Arrive & Drive: how to buy a race seat
Everything drivers and teams need to know about arrive & drive seats — what they are, what they cost, and how to buy or sell a paid race seat across GT, endurance and single-seater.
What does arrive & drive mean?
Arrive & drive is the turnkey model that powers most of professional and gentleman-driver motorsport. The team owns and runs the car — mechanics, engineers, tyres, spares, transport and hospitality are all included — and the driver pays for the seat. You literally arrive at the circuit and drive. There is no car to buy, no workshop to run and no crew to hire.
Because the team carries the operation, an arrive & drive package is the fastest route into competitive racing for amateurs, gentleman drivers and pros building a CV.
Arrive & drive, paid seats and seats for sale
You will see the same opportunity described in several ways: an arrive & drive seat, a paid seat, a seat for sale or simply buying a race seat. They all point to the same thing — a drive the team offers in exchange for a fee. On KyoHub every one of these is listed as a seat you can browse, filter by category and budget, and buy by contacting the team directly.
What does a race seat cost?
Cost depends on the category, the championship and how much of the calendar you want. A one-off endurance round in GT4 sits at the accessible end, while a full season in GT3, LMP2 or a headline endurance series runs far higher. Rather than guess, you can compare live asking prices across categories on the available seats page.
How to buy a seat on KyoHub
Create a free driver profile with your history, categories, FIA grade and budget, then browse open seats and contact teams directly — no agents and no middlemen. Premium drivers unlock advanced filters, instant alerts when a matching seat is posted, and verified credentials that move them to the front of a team's shortlist.
How to sell a race seat
Teams join free and post a seat in minutes: set the category, season, car, requirements and price, and reach a verified field of drivers actively looking for an arrive & drive opportunity. Start from the teams directory or create a profile to publish your first listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is an arrive & drive seat?
An arrive & drive seat is a race entry where the team supplies the car, mechanics, engineers, tyres and logistics, and the driver pays for the drive. The driver simply "arrives and drives" — no need to own or run a car. It is the most common way to buy a race seat in GT and endurance racing.
How much does a race seat cost?
Prices vary widely by category and calendar. A single endurance round in GT4 can start in the low five figures, while a full GT3 season in a top championship can reach several hundred thousand euros. Each listing on KyoHub shows the team's asking price so you can compare paid seats directly.
What is the difference between arrive & drive, a paid seat and a seat for sale?
They overlap. "Arrive & drive" describes the turnkey service model; a "paid seat" or "seat for sale" describes the commercial arrangement where the driver funds the drive. On KyoHub these are all listed as seats you can browse, filter and buy.
How do I sell a race seat?
Teams create a free profile, post a seat with the category, season, requirements and price, and receive applications from verified drivers. Premium teams can post unlimited seats and set qualification gates.