Bangor, Maine Stock Car Driving Experience

Experience the ultimate high-octane thrill of driving a stock car!

This is the perfect gift for the racing fan in your life. Make their dream come true and put them behind the wheel, pushing 400 horse powers of a real stock car around the oval at speeds up to 150mph!

No racing experience is required!

Your experience starts with a 45-minute driver orientation meeting where you will be given instruction from racing experts. They will provide you with all the information you need to safely operate the car, follow the racing line and hit top speed.

Once the Driver’s training session is complete, you’ll suit up in full racing safety gear, climb through the window and into the driver’s seat of the stock car!

Before you hit the track, a crewmember will buckle you in and check your radio, so you can hear your instructor while you’re on the track. You'll get advice on changing gears and braking points the whole way through, so you can drive safely while still getting your speed up to an incredible level.

Are you ready for the ride of your life with this unforgettable driving experience at Speedway Presented by BHBT? Hold tight as you put the pedal to the metal and feel your racing tires grip the of this one-third-mile oval.

Upcoming dates:

• Buckle-up ... 2027 season dates coming soon!

• Drive a real 400+ horsepower stock car as fast as you want!
• Learn from stock car seasoned instructors during a 45-minute orientation session and while you’re on the track.
• You will be wearing a fire-retardant driver's suite and a full-face helmet with one-way radio communication.
• You’ll be driving the stock car by yourself - Passing allowed - No pace car to follow!

The Cars:

• Late Model - A purpose-built, high-performance stock car designed primarily for racing on oval tracks, with racing suspensions, tube-frame chassis, powerful V8 engines, 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.
• 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.

Location:

• Bangor, Maine VIEW MAP

How fast will I be able to go?

• Very fast! Every driver and racetrack is different. The speeds vary according to a driver’s individual performance.

• A valid driver's license is required.
• The minimum age to drive a race car is 18 years.
• Ride Along minimum age is 14 years and be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
• Maximum height allowable is 6′ 4″. Minimum height requirement is 5′ tall.
• Waist and chest cannot exceed 52".
• Drivers must be able to climb through a 15” high by 28” wide window that sits 35” from the ground.
• All participants are provided with a Driver’s Suit, and a Full-Faced Helmet (with one-way radio communication).
• 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.
• Wear clothes that will be comfortable under the driver’s suit.
• 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.

How To Book Your Experience