Caraway Speedway NC Stock Car Driving Experience

This is a fantastic introduction to the fast and furious sport of stock car racing!

Gift the stock car racing fan in your life a present they can check off their bucket list - driving a race car at speeds up to 150 mph at Caraway Speedway in Sophia, North Carolina, a short drive from Greensboro.

When are you arrive at Caraway Speedway, instructors will arm you with all the racing theory and techniques you will need for a safe but very fast experience. They'll go over how to enter / exit the track, passing techniques, flags used, how to achieve the perfect racing line, safety procedures, and much more.

No previous racing experience needed!

Then it's track side to put your new skills to the test. You’ll put on your racing gear, slide through the window into the driver’s seat and buckle your 5-point racing harness! A crew member will connect a one-way radio to your helmet. Through the helmet radio, they'll help you find the fastest line as you push your driving skills to the limit.

After a thumbs up, start your engine, wait for the green flag to be waved, and put the pedal to the metal! Out on the track, it’s just you alone in the race car with the instructor in your ear helping you drive to near professional race speeds.

Feel the excitement of sitting behind the wheel and passing the other drivers on the track.

• High speed laps around Caraway Speedway’s .445-mile asphalt short oval.
• Receive instruction and guidance from stock car racing veterans in a classroom and while you’re on the track.
• Experience the incredible power of a 400+ horsepower.
• It’s just you in the car!

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.

Location:

• Sophia, North Carolina, a short drive from Greensboro VIEW MAP

How fast will I be able to go?

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

• The minimum age to drive a race car is 18 years.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• The Ride Along minimum age is 14 years and must 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".
• The race cars do not have doors. 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 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 away 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