Is there a minimum age?
Passengers for the ride along must be at least 14 years old. Participants under the age of 18 must have a waiver signed by both parents or guardians and they must be present at the track on the day of the ride along.
Yes! In-car video and professional digital photography are available for an additional cost.
Packages start at $49 (subject to change).
All of the cars are race cars previously used in NASCAR Nextel Cup, NASCAR Whelen
Modified Tour or NASCAR Busch Series.
Yes, drivers must be between 5’2” and 6’4” tall and weigh at least 125 pounds. Participants
must be able to fit into a standard size car window (15” high x 30” wide and 36” off the ground). If you’re near the limits of the size requirements, please contact prior to purchasing. There will
be no refund due to the inability to fit in a race car.
In the event your session is canceled due to weather conditions, you will be provided a rain check good for one year from your original booked date to complete your program. Refunds will not be offered.
Do I need to bring anything?
No, everything is provided for you. You should dress comfortably with a T-shirt that will fit under the driving suit, and sneakers (NO BOOTS). Friends and family, cameras and video cameras are encouraged.
What is the cancellation policy?
Prior to scheduling/booking a date for this experience, Virgin Experience Gifts's standard return and exchange policy shall apply. Once you have scheduled a date and received a booking confirmation, no returns or exchanges are allowed. Outside of thirty (30) days of your scheduled class date, if you need to reschedule for any reason you will be required to pay a $50 processing fee. Inside of thirty (30) days of your scheduled class date, if you need to reschedule for any reason the fee will be 50% of your class tuition. No cancellations or rescheduling allowed within 7 days of the event for any reason. Substitutions of an otherwise qualified driver to avoid these penalties are permitted.
What is the track like?
The crown jewel in short track racing in the northeast, Thompson International Speedway is a 5/8 mile high banked asphalt oval track that was once known as the Indianapolis of the East. It was the first asphalt-paved racing oval track in the United States.
Length: 5/8 Mile, Banking: 26 Degrees, Track Shape: High Banked Oval
