If your dad loves cars, but isn’t really into extreme driving then here are few more ideas about what to give him for Father’s Day:

• Remote Control Car
• Diecast car models
• Slot Cars
• Supercheap gift certificate
• Top Gear DVD set
• Tshirt of his favourite brand of car
• GPS system
• Car products for his car
• Gift voucher for a sports car hire
• Brocky – Peters Own Story, A Life In Top Gear by David Hassall
• Hands free kit for the car
• Ride on the back of a Harley

Extreme Driving has something for the beginner, adrenalin junkie, corporate boss or for someone that is looking to become a rally driver!  They have specially designed tracks that each come with a different challenge. Extreme Driving prices range from $199 through to around $2,995 depending on your choice of Driving package that you choose.

They have courses all around Australia - Cessnock NSW, QLD, WA, VIC, & SA.

Rally School have over a dozen cars and each of their cars is either a Turbo or V8 and you get to experience all this with an Experienced Rally driver sitting beside you. All of their courses are on the DIRT, so it is more of a thrill and fun!

Have the chance to drive a 4WD TURBO Subaru WRX or Mitsubishi Lancer Evo rally car. They are the only Driving Experience, where you could have the chance to drive a Rally prepared V8 Ford or V8 Holden Ute on a dirt track!  Prices range from $195 through $995 depending on what package you buy. They have courses all around Australia.

Stunt Driving Experience

Imagine becoming a stunt driver for a day and learning how to slide corners, do reverse 180°s and land a 90° car park.  When you do the Stunt Driving Experience at Willowbank Raceway in Queensland they will have you accomplishing spins, slides and wild rides in their cars whilst learning all the different stunt driving techniques.

If you are a fan of the car chase scenes in big budget action films and loved the manoeuvres performed in Warner Bros. Movie World’s Police Academy show then you’ll love the Stunt Driving Xperience!!

To look for available dates and find more information on our packages go to the Self Drive and Wild Ride pages.

Stunt Driving School

How would you like to drive a mini like in the movie The Italian Job, then the  Stunt Driving School is for you. They have specially modified Mini Coopers. You will always have a friendly and experienced instructor while learning these awesome stunts.

Imagine doing 180 Degree handbrake turn parallel spin parking, multiple 360 degree spins on their unique Split Surface System, ramp-to-ramp jumps on their 50 foot long jump ramps and then then go for a wild ride on two wheels in their two wheeling car

At the V8 Superschool they have a fleet of race prepared, V8 powered Holden and Ford replica cars, that are all equipped with safety roll cage, racing seats, harnesses, supercar- like suspension and slick racing tyres. The V8 Superschool is designed to give you the opportunity to test out your skills as a Driver or test out your nerves as a passenger!

Have you ever imagined getting behind the wheel of a V8 Race Holden or Ford? You can do this by driving one of the  V8Race cars on one of their six championship race tracks around Australia! You will learn how to drive  a high performance car and how to find your race line, how to master late cornering and high pressure braking, gear changes, circuit layout and safety.

If you don’t want the full excitement of driving one of these machines yourself, then you can become a passenger with one of the experienced industry race drivers. It will be an experience of a life time.

For an awesome experience and thrill, how about becoming a passenger in a V8 SS Commodore and enjoying 4 Hot Laps at the Holden Driving Centre. Guests have the opportunity to tour the Supercheap Auto Racing V8 Supercar Race Team Workshop. The rides operate 7 days a week and are subject to availability so bookings are essential.

Passengers must be at least 10 years or older and price is per person as one of three people in the vehicle and the front seat is not guaranteed. PRICE: $50.00

If you want a little off-road action how about going for a drive in a V8 Buggy atOff Road Rush. These buggies are equipped with  Lexus V8 Engines and are the ultimate in off road racing. In these buggies you will get airborne, dirty and have heaps of fun.  This is the only driving experience in Australia to offer
you a fully race prepped V8 Buggy for you to drive!

Off Road Rush V8 Buggy Race locations are found all over Australia including Gold Coast, Sydney and Melbourne.

FREE PUBLIC TRANSPORT ON ALL 3 DAYS!

All pre-purchased tickets to the Sydney Telstra 500 include free public transport to and from the event. Please ensure you pre-book and collect your tickets in advance in order to utilise this. All you need to do is show your event ticket to the bus/ferry/train personnel in order to gain free access.

V8 Supercars is bringing legendary rockers Guns N’ Roses Down Under this December for the heart-thumping ride at the Sydney Telstra 500. More than 185,000 people are expected to pack the hugely anticipated event, featuring the grand final of the V8 Supercar Championship Series plus one of the world’s biggest international rock acts!

It doesn’t get much bigger than the 2010 Sydney Telstra 500, 3-5 December. Saturday tickets include racing and concert entry at just $91, with three-day passes at just $156. Saturday tickets are limited so don’t miss out!

Circuit length: 3.4km
Circuit Direction: Anti-Clockwise
Maximum Speed: 250km* (*new circuit based on estimate speeds only)
Fastest point: Turn 1, end of pit straight
Slowest Point: Mid-corner, last 2 turns (12/13)

Brief description of the circuit: Winding its way around the Sydney Olympic Park complex which hosted the 2000 Olympic Games, the newest V8 Supercar circuit is a real mixture. Track designers, including five-time Series Champion Mark Skaife, have focused on creating a real challenge for the drivers, with a variety of bumps, camber changes and fast and slow corners making it difficult to complete the perfect lap.

Don’t miss out on your ticket to this V8 Supercar Event.

More information can be found on the following sites and all photo’s were courteous of these sites Sports World Specific, Hooniverse, Oz Racing Wrap, V8 Supercars, Sports Net Holidays, V8 Supercars Fan Group and Campaign Brief.

Win a Car

Seminole Casino Coconut Creek will be giving away a custom VW Beetle on Sunday 15th August between 5pm – 7pm.

Competition for US residents only.

There will also be a chance to win $10,000 in cash and prizes, with 16 winners in all. For more information, please visit Seminole Events Page.

Win a USB Car Charger

The first five people to answer this Trivia question correctly will win a USB Car Charger, conditions of entry -  you have to be a US resident and the five winners cannot give a PO Box as a shipping address:

“How fast was New York City cabbie Jacob German driving when he became the first motorist arrested in the U.S. for speeding? What year was he arrested?”

Enter your details and answer here now.

About Seminole Casino Coconut Creek

• Hours of operation: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
• More than 1,500 gaming machines including Las Vegas-style slots: Playboy, Carnival of Mystery, Golden Monkey, Millionaire Sevens, Mayan Riches and Lion Dance.
• The casino also features non-stop action in its smoke-free Poker Room upstairs for separate gaming pleasure, with a wide array of tournaments for all types of players. Live games include Texas Hold ’em, 7-Card Stud, and Omaha tournaments from $85 to $1,050.
• In March 2007, a $32 million expansion included the addition of a valet porte cochere entrance offering direct access to the new 6,000 square foot Fresh Harvest restaurant, Nectar ultra-lounge, a new Players Club, and additional casino space. The casino also offers the Sunset Grill, located in an outdoor traditional chickee.

How to get there:

Seminole Casino Coconut Creek are located at 5550 NW 40th Street, Coconut Creek FL 33073, south of West Palm Beach and north of Fort Lauderdale in the city of Coconut Creek.

Seminole Casino Coconut Creek are west of interstate 95 and the Florida Turnpike and east of the Sawgrass Expressway, one quarter mile east of State Road 7/441.

Dining at Seminole Casino

Sunset Grill

Take time out and join us at the Sunset Grill for casual dining in a relaxed island-time atmosphere. Enjoy fresh seafood made to order and juicy hamburgers under the all-famous Chickee hut.

Consider our staff at Fresh Harvest your local Merchants and allow us to take you on a culinary tour that will tempt your taste buds, excite your senses and please your palate. Each culinary tour starts with your Fresh Harvest Card and a base price which allows you to choose from a wide variety of vegetables, select meats, starches, soups, desserts and much more.

Nectar Lounge

Enjoy our Every Day Happy Hour from 4pm to 7pm in the Nectar Lounge! Half priced drinks!

A VIP area provides bottle service and a comfortable place for informal conversations while enjoying your favorite cocktail.

LIVE entertainment is scheduled six days a week including local bands, DJs and a select variety of upscale musicians. Music is focused toward Classic Rock, Top 40s from the 70s – 90s. Late nights may spin other varieties of music depending on the clientele.

Disclaimer

Competitive Cars was contacted directly by Seminole Casino Coconut Creek who asked for our participation to promote their car giveaway.

The Porsche Project Concept

Putting the Porsche project together

Checking the shape

Checking the shape again

Starting to put the packing tape all over the Porsche

The finished Porsche

Out on the road with the Porsche

Text from the email “This was taken last week on Old Northern Road Albany Creek, but not sure who by.  It has about 2 tonnes of concrete blend and 200kg bags of cement in the back.  A very expensive exercise, as a Department of Transport vehicle also arrived at some stage … probably to offload a hefty fine.”

If you wanted a Sports car for the whole family then maybe take a look at the 2010 Porsche Panamera. It is a front engined and rear wheel drive sports car sedan. It comes in 3 models with 3 different engines to choose from, the Panamera S using a 4.8-liter V-8 with 400 horsepower, the all wheel drive Panamera 4S using a 4.8 liter V8 with 405 horsepower and the all wheel drive Panamera Turbo features a turbocharged 4.8-liter V-8 with 500 horsepower.

I came across a review of the new Porsche Panamera S by Car Advice. The Panamera S has a lot of power under the bonnet with a 400 horsepower 4.8-litre V8 which will pull you back in your seat and give you a bit of thrill when you accelerate. This Porsche will do 100 km/h in 5 seconds and is very easy on the throttle.

“This car has the genes of the 911,” offers Michael Steiner, the product line director for the Panamera, Porsche’s first-ever four-door. Quote from 2010 Porsche Panamera

The Porsche Panamera is both a great driver’s car and a fine luxury sedan. It tackles corners with glee, but offers the rear seat and cargo room to make it useful as a family car or chauffeur-driven vehicle. The Panamera immediately takes its rightful place among the world’s best sport sedans. Quote from Autos.MSN

If you want to check out more about the new 2010 Porsche Panamera I have included some photo’s which were courtesy of the the following websites I have listed here. If you want more information or reviews about this Porsche, then click on any of the following links  – 2010 Porsche Panamera, Car and Driver, Consumber Guide Auto, Edmunds, Car Connection, About.com, Reviews.cnet, Family Car Guide, Car Advice, Autos.MSN and Motortrend.

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Close Date: 18th June 2010 9am
Draw Date: 18th June 2010 12 noon
Drawn at 12 noon at 286 Gladstone Road, Dutton Park QLD

MS QUEENSLAND is a non-profit organisation that provides accurate, up-to-date information about multiple sclerosis, and helps raise funds for MS research. We also provide professional healthcare services to reduce the impact of the disease on those diagnosed, their family and carers.

We aim to help find the cause and cure for MS, as well as provide accurate and timely information from leading MS researchers and clinicians for people with MS, their family, friends, and healthcare providers.

Purchase more than one ticket and also win $2,000 in free fuel!

• Engine 1.6 litre, 4 cylinder/16V
• 16-inch 5-star Blaster light alloy wheels with MINI Mobility System
• Chrome Line Exterior
• Engine 1.6 litre, 4 cylinder/16V
• Cloth/leather Upholstery
• Floor Mats, front and rear
• Rear Spoiler, sporty design
• MINI HiFi Loudspeaker sound system, 10 speakers and amplifier
• Sports Seats for driver and front passenger

• Max. output/hp/revs 88 kW (120 hp) at 6000 rpm
• Max. torque/revs 160 Nm at 4250 rpm
• Acceleration 0-100 km/h 9.1 s [10.4]²
• Acceleration 80-120 km/h (4th / 5th gear / 6th gear) 9.6 s / 12.1 s / [n/a]³
• Top speed 203 (197) km/h
• Fuel consumption (urban) 7.8 (9.3) l/100 km
• Fuel consumption (extra-urban) 4.6 (5.2) l/100 km
• Fuel consumption (combined) 5.8 (6.7 l/100 km
• CO2 emission 139 g/km [161]²
• Dimensions (L x W x H) 3699 x 1683 x 1407 mm
• Transmission Continuously Variable automatic

Terms & Conditions

The legal Stuff!

• Ticket price is $10 each
• Entrants must provide a valid phone number and email address to enter the competition.
• 1st Prize: 2010 Mini Cooper Chilli, automatic transmission and Rooster Red metallic paint valued on-road at $43,526.
• Multi-Ticket Prize: If 1st Prize winner purchases more than 1 ticket, then they also win the multi-ticket prize of $2,000 in fuel vouchers valid for 12 months.
• 2nd Prize is an ipod touch 8GB valued at $268
• 3rd – 10th Prize is a $50 itunes voucher – total value of 8 prizes is $400

How to order

Freephone 1800 060 210
Freefax 1800 150 348
Mail NEXTGEN VIP, Locked Bag 370, Coorparoo DC Qld 4151

Results published online at NEXTGENVIP or available by ringing Australian toll free 1800 060 210.
Prizes delivered ex-Brisbane.
Prizes are not transferable or redeemable for cash.
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Photographs used for illustration purposes only.
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