Long Island Drive a Race Car Experience

Real stock cars, real racing, real FAST!

Your adrenaline-pumping adventure begins when you arrive at Riverhead Raceway and meet your racing instructors. They'll go over safety procedures, the flags used, how to enter/exit the track, passing, cornering, braking, and more.

Then, it’s into your racing suit and full-face helmet. After you’ve climbed into the driver’s seat, the instructor will make sure you are strapped into your 5-point harness and connect the one-way radio to your helmet. While you are on the track, they will be communicating with you the entire time helping you drive safely, while at the same time, getting your speed up to an incredible level.

No previous stock car racing 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 an experience gift where they’ll fire up a 400-horsepower stock car and drive a race car like the pros do!

2024 Dates*

• September 08, 2024  CANCELLED

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


Highlights:

• Soar around the 1/4-mile oval at Riverhead Raceway.
• Feel the awesome power of a race proven Late Model stock car with a 400+ horsepower engine.
• Learn from seasoned racing professionals.
• You will be wearing a fireproof driver's suit, helmet with one-way radio communication, and a HANS Device.

Location:   RIverhead, New York (Long Island).

The Cars:

• Late Models designed to race on smaller short oval racetracks.
• The Late Model’s fiberglass body and strong chassis make the cars quicker and lighter than the larger Cup cars used at bigger ovals.
• The race cars all have standard transmission. If you need assistance operating a standard vehicle the pit crews will help you exit the pit area and get to speed quickly.

How fast will I be able to go?

• Real fast! You are driving by yourself in the race car. The speeds will vary according to each driver’s individual performance.

Need to know:

• The minimum age drive a race car is 18 years old. Ride Along minimum age is 14 years and be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Drivers must be able to climb through a 15” high by 28” wide window that sits 35” from the ground.
• Minimum height requirement is 5′ tall.
• Maximum height allowable is 6′ 4″.
• Chest and waist cannot exceed 52".
• Wear clothes that will be comfortable under the driver’s suit.
• Closed toe shoes are required. The shoes you wear should allow you to feel the pedals through the sole. A running shoe or equivalent usually works best (no boots). Open-toed shoes are not permitted.
• This experience is weather dependent. If your racing event is cancelled due to weather, your certificate will be rescheduled for a future date. Refunds cannot be issued.
• 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 race car.