximum out of pocket responsibility for Vehicle and Track Damage would be $15,000 deductible. Above $15,000 participant is not liable. The insurance policy requires a $5,000 damage deposit to be charged on participant's credit card before driving.
If you decline the insurance option, you will be responsible for all damages to the car and track. We must have a $20,000 crash deposit held on your credit card or with a cashiers check before you can drive at the event.
Yes, we give all military and law enforcement participants 10% off their purchased experiences.
Are gift certificates available ?
Yes, gift certificates are available for each of the experiences. Please call to purchase. We will send you certificate to be redeem within 1 year (12 months) of purchase. The certificate with be coded for security. When you are ready to redeem, call our office with the code and name, we will then confirm a date and package. This makes a wonderful bucket list gift from someone special!
What makes our experience so unique and exceptional compared to other driving experiences?
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We are the only Formula and Prototype Experience in the Americas. Our high downforce light weight pure bred race cars
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Experience events are limited to 8-12 Drivers for highly personal experience.
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Experience 2g's cornering and braking in open cockpit.
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Ride Along in high speed simulated race or experience the ultimate night lapping ride along.
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Drive new 2018 F4 & F3 Formula cars. These are serious race cars with incredible cornering and acceleration.
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All cars are modern, safe, and less than 2 years old (most are less than 1 year).
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Race cars are equipped with paddle shifters with up to 10,000 RPM screaming engines.
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Driving experiences can all include optional add-ons for full spa services, lodging in 1800 sq. foot Villas trackside, karting, autocross, skeet shooting, seven shooting ranges with ability to shoot fully automated weapons.
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Family friendly with Villa trackside lodging, restaurant, pool, and simulators to play.
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We can offer private VIP and corporate events with access to all VIR facilities. We literally secure track facilities completely
for ultimate privacy and security. Our personal event coordinator will create a custom package that includes driving experiences combined with options for full spa services, gourmet meals, lodging in 1800 sq. foot Villas trackside, karting, autocross,
skeet shooting, seven shooting ranges with ability to shoot fully automated weapons, and tactical training complex for
simulated combat training.