Long Island NY Stock Car Driving Experience

Real stock cars, real racing, real FAST!

Your adrenaline-pumping adventure begins when you arrive at Riverhead Raceway and meet your racing instructors for a 45-minute orientation session. They'll go over safety procedures, the flags used, how to enter/exit the track, passing, braking, cornering, and more.

No previous stock car racing experience required!

Then, it’s into your racing suit and full-faced 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 instructor in the car - Passing allowed - No pace car to follow!

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!

Upcoming dates:

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

• Soar around the 1/4-mile oval at Riverhead Raceway.
• Feel the awesome power of a real stock car with a 400+ horsepower engine.
• Learn from seasoned stock car racing professionals.
• You’ll be driving by yourself! No instructor riding next to you.

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 require 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 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.

Location:

• RIverhead, New York (Long Island)  VIEW MAP

How fast will I be able to go?

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

• The minimum age to drive a stock car is 18 years.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• 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".
• 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 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