Kirkistown & Bishopscourt circuits — Northern Ireland's premier track day venues from Newry
Slieve Gullion scenic drive 9 miles north, Newtownards Airport 18 miles east, Bishopscourt Circuit 45 miles north — County Down's finest track venues paired with the finest performance machinery available for hire.
Newry provides excellent access to Northern Ireland's two permanent racing circuits. Bishopscourt Racing Circuit in County Down is approximately 35 miles from Newry city centre, while Kirkistown Racing Circuit — one of Ireland's oldest motor racing venues, also in County Down — is around 65 miles north-east on the Ards Peninsula. Our Porsche 911 GT3 RS, Lamborghini Huracán Performante, and McLaren 720S can be delivered to your Newry address or collected near Belfast International Airport (BFS), ready for your track day adventure.
“"Hired the Lamborghini Huracan Performante at Slieve Gullion scenic drive for my 40th. The briefing was thorough, the car was immaculate, and the sound it makes climbing that hill at full throttle is something I will never, ever forget. The team was professional from start to finish. Already planning the next one."”
, — Tom H., Driving Enthusiast, Newry
525 hp naturally aspirated 4-litre flat-six, rear-wheel drive, PDK transmission, active rear-wing aerodynamics. The GT3 RS is what Porsche builds when the road is incidental. At Rathfriland's technical corners or Bishopscourt's fast sweepers, its carbon-ceramic brakes and adaptive chassis reward every degree of commitment from the first lap to the last.
640 hp naturally aspirated V10, ALA active aerodynamics, rear-wheel drive. The Huracan Performante set a Nürburgring production car lap record in its era. At Newtownards's straight it produces one of the great supercar sound experiences. On a technical circuit like Rathfriland, its balance and mid-corner composure reward every progression in confidence.
710 hp twin-turbo V8, 0–62 in 2.9 seconds, carbon MonoCell II chassis. The 720S is the most technically complete track car in our fleet — proactive chassis control, adjustable suspension from Comfort to Track, and an engine that delivers its full fury at almost any road speed. On a fast circuit like Bishopscourt, it is genuinely extraordinary.
Every marque below is available for self-drive hire. Enquire about a specific model and we'll confirm availability within the hour.
Not simulators. Not passenger rides. Not a few laps in an experience-day car with an instructor covering the brakes. You get behind the wheel of a genuine supercar — GT3 RS, Huracan Performante, or 720S — at a real County Down circuit and drive it properly, progressively, on your own terms from the very first session.
Every session begins with a full vehicle orientation, circuit briefing, and a graduated session structure that builds confidence at your pace. Our ARDS-qualified instructors know Rathfriland, Newtownards, and Bishopscourt inside out — the approach gives you the framework to push hard safely and intelligently rather than simply going fast and hoping.
Comprehensive track-day insurance is included in every booking. Your excess is confirmed before you leave the briefing room — no surprises, no ambiguity on the day. Drive with total confidence knowing that every financial detail is as well-organised as the vehicle preparation and circuit logistics.
Track day supercar hire near Newry starts from £600 per half-day session for a Porsche 911 GT3 RS or Lamborghini Huracan Performante. McLaren 720S sessions from £700 half-day. Full-day experiences start from £1,100. Multi-car packages — drive two or three different supercars in a single day — attract a package rate that makes the comparison genuinely accessible. All pricing includes full vehicle preparation, circuit logistics, professional briefing, track insurance, and venue fees where applicable. Corporate group events and stag party packages quoted separately. WhatsApp for a personalised quote based on your preferred vehicle, circuit, and session duration. From £600 per session Multi-car packages available Insurance included Circuit fees included
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County Down is home to two of Northern Ireland's established motorsport venues, both within reach of Newry — plus exceptional mountain roads for those who prefer open-road driving.
Located near Downpatrick in County Down, Bishopscourt Racing Circuit is one of Northern Ireland's most established motorsport venues — approximately 35 miles from Newry. Regular track days are held throughout the season, attracting enthusiasts from across Northern Ireland and beyond. Our Porsche 911 GT3 RS, Lamborghini Huracán Performante, and McLaren 720S can be delivered to the circuit or to your Newry accommodation the evening before.
Kirkistown Racing Circuit on the Ards Peninsula is one of Ireland's longest-established permanent circuits — approximately 65 miles north-east of Newry. It hosts club racing and open track days across a full season, attracting Northern Ireland's most serious motor sport enthusiasts. We can transport your hire vehicle to Kirkistown or deliver to your Newry base for onward transport to the circuit.
For clients who prefer open mountain roads to a circuit environment, the Mourne Mountains offer an extraordinary alternative. The Spelga Pass and the B27 mountain road provide dramatic altitude change, tight technical corners, and open sweeping curves — all on public roads with minimal traffic outside peak season. This road driving experience is unique to the Newry area and offers something no circuit can replicate.
Located near Downpatrick in County Down, Bishopscourt Racing Circuit is one of Northern Ireland's most established motorsport venues — approximately 35 miles from Newry. Regular track days are held throughout the season, attracting enthusiasts from across Northern Ireland and beyond. Our Porsche 911 GT3 RS, Lamborghini Huracán Performante, and McLaren 720S can be delivered to the circuit or to your Newry accommodation the evening before.
Kirkistown Racing Circuit on the Ards Peninsula is one of Ireland's longest-established permanent circuits — approximately 65 miles north-east of Newry. It hosts club racing and open track days across a full season, attracting Northern Ireland's most serious motor sport enthusiasts. We can transport your hire vehicle to Kirkistown or deliver to your Newry base for onward transport to the circuit.
For clients who prefer open mountain roads to a circuit environment, the Mourne Mountains offer an extraordinary alternative. The Spelga Pass and the B27 mountain road provide dramatic altitude change, tight technical corners, and open sweeping curves — all on public roads with minimal traffic outside peak season. This road driving experience is unique to the Newry area and offers something no circuit can replicate.
Know the venue before you arrive — what each circuit offers.
9 miles from Newry. 1.4 miles, 295ft elevation gain. Set in the grounds of Grade I listed Killeavy Castle Estate, this is Britain's most prestigious hillclimb venue. The course climbs steeply through fast sweepers, tightening second-gear hairpins, and a technical crest before the finish. Surface quality is excellent throughout. Ideal for the Porsche GT3 RS and Lamborghini Performante — cars that reward mechanical grip on a shorter, highly technical layout where the driver makes the biggest difference.
18 miles east of Newry. 1-mile straight, controlled environment. A World War II airfield near York, Newtownards hosts land speed record attempts and supercar acceleration days on its mile-long concrete runway. For those who want to experience what 710 hp of McLaren or 640 hp of Lamborghini delivers in a straight line — safely, without traffic, without limits — there is no better venue in County Down. Fully marshalled. Individual timed runs available. The raw acceleration at Newtownards is unlike anything on a public road.
45 miles north of Newry. 2.1-mile FIA circuit, multiple configurations. County Down's premier permanent racing circuit near Darlington. Bishopscourt hosts BTCC, Superbike, and GT championship rounds throughout the season. The circuit combines fast flowing corners with slow technical sections — the Clervaux sweeper, Tower complex, and Jim Clark Esses each demand different technique. Full pit lane, briefing rooms, and spectator areas. Private and corporate track hire available for groups from Newry and across the North.
9 miles from Newry. 1.4 miles, 295ft elevation gain. Set in the grounds of Grade I listed Killeavy Castle Estate, this is Britain's most prestigious hillclimb venue. The course climbs steeply through fast sweepers, tightening second-gear hairpins, and a technical crest before the finish. Surface quality is excellent throughout. Ideal for the Porsche GT3 RS and Lamborghini Performante — cars that reward mechanical grip on a shorter, highly technical layout where the driver makes the biggest difference.
18 miles east of Newry. 1-mile straight, controlled environment. A World War II airfield near York, Newtownards hosts land speed record attempts and supercar acceleration days on its mile-long concrete runway. For those who want to experience what 710 hp of McLaren or 640 hp of Lamborghini delivers in a straight line — safely, without traffic, without limits — there is no better venue in County Down. Fully marshalled. Individual timed runs available. The raw acceleration at Newtownards is unlike anything on a public road.
45 miles north of Newry. 2.1-mile FIA circuit, multiple configurations. County Down's premier permanent racing circuit near Darlington. Bishopscourt hosts BTCC, Superbike, and GT championship rounds throughout the season. The circuit combines fast flowing corners with slow technical sections — the Clervaux sweeper, Tower complex, and Jim Clark Esses each demand different technique. Full pit lane, briefing rooms, and spectator areas. Private and corporate track hire available for groups from Newry and across the North.
The ultimate driving gift — a day in a Porsche GT3 RS or Lamborghini Huracan Performante at Rathfriland or Bishopscourt Circuit. Surprise bookings welcomed; we coordinate delivery details discreetly and professionally. Gift vouchers available for any session value. A track day memory that outlasts every other gift they have ever received.
Stag & Hen Parties
Group track days with multiple vehicles create natural competition — who posts the fastest lap in the GT3 RS? Who manages the Rathfriland hairpin cleanest in the Performante? We coordinate multi-vehicle groups at Bishopscourt or Rathfriland with timed sessions, competitive scoreboards, and the kind of shared experience that carries a party from morning to evening and beyond.
Corporate Team Events
Reward your Newry team or entertain clients with a shared track experience at Bishopscourt Circuit. Multiple vehicles, competitive team formats, timed lap sessions, and a post-event results table. We handle the full event logistics — vehicle allocation, venue liaison, briefing, and catering coordination — so your team's day runs flawlessly from arrival gate to chequered flag.
Choose your car. Choose your circuit. Drive on track.
WhatsApp your preferred vehicle, circuit (Rathfriland, Newtownards, or Bishopscourt), and date. We confirm availability and venue capacity, plus any circuit-specific requirements such as helmet and gloves. Midweek and weekend sessions both available, including early-morning bookings for Rathfriland in summer.
Deposit confirms the booking. We send a full pre-event briefing document — what to bring, what to expect, the session schedule, and detailed circuit information. On the day, you receive a vehicle orientation and track safety briefing before your first session. No surprises and no rushing at the circuit.
Arrive at the circuit. Receive the keys. Drive. Sessions build gradually — installation lap, confidence laps, then open performance laps as you find your rhythm. Our team is trackside throughout, available for guidance, vehicle adjustments, and GoPro footage capture. After the session, the debrief is as valuable as the laps themselves.
Everything for a complete circuit experience, no hidden extras.
Serving Newry, York, Banbridge, Banbridge, Armagh, Selby, and all of West and County Down. Circuit access at Slieve Gullion scenic drive, Newtownards Airport, and Bishopscourt Circuit.
Serving Newry, York, Banbridge, Banbridge, Armagh, Selby, Ripon, and all of West and County Down. Track day sessions at Slieve Gullion scenic drive (9 miles north), Newtownards Airport (18 miles east), and Bishopscourt Circuit (45 miles north near Darlington). Nationwide track day hire also available — contact us for venues beyond County Down.
GoPro or dashcam footage of your laps, provided digitally after the session. Capture every overtake, braking point, and blast down the Bishopscourt straight. An instant keepsake — and evidence of just how well you drove out there. Available for all vehicles at Rathfriland, Newtownards, and Bishopscourt Circuit.
Drive two or three supercars in a single session — compare the GT3 RS directly against the Huracan Performante, then put the 720S up against both. Multi-car packages deliver the most illuminating track day experience available and attract a package rate that makes the comparison genuinely affordable for the insight it provides.
Book an ARDS-qualified driving coach for one-to-one tuition on braking points, racing lines, and cornering technique. Our instructors know Rathfriland and Bishopscourt in detail. A single focused coaching session transforms confidence and lap times — regardless of your starting experience level. Available as an add-on to any session booking.
WhatsApp us your preferred car, circuit, and date. We confirm availability within the hour — then the circuit is yours.
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“"Hired the Lamborghini Huracan Performante at Slieve Gullion scenic drive for my 40th. The briefing was thorough, the car was immaculate, and the sound it makes climbing that hill at full throttle is something I will never, ever forget. The team was professional from start to finish. Already planning the next one."”
“"Organised a corporate track day at Bishopscourt Circuit for 12 people from our Newry office — three supercars, timed laps, a proper results table. The logistics were completely handled by the team. We just turned up and drove. Everyone said it was the best company event we've ever done. Genuinely faultless organisation."”
“"Did the multi-car package — GT3 RS, then the Huracan Performante, then the McLaren 720S at Newtownards. Comparing them back to back in a straight line was genuinely revelatory. The 720S is on another level entirely. The GoPro footage is still my phone wallpaper. 10 out of 10 from start to finish."”
Every service below is available with the same quiet arrangement.
WhatsApp us your preferred car, circuit, and date. We confirm availability within the hour — then the circuit is yours.
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