What is a private driving club? How Drivers Foundation does it differently

A private driving club is a members-only group that brings car owners together for organised drives, track days and social events. Members pay an annual fee and in return get access to curated experiences, other enthusiasts and benefits that are hard to arrange on your own.

What a private driving club usually offers

Most clubs are built around three things: somewhere to drive, people to drive with, and practical support for owning an enthusiast car. That can mean scenic group drives, time on a race circuit with instructors, Cars & Coffee meets, member discounts and help with club registration schemes.

Some clubs focus on a single marque, such as a BMW or MG owners' club. Others are built around a facility, such as a private circuit or car storage. A third kind is built around the community itself and welcomes any car its members love.

How Drivers Foundation is different

Drivers Foundation is a Melbourne car club founded by Adrian Lo Giudice and Adrian Gervasoni. It is open to adults 18+ with classic, modern, performance or 4x4 cars, and is approved by VicRoads for the Victorian Club Permit Scheme.

What sets it apart is purpose. Every event and membership helps raise awareness and funds for men's health, including mental health and prostate cancer, with the Royal Melbourne Hospital Foundation as the club's charity partner.

What members do

Members join scenic drives through places such as Kinglake and the Mornington Peninsula, track days at Phillip Island, Cars & Coffee mornings, evenings with partner brands, and Targa Classica. The member app holds a digital member card, event invitations and partner offers.

What it costs

Membership is $350 a year and includes a club permit for one club-plated vehicle. Each additional vehicle is $80. You join through the Drivers Foundation app.

Is a private driving club right for you?

If you want to use your car more, meet people who care about cars as much as you do, and have that time count for something, a club like Drivers Foundation is worth a look. See the membership page for the full list of benefits and upcoming events.

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