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NASCAR Ride Along

Michigan International Speedway

Item #: DRI-DET-0018
(8 Reviews)
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Overview

Are you ready to get closer to the action than ever before? Strap on your helmet and buckle up for the ride of a lifetime in a real NASCAR style stock car at the Michigan International Speedway!

  • Ride in a full size NASCAR style stock car- the same cars driven by the professionals on Sundays
  • Race with a professional instructor, and hit top speeds of 160 MPH!
  • To actually drive the car yourself, check out our Drive a Stock Car in Michigan experience!
Full Description
Michigan Int'l Speedway - Brooklyn, MI
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 28, 2022
June 11, 2022
July 9, 2022
August 13, 2022
October 1, 2022

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

*Schedule is subject to change

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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
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Maximum Participants
1 per car
Spectators
We encourage friends and family to join you, and they may bring a camera to capture your experience! Limited seating is provided, so we recommend bringing lawn chairs to guarantee a seat for any spectators.
Weather Dependent
This experience is weather dependent. Always contact your experience provider in advance, especially if inclement weather is predicted! If inclement weather causes cancellation of your experience, you will be given the option to reschedule for another available date or be issued a gift card that you can use at a later date; both of these options will be carried out directly with the racing school. A refund will not be issued due to rain-outs.
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.

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.

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 lbs 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
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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