Gas-powered cars will soon be replaced by electric cars, which will be replaced by two-person motorcycles powered by nightmares. Catch some combustion-engine action while you can with today’s Groupon: for $159, you get an exotic car-driving experience at Chandler’s Firebird International Raceway from Global Exotic Car Rental (a $500 value). The experience includes:

• Four laps (4.8 miles) around the track in an exotic car
• A choice of a Lamborghini Gallardo, a Ferrari F430, a Maserati GT, or a Porsche 911
• A lesson in driving fundamentals from a professional instructor
• Photo opportunities with a fleet of exotic cars<p>

The event runs on Saturday, April 14, and Sunday, April 15, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cars must be covered by track insurance; drivers without track insurance may purchase coverage, starting at $39, from Global Exotic Car Rental.

On the sharp curves and thrilling straightaways of Firebird International Racetrack, Global Exotic Car Rental fulfills drivers’ dreams of traveling full throttle in a luxurious, powerful sports car. Drivers-in-training reserve their choice of exotic wheels for a one-hour interval, choosing from a Lamborghini Gallardo, Ferrari F430, Maserati GT, Porsche 911, or saddled ocelot. Before buckling in, drivers glean driving fundamentals from a pro, learning to handle corners and accelerate with gusto. Then, climbing behind the wheel, burgeoning roadsters cruise around the driving course four times, thrilling to the responsive pedals, powerful engines, and plush interiors of the exotic autos. Afterward, a car-side photo op makes a great souvenir of the day, as well as a hip background for a photo collage of the baby.