Feel the engine rumble as you drive an authentic stock car!
Your adrenaline-pumping driving experience begins with your seasoned racing instructors going over safety procedures, how to enter and exit the track, how to drive the racing line and everything you need to know to drive like the real racing pros do. Once the 45-minute orientation session is complete, you’ll get dressed in a fireproof driving suit over your clothes and a full-face helmet.
No previous stock car driving experience is needed!
Now for the exciting part! You’ll climb through the window, settle into the driver’s seat, and get buckled into the 5-point racing harness. A crew member will connect your one-way radio and will give you advice on braking points and changing gears while you are on the track so you can drive safely while getting your speed up to a breath-taking level.
No pace car to follow - No instructor in the car - Passing allowed.
This is the perfect experience gift for the stock car racing fan in your life. Make their dream of driving a race car come true at Showtime Speedway!
Highlights
- High speed laps around Showtime Speedway's 3/8-mile oval.
- Take control of a 400+ horsepower race car.
- Receive instruction from stock car racing professionals.
- You'll be driving the racecar by yourself.
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 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 short oval tracks, lighter and more agile with exposed front wheels.
Location:
- Showtime Speedway, Pinellas Park, Clearwater Florida. VIEW MAP
How fast will I be able to go?
Need to know:
- 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).
- 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.
- 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 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.
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