Richard Petty - Rookie Experience (1 Session)
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Your foot is now 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 programme can last for up to half a day; the memories last a lifetime!- Safety & driving techniques briefing
- 8 Laps driving a NASCAR-style stock car
- Regulation drivers suit
- Helmet
- Ear plugs on request
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the largest governing body for motor sports in the U.S. If you’ve seen the Tom Cruise movie, Days of Thunder, then you’ll have some idea of the speed and the daring manoeuvres involved during races and the frenzied excitement of the crowd. The real thing is far more exhilarating (and less cheesy) of course and is an out-and-out pure slice of Americana that is not to be missed; have you got what it takes?
For the uninitiated, Richard Petty is arguably the greatest and certainly the most successful NASCAR driver ever, collecting a record number of poles (127) and over 700 top-ten finishes including 200 race wins. Not only this but he was also a pretty well-liked chap winning 9 most popular driver awards - you know you’re in good hands!
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- Transport - You will be required to make your own way to the circuit. However a free shuttle is available from the Transportation Center (TTC) at the Disney's Magic Kingdom
- Food and drink
- 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.
- Participants must be at least 18 years old.
- Your experience will be in NASCAR-style stock carsNo 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 participateEach Richard Petty package is built to offer something a little different; you do not need to start at the Rookie experience
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