Richard Petty - my report

[vicb]

A few months back I posted that DH got rained out of his WDW RPDE, he was quite bummed out but was able to reschedule the ride but back home here in Michigan. Well today was his day at MIS.

Although I can not report on how the RPDE at WDWSpeedway is, I just wanted to let people know how great the Richard Petty experience is. Their staff is very encouraging, friendly, knowledgable and funny. They truely strive to make it a memorable experience. I'm sure those qualities are the same whether you race at WDW or elsewhere. I took our two kids and they really make them feel at home with balloon, a ride around the track in a van etc....

Although we were disappointed to be rained out originally, DH was thrilled to drive on the 2 mile track and was able to reach 144 mph!!!!!!

If you have any interest in trying this at all, we would say "go for it!".

 

[SeattleMark]

Thanks for the report!

Question: I'd LOVE to give this to my wife as a gift, but she's "Pooh sized". Do you have to climb in through the window of all the cars, or are there some with doors for larger people?

Thanks,

Mark

 

[kilee]

You have to climb through the window. I don't think they have any cars w/ doors that acutally work. These are all authentic Nascars. DH did this at WDW and thoroughly enjoyed it.

 

[vicb]

Kilee was right, no doors on any cars. Getting in thru the window was definitely the hardest challenge for some of the drivers and ride along passengers today! But there were people of all ages, sizes and sexes participating.

 

[tzvdmd]

SeattleMark...I drove in the Pennzoil Pontiac a long time ago. The guy that got in the car after me was very "pooh size" as you say. He didnt have much trouble getting in or out. I dont think your wife would have a hard time at all. Let us know how she dose.