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Richard Petty NASCAR Driving - Rookie Experience
Richard Petty Rookie Experience
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Take command of the wheel and experience first hand the thrill of driving a NASCAR-style race car roaring with 600 horsepower for 8 memorable laps around the Walt Disney World Speedway.
Richard Petty Rookie Experience - At a glance
- 8 Laps driving a NASCAR-style stock car around the Walt Disney World Speedway
- Regulation drivers suit and Helmet
- Safety & driving techniques briefing
Our Guide to Richard Petty Rookie Experience
Your foot is on the gas as you hop into the driver’s seat for 8 laps around the speedway in a 358 cubic inch V-8 NASCAR-style race car roaring with 600 horsepower! The program lasts approximately 3 hours; the memories last a lifetime.
Richard Petty Rookie Experience Includes:
- Safety & driving techniques briefing
- 8 Laps driving a NASCAR-style stock car
- Regulation drivers suit
- Helmet
- Ear plugs on request
Operates: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Advance reservations are required.
Start times: Vary throughout the year, please specify am or pm when confirming a specific date.
Location: Richard Petty Driving Experiences is based at Walt Disney World Speedway within Walt Disney World Florida (please note that entry tickets for WDW are NOT required). You must make your own way to the track. However a free shuttle is available from the Transportation Center (TTC) at the Disney's Magic Kingdom.
No prior racing experience is required, but you must have a valid driver's license and the ability to drive a standard transmission (UK style gearbox) to participate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of cars are included?
Your experience will be in NASCAR-style stock cars.
Do I need racing experience?
No prior racing experience is required, but you must have a valid driver's license and the ability to drive a standard transmission (UK style gearbox) to participate.
I've not done this before, which package should I go for?
Each Richard Petty package is built to offer something a little different; you do not need to start at the Rookie experience.
Can family and friends come along?
Absolutely! We have a special seating area set-up where family and friends can watch. They are welcome to bring video recorders and cameras.
Terms and Conditions
- Participants must be at least 18 years old and hold a full drivers license.
- The cars do not have doors so participants must be able to climb through a 15” high by 30” wide window that sits 36” from the ground.
- If the track is wet, then you will be offered an alternative date.
- Top speed varies according to student performance, track location and the limits set for each programme.
- Your experience will be in NASCAR-style stock cars.
- No prior racing experience is required, but you must have a valid driver's license and the ability to drive a standard transmission (UK style gearbox) to participate.