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Roses are red,

Violets are blue,

What better way to express your love,

Than NASCAR racing thrills for two?

Nothing says “I love you” like spending the day together at the race track… You, your sweetie and Richard Petty Driving Experience!

Choose from these two RED HOT Valentine’s Day deals:

-          This Valentine’s Day treat your sweetheart to a 3-lap, high-speed Ride-Along and get a second Ride-Along FREE!

-          Get your honey’s engine roaring by treating them to an 8, 18, or 30-lap Driving Experience and receive $143 OFF a second Driving Experience! $143 off a second Driving Experience is sure to say “I love you” this Valentine’s Day!

(Almost) Nothing gets your heart pounding faster than an adrenaline-filled day at your favorite racetrack with Richard Petty Driving Experience!

These SWEET Valentine’s Day deals won’t last forever, so book today by calling 1.800.237.3889.

That’s right… Oh Canada, the home of great hockey and delicious maple syrup…

Is also home to the second annual “Richard Petty Driving Experience Canadian Summer Tour”!

We’re traveling north again this July, visiting some of eastern Canada’s local, home tracks including: Kawartha Downs & Speedway (Fraserville, ON), Delaware Speedway (Delaware, ON), Sunset International Speedway (Innisfil, ON) and Riverside International Speedway (Antigonish, NS).

Last year was the very first year Richard Petty Driving Experience traveled to these Canadian short tracks, but based on overwhelming enthusiasm and support, we are thrilled to continue this trip to our northern neighbor!

And it’s certainly fitting that we take Richard Petty Driving Experience to Canada since Richard Petty’s first-ever NASCAR-race took place at Toronto’s CNE stadium in 1958…

Therefore, we’re proud to offer Canadians the chance to experience real life racing thrills in a Petty race car again this summer. Get behind the wheel and drive 12 fast laps with our signature driving program, the Rookie Experience, for $399. Rather let a professional do the driving? Ride-Along shotgun for 4 thrilling laps for only $79.

So if you’re in Canada this July, be sure to get oot and aboot and right over to Richard Petty Driving Experience!

Reservations are required for all driving experiences and can also be made for Ride-Alongs, but are not required. For reservations or more information call 1.800.237.3889 or visit www.DrivePetty.com/Can-Tour.

Richard Petty Driving Experience wants to take a second to thank everyone who has EVER come out to Ride-Along or Drive with us! We appreciate you guys and hope you had the time of your life!! We also hope to see you again very soon!

You guys mean the world to us, so today we are featuring a couple customers and their stories… hope you enjoy!

It’s always twice as fun when you bring your WHOLE family with you to the track to experience the smell, taste, sounds and thrills of racing. Families are ALWAYS invited to come join us on pit road to cheer you on as you Ride-Along or Drive!

Check out this junior fan with one of our professional drivers at Texas Motor Speedway. His father drove with us and brought him along. He had a blast!!

If you’ve ever met our track crews at any of our locations, you quickly discovered how helpful, hardworking and passionate these guys are. They always go above and beyond to make your Ride-Along or Driving Experience unforgettable! Our track crew truly enjoys seeing everyone come to the track wearing HUGE smiles with excitement in their eyes!

Recently in Charlotte, a gentleman brought his father out to drive for his 70th birthday. The Charlotte crew not only made sure these guys had an experience of a lifetime, but also gave the 70 year old birthday boy a large sweet treat to help him celebrate… a huge checkered flag cupcake! He was smiling from ear to ear…. That’s what it’s all about y’all!

Our expertise is authentic NASCAR ride and drive entertainment, but some of you also invite us to be a part of your very special personal moments! Recently during our track run in Texas, George Martin asked his long-time girlfriend to marry him in victory lane. We want to congratulate these two and wish them a long life of love and happiness! We also hope they come back to Richard Petty Driving Experience to remember this special moment and to DRIVE with us on their anniversaries!!

Thanks again to our customers… old, new and soon to be! You guys are the best!

Hey everyone!  Things have been busy here at Richard Petty Driving Experience but we’re back with another edition of Answers from “The King.”  Thanks to all of you who submitted questions. 

All the years you were behind the wheel, your wife was a big part of your support team.  How is she doing now that you are not behind the wheel anymore? 

My wife Lynda has been with me through everything – she has seen every wreck, every flip and every injury I had during my racing career and she still stuck with me.  Now that I’m done racing, she is definitely more relaxed.  I think she feels better knowing that now, when I’m at the race track, the only vehicle I’m in is a golf cart!

 What would you say your proudest moments are both personally and professionally?

 No question, receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom is my proudest moment ever.

 Will you expand to a 3 or possible 4 car team in the near future?

 It’s always a possibility.  Running a race team is a tough job – something I love – but it’s still hard.  If the opportunity presents itself in the future, we would always be open to expanding our team.  Right now, we’re just focused on running real good for the remainder of the 2011 season.  

Have you ever participated in one of the Ride-Alongs as an instructor?  Have you ever wanted to drive one of the new generation of cars?

No – although I know a lot of people have asked!  I leave that to the guys we have out there at the track every day – they are real good.  No, I have never wanted to drive one of the new generation of cars, either, I like what we used to drive just fine.

 

Hey everyone!  It’s time for another Ask ‘The King’ blog.  Submit your questions in the comments section and we’ll choose a few to send to The King and get his answers.

In honor of National Car Care Month, we’d thought we’d share some tips on how to best prepare your car for spring and summer from the experts in our garage here in Concord, NC.

CLEAN YOUR VEHICLE THROUGHLY (inside and out) – that includes power-washing the undercarriage, hand-washing the exterior and cleaning the windows

CHECK THE BATTERY connection for corrosion

TOP OFF FLUIDS AND REPLACE AIR FILTERS – check your oil, antifreeze, and windshield wiper fluid.  Fresh fluids and filters will improve your vehicle’s performance and enhance fuel mileage

EXAMINE BELTS AND HOSES for signs of damage

INSPECT TIRES for uneven wear patterns and other damage. Be sure to change if needed

INSPECT your brakes, exhaust system, and suspension for any damage or excessive wear and tear

HAVE A PROFESSIONAL CHECK YOUR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM so you can stay nice and cool during the dog days of summer!

Happy “National Car Care Month”!

Thanks to everyone who submitted questions for “Ask The King”!  We sent them on to Richard last week and here’s what he had to say…

What was your top speed back in your racing days?  What’s the fastest you’ve driven recently?

My #43 Plymouth Superbird probably ran 220mph unrestricted at Talladega Superspeedway – it’s pretty crazy that we could reach those speeds back in the day.  The guys now are required to use Restrictor Plates, which is better for the safety of the sport.  Recently, I’ve probably gotten to 80 mph in my personal car on the back roads of North Carolina.

Have you ever participated in an on-line racing program, like iRacing?

No, I’ve never done any racing online.  I know it’s real popular these days especially with young drivers looking to get practice on tracks they aren’t able to get to for one reason or another.  I prefer the real thing!

How did you prepare yourself before 500 mile races – to be sure you stayed on your line and hit your marks every lap?

The biggest thing is training your mind to be able to concentrate for 500 miles.  As you can imagine, it’s very hard to stay focused that long especially when the scenery doesn’t change very much.  In addition to being mentally prepared, it’s important to be physically fit so your body can withstand the stress of sitting in the car that long without moving very much.  Being a race car driver is harder than most people think.  Those guys out there are real athletes.

Stay tuned for next month’s “Ask The King”