Richard Petty

[elizatish]

I wanted to take my boyfriend to do this 'experience' when we go to DW, but I was wondering if I can 'tag' along while he is doing whatever they do for this. I don't want to go in the car or anything but it's just that I'm getting him the 3 hour 'experience' and it will only be him and I traveling so I do hope I can 'tag' along. Thank you for any opinions on this.

 

[afsi3838]

First off, that is a very sweet idea. From what i read, there is a viewing area seating where you can watch them race. AS for the other part (safety, gearing up) i'm not sure.
Why not take this time and do something for yourself. THe GF spa is just around the corner................

 

[extreme8]

You will be able to hang out with him from the time you arrive until he starts the instruction portion of the day, then again after instructions until he starts turning laps.

When you arrive you're led into a room where he gets fitted for a driving suit and you get an overview of the day from the instructors. You're welcome- even encouraged to stay with him through all of this.
Next you will be taken to the track where he will be taken on a tour of the track in a van, and you will have to wait in the bleachers under a large tent (sometimes family members get a van tour as well). After he returns and is given a tour of the car he'll come back to the tent and wait with you until it's his turn to run. All of the safety gear (helmet and hutchins device) is fitted right there, so you can watch that as well.
After his run you can sit with him and watch the other people in his session run, then you go back inside with him for the "graduation", where he will get his speeds, certificate, etc.

They do a great job of making the drivers feel special and the families feel welcome.

 

[funhouse8]

Me and the kids gave this to DH for Christmas. It was great. We waiting in the bleachers and it didn't seem long at all. The CM's there kept us amused with sing alongs and such. He really enjoyed this and said it was the favorite part of his trip. You can get a 10% discount just from getting an orlando magic card. Tell them on the phone when you call that you have this and they will deduct the 10%. Gina

 

[elizatish]

Thanks so much for the info! I'm so excited for him, he's really into cars as am I so I'm glad we can both get the experience (at least part for me). Also, where do you get the orlando magic card? Does it offer discounts for other things as well? Thanks again for the information.

 

[H's mom]

We are coming to WDW in May with our 3 year old and am wondering if it is worth it to take the time and money out of our budget for my husband to do this. Any suggestions?

 

[funhouse8]

You can obtain a free Orlando Magic Card by calling 1-407-363-5872. or http://www.go2orlando.com/ they give you discounts on other things too but we only used it for this and it was quite a bit of savings. 10% so it helped.

 

[LAH]

I SURPRISED MY BF WITH THE ROOKIE EXP. LAST MONTH. HE WAS SO THRILLED AND IT IS WELL WORTH THE MONEY. I ALSO GOT A ORLANDO MAGIC CARD AND SAVED MYSELF ABOUT $40.00. WE ARRIVED AT 7:00AM AND FINISHED AT 12:00. HE'S STILL TALKING ABOUT IT AND WANTS TO DO IT ON OUR NEXT TRIP IN JAN. 2005.



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