Exotics Racing Las Vegas is located just 15 minutes away from the Las Vegas Strip. Despite the name, it should be noted that it doesn't involve racing of any kind. You just get to drive a capable car on a track as fast as you dare. It is guaranteed to put a smile on your face, and it's something all car lovers visiting Las Vegas should consider. After years of visits to Las Vegas (many times just to drive at the track), we have a lot of data to offer about the place.
The best track driving (open to the public) on the planet are in deserts on two continents. One of the high-profile private ones is in a desert too, but that's a story for another day. The Mojave Desert in Las Vegas, Nevada, has two, and the United Arab Emirates hosts another two. Exotics Racing is one of the two in the Mojave Desert. It recently moved away from its location near the Las Vegas Motor Speedway to the facility at Speed Vegas.
This move is good news for two reasons. The first is the place is now closer to the Las Vegas strip and airport, so you won't have to deal with the long drive to the Speedway. The second is you now have a vast set of supercars to enjoy on what Speed Vegas correctly claims to be the longest straightaway in Las Vegas. Add to that the off-road and karting offers, and you’ll only find a service like this in perhaps one other location on the planet.
Cars
Exotics Racing has an large set of supercars that's up to date. Current top supercars on the list for 2025 include the Porsche Cayman GT4 RS, Maserati MC20, Ferrari 488 Pista, Porsche 911 GT2 RS, Lamborghini Huracan STO, and Huracan Tecnica. The list of cars changes every few months, so there's always a reason to go back.
Not to be outdone by Dream Racing, Exotics Racing now has race cars.These include a McLaren 570 GT4 and a Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo. While Exotics Racing still has fewer race cars than its rival, these additions have closed the gap. A few years back, its only race car was the EXR car. EXR was a racing series that now appears to be retired. The website is no longer in service and Exotics Racing has removed it from their own website.
It's also worth noting that there appears to be an "arms race" between Exotics Racing and Dream Racing. They usually have the same set of super cars with a few advantages for one or the other depending on when you look. That state of affairs is great for competition and should give most of us a reason to keep going back.
We will continue to keep an eye on the fleets at both places but at this point neither has a big advantage over the other to make us recommend one based on the fleet of cars alone. While we're on the subject of cars, if you want to drive just one car, allow us to recommend the Ferrari Pista. It is a joy to drive on a track, and it's more forgiving than cars like the Porsche 911 GT2 RS, which expects the hands of a seasoned driver at the wheel.
Customer Care
Exotics Racing seems to have a great culture around humor, and this radiates from most of their employees. However, while this hasn't been the case during all of our visits, their check-in process can be slow. Unfortunately, it's hard to predict when there will be fewer customers waiting to check-in but before noon on a weekday is likely a good bet. Then again, you never know when a group of convention attendees will show up.
For anyone interested in driving more than one car, look out for the combo packages which offer great discounts. However, driving in fewer cars with more laps in each one is a more rewarding experience than driving for just five laps in a lot of cars.
Be sure to also consider the VIP experiences too if you really want to spoil yourself while waiting for your drive. We're not going to claim it has anything particularly special, but it offers more comfort.
Safety
The safety briefing at Exotics Racing is as good as it gets. The session includes a recorded lesson as well as an instructor-led lesson. The instructors are lively and will make you feel safe if you're intimidated by some of these cars.
The cars here are fitted with pedals on the instructor's side just in case the participants make a bad call while driving. After all, let's not forget that for many participants, this will likely be the first time in a car on a racetrack, so it's not unreasonable to expect that mistakes will be made.
Safety is taken very seriously at Exotics Racing, so they don't compromise on their safety measures. That includes disallowing additional cameras in the car. While this may be seen as rigid, it's important to remember that driving on a racetrack can be dangerous if proper precautions are not taken. The last thing you want is to lose concentration because of a falling camera. In addition, the most important thing to do is listen to the instructors regardless of your experience level. They are professional racing drivers, and whatever caution they ask you to exercise is for good reason.
Racetrack
The racetrack at Speed Vegas is 1.3 miles long with a long straightaway that allows you to go faster than at any other track open to amateurs in Las Vegas. As if that wasn't enough, it also includes eight turns and features corners that make you appreciate the cars you choose to drive. The track also features safety barriers and run-off areas, so there's little need for even first-timers to be intimidated.
All that said, after many trips to Las Vegas, the track at the old location was our favorite of all the tracks available to drive on here. It really is sad that it's no longer an option.
Damage Liability
Full insurance is included in the price you pay for the experience. While that may not sound like much because of the price tag, it's worth noting that some other places charge extra for this, and in many cases, the price can be very high.
Choosing to forego insurance when it's not included in the price is a bad idea. You only need to take a quick look at the price tag of any of these cars to realize how much of a hole in the pocket a bad accident can result in.
Experience Video
The video helps you keep the experience fresh in your memory forever. However, there are a few things to note. The quality of the video is not bad but the branding on it is excessive. It feels like they should be paying you for the video.
It's also worth noting that Exotics Racing will not allow you to use your own camera for "safety reasons" while some other providers allow it. The argument is somewhat valid but a little bit of care on their part can eliminate any safety issue. If you're not planning to do this often, the video is good enough for us to recommend, so long as you're aware of what you're getting.
Bottom Line
We can't help but emphasize missing the old location Exotics Racing used to operate near the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The proximity to the Nellis Airforce Base also meant you got to see awesome low flying fighter jets hovering around in what ends up being a free air show. We've been lucky enough to capture great footage of these flights in our multiple visits.
That said, it was a long drive from the airport and the Speed Vegas Facility is certainly a larger and more welcoming facility. Folks like our editor who used to go on day trips for these experiences will certainly appreciate the proximity of the new location to McCarran International Airport.
Another advantage the Speed Vegas track has over all others is the length of the straightaway, and perhaps that's the best part of the move. Add that to the other experiences available here, like the off-roading and karting, and it's difficult to be unimpressed.
This is a great place for driving supercars on a racetrack where the only limit to how fast you can go is how brave you are. While we wouldn't recommend going to Vegas just for this, if you’re in Vegas for a conference or some other event, you should consider trying Exotics Racing.
