Richmond Raceway VA – Stock Car Driving Experience

Are you ready to put the pedal to the metal and drive a race car at insane speeds?

Make their dream come true at Richmond Raceway, Virginia with a real stock car racing experience. This is an experience gift that gets them on the track driving a real 400-plus horsepower racecar.

No previous race car driving experience required!

This thrilling day begins with a 45-minute driver’s meeting where racing school instructors get you ready for the incredible power and speed you are about to discover. The instructors will go over how to enter and exit the track, finding the line, passing, the flags used, safety procedures, and much more.

Next comes the exciting part! You'll put on a fire-proof driving suit and a full-faced helmet. You’ll then slide through the window and get strapped into the driver’s seat with a 5-point harness. The pit crew will connect your earpiece to your helmet so you can hear your instructor while you’re racing around the oval. They’ll be giving you advice on changing gears and braking points the entire time you are racing around the track, helping you drive safely as you bring your speed up to a mind-blowing level.

While you are focused on the track ahead and the roar of the engine is drowning out every other thought, your friends and family can be on the sidelines cheering you on.

• Take control of a 400+ horsepower race car.
• High speed laps around Richmond Raceway's 3/4 mile oval speedway.
• Learn how to drive a race car from veteran racing professionals.
• It's just you and the car! You'll be driving the racecar by yourself. No instructor riding shotgun.

This experience has limited space and only select dates to choose from. Dates are subject to change.

Location:

• Richmond, Virginia  VIEW MAP

The Cars:

• All the stock cars are equipped with 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 to speed quickly.
• The cars are designed to race on smaller short oval racetracks.
• Late Model - A late model race car is a purpose-built, high-performance stock car designed primarily for oval track racing, with tube-frame chassis, racing suspensions, lightweight bodies, and powerful V8 engines.
• Super Late Model - lighter, faster and more powerful than a Late Model stock car.
• Modified - an open-wheel stock car used mainly on short oval tracks, more agile and lighter with exposed front wheels.

How fast will I be able to go?

• Real fast! You are driving by yourself in the race car and the speeds will vary according to each driver’s individual performance.

• A valid driver’s license is required.
• All participants are provided with a Driver’s Suit, and Full-Faced Helmet (with one-way radio communication).
• 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".
• 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 suited up and off you go.
• 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). The shoes you wear should allow you to feel the pedals through the sole. Open-toed shoes are not permitted.
• 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.

How To Book Your Experience