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NASCAR Ride Along

Kentucky Speedway

From: $148

Item #: DRI-LOU-0001

(8 Reviews)

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Get ready to experience the thrills of NASCAR racing like you never have before as you take a ride in a real 600 horsepower Sprint Cup NASCAR stock car around the Kentucky Speedway!

Ride in full size, Sprint Cup stock cars that have been raced by NASCAR legends like Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon, and Dale Jr.
Hit speeds up to 160 MPH!
Helmets provided
To Actually Drive The Car Yourself, Check Out the Drive a Stock Car Experience!

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Overview

Get ready to experience the thrills of NASCAR racing like you never have before as you take a ride in a real 600 horsepower Sprint Cup NASCAR stock car around the Kentucky Speedway!

Ride in full size, Sprint Cup stock cars that have been raced by NASCAR legends like Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon, and Dale Jr.
Hit speeds up to 160 MPH!
Helmets provided
To Actually Drive The Car Yourself, Check Out the Drive a Stock Car Experience!

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When Do I Choose A Date?

If giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience; otherwise, you can choose one after checkout.

Select Dates Only:
May 14, 2022
June 25, 2022
August 20, 2022
October 15, 2022

AM times are typically 9:00 to 11:00
PM times are typically 12:00 to 4:00

*Schedule is subject to change

Important Details

Essential Information

Participants must be in good overall physical condition, no taller than 6'7" and weigh no more than 300 pounds
There is no age limit to ride, however for safety reasons it is required that participants are a minimum height of 5'0" and a weigh at least 100 lbs
Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who must give written consent
Feel free to bring snacks and drinks to enjoy while you are at the track
Some seating is provided, however, it is recommended to bring lawn chairs to guarantee a seat for any spectators

Duration

3 or 6 lap packages; time at the track is approximately 2 - 3 hours

Experience Provider Info

Complete information for your Experience Provider, including contact information, will be included on your booking confirmation email once you or your gift recipient have scheduled the experience. Our Product Management team handpicks top-rated experience providers, removing the guesswork for you and ensuring your peace of mind.

Maximum Participants

1 person per car

Spectators

Wear comfortable clothing appropriate for weather conditions and closed-toe shoes. Please note, boots are not allowed. A driving suit and helmet will be provided.

Weather Dependent

This experience is weather dependent, however, the experience may run in the rain. In the event the experience is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will reschedule directly with our experience provider at no additional cost. Always contact the experience provider with any questions regarding weather conditions.

What To Wear

Comfortable, casual clothing depending on the time of year. Closed toed shoes are required (tennis shoes are recommended). Sandals, flip-flops and heels are not permitted.

COVID-19 Safety

For this experience, our partners are taking extra measures to help prevent any potential spread of COVID-19. These measures include providing all drivers with a disposable head sock, disinfecting every steering wheel after every drive and commonly touched areas as well as providing soap in all bathrooms to wash your hands. All employees will be required to wash their hands frequently and utilize hand sanitizer often.

Upon check in for your experience, our partners will give a digital no touch temperature check and require all guests to wear a face covering at all times. The drivers meeting will be limited to only the participants but all spectators are welcome to remain outside for the experience. While at the track, our partners kindly request that all guests maintain social distancing and if you have any flu or cold-like symptoms to please reschedule your experience. These Covid-19 safety measures are subject to change.

FAQs

What is the age requirement?

There is no age limit to ride, however for safety reasons a minimum height of 5'0" and a weight of 100 pounds is required. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who must give written consent.

Are there any physical requirements or restrictions?

Participants must be in good physical condition, be between 5' - 6'7" tall, weigh between 100 - 280 pounds and able to climb through a 15'' x 30'' window that sits 36'' off the ground (with minimal assistance).

Do I need a driver's license?

No, a driver's license is not required for the ride along. However, please have a valid photo ID handy for registration purposes at the track on the day of your experience.

What kind of cars will I be riding in?

Real Sprint Cup style race cars driven by the likes of Jeff Gordon, Jimmy Johnson, Kevin Harvick, and Dale Jr. and other professional NASCAR drivers.

Can I pick the car I ride in?

No, due to maintaining the track operations schedule, the car for your ride along will be assigned to you based on availability at the time of your ride along. They also match up the best car for you based on your height and weight.

How long will this experience take?

The total experience typically takes no more than 2 hours. However, the exact length of your experience depends on how many other participants are scheduled for the stock car ride along on your particular booked date and time.

What is the policy on rain?

If your experience is canceled due to inclement weather, the racing school will contact you and either immediately reschedule you for another available date or issue you a gift card that you can use to reschedule at a later date. A refund will not be issued due to rain-outs.

Returns, Exchanges & Cancellations

Returns
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be returned hassle-free within 30 days. All refunds will be made to the original purchaser.
Exchanges
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be exchanged for anything else in our marketplace at any time. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs more, you'll simply have to pay the difference. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs less, you'll have a credit towards your next booking with Virgin Experience Gifts.

Cancellation Policy

Once you have scheduled a date and received a booking confirmation, all bookings are final. No refunds or exchanges are allowed once you have scheduled a date. If you need to reschedule, you have up until 30 days prior to your reservation to make changes for a $50 administrative fee. Once you are within 30 days of the event, you are then locked in to that date and time and no changes can be made.

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Customer Reviews

This experience has a customer rating of 4
based on 8 reviews.

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fun, organized. Great time

— JOSHUA W | Jul 20, 2020

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hi there! I am so happy to hear that you had such a great experience! There really is nothing like getting out on the track with a professional driver and feeling the rush of a fast car. Cheers to your fun new memories! Kind Regards, Brianna

The nascar experience was really fun. It was a little confusing finding the parking lot and registration so that could be marked better

— Kasey C | Sep 02, 2019

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Thank you so much for writing in about your fun experience! We are happy to take your feedback to our partners on how to improve way-finding! All in all, so happy to hear about your ride! Best, Kasia

Great time

— Jerry M | Jun 10, 2019

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Cheers to a great time! Kasia

Great experience, a lot of fun!!! The employees were very friendly and helpful. We had a little confusion about where when we arrived due to lack of signs but we figured it out. My spouse also said the driver only took 5 laps when she paid for 6. It’s all done so fast that by the time I even realized we had only had 5 laps I was already out of car and helmet. If I ever decide to do it again I will definitely make sure I get what was paid for.

— Kevin C | Jun 10, 2019

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Good morning, Kevin! Thank you so much for writing in about your experience - we are so happy to that you had a great time! My apologies for the delay in response, especially after you took the time to address your concern for the amount of laps. I've actually just reached out to the racing school on your behalf to get more information. We want to make sure that customers are given not just a great experience, but the full experience that is expected (and all laps). I will be in touch with any updates - thank you again! Cheers & have a great weekend, Kasia

I think it was a little expensive for only 3 laps. It was a 2-3 minute experience. I would do it again, longer next time, but the cost might be prohibitive.

— Toni S | Jul 17, 2017

Absolutely hands down awesome. And was a total surprise for my birthday.

— David L | Sep 03, 2019

Loved the double ride along - driver was great, professional, fast! Staff very conscious of security and safety. Will definitely do this again - next time driving, not riding!

— Tom H | Jun 12, 2018

Should explain that the 3-lap ride along is really just a 1-lap run. It takes 1 lap in the exit kale to get up to speed, 1 lap is at speed and 1 lap is in the pit road lane at slow speed. I expected 3 laps at speed but was rather disappointed. All the people were nice and courteous and I was in and out in less than 15 minutes.

— Dale F | Jul 16, 2017

NASCAR Ride Along