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Richard Petty Driving Experience at Walt Disney World Speedway Orlando

Think you can handle white-knuckled, heart-pounding speed just like the pros? Then this driving experience at the Walt Disney World® Speedway in Orlando is for you! Drive a professional race car around a real racetrack for a once-in-a-lifetime experience that satisfies your need for speed. Choose from three driving options to drive eight, 18 or 30 laps!

Head to the Walt Disney World® Speedway in Orlando at your selected time. This program includes an orientation session, on-track instruction, photo opportunities and driver's Q&A. You'll then be suited up in a regulation helmet, neck guard and driver's suit for your safety. Finally, slide through the car window and get ready for 2-4 hours of fun-filled driving in a professional race car!

 
Choose from three driving options for an 8-lap, 18-lap or 30-lap run. You'll feel like a real race car driver as you conquer lap after lap. After the closing ceremony, you'll receive your lap-time sheet and graduation certificate, so you'll be a rookie no more!

Your experience includes:
  • 10 minutes - Orientation and Video: Meet the RPDE staff and watch a short video
  • 20 minutes - On-Track Instruction in RPDE Van: Master the track driving line, accel/decel points and more
  • 20 minutes - In-Car Instruction and Photos: View the interior equipment and have your photo taken outside the car
  • 10 minutes - Mandatory Driver's Meeting: This is the time to ask any questions and receive the driving order
  • 2 - 4 hours - Driving Experience (time varies by experience and based on option selected)
  • 15 minutes - Closing Ceremony: Receive your lap-time sheet and graduation certificate
Choose from the following driving experiences:
  • Rookie Experience: 8-laps
  • Kings Experience: 18-laps
  • Experience of a Lifetime (EOAL): 30-laps
Please note: All times are approximate and subject to weather conditions and participant experience levels.

 

  • 8 laps of driving (if Rookie option selected)
  • 18 laps of driving (if Kings option selected)
  • 30 laps of driving (if EOAL option selected)
  • Safety instruction and track orientation
  • All equipment and gear
  • Lap-time sheet and graduation certificate
  • Local taxes
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
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