Driveway Austin

Had the chance to go to Driveway Austin a while back and race their karts with a friend that is heavy into kart racing and had a blast. I have raced cars and dirt bikes, but these karts are thrill all their own. The staff was great and the track was challenging and fun. I really enjoyed the briefing prior to racing as well as getting a time slip after each race. I would highly encourage anyone who enjoys racing to give them a visit and try their luck behind the wheel of one now their karts.

We came her for a friends bachelor party and had a blast. The go karts are wicked fast and a blast to race with. Bill was amazing and has a true passion for what he does. We even got a little perk at the end in the form of a little joy ride for our bachelor. Great experience!

I have a 15 year old with not much time behind the wheel. She really needed a confidence boost to begin to drive. The Teen Driving course Bill has is awesome, hands on and has a lot of drive time on the track. I was very impressed how he emphasized the safety aspects of driving. By the time we came back to pick her up, she was on the track on her own driving away and taking corners like a pro. She loved the course and now has a good foundation to build on. Trust me… we will be back.

Love this place! Went here for the L1 driving school in my Mustang and really learned a lot and had a blast. Was rainy that morning which added to the experience; we got to drive in wet and dry conditions. Instruction was top notch and really loved riding with the pro and picking up tips and then having them ride along to see how you were doing was a great tactic. Have been back 3 times now for the Sunday cart racing and am hooked! My look into a race cart of my own.

I can only assume they have enough business, as they were not particularly interested in gaining mine. Potential customers should not have to plead for responses to inquiries. If you’re booked, or if you simply don’t offer what a customer wants, I recommend you just say so. The minor disappointment of that would have paled in comparison to simply being ignored.

This place is AWESOME! Used my car in the L1 driving course, very fun and worth the price… it will change the way you drive. Great instruction (incl. in-​car on the track) from professionals, and enough track time to get your fill for the day. Great activity with buddies, a spouse or a date. Would also be an incredible B-​day gift for a guy or girl who likes to drive fast;). After the L1 course you can come back for more track time and professional guidance to continue to improve for minimal cost.
I didn’t drive the go carts but they look like a blast and the track is challenging and so much fun. This is a great attraction for Austin and very close to downtown and the airport. It is owned and operated by a race car-​driving family, very nice people and helpful so it is so easy to do. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Took the L1 course here, and it was a blast. The instructors Bill and Scott are both friendly and professional, easing you into learning from where you are in your skill level when you walk into the class.
The instruction is broken down in a structured manner to give you time to familiarize yourself with the track, and then practice the needed skills, a handful at a time.
The fact that they ride with you while you drive, giving you on-​the-​go guidance and pointers, makes the learning process a lot faster than otherwise.
I wouldn’t hesitate to go back here for another class.

All I can say is wow! The friendliness, professionalism and passion of the whole staff made for one of the best experiences I’ve had… ever. A few days before my L1 class Bill Dollahite took me out for a drive and controlled the car in ways I didn’t think were possible. By the end of my L1 training day, I had learned those techniques and was applying them to my own driving, in my own car, and was loving every second of it. The information was never overwhelming and putting all the pieces together step by step made it easy to really sink in and remember once I was behind the wheel on the track again. I can’t wait to go back for open session practice and then move on to more advanced classes.
Thank you so much guys! I’m sending everyone I meet with any interest in driving, straight to you!

Driveway Austin is a unique concept as compared to the «country club tracks» that have sprung up all over the USA. The emphasis is on learning race driving skills, with 4 courses laid out in progressively increasing complexity.
Bill Dollahite is a true gentleman, and is very solicitous in ensuring that everyone that goes there for a class or event has a good time and learns a lot. As other reviewers have commented, he is both humble and generous with his time. The staff are similarly approachable and friendly.
Anyone who is a car enthusiast will thoroughly enjoy the experience. You don’t need a super-​fast sporty car to learn a lot.
I found out that they also run karts on the circuit there, looking forward to getting out there with my own shifter.

The Driveway is a quality motorsports academy with a nice racetrack. It is family owned. Bill, the main dude, is super cool and taught my hubby how to handle his car better.
The hubby just did his first Time Attack race today. He attended one of their driving classes and had a great time. This was my 3^rd time out there to support him.
The place has a great vibe. The only thing that they need is a shaded spectator box for future races, but I believe they are considering this.

I just completed the L1 «foundations» course and both I and the other students found it to be much better than the other courses available in the central US. Bill Dollahite and his son Scott (both professional drivers) led the course and took a very methodical approach to build a foundation and layer classroom lessons, track time, and instruction throughout the day with multiple sessions that build upon each other to provide the maximum learning possible in a day. I highly recommend this course, and found both the facility and staff to be top notch!

Saturday evening, 100 degrees, hanging out at «the driveway» with a Margarita. Classy eh?
Not what you think. The driveway is a premier motorsports training track in Austin that hosts awesome cycling races weekly. It’s reconfigurable for all kinds of track configurations, beautiful smooth pavement, great staff, announcers, music, etc. I went to watch a friend crit cycle race, for some reason he thinks I should be racing.
The major thing they do here though is automotive; race training to drivers ed. Drivers ed would be awesome if they’d teach 4 wheel drifting around the hairpins.
It’s an utterly amazing facility stuck in the back woods of far east Austin.