Drivers start your engines!
If you've ever dreamed of chasing the checkered flag like the stock car pros do, in a real race car, this is your chance to make that dream come true. This adrenaline-pumping driving experience puts you behind the wheel of a 400 +-horsepower stock car going as fast as you can!
Your driving adventure begins when you arrive at the track and have a 45-minute classroom session led by seasoned racing instructors. They are going to teach everything you need to know to have a safe and exciting experience. Your training will include acceleration guidelines, proper braking techniques, and efficient steering tips.
Next, you’ll put on your fire-retardant racing suit and full-faced helmet, climb through the window, buckle up your 5-point racing harness, lock in the steering wheel … and your off!
No pace car to follow, no instructor in the car, and passing allowed! How fast you go is up to you!
As you are accelerating around Hudson Speedway’s 1/4-mile oval, you will be able to hear the instructor in the one-way radio in your helmet. They will be giving you guidance on driving safely as you get your speed up to a mind-blowing level!
It’s just you alone in the car putting your driving skills to the ultimate test. No instructor riding shotgun, no pace car to follow, and passing allowed!
No previous racing experience required!
This is stock car racing experience is the perfect gift for thrill seekers and racing fans. A truly adrenaline-pumping bucket list gift!
This experience has limited space and only select dates to choose from. Dates are subject to change.
Highlights
- Take control of a 400+ horsepower race car.
- High speed laps around Hudson Speedway’s 1/4-mile oval.
- Receive instruction from stock car racing professionals.
- You'll be driving the race car by yourself.
The Cars:
- All the stock cars have standard transmissions. There is very little shifting involved. You can do this experience even with little to no manual transmission experience. If you need assistance operating a standard vehicle the pit crew will help you exit the pit area and get you up to speed quickly.
- The cars are designed to race on smaller short oval racetracks.
- Late Model - A high-performance, purpose-build stock car designed for racing on oval tracks, with racing suspensions, powerful V8 engines, tube-frame chassis, and lightweight bodies.
- Super Late Model - lighter, faster and more powerful than a Late Model stock car.
- Modified - an open-wheel stock car used mainly on shorter oval tracks, lighter and more agile with exposed front wheels.
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Need to know:
- All participants are provided with a Driver’s Suit, and Full-Faced Helmet (with one-way radio communication).
- A valid driver’s license is required.
- The minimum age to drive a race car is 18 years old.
- Ride Along minimum age is 14 years and be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
- Minimum height requirement is 5′ tall. Maximum height allowable is 6′ 4″.
- Drivers must be able to climb through a 15” high by 28” wide window that sits 35” from the ground. Chest and waist cannot exceed 52".
- Wear clothes that will be comfortable under the driver’s suit.
- Closed-toed shoes are required. A running shoe or equivalent usually works best (no boots). Open-toed shoes are not permitted. The shoes you wear should allow you to feel the pedals through the sole.
- How long is the driving event? The event will last 2-3 hours for driving experiences depending upon your lap package and the flow of the day. If you are driving, please show up 20-30 minutes prior to your scheduled driving time.
- Ride – Along: Please allow for about an hour for your ride-along. There is no orientation, so you get suited up and off you go.
- This experience is weather dependent. If your racing event is cancelled due to weather, your certificate will be rescheduled for a future date in the next 12 months. Refunds cannot be issued.
- Once reserved with the experience provider, rescheduling within 30 days of the event date incurs a rescheduling fee of 50% of the package price.
- You are financially responsible for all damage caused to the car due to driver error. A Vehicle Protection Plan is available for $60.00, subject to a $1000.00 deductible. You can purchase optional insurance at the race car track on the day of your event. Due to the quality of the training and cars, damage is rare, but you will be responsible for any damage to the racecar.
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