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Overview

Jump into the fast lane at Kentucky Speedway with a NASCAR ride along, where you'll experience the rush of racing at speeds up to 160 MPH in a professional stock car. Feel the power of 600 horsepower on a track renowned for its thrilling turns and long backstretch.

🏎️ Ride shotgun in a 600 horsepower Sprint Cup NASCAR stock car

🚀 Reach exhilarating speeds up to 160 MPH alongside a professional driver

🏁 Tackle the 1.5-mile, asphalt, tri-oval track at Kentucky Speedway

⭐️ To drive the car yourself check out NASCAR Drive - Kentucky Speedway

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Experience the excitement of NASCAR firsthand at Kentucky Speedway by riding shotgun in a 600 horsepower Sprint Cup NASCAR stock car. You'll be in the car with a professional driver, reaching speeds of up to 160 MPH on a 1.5-mile asphalt tri-oval track. This experience gives you a choice of 3 or 6 laps, allowing you to feel the power and speed of a real NASCAR vehicle. Kentucky Speedway is known for its 14-degree banking in the turns and a 1,600-foot backstretch, offering a thrilling ride. Helmets are provided, ensuring safety while you get an up-close look at what it's like to be in a NASCAR race. It's an opportunity to experience high-speed racing on a track where legends have competed.

Practical information

Any restrictions to participate?

  • Age: All age groups are welcome based on weight and height restrictions.
  • Weight: Must be between 100 - 300 pounds.
  • Height: Must be between 5’ - 6’7” tall.
  • Health limitations: Not recommended for expectant mothers.
  • Physical limitations: Participants must be in good physical condition overall and be able to enter and exit the race car through the window. The window is 15'' x 30'' and sits 36'' off the ground.

Who can you accommodate for?

  • Children: Children can participate if they meet the minimum weight and height requirements. All children under the age of 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, who must sign a waiver on their behalf.
  • Pets: Sorry, no pets allowed.

What to expect on the day of the experience?

  • Duration: Plan to spend 2-3 hours at the track. 
  • What’s included: A thrilling ride along on one of the nation’s premier speedways, as well as all taxes and service fees.
  • Who will be present: There is just one participant in the race car at a time with a professional driver. There will be other race cars on the track at the time of your ride as well as other participants in your group.
  • Spectators: Family and friends are encouraged to join. A trackside viewing area is available at all tracks, however, limited seating is provided, so it is recommended to bring lawn chairs if you’d like a guaranteed seat.
  • Photo/ video: Photos and video are encouraged!
  • Specific rules to follow: All participants must sign a waiver. All rules will be covered at the time of the experience.

 

How to prepare?

  • Weather dependency: This experience is weather dependent and can only run in safe weather conditions. If there is rain on the day of your experience the experience provider will likely go on a rain delay and try to operate once the track dries. They will reach out to participants via email and text message to communicate changes due to weather. If you have any questions about the weather please contact the racing school directly.  
  • Arrival: Plan to arrive 30 minutes in advance
  • Parking: There is parking available at the speedway.
  • What to wear: Casual, comfortable clothing appropriate for the weather conditions and closed toe shoes (required).
  • What to bring: Valid identification, a camera, snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, and lawn chairs if you’d like a guaranteed seat.
  • Restrooms/ lockers/ changing rooms: Restrooms are available onsite, but there are no lockers or changing rooms.

Returns, exchanges and cancellation

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 30 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

No refunds or rescheduling are allowed once the experience is booked without having to pay fees. Once your booking has been confirmed changes can be made more than 30 days prior to the reservation date for a $50 administration fee. Within 30 days of the reservation date you will be locked in to this date and time – no changes can be made. If you cancel or fail to attend, you will forfeit your entire reservation. There are no refunds for any reason. In the event of inclement weather or situations out of the racing experience’s control, you will be rescheduled or issued a voucher. Vouchers never expire and may be used for any of the nationwide locations. Please note all dates are subject to change.

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Robert H.

The thrill of speed on the tracks was exhilarating, and the staff's support and professionalism throughout the experience were truly outstanding. I'm grateful to the team for their exceptional service.

John Z.

The staff were incredibly welcoming, offering helpful reminders and advice on how to reach the venue. The wait was brief and well worth it, especially seeing my daughter's joy during her ride-along. The entire process, from arrival to the adrenaline-pumping ride, was seamlessly coordinated. I would definitely recommend this experience – it's an investment in pure excitement.

Elizabeth L.

The driving experience was nothing short of thrilling. We managed to fit in three sessions within eight minutes, which felt like the perfect amount of time. Being from the UK, we're no strangers to manual gears and sharp corners! A guide provided instructions through a headset, which helped us navigate the track and progressively increase our speed. Hitting speeds over 140 mph was exhilarating. Despite a brief interruption for a VIP guest, the staff accommodated us generously with extra track time, which was much appreciated.