Sparta, KY


The heart-pounding, white-knuckle entertainment of a ride or drive behind the wheel of a 600HP NASCAR race car with Richard Petty Driving Experience at Kentucky Speedway is the fastest thing to do in the ‘Bluegrass State’. There is no better memory of Kentucky than roaring around the track at speeds of up to 160 MPH while your friends and family cheer you on from pit road.

Kentucky Speedway, located in Sparta, KY, is located approximately 45 miles from Cincinnati, OH and 60 miles from Louisville, KY. It is a 1.5 mile tri-oval and hosts a number of racing series including NASCAR Nationwide Series and IZOD IndyCar Series.

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 Kentucky 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!
TEENS RIDE FOR $29: When a parent/guardian purchases a Ride-Along Experience, their Teenager (ages 14-19) can participate in a Ride-Along Experience as well for $29 (plus tax where applicable). Teen Rides must be purchased At Track. Some restrictions apply.

DRIVING EXPERIENCES: Driving Experiences require reservations and can be purchased by clicking on the desired Experience button below. Effective 10/5/12 all driving experiences at Kentucky Speedway will utilize right seat instructor format.

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

$109.00

3 Laps

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

RACE RIDE

$149.00

3 Laps

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During NASCAR weekends experience the thrill of a 3-lap high speed Ride-Along in a NASCAR race car!

ROOKIE EXPERIENCE

$449.00

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

$849.00

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

$1,299.00

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

$2,599.00

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 offers Race Rides during Quaker State 400 at Kentucky Speedway

5/31/2012 12:00:00 AM
Ride-Along for 3 high speed laps at Kentucky Speedway within hours of your favorite NASCAR drivers!... Read full article

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