Rockingham Speedway NC – Stock Car Driving Experience

Your stock car driving experience starts with a driver orientation session where a racing school instructor covers how to enter and exit the track, finding the line, the flags used, safety procedures, and much more. By the end of this session, you’ll have everything needed for a safe driving experience.

Next, you’ll suit up in the racing gear and climb through the window into the driver’s seat. A crew member will buckle you into the 5-point racing harness and connect your in-helmet radio.

After a thumbs up, start your engine and through the one-way radio the instructor will guide you out onto the track. They'll work with you on accelerating, passing, braking, and finding your fastest line as you push your driving skills to the limit.

No racing experience is required!

Out on the track, it’s just you alone in the race car with the instructor in your ear helping you drive at incredible speeds.

This adrenaline-pumping driving experience has been designed for the sole purpose of giving you the opportunity to experience the thrill of driving a real stock car in a safe and controlled environment. The only question is ‘How FAST will you go?’.

No pace car to follow, no instructor riding shotgun and passing allowed.

• High speed laps around Rockingham Speedway's 1-mile oval.
• Take control of a 400+ horsepower race car.
• Learn to race from stock car racing veterans.
• You'll be driving the racecar by yourself. No instructor riding shotgun.
• Feed your need for speed!

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

Location:

• Rockingham, North Carolina, a short drive from Fayetteville.  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 late model race car is a purpose-built, high-performance stock car designed primarily for oval track racing, with tube-frame chassis, racing suspensions, lightweight bodies, and powerful V8 engines.
• 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, more agile and lighter with exposed front wheels.

How fast will I be able to go?

• Real fast! Speeds vary according to each driver’s individual performance.

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

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