Richard Petty Driving Experience

Do you enjoy driving a NASCAR stock car? If you do, this is the place for you. Make a reservation, pay in advance, hop a shuttle at Paris Paris, sit through the training, suit up, wait your turn in the covered bleachers, and off to the races you go literally. They also have a USB plugged in so you can purchase GoPro version of your driving experience. This event can be expensive; plan on paying about $ 400 and extras like commemorative plaques, videos, pictures, ball caps, and T-​shirts are extra. Still well worth the money if you like driving a race car at 150+ MPH.
An instructor sits in the passenger seat and gives you guidance and can slow you down if you get going too fast. Just plain FUN!

Seriously, I had the best time!!! You will never go faster than you do on that track, and it is thrilling, crazy, fun, and scary all at the same time!
The employees are awesome (Donny S was my driver), and the experience is something I’ll never forget.
I give it my highest recommendation!

My daughter and I went for the 3 lap ride. WOW what fun !! A total rush! The staff was very nice and the driver’s are awesome

TALL PEOPLE BEWARE!
I purchased the Sunday drive for my fiancé ’ s birthday last week. I made the point of calling the North Carolina office to make sure that the program could accommodate his 6’6″ large frame. The office assured me that they had cars that fit almost anybody and that as long as he wasn’t taller than 6 foot six, and bigger than 4x he would be fine.
The day of his birthday I presented my Nascar crazed man with the information and he was thrilled. Right away he asked me about his size and I assured him he was fine. After all he only wears a 2x.
We arrived at the track and again he asked the manager again assured him he would fit no problem. Driving time came and he put on his fire suit which was far too big for him. When it came time he got through the window no problem but the crew had to stuff his head in to get his whole body in. They were literally shoving his head in!
After some discussion back and forth I was surprised to see him climbing back out. It turns out his legs were so long they went far past the pedals and he hit his leg on the steering wheel when trying to shift… in other words he was way to tall.
I felt so bad. Here was my man looking humiliated getting out of the car, ripping of his suit, looking like he wanted to die… on his birthday!
The manager offered a 10 lap ride along and free pictures and video, which I agreed to but later realized was a mistake because really who wants pictures to remind them what a horrible birthday you had.
I emailed the office in North Carolina and shared some thoughts. I never heard back from them so I felt I should share it here. First, they really should have some height and weight recommendations. I get they don’t want to turn away prospective drivers but really they should have some parameters to give people so at least they have an idea. Frankly another driver that day who was six foot four said he barely fit. My fiancé said there would be absolutely no way that a 3x or 4x would ever fit and he had no idea why they would even think it would be possible. He to this day has bruises all over his body from trying to squeeze in! It probably shouldn’t be attempted by anyone taller than six foot four or heavier than 225 lbs.
Second, they should consider a mock up of a car cockpit in their office so that customers have an opportunity to sit in it before they get their hopes up and get dissappointed and more importantly before they get humiliated when they don’t fit.
Over all, the people who got to drive loved it. However it will go down in our personal history as the birthday we both would like to forget.

So Awesome!!! Don «The Ragin Cajun» was super cool. Definitely cool experience! 18 laps was the best!!! I definitely will do this again!!! All the instructors were cool, but Don made it so fun!!! Cannot even explain how much fun this was!!!

Richard Petty honored my gift card restoring 100% of my confidence in them. I regret the prior review as it was premature and attempted to have it removed but was not able. Definitely a stand up organization. Thank you Brandi for everything you are great. Looking forward to many more tracks.

My buddies and I did the 30 lap driving experience. First, the facility is awesome and the instructors and staff were very professional.
I included the 3 lap ride along to get an idea of the lines and speed. My driver said we were going 180 mph. I found that hard to believe but I achieved what I wanted.
Myself and my friends had to wait until everyone had driven because of our distance package. No problem with that. It gave us a chance to see what’s going on.
I finally got in the car and got all buckled up. My instructor went over everything and we went out. There are white lines called gates that I was required to stay between. Obviously at first it took some getting used to, like 3 or so laps. Once getting comfortable with that, I found it difficult to look far ahead due to my hight 6’2″ not giant status but roof was obstructing my view, I adapted. Next, the fire wall right of the throttle peddle was tore up which at first made it difficult to be smooth with acceleration and lifting. Again, I adapted. So once I got it figured out then I was like, how fast can we go. My right leg is sore this morning due to my unsuccessful efforts in getting the car to go faster. There’s probably a dent in the fire wall where me and others were pushing the throttle hard. In the end, my top speed was 144.68 and fast lap at 41.62. The car could have gone faster had my instructor opened it up. It was obvious I was hitting my marks due to my instructor not reminding me ever lap.
Overall, it was okay, not great. Maybe I’m spoiled. Fortunately i didn’t pay for it but If you have an ass load of money that’s means nothing to you, it’s a fun morning.

LOVE THESE GUYS! I’ve been on 4 tours with them and absolutely love the experience. They are professional and friendly. Great experience all around. I highly highly recommended them.

Wanna make two redneck, Nascar fans very happy? Take them to Richard Petty Driving Experience. My parents just happened to be visiting one week after their 29^th wedding anniversary. We told them to get in the car for their surprise bungee jumping excursion. My step-​mom was ecstatic when she realized we were rolling up on the speedway, while my dad was almost as terrified to find out that he would be sitting shot gun in a stock car going 165 mph. What can I say? He drives 55. Always.
After we managed to get my dad in the car, he had a great time. They were doing a BOGO ½ off deal. For roughly $ 170, they each got suited up for 3 exhilarating laps around the track. Most people would probably enjoy the driving package, but for my parents, passenger was just right.
A++ Experience all around.

Great and friendly track and staff.
My kids did the ride-​a-​long in Joey Loganos car.
I would highly recommend this for any fast driver or any nascar fans!!! (See picture)
However, when you get to the track dont stop at the main building as they are not affiliated with the petty experience and the brunette was not informative. So, head out towards the track, follow signs. go under the tunnel. there is a petty experience office out there that will assist you in anything you need, driving, riding. very friendly and very helpful. (See picture)

What an awesome experience. The entire crew from the minute I got there was incredibly friendly. The best customer service experience I’ve had in Las Vegas by far. Don from Baton Rouge was a great driver. Thanks Don for the memory! I highly recommend this place if you’re in Vegas looking for an adventure!

My husband is a Nascar fan so when our family vacation in Vegas landed on his birthday, I decided to suprise him with a RPDE ride along. He had the best time! I was expecting that the preparation process would be time consuming but it was very easy. the racetrack was easy to find and the RPDE trailer inside the racetrack was also easy to find. They allow family members to hang out in the pit area and watch, too. The kids loved seeing daddy in a fire suit and watching him go arount the race track in a real race car. Totally worth the money. He wants to do the driving program next.

What a great day to go over 150 Mph. Coolest Vegas Experience yet. Ever. Crew Chief Anthony and driver instructor Art and the team all made the day unforgettable.
I’ve never met The King, but If I did, I’m sure he would invite me to race him and I’d give him a run for his money in Vegas with this great team.
The Richard Petty Driving Eperience — 30 Laps — is the way to go. I’m going to do this from now on every time I return to Vegas.

My husband took me here today for our 6 year anniversary. Best present ever! If you have a need for speed and a love for muscle cars. you MUST try!

My boyfriend and I were invited to the Richard Petty experience through a media corporate event, it was so much fun, more fun than I had imagined it to be. I read a review saying that the max they allowed you to drive was 130, that’s incorrect being that my average speed was 136. The only thing that sucks is that you only get to ride around the track 8 times, and as mentioned before you barely get the hang of it by the 8^th lap to really enjoy it, 10 laps would be more ideal. I definitely recommend it to anyone who is in Vegas and has the extra cash to spend, I did notice that prices are pretty steep for 8 times around the track; however it is a once in lifetime experience. Not many places you can drive 140 miles per hour and not receive a speeding ticket.

I’ve got to say. I have done some pretty cool/​adrenaline-​type/​adventure stuffs and while this doesn’t beat skydiving over Lake Wanaka or Bungy Jumping over the Shotover river in Queenstown; it is not trailing far behind.
I booked a Rookie Tour with the guys at the Richard Petty Driving Experience and my mates got himself a ride-​along with one of their drivers; and we both loved it. It was great fun.
The Rookie Tour is basically you at the wheel of a 600 HP Nascar Race car w/​an experienced driver in the seat next to you and he guides and makes sure that you don’t kill yourself during the 8 laps that you’re allowed to do at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
I really liked the whole experience — they pick you up at a pre-​determined location on the strip, drive you out to their shop (where you learn a bit about their story and how they do things & you can also get photos with some of their really cool cars) then to the Vegas Speedway, get you geared up and show you a safety video. Then you head to the track and wait your turn to race. There are some really cool cars along the track where you can get shots… Bumblebee was there!
The only letdown is that you are only allowed to do 8 laps, which goes really really fast! It’s quite pricey (I paid about $ 650) but worth doing if you in Vegas — the guys are very nice and they make sure that you have a great time!

I got my husband the 8 lap Rookie driving experience and myself the ride-​a-​long as part of a 20^th Anniversary trip. Even though the entire trip was wonderful, this was clearly the highlight. This is a first class operation from the word GO. We were picked up by our shuttle driver/​tour guide/​concierge extraordinaire Brad who really went above and beyond what I would have expected to make sure that my experience was as great as my husbands. The crew, drivers, and coaches were all super friendly & clearly knew exactly what they were doing… I can’t say there was a single hiccup in the on-​site operation. We weren’t done for 10 minutes before my hubby was talking about getting the 30 lap upgrade next time. We no more than walked in our door when we got home and my husband was watching the well done video of his drive for the first of what has now been who knows how many times. This was truly an all time great experience.
Also, as a side note, I saw a review that claimed that you were not allowed to go above 130 mph, and wanted to state that that was clearly a misunderstanding. You are allowed to go as fast as your skill level & the non-​restricter (sp) plate car will allow. The in car coach can cut your horses back if you are clearly driving beyond your abilities, but otherwise it’s up to you. My husband was in the high 130’s and another gentleman in his group was into the 140’s, while a fellow in the 30 lap group hit the upper 150’s.

I purchased the rookie experience as a birthday present for my man. Overall great experience, BUT THERE ARE TWO VERY IMPORTANT DRAWBACKS YOU SHOULD CONSIDER BEFORE PURCHASING:
1– For $ 500 I don’t think they give you enough time in the car on the actual track. You only get to drive for 8 laps. YES YOU HEARD RIGHT ONLY 8! Which literally goes by in 2.5 seconds.
2– They only allow you to go 130 MPG!!! Seriously? In a racecar that can easily hit 170? Why spend that much to only go 130 MPH?
My man thoroughly enjoyed the experience expect for the fact that as soon as he got the hang of driving the car, it was over…
Ultimately, if you don’t mind spending that type of cash and you’ve never been behind the wheel of a race car, then do it! If you are a speed racer and think you’re going to feel the exhilaration a professional racer feels, think again. Remember, 8 laps & 130 MPH MAX!

Now I have done a ton of really cool things in my life but this takes the cake! The rush of having that much power and speed at your finger tips was amazing.
I did the rookie experience so I got to do 8 laps at Las Vegas Motor Speedway the day after the race and was AWESOME! Seriously I am addicted now and just want to do more and more. I think my next stop will be Daytona!
Yes, this is short review compared to my normal ones but only one word can describe this… AMAZING! Thank you!

Just got back from Vegas. I got my gf the Experience of a Lifetime package with 30 laps. She had a great time.
Everyone there was really nice, the signs leading the way there were great and the whole process was a blast.