Indianapolis, IN


The fastest form of entertainment in Indianapolis is behind the wheel of a 600HP NASCAR race car. Every racecar driver wants to win at the Brickyard and you can feel what it’s like with Richard Petty Driving Experience at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Come out and challenge your friends and family on the track at speeds of up to 160 MPH during your next visit to Indianapolis.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway is a 2.5 mile oval located in Indianapolis, IN. It is home to the famed “Indianapolis 500” and “Brickyard 400.”

RIDE-ALONG EXPERIENCES: Generally our Ride-Along Experience is offered between 9am to 4pm on days we are on track at most locations. Check out the track schedule here. Before heading to the track call 1.800.237.3889 to confirm dates/times.
Reservations are not required for Ride-Alongs at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, except during special events and Race Rides during NASCAR event weekends. Ride-Alongs, given in the form of gift cards, do not expire and are non-refundable. Click here to purchase a Ride-Along today!
Effective 9/28/12 all driving experiences at Indianapolis Motor Speedway will utilize right seat instructor format.

*Note: A King’s Experience at Indianapolis Motor Speedway consist of 16 laps over 2 sessions. The Experience of a Lifetime at Indianapolis Motor Speedway consist of 24 laps over 3 sessions.

QUESTIONS? Want to know our age requirements, rain policy, or what to wear to the track? Click here for answers to our most Frequently Asked Questions.

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A Driver Release Fee of $25 will be added at time of checkout. Click here for details.

RIDE ALONG

$135.00

3 Laps

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3-lap high speed Ride-Along in a NASCAR race car

ROOKIE EXPERIENCE

$549.00

8 Laps

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Our most popular program! Get in the driver’s seat of NASCAR race car for 8 laps. (BRISTOL/ MARTINSVILLE 12 laps)

KINGS EXPERIENCE

$1,299.00

18 Laps

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Step up to the next driving program with 18 laps in a race car. (DAYTONA/ INDIANAPOLIS/ TALLADEGA 16 laps; BRISTOL/ MARTINSVILLE 24 laps)

EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME

$2,199.00

30 Laps

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Your hands are on the wheel of a NASCAR race car for 30 adrenaline pumping laps. (DAYTONA/ INDIANAPOLIS/ TALLADEGA 24 laps)

RACING EXPERIENCE

$3,200.00

50 Laps

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Get behind the wheel for 50 intense laps with our custom Racing Experience program. (BRISTOL 70 laps)

This fee is in lieu of a "crash clause" requiring each participant to commit a certain amount that will be forfeited in the event of an incident/crash. RPDE provides that each driver who pays the $25 Driver Release Fee will not be responsible for most damage to the car resulting from an incident/crash at the track. Only in the event that a driver intentionally or negligently fails to follow instructions which leads to an incident/crash will RPDE seek financial recompense for resulting damage to the vehicle.

 

Track News & Info

Richard Petty Driving Experience Announces Right Seat Instruction Format

10/9/2012 12:00:00 AM
Now you can drive faster...faster!... Read full article

Richard Petty Driving Experience Announces "Can't Drive a Manual? No Problem!"

8/29/2011 12:00:00 AM
Operation of a manual transmission no longer a requirement... Read full article

Richard Petty Driving Experience Launches All-New Website

11/19/2010 12:00:00 AM
DrivePetty.com brings the excitement of the track to user's online experience... Read full article

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