A Driving Experience Close to the Center —
The Most Accessible Option

EXR Racing runs from two main locations: the race track in Arad, in southern Israel, and the Nes Harim area in the Judean Hills. For residents of the central region and Gush Dan (greater Tel Aviv), Nes Harim is usually the closer option — a comfortable drive from Jerusalem, where it's actually located. This isn't a marketing promise; it's simply geography: Arad is in the south, and Nes Harim is in the Judean Hills, significantly closer to the Jerusalem-center corridor.

It's important to us to be precise here: we don't have verified data for the exact travel time from Tel Aviv or from any specific city in the central region, because it varies with traffic, time of day, and the route you take. What we do know for certain is that Nes Harim is about a 30-minute drive from Jerusalem. If you want an exact calculation from your specific starting point, the best way is to message us on WhatsApp and we'll help you plan the actual route.

Accessibility is only part of the picture. The two locations offer driving experiences that differ in character, not just in location:

In other words: if you want a close, personal, scenic experience, Nes Harim is the better fit. If you're already planning a full day out, a group event, or want a genuine race-track atmosphere with technical corners, it's worth considering the drive to Arad, even though it's farther. A full overview of every track in Israel, including MotorCity and Petzael, appears in our guide to Israel's race tracks.

Nes Harim is especially suited to anyone who wants a driving experience without planning an entire day around it. Jerusalem residents can arrive and be back the same morning; residents of the central region and Gush Dan find in it a combination of accessibility and a genuine driving experience on winding roads with open scenery — not a compromise, but a different format with advantages of its own.

This is also the right place to mention: a driving experience at Nes Harim isn't a "scaled-down version" of a track experience. It's a complete experience in its own right — an organized safety briefing, a certified instructor who sits in the car for the entire drive, a choice of sports car from the fleet (Corvette C6, EVO X, or BMW M240), full insurance, and professional video and photo coverage. The personal format is usually an advantage rather than a drawback — no waiting in line, no competing for time behind the wheel, just you, the car, and the road.

It's especially suited to anyone looking for a couple's date without planning a whole day around it, a gift that can be redeemed in the afternoon, or simply the most accessible driving experience available to anyone who lives in the central region or Jerusalem and doesn't want to travel far.

To give you an accurate answer instead of a guess, the best way to plan your trip is to message us on WhatsApp with your exact starting point. The team will help you understand how long it will actually take from your home, and whether Nes Harim or the Arad race track is the better fit for your date, group size, and the type of experience you're looking for.

We have no interest in promising a travel time we don't know for certain — but we're very invested in making sure you get to the experience that's right for you, at the most convenient location available. Message us, and we'll plan it out together.

If your goal is to maximize accessibility and not lose a whole day on the road, a few simple tips help: schedule the date for the morning hours, when traffic heading into Jerusalem and along the mountain route is lighter; check with the team in advance how long the experience actually takes, so you can plan a comfortable return; and if you're coming as a group from several different directions, tell us all the starting points in advance — sometimes we can suggest a meeting point that minimizes the drive for everyone.

It's also worth remembering that accessibility isn't just about minutes of driving — it's also about simplicity. An experience you can head out to in the morning and be back from by early afternoon, with no need to plan an overnight stay or a full day off, is exactly what turns a "driving day" from a distant idea into something you can schedule for next week. That's exactly the quality that makes Nes Harim such a popular option for Jerusalem and central-region residents who want a genuine experience without giving up the rest of a busy weekend.

To sum up: distance is only one part of the picture. The combination of proximity, scenery, and a personal format is what makes Nes Harim the smart choice for anyone who lives in the central region and is looking for the most accessible way to experience driving a real sports car — without giving up the quality of the experience, the safety, or the professional guidance that define every EXR Racing experience.