Dumper Truck Racing
Overview
There’s something indescribable about getting behind the controls of a dumper truck, the feeling of the power beneath your seat and the rumble of the engine. On this JCB Dumper Truck Racing experience you can climb into the driver’s cabin and put your skills to the test on a thrilling race against the clock.
It’s not just best lap times you’ll be trying to beat, as there’ll be fierce competition to prove yourself worthy of the Grand Final as you race around Diggerland’s special course. You’ll need to get to grips with all the wheels, levers and pedals if you’re going to walk away with a certificate of champions, so make sure you’re paying attention when your instructor shows you what’s what.
Every competitor will get at least two race heats in their pursuit of the championship, but only those logging the best times will progress to the Grand Final. We can’t promise that you’ll get there – only your own skills and wits will get you to the top!
- SKU
- PJCBD1
- Locations
- 2 in the UK
- People
- For 1
- Validity
- 12 Months
- Rating
- 4.6 (13)
What's Included
- A racing experience unlike any other behind the controls of a JCB dumper truck
- Climb into the cabin for at least two racing heats, with the best times progressing to the Grand Final
- Compete against both the clock and your fellow competitors for a champion’s certificate
- Available at three Diggerland locations
- Experience gift pack including personalised voucher and message card
What happens on the day?
On arrival at your chosen Diggerland location, you’ll be greeted by an instructor for a group introduction and welcome to the dumper truck course. You’ll get to race in at least two heats against both the clock and other dumper truck race competitors, with the fastest times and fewest penalty points qualifying for entry into the Grand Final where you can prove your truck driving mettle to win a certificate and bragging rights.
Participant guidelines
- Minimum age: 17
- Sufferers of epilepsy and any other medical condition which prohibits driving are not able to take part in this activity
- Spectators are welcome
- The experience content, equipment used and restrictions may vary according to location
Availability
Your voucher is valid for 12 months from the date of issue.
This experience is available from April to September, usually on Saturday evenings approximately twice a month. All dates are subject to availability and are on a first come first served basis.
We recommend you book at least two weeks in advance to ensure a date is available. All bookings are subject to availability.
Please allow approximately 2 hours for the whole experience.
What about insurance?
The centres contracted with us hold public liability insurance. We also hold contingency liability cover. You will not be liable for accidental damage to equipment, except where damage has been caused as a result of recklessness or wilful negligence.
Please ensure you are familiar with the terms and conditions of the experience.
How it works
Customer Reviews
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Helen Acton
29/08/2021
Fantastic Fun
So much fun laughed so much great fun. Would go again. I was rubbish but it didn’t matter.
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Sylvia
13/10/2019
Hilarious
I was bought this as a birthday present from my kids (I am 64!) They knew I would love it and they were right! I am very competitive but soon realised it was a lot harder than it looked! The dumper trucks do not have a steering wheel but an extremely sensitive joy stick! That together with a quagmire of a ‘racetrack’ made it a difficult but exciting and hilarious 2 hours! I probably came last but it was such good fun! I highly recommend it, just remember to wear wellies!
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Ian
15/09/2019
Excellent afternoons fun
Did dumper truck racing with my Godson at Diggerland Kent. Very enjoyable and dusty time, Amy T , Steve and all the staff we met were really friendly and helpful and there are a lot of other things to see and do. Definitely will go there again.
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Terry Ashby
15/09/2019
Had a brilliant time
Great fun and well run .
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Jack farquhar
15/09/2019
Aswsome day
It was a fantastic amount of fun really funny well worth the money just for comedy factor
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Ernie
28/07/2019
Excellent fun
Very enjoyable good fun for the driver and my spectators plenty of laughter and exhilarating bought as a retirement gift from my work collesgues
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Mike
30/04/2018
A really good laugh
60th Birthday present, great fun. Staff excellent and we had a good time beforehand trying different Digger based activities.
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Danny
02/10/2017
Very good fun, enjoyable for all the family
Good, clean fun for all the ages.
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Shaun Birrell
24/09/2017
Really great experience thanks!
Great evening at Diggerland Devon, thanks guys!
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Mark
25/06/2017
Dumper truck racing
What a great experience, this was an excellent gift and although it was a long drive from home, it was worth it. Well organised adult fun
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Kenny
27/05/2019
Very well organised
It was a very well organised event. It was good fun. It was good that we could take spectators with us. It seemed to go on for a long while though. I would have appreciated more training on how to drive the diggers.
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Simon
30/07/2017
Good fun in the rain!
good fun! quite a large group of people so a bit of waiting around for each heat.
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Karen
29/04/2019
Big let down
There were 24 of us and only 3 diggers. I had 10 minutes actual riding time in 2 and a half hours. There wasn’t anywhere to even buy a hot drink, we were standing around for a long time in the cold. The staff at Diggerapnd were absolutely lovely. 24 people is far too many.
Locations
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South East
- Strood, Kent
Yorkshire and Humber
- Castleford, West Yorkshire