Locations
Two Places to Drive.
Two Different Thrills.
Every EXR experience happens at one of two locations: a real, licensed race track in the southern desert, or winding mountain roads in the hills near Jerusalem. Same cars, same instructors, same insurance and video coverage — a completely different character of driving.
Arad Race Track
Southern Israel · licensed circuit
Arad is the most technical circuit in Israel — 14 corners that demand real decisions from the driver: braking points, apexes, corner exits that set up the next straight. It's the difference between driving fast and driving well, and it's where our instructors can teach the most in a single session.
The facility is a proper motorsport venue: an official pit lane, a paddock for the cars, and a spectator area with room for up to 1,000 people — so family, friends or colleagues can watch every lap. The track is licensed by the Ministry of Culture & Sport and the motorsport authority.
Because laps repeat, progress is measurable. You take a corner, your instructor talks you through it, and next lap you take it better. By the end of a session most drivers are carrying speed through sequences they wouldn't have believed on arrival.
Judean Hills — Nes Harim
~30 minutes from Jerusalem · mountain roads
Nes Harim is the other side of sports driving: real mountain roads threading through the Judean Hills, about half an hour from Jerusalem. Instead of repeating a lap, the road keeps unfolding — flowing bends, climbs and descents, and views that no circuit can offer.
It's the experience closest to the classic "great driving road" fantasy: a proper sports car, a road with rhythm, and a certified instructor beside you reading the road ahead and coaching your lines, braking and car control the whole way.
For visitors staying in Jerusalem it's the easy logistical choice — close enough to fit alongside a day in the city.
Arad vs. Nes Harim at a glance
| Arad Race Track | Judean Hills (Nes Harim) | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Closed, licensed racing circuit | Mountain road driving |
| Character | 14 technical corners, repeatable laps | Flowing bends, elevation, scenery |
| Region | Southern Israel (near Masada/Dead Sea area) | ~30 min from Jerusalem |
| Facilities | Official pit lane, paddock, spectator area (up to 1,000) | Open-road route, no circuit facilities |
| Best for | Pure motorsport feel, measurable progress, spectators | Scenic driving, Jerusalem-based visitors |
| Included | Both: certified English-speaking instructor in the car, safety briefing, insurance, video & photo coverage | |
Whichever you choose, you drive one of the same three sports cars at the same transparent prices. Visitors planning a wider trip should read the tourist's guide for how each location pairs with the surrounding region.
FAQ
Choosing your location
Which location should a first-timer choose?+
Either works — the instructor adapts to your level at both. Choose Arad if you want the classic race-track experience with repeatable laps and a pit lane; choose Nes Harim if scenery and a road-driving feel appeal to you more, or if you're based around Jerusalem.
How far is each location from the main cities?+
Nes Harim is about 30 minutes from Jerusalem, in the Judean Hills. Arad is in southern Israel, which puts it naturally close to the Masada and Dead Sea region — many visitors combine the two into one southern day trip.
Can spectators come along?+
Yes. The Arad circuit has a dedicated spectator area with capacity for up to 1,000 people, plus a paddock. At Nes Harim companions travel with the group — ask us on WhatsApp how it works for your party.
Are both locations legal and licensed?+
Yes. The Arad race track is licensed by the Ministry of Culture & Sport and the motorsport authority, and every EXR experience — at either location — includes a certified instructor in the car and insurance.
Track or mountain — just pick a date
Tell us where you're staying and what excites you — we'll recommend the location, the car and the session that fit.