Thompson Speedway Racecar Driving

Experience the Thrill of Driving a Real SprintCup Style Stock Car at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park

Stockcar Short Track Racing Options (optional):
  • Stockcar Short Track Green Flag Get behind the wheel for an extra 3 laps and drive a NASCAR Stockcar for a total of 12 Laps around the track!

    + $100 Total: $425

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About This Experience Gift

  • 9 High-Speed Laps on 5/8 Mile High Banked Oval Track
  • Get Behind the Wheel and Drive an actual Sprint Cup style Racecar
  • Authentic 500-plus horsepower Race-Proven NASCAR style Racecars

General Information

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This thrilling Track Day provides racing fans and thrill seekers alike with a unique chance to sit behind the wheel and drive a real 500-plus horsepower Sprint Cup style racecar around an 5/8 Mile High Banked Oval!

Your Racecar Driving Experience Gift begins with a Drivers Meeting which covers instruction on driving techniques, safety procedures and everything you need to know to prepare you for this thrilling adventure. Before getting behind the wheel, you will take a narrated van ride around the track to learn the all about the racing line. Once the Driver’s training session is complete, it’s time to suit up and head to Pit Lane. You will climb through the window of your stockcar and get strapped into the five point harness. When the green flag is waved, it’s your signal to exit the pits and put the pedal to the metal! Once on the track you will reach speeds over 100 miles an hour as you floor it for 9 heart pounding laps!

So, take a deep breath and prepare for the ride of your life! This Stockcar Racing experience is the perfect unique gift for every racing fan!

Where It's Located

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  • Thompson, Connecticut (Thompson International Speedway)

Who Is Included

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Participants
The Stockcar Short Track Racecar Driving Xperience Certificate® is for one participant. You will be joined by up to 20 additional participants during the class and on the track.

Guests
You may invite guests to the track to watch your NASCAR Racing Experience.

When It Is Offered

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The Stockcar Racing Experience is offered on specific dates throughout the year, subject to availability. Dates are subject to change.

How Long Is It

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The Stockcar Drive includes a one hour drivers meeting and lesson, plus 9 Laps around the track and has a total duration of approximately 3 hours, unless an Additional Lap Option is selected.

Weather

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The Stockcar Racing may be rescheduled by the Instructor due to heavy rain or other inclement weather. If a reservation is cancelled due to weather, you will receive a rain-check valid for one year from that date which can be used towards another reservation. The rain-check is non-refundable.

What To Wear

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Dress comfortably, a driving suit and helmet will be provided. Please bring a T-shirt that will fit under the driving suit and sneakers. Boots of any kind are not permitted. Please refrain from using any hair sprays or gels.

Additional Information

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The Driving Experience takes place in authentic, race-proven NASCAR style racecars and includes an hour long driver orientation. Participants are in contact with the Professional Instructors via radio. There are no lead cars setting the pace, rather a wide open racing format where passing is allowed.

Participation is limited to individuals weighing less than 350lbs and less than 6'5" tall. Individuals who are pregnant, have broken bones or other physical conditions which are considered unsafe in racing conditions are not eligible to participate. Participants must be at least 5' tall, 100lbs, 18 years of age, and have a valid drivers license.

Participants are required to sign a Liability Release Form.

Insurance is available for an additional $55.00 and may be purchased from the racing school after reservation. The policy covers damage to the racecar resulting from driver error and is subject to a $1,500.00 deductible.

An IN-CAR DVD is available for purchase on the day of the experience. Automatic Transmission Racecars available.

ITEM/SKU NUMBER: XD-715-003

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Reservation Information

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All changes to reservations for the Stockcar Short Track Driving Experience require thirty-five (35) days advance notice. Changes to reservations are subject to a $30.00 administrative fee. No changes can be made to reservations within 35 days of the scheduled reservation.

Xperience Certificates® cannot be exchanged once a reservation for the experience has been made.

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