There is a shaded seated area where you can wait and watch, take pictures, kiss loved ones, let kids run around etc - right next to the departure point. As a rider, you are passing the drivers and go along the banks just like in nascar. As a ride along you go much faster than the drivers - probably because the people who paid to be a driver are just not that comfortable/experienced. You are riding along the actual race track. Positives: A great experience that is unique. Just jump in the back seat, the pit crew straps you in and you go around the track at top speeds for 2-3 laps. There is no interaction between the customer and the driver. As I saw some of the drivers exit, I heard several exclamations of " it is harder than it looks" so be aware of that.įor the ride along, You just get to put on a helmet. If a driver - you get to put on the race jumpsuit, get an instructional class, a radio headset to communicate to the crew who is helping to guide people along the track. My husband did the ride along ( not a driver himself). But no concessions - so if bringing little ones consider packing some snacks. But once at the correct tunnel - there are two friendly guards standing at the gate who happily have you sign in and point you in the right direction. There are some small signs posted so you may miss them.
It is too far to walk from the main entrance/gift shop- so if visiting the gift shop, be sure to save a few minutes to get back in the car and drive to the location. The lobby of the race track is kind of small but has a well stocked gift shop - but note that you must get to the race experience through Gate 26 tunnel.
With busy schedules it took us some time to get it scheduled- but once the opportunity arose we were able to do it with ease. This was a fathers day surprise for my husband. I probably should have researched this one a little more.
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