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Helicopter to the Hot Lap: A Day of High-Performance Driving from Manhattan to Monticello Motor Club
A private helicopter transfer from Manhattan delivers you straight to Monticello Motor Club for BMW high-performance driving, off-road RZR runs, clubhouse lunch and a skyline return flight — this guide explains what to expect and how to plan.
Helicopter to the Hot Lap: A Day of High-Performance Driving from Manhattan to Monticello Motor Club.
Fuel your need for speed with a private helicopter journey from Manhattan to Monticello Motor Club that pairs air travel with on-track performance driving. Arrive trackside, drive BMW performance cars on a four-mile road course under expert instruction, sample off-road side-by-sides, and finish the day with a scenic helicopter tour back to the city.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Private Helicopter Access
Depart from your preferred Manhattan heliport and fly roughly 40 minutes to Monticello Motor Club, arriving trackside so you step directly into the driving program.
Four-Mile BMW Road Course
The core of the experience is the club’s “Taste of the Track,” where participants drive BMW performance vehicles on a four-mile circuit with expert instruction and a series of high-energy driving exercises.
Off-Road RZR Runs and Clubhouse Lunch
Your day includes access to an off-road course with Polaris RZR XP Turbo side-by-sides, vehicle use, safety gear and a clubhouse lunch as part of the program.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
The day unfolds as a single, high-energy loop: a private helicopter lift from Manhattan, an arrival that puts you trackside, concentrated driving time on a four-mile course with coaching and vehicle use included, off-road runs on Polaris RZRs, and a return helicopter flight that closes with a skyline tour back to the city.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience is best for — and time constraints to consider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The program operates from April through October; total experience time is approximately 10 hours, with each flight segment taking about 40 minutes each way.
Safety equipment is provided as part of the experience; lunch is included and vehicle use is supplied by the operator.
Your private helicopter will depart from your preferred Manhattan heliport; the operator will contact you with final departure details.
All activities are subject to racetrack availability and operator scheduling, which can affect exact timing and the sequence of events.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the overall experience?
The total duration is approximately 10 hours.
How long are the helicopter flights?
Flight time is approximately 40 minutes each way.
Where does the helicopter depart from?
Your private helicopter will depart from your preferred Manhattan heliport; the operator will contact you with details.
When is this experience available?
The program is available from April through October.
Is the itinerary guaranteed?
The schedule and access to track activities are subject to racetrack availability and may change accordingly.
What is included in the program?
The experience includes vehicle use, instructors, safety equipment, liability insurance and lunch, plus access to the off-road course.