Richard Petty Driving Experience

[jekclk]

Curious? What type of pictures and prices should i expect? How long is the whole setup? Are there places for family to sit while waiting? Thanks!

 

[cowtownmom]

There is a plaque you can buy with your picture (two pictures actually - one up close in the car and one with you by the car) and some RP stuff on it for $75. My DH was like a kid showing us this souvineer. We did not go out there with him for his drive, so I can't really say what any of the seating is like. I do know there is not much shade out there - DH was saying that.

 

[jekclk]

Thanks for the helpful info--like to be prepared for all the extras!

 

[Am_I_There_Yet]

My DH did the ride-along experience on our March trip. He LOVED it. It was the highlight of his trip.

(The cars go faster for the ride-along, than for the driving experience, since they're driven by a professional race car driver. I think he said they went 140mph on the straight sections of the track and 90mph on the curves.)

We found a coupon code on here, so we only paid around $50 for the experience. He did however purchase the plaque with his photo in the race car. I think that was under $35.

When you get there, you're suited up and then you go out to a waiting area. Those that are doing the driving experience get instruction from one of the drivers. All of the men and women wait together on bleachers, for their turn.

Off to the side, there are bleachers for family to wait on. There is also an area to stand, which is uncovered. All of the bleachers are covered.

Here are some photos of our visit: