Junior Birthday Parties
Let us host you a great birthday party at The Race Centre. Up to 10 drivers competing head to head in professional race car simulators.
Enjoy practice, qualifying and racing before ending with the all-important podium presentations.
Try before you buy – If Birthday Boy or Girl is still deciding what to do for their birthday treat, they are welcome to a complimentary 10-minute drive before you book their party. Just give the venue a call to arrange.
Book Now Book Now Request Info- A Great Party format for 10 drivers
- May include up to 4 adults
- Call to arrange “Try Before You Buy”
- Fully Managed Event from Start to End
- Quick and Simple Event Briefing
- Practice and Qualifying Session
- Options for 2 or 4 Racing Heats
- Podium Presentations
Age and Height Restrictions
The following height restrictions apply – minimum 4’5” (135cm), maximum is 6’11” (210cm). We also suggest a minimum age of 8 due to the intellectual challenge of the experience.
Numbers on the day
Exclusively for you and your party of up to 10 drivers. May include up to 4 non-under 18’s / students.
Spectators
As many friends and family as you like are welcome to come and watch.
Dress Code
Dress comfortably (i.e. in loose fitting clothing) and wear flat-soled shoes rather than trainers.
Cars and Tracks
As a guide, unless you choose a specific car and circuit combination, the venue will offer you a choice from four circuits. Each combination will have been previously selected and tested to ensure maximum customer enjoyment.
Availability for Your Event
This is a private event format just for your group. The discounted rates mean that our Junior parties end up about half the price of equivalent adult events.
Secure your preferred date and time with the online booking or give us call.
Getting Hold of Us
See our opening times for the best time to get us on the phone.
Always Available
All venues benefit from fully licensed bars serving a selection of beers and wines for the parents, as well as other hot and cold drinks. Confectionary is also always available.
Pre-ordered catering
Event Extension with Pizza Buffet (+30 Minutes) – £60.00
Unlimited Squash – £10 for the whole group
Junior Birthday Party - Pricing
For Southampton (Chandlers Ford)
| DURATION | AVAILABILITY | TRACK ACTIVITY | EVENT COST |
| 60 minutes | Monday to Friday (Discounted) | Qualifying + 2 races | £185 |
| 90 minutes | Monday to Friday (Discounted) | Qualifying + 4 races | £255 |
| 60 minutes | Saturday & Sunday (Standard Rate) | Qualifying + 2 races | £195 |
| 90 minutes | Saturday & Sunday (Standard Rate) | Qualifying + 4 races | £265 |
School Holiday Specials
There is no need to ever be bored again during the school holidays. Book in with The Race Centre to take advantage of our half price circuit access for under 18’s and accompanying adults.
Enjoy F1 technology at less than karting prices.
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- Driver registration
- Equipment briefing
- Time split into twenty minute sessions
- Lap data available at all times
- Hints and tips if desired
- Full lap print-out at end of visit
- Best lap data to The Race Centre website
Event Flow
The Under 18’s Holiday Special gives young drivers and accompanying adults, one full hour of track time. This will almost always be taken as three separate twenty minute sessions. This means that a driver or small group of drivers doing an hour of track time, will typically be at the venue for about an hour and a half.
Height Restrictions
The following height restrictions apply – minimum 4’5” (135cm), maximum is 6’11” (210cm).
Spectators
As many friends and family as you like are welcome to come and watch.
Dress Code
Dress comfortably (i.e. in loose fitting clothing) and wear flat-soled shoes rather than trainers.
Cars and Circuits
For School Holiday Special Sessions, the venue will be running the Track of the Month (Often coinciding with those on the F1 Calendar). A number of cars will also have been selected and setup for use on that circuit. Each combination is selected and tested to ensure maximum customer enjoyment.
See scheduled event dates via the BOOK NOW button below
Always Available
The venue benefits from having a fully licensed bar serving (For those over 18!), which also serves hot and cold drinks. Confectionary is also always available.
School Holiday Specials - Pricing
For Southampton (Chandlers Ford)
| TRACK TIME | CASUAL USER | TRC MEMBER |
| 1 hour | £15.00 per driver | £15.00 per driver |
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It's better than karting because you get to race real cars.Simon age 16
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It was sick. I got the best lap time of the day and beat my brother.James age 12
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It's one thing which actually gets my boys out of the house in the holidays. And I get to relax for a couple of hours.Mrs S.Jackson
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I just wanted to say a big thankyou to you and the guys for organising what turned out to be a fab birthday surprise at the race centre. Enjoyed by everyone, they thought it was brilliant! My son was hooked so I,m sure we,ll be back again in the not too distant futureB.Messingham
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It was a great birthday treat. Keeping ten 15 year old boys quiet with high concentration levels, for a solid hour and a half. All whilst I had a break with a nice cup of tea ... Fantastic Value!S.Peel
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A unique event, something new and different, brilliant for a wide age range (grandson and grandpa!!)S.Everall
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It's better than karting because you get to race real carsSimon - age 16