Bristol Motor Speedway Drive a Race Car Experience

Get behind the wheel and drive a stock car used in competitions by a real stock car racing team!

Your stock car racing experience begins with a classroom orientation session where you will learn driving techniques, safety procedures and everything you’ll need for a safe but ridiculously fast race car driving experience.

Next, it’s time to get suited up in your racing suit and full-face helmet. Climb into the driver’s seat, get buckled into your 5-point harness and check the one-way radio in your helmet. While you are on the track, your instructor will be communicating with you the entire time helping you to drive safely as  you get your stock car racing around Bristol Motor Speedway’s oval at incredible speeds.

No previous race car driving experience required!

This is the perfect gift for that special person in your life who loves to go FAST. Make their dreams come true with a racing experience where they’ll fire up a 500-horsepower racing machine and drive a race car like the pros do!

2024 Dates*

• October 12, 2024 CANCELLED

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


Highlights:

• High speed laps around Bristol Motor Speedway's 1/2 mile concrete oval.
  
• Experience the power a 500+ horsepower race car.
• Learn to race from stock car racing professionals.
• You'll be driving the racecar by yourself. No instructor riding shotgun.
• Feed your need for speed!

Location:  Bristol, Tennessee VIEW MAP

The Cars:

• You'll be driving real race cars used in competitions by top stock car racing teams including Chevrolet Monte Carlos, Pontiac Grand Prix, Dodge Chargers, Toyota Camrys, and Ford Fusions. Amongst them you will find cars from Joe Gibbs Racing, Dale Earnhardt Inc., Hendrick Motorsports, Roush and others.
• All of the race cars have with standard transmissions. If you need assistance operating a standard vehicle the pit crews will help you exit the pit area and get to speed quickly.
• The steel bodied race cars are stable at speeds of 150mph and more. The chassis, combined with a 500 hp GM crate motor, will have you breathless as the car rockets off the corner.

How fast will I be able to go?

• Real fast! Every driver is different. The speeds will vary according to a driver’s individual performance.

Need to know:

• To participate you must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license.
• All participants are provided with a driver’s suit, a HANS Device and a helmet with one-way radio communication.
• All Drivers & Riders must be able to climb through a 15” high by 28” wide window that sits 35” from the ground.
• The minimum height requirement for drivers is 5′ tall. The maximum height allowable is 6′ 4″.
• Waist and chest can be no greater than 52".
• This experience is weather dependent. In the event the experience is cancelled due to weather, your certificate will be rescheduled for a future date. No refunds can be issued.
• Wear clothes that will be comfortable under the driver’s suit and closed-toed shoes. The shoes you wear should allow you to feel the pedals through the sole. A tennis shoe or equivalent usually works best (no boots).
• You are financially responsible for all damage caused to the car due to driver error. A Vehicle Protection Plan is available for $75.00, 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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