Supercar Experience - Frequently Asked Questions

To participate in a Empire One event a driver needs to be between 28 and 70 years old (drivers under 28 over 70 may be able to participate subject to certain insurance company approvals)

Hold a valid US or Canadian driving license (other license holders will require prior authorization)

Hold current insurance from a recognized insurance company. If a customer knowingly makes or holds a reservation after they have been informed of - or received - a suspension or other violation or misdemeanor on their license which may preclude them from being covered by insurance, then they will be subject to our cancellation policy as set out in the FAQ's.

Drivers must be able to drive the cars without the aid of special equipment.

There are no specific weight or height restrictions for participation in the Supercar Experience, however, all of the cars have limited headroom and are fitted with racing seats, which provide lateral support. It is our experience that drivers over 280 lbs or 6'5" or taller may be extremely uncomfortable. We advise that if you fall into this category it is better to call us before booking an event.

Please visit 'Empire Cars' section of the website to see our current fleet.

All cars include E-Gear, manumatic or tiptronic and stick shift.

Occasionally, due to unforeseen circumstances, the car line up is subject to change. In this case, we will replace the car with a comparable car. We will also have a backup car at each event in case of a mechanical problem.

This event is not about racing or inappropriate speed and Empire One has the right to exclude any driver who does not follow the rules!

• Follow all traffic laws - police tickets are your expense
• No inappropriate speed - you must respect the local speed limits
• Do not start before instructor has explained the car to you
• Do not rev the engines at idle - the cars are sensitive - respect them
• Traction control must stay on at all times
• Keep lead car in sight - stay with group - leaving means expulsion from event
• Stay focused on the road
• Drive responsibly and within your skill level
• No radio use / no cell phone use
• No picture taking while driving / no mounting video camera in cars
• No burnouts
• Do not tailgate
• Inspection of each car is mandatory after each drive

No. However, the cars are more powerful and responsive than a typical car. The operation, controls and special features of each car will be presented during the briefing. Our cars have an "automatic mode" if required. Some also use "sequential manual gearboxes" or SMG, manumatic or tiptronic. This new E Gear technology, also used in F1 and DSG is found in many new high performance cars and is a manual gearbox where the clutch and gear selection is handled by a computer when you pull the gear change paddle.

We look for a route that covers 200-250km in length and incorporates a combination of sweeping turns, twists and straights. We also try to select roads that are not congested and offer spectacular scenery. Often the better the roads, the more limited the options are for stops to change cars. We will always make sure there are at least two restroom stops during the driving experience. Snacks and bottled water are available in the pace car for your enjoyment. To avoid congested areas some freeway and highway routes may be included. Our goal is to find roads that will allow you to enjoy the drive to the fullest extent.

Prior to the event (7-10 days) you will be sent details on event location and your arrival time, which will be between 7:00AM and 12:00PM. Upon arrival, you will attend the driver briefing and receive the driver grid which will explain the order that you will drive each of the cars. The group will leave the event location and follow a route that will take in the best driving roads in the area before returning to the event location. Stops (check point) will be made along the route to change drivers.

The briefing will cover the car presentation, route information, group selection and rules. There will be a pace car and a closing car. Experienced Empire One staff members will drive these cars and will be in contact with each other during the event. Every event participant must sign a disclaimer (a copy is available upon request), and must agree to follow all Empire One rules. You must present your driver's license, a copy of your auto insurance card, and a credit card. The insurance deductible is $5000.

Based on the group size, the driving experience can last up to 4 1/2 hours. Each driver will experience approximately 30 minutes per car. You will drive cars on an open road route specially selected by Empire One. In a typical program (5 cars/10 drivers per AM and PM session) you will alternate cars and alternate from driver to passenger until each person has driven all five cars.

You are accompanied along the route by Empire One staff. Our staff has professional driving experience and most have worked within the automotive industry. The group of cars is led by a pace car and followed by another staff car to manage the group on the open road. This is to ensure no one gets lost, or if there is a problem along the route there will be a person to identify and respond to issues. This format makes it possible for our guests to simply focus on their driving and enjoy the cars.

Empire One event venues are chosen for their location and surroundings and we request that each participant be dressed accordingly. Sport casual is ideal. The pedals on some of the cars are close together so sport shoes are a good choice (boots are not ideal). Please be careful not to wear a belt with metal decorations, you will be asked to remove it as it may damage the seat leather. No safety equipment is required. Don't forget your camera and/or video recorder so you or your guest passenger can capture the event! Cameras cannot be mounted in cars. There is room in each car for a small backpack.

Light rain is not a problem; storms can cause the event to be delayed or postponed to the next day. If the storm is persistent we may reschedule to another date or give you the option to change your booking to another scheduled event.

If you cancel your reservation the following cancellation fees will apply:

• You will receive a 50% refund if you cancel 90 days prior to the event
• You will not receive any refund if you cancel 0 - 30 days prior to the event

Note: On many events we may be able to resell your place or a waiting list may exist, in this case we will waive all cancellation fees. Additionally you can transfer your booking to another driver at any time, so long as they meet the Empire One driver criteria.

Gift Certificates are non-refundable but may be transferred to another person as long as they meet the Empire One driver criteria. Gift certificates will expire 12 months from date of purchase, after which the gift certificate will become invalid.

Under special circumstances it may be possible to transfer your reservation to a future designated event for an administrative fee of $50.

For $1,695 plus taxes you will be able to drive five of the best super exotic cars in the world (see our list above). The price includes hospitality (continental breakfast, lunch buffet, non-alcoholic beverages, snacks) Empire One gift pack - including driver's certificate, Empire One T-shirt, photograph of you in your favourite cars and a group photo of the day's experience. On our Facebook page your tour group may choose to upload pictures/videos from the day.

Simply click on Supercar Experience (on the left navigation) and follow the instructions or email us at info@empireone.ca. You must be 25 years or older to drive and must have a valid driver's license.

Email us at info@empireone.ca or call 604.273.5545.