- These Terms and Conditions govern your participation in the Experience. By completing and submitting an online application form to participate in an Experience (Booking Form), you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions set out in this document (Terms) and acknowledge that you have read and understood the Terms.
- The following words have the following meanings:Australian Consumer Law means Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) and any equivalent State or Territory legislation.Booking means a booking request with Porsche Cars Australia Pty Ltd ACN 004 327 048 (PCA) to participate in an Experience using the Booking Form.Deed of Release and Indemnity means the deed poll made by you in favour of PCA, as set out at (https://porscheevents.com.au/Media/2025 Porsche Track Experience Event Deed.pdf).Experience means a Porsche Track Experience, including the Precision, Precision Plus, Performance, Master and GT3 Cup experiences, offered by PCA.Fees means the fee, as notified by PCA, payable by you to PCA in respect of your participation in an Experience.Health Condition means any impairment of your mental or physical condition, including but not limited to any of the following:a) recent stroke;b) surgery or illness;c) heart or respiratory conditions, or cardiac disease;d) neck or back pain, ailments or weakness;e) broken bones or joint or limb ailments;f) high blood pressure or aneurysms;g) diabetes (on insulin therapy);h) epilepsy;i) prescription medication that may adversely affect my participation in the activity; orj) any other pre-existing medical or physical condition that prevents safe participation, including pregnancy, in an Experience.Voucher means a gift voucher issued by PCA in respect of an Experience.
- The organiser is PCA.
- Places are strictly limited and payment details or Voucher details are required to be provided with your Booking Form.
- A binding contract between you and PCA for your participation in the Experience in accordance with these Terms will arise as soon as PCA has:a) accepted your application to participate in the Experience as set out in the Booking Form by sending you written confirmation of your Booking;b) received full payment of your Fees or your Voucher; andc) received all required Deed(s) of Release and Indemnity duly executed by you (at or before the Experience).
- Participation in an Experience will not be permitted if PCA has not received all required Deed(s) of Release and Indemnity duly executed by you (at or before the Experience).
- You acknowledge, warrant and represent to PCA that:a) you have read, understood, accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and, for events held at the RACQ Mobility Centre of Excellence the RACQ Code of Conduct (https://porscheevents.com.au/Media/RACQ_CoC.pdf);b) all details provided by you on your Booking Form are true and correct;c) you understand all the risks involved in driving a vehicle at an Experience, including those detailed in the Deed of Release and Indemnity;d) you have not been charged with any serious road offence, including, but not limited to, any road related death or dangerous driving charges;e) at any and all times during the Experience, you will:
- be over the age of 18 and provide evidence of such at the request of PCA;
- have a current valid full Australian driver’s licence or a current valid overseas driver’s licence recognised in the jurisdiction in which the Experience is held;
- comply with all rules and directions in relation to the Experience provided by PCA or their personnel;
- comply with all applicable laws;
- not be under the influence of any alcohol, legal or illegal drugs or substances that may impact on your ability to participate in the Experience, including your ability to drive a vehicle; and
- not be affected by any Health Condition or will provide written certification from your physician that the Health Condition will not affect your participation in the Experience and will not be aggravated by your participation in the Experience.
- Due to the nature of the Experiences, participation and vehicle usage is at the sole and absolute discretion of PCA. PCA may refuse to allow you to participate, suspend or ban you from participating in any part of or whole of the Experience, at any time, in its absolute discretion, including if:a) you breach any term of these Terms;b) a warranty or representation provided by you is, or at any time becomes, untrue or inaccurate; orc) PCA determines, in its absolute discretion, that you are mentally or physically unfit to participate in any aspect of the Experience.
- Photographs and/or videos may be taken during an Experience. By participating in an Experience, you grant PCA the right to use your name, likeness, image and/or voice (including photograph, film or other recording) in any media for an unlimited period without remuneration in relation to the Experience and/or for the purpose of promoting any of the PCA’s events and/or products. This might include using them in printed and online publicity and social media.
- Subject only to clause 11, PCA does not provide any warranties that the Experience (or any services in relation to the Experience) will be provided with due care and skill or that any materials or equipment provided in connection with the Experience will be fit for the purposes for which they are supplied. To the fullest extent permitted by any law, all conditions and warranties implied by law arising out of or in connection with the supply of the Experience by PCA are excluded.
- PCA acknowledges that you may have certain rights under the Australian Consumer Law in respect of the Experience and nothing in these Terms should be interpreted as attempting to exclude, restrict or modify the application of any such rights. To the extent of any inconsistency between any of those rights you may have and these Terms, those rights will prevail.
- Should the event be cancelled, shortened, altered or interrupted PCA, will not have any liability to you in relation to any losses, damage, costs, expenses or liabilities you may suffer or incur as a result of or arising out of such cancellation, alteration or interruption, including any travel and accommodation expenses you may have incurred, unless required by law (including under the Australian Consumer Law). PCA reserves the right to cancel an Experience or combine the Experience with another session on the same date or to hold the Experience on another date. PCA will provide a refund where it cancels the Experience or where you are unable to attend the rescheduled Experience, but otherwise will have no liability to you for any failure to hold the Experience, or the rescheduled Experience.
- Subject to the Australian Consumer Law and any other applicable law, PCA will not provide any refunds in respect of the Fees, or replacement in respect of a Voucher, where:a) you change your mind;b) there is a change in your personal circumstances;c) you do not attend the Experience that is the subject of your Booking; ord) there is inclement weather or any other unforeseen conditions during the Experience that prevent the Experience from proceeding.
- If you cancel your Booking, PCA may provide you with a refund if there are special circumstances that PCA considers, in its sole and absolute discretion, warrant a refund. If you believe such special circumstances exist and you wish to cancel your Booking, you should contact PCA immediately (Cancellation Request). If you make a Cancellation Request and PCA decides, in its sole and absolute discretion, to provide you with a refund, then, subject to clause 16, if your Cancellation Request is made:a) 90 days or more before the Experience – Porsche may refund 95% of the Fee;b) Between 60 and 89 days before the Experience – Porsche may refund 75% of the Fee;c) Between 31 and 59 days before the Experience – Porsche may refund 50% of the Fee;d) Between 16 and 30 days before the Experience – Porsche may refund 25% of the Fee.Any request received from a person holding a Voucher that has not expired will be considered on a case-by-case basis and they may be offered a new Booking.
- Where your Booking was made using a Voucher, any refund given by PCA under clause 14 will be made by way of issue of a new voucher in an amount equal to that refund on the same terms and conditions as the original Voucher (Replacement Voucher). In the event that you wish to re-book to participate in the Experience, if the value of the Replacement Voucher is not sufficient to cover the Fees for the Experience, you will be required to pay to PCA the difference between the Fees and the value of the Replacement Voucher.
- If your Cancellation Request is made between 1 and 15 days before the Experience, no refund of the Fee will be given.
- If you are booking Precision Plus, Performance, Master or GT3 Cup Experiences, you must have first successfully completed the relevant prerequisites for the Experience, namely:a) for Precision Plus, you must first complete Precision;b) for Performance, you must first complete Precision Plus;c) for Master GT4 RS, you must first complete Performance;d) for Master GT3, you must first complete Performance; ande) for GT3 Cup, you must first complete Master GT3. You understand and accept that PCA has the right to:a) reject your Booking if the prerequisites are not met and the cancellation fees outlined in clause 14 may apply.b) refuse to allow you to participate in any part of the Experience and retain the Fee, in its absolute discretion, if you have failed to complete the prerequisites for the Experience.
- It is a requirement that you are comfortably dressed in non-flammable clothing that is suitable to the weather conditions and fully covers flesh from ankles up to and including the neck. PCA recommends non-flammable clothing for all Experiences. Fully enclosed flat-soled shoes are mandatory. Race suits and helmets are provided when necessary.
- You understand and accept that PCA may:a) require you to submit to a random alcohol breath test; andb) refuse to allow you to participate, suspend or ban you from participating in any part of or whole of the Experience, at any time, in its absolute discretion, including if you fail to pass an alcohol breath test.
- You consent to PCA collecting, storing, handling and using your personal information to assess your Booking Form, contact you about the Experience, for the purpose of direct marketing about its products and services and any other purposes set out in PCA’s Privacy Policy. PCA may disclose your information to relevant third parties including Porsche AG (located in Germany) and its related entities, service providers, business partners and as required by law. PCA is committed to protecting your personal information and agrees to handle it in accordance with its Privacy Policy, which is available online at www.porsche.com.au/privacy-policy or by phoning PCA on 1800 711 911.
- This event will be held in accordance with the local State Government Covid-19 rules and regulations which are in place at the time of the event. You agree to comply with any applicable rules and regulations together with any reasonable directions which may be issued by PCA to ensure the safety of all participants of the event.
Our instructors specialise in their field – and the racing line. Whichever course you choose, one thing remains the same: the high quality training provided by our instructors and engineers.
Each has a great deal of racing expertise and is one of those very few lucky individuals whose hobby has become their profession. Every spare minute is spent on the racetrack. And their passion is infectious. Each section of every course is preceded by instructions from the experts and while you are busy perfecting your driving skills, each one of your exercises is being monitored. This not only guarantees your safety, but also optimum learning achievement. You’re focused on the road ahead and our instructors are focused on you, providing you with direct feedback, useful tips and individual support – for an incredible training experience and lasting improvement.
Luke Youlden
Luke first came to prominence on the national racing scene in 2000 by winning the Australian Formula Championship in his rookie year. He was promptly promoted to a V8 Supercar endurance drive in the Larry Perkins Castrol team and went on to compete in 21 Bathurst 1000’s. Luke achieved 2 pole positions as well as podiums at the Sandown 500, Phillip Island 500 and Gold Coast 600 but the highlight was winning the Bathurst 1000 in 2017 with David Reynolds. Luke has been a professional racing driver since 1999 and has raced in every major National category both in Australia and New Zealand. Luke has a record of achieving a pole position and race win in V8 Supercars, Super 2, Porsche Carrera Cup, Australian GT, Formula Ford, Production Cars, New Zealand V8’s, NZ TraNZam and V8 Utes.
Operating alongside his racing career, Luke has built an extensive advanced driving background since starting as a 16‑year‑old trainee with Driveskill International in 1994, including years with every major manufacturer and driver training company in Australia, running his own stunt driving school, and joining Porsche Track Experience in 2005. Luke is certified by Porsche in Germany and holds the position of Chief Driving Instructor.
Dean Canto
Dean Canto is a highly respected Australian racing driver and motorsport professional with a career highlighted by success in national categories. He won the inaugural V8 Supercar Development Series in 200 and became the first multiple champion of the category again in 2005. Canto went on to race regularly in the Supercars Championship competition and as an endurance co-driver including a race victory at the Gold Coast 600 alongside David Reynolds and strong Bathurst 1000 performances.
Daniel Jilesen
Daniel Jilesen is a New Zealand racing driver and motorsport professional with a career spanning multiple categories and over 200 race starts. He has established himself as a seasoned competitor in Australian and international motorsport. His racing résumé includes entries in the Intercontinental GT Challenge and Monochrome GT4 Australia, where he has competed in a Porsche Cayman 718 GT4 for TekworkX Motorsport, showcasing both speed and consistency. Over his career, he has achieved multiple race victories and podium finishes across a range of categories. Earlier in his career, Jilesen contested the Dunlop Series (Development V8 Supercars Series) with Matt Stone Racing, following time with Greg Murphy Racing. Beyond racing, Daniel brings strong technical expertise to his role as an instructor and is also one of our dedicated data engineers within the Master and Level 5 programs, supporting driver development through detailed performance analysis and engineering insight.
Christian D’Agostin
Christian, a seasoned race car driving instructor, joined Porsche Track Experience in 2022, bringing a wealth of experience from his 26-year career in driver training. His racing journey began at age 10 with karting and progressed through various disciplines. Christian raced a HQ Holden in 1994/95, won the Marque Sports Car Championship in 2000 with an AC Python Cobra, and dominated the Commodore Cup, securing Australian titles in 2000 and 2001.
He achieved a fourth-place finish at the 1998 Bathurst GTP 3-hour Enduro in a Porsche 911 993 RSCS and competed in six Bathurst 1000 starts, races between 1999 and 2005. Christian also participated in the American Le Mans Series and the Daytona 24 Hour. Transitioning to jetski racing in 2009, he became a five-time Australian Endurance Champion and claimed World and Asian Endurance titles in 2016.
Notably, Christian is the only person to have ridden a jetski non-stop across Bass Strait, completing the journey from Port Welshpool to Launceston in 6 hours and 43 minutes in 2011.