Oswego Speedway NY Stock Car Driving Experience

This is the perfect experience gift for the stock car racing fan in your life!

Your racing adventure begins when you arrive at Oswego Speedway, a short drive from Syracuse. At the 45-minute driver’s orientation session, seasoned racing instructors get you ready for the incredible power and speed you are about to experience. They’ll go over safety procedures, entering and exiting the track, finding the line, the flags used, passing and much more. You’ll then get geared up in a full-faced helmet and a fireproof racing suit over your clothes.

Then comes the exciting part! You’ll slide through the window, into the driver’s seat, get strapped into your 5-point harness and connect your one-way radio to your helmet so you can hear your instructor while you’re driving around the track.

As you’re driving, you'll get advice on all aspects of racing including cornering, break points, changing gears and accelerating the whole way through. Their aim is to get you driving safely and faster and faster.

No previous stock car racing experience needed!

With their loved ones on the sidelines watching, this is guaranteed to be an unforgettable adventure for racing fans and thrill seekers alike and makes a truly unique experience gift!

Upcoming dates:

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

• Soar around Oswego Speedway's 0.625-mile asphalt oval.
• Feel the awesome power of a real stock car's 400+ horsepower engine.
• Instruction and guidance from seasoned racing professionals.
• No instructor in the car - Passing allowed - No pace car to follow!

Location:

• Oswego, New York, a short drive from Syracuse VIEW MAP

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 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.

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.

• A valid driver’s license is required.
• The minimum age to drive a race car is 18 years.
• Ride Along minimum age is 14 years and be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
• Drivers must be able to climb through a 15” high by 28” wide window that sits 35” from the ground.
• Maximum height allowable is 6′ 4″.
• Minimum height requirement is 5′ tall.
• Waist and chest cannot exceed 52".
• All participants are provided with a Full-Faced Helmet (with one-way radio communication) and a fireproof driver’s suit.
• 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 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.

How To Book Your Experience