Las Vegas Race Car Driving - Richard Petty Rookie Experience
- Location:Las Vegas, Nevada
- Duration:3 hours (approx.)
- TOUR Code:5089RPRE
Reach speeds only legal on the race track in an once-in-a-lifetime experience. Get in the drivers seat and enjoy 8 laps around the speedway in a 358 cubic inch V-8 NASCAR style racecar that roars with 600HP. The Rookie Experience lasts 3 hours and if that’s not enough you can upgrade to the Rookie Tour with transportation included and behind-the-scenes action!
Highlights
- Eight laps around the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in a NASCAR style racecar
- Track orientation and information sessions
- Graduation pack, including detailed lap-time sheet and official Graduation Certificate
- Upgrade to the Rookie Tour with transportation and a tour of the Las Vegas Speedway facility included
- Safety gear including regulation helmet and neck guard included
You’ll begin your Rookie Experience with a mandatory orientation which includes two elements of safety and instruction training, in-car and on-track instruction. This will give you a chance to ask questions and learn everything you to need to know about the racing experience. You’ll also get a photo session outside of your racecar before taking off on the track.
After the driver’s meeting, you'll be suited up in a regulation helmet, neck guard and drivers suit for your safety. Then you can enjoy 1 to 2 hours of fun-filled driving in your professional NASCAR stock car. After successfully completing your 8 laps, you’ll receive a graduation packet that includes a time sheet with a breakdown of each lap driven.
Upgrade to the Rookie Tour option with transportation to and from the Speedway. Additionally, receive an overview of the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the largest sporting venue on the West Coast of the United States. Tour the Richard Petty Driving Experience Race Shop as well as a stop at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway Gift Store to find your favorite race gear.
Please note: all times are approximate and subject to weather conditions and participant experience levels.
Schedule Details
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Please make your own way to the Las Vegas Speedway. Transportation NOT included
Rookie Experience with Tour:
Transportation included. Pick up locations at the Excalibur Rotunda (Airport / Shuttle Bus pick up area) or Harrah’s Bus Depot (adjacent to Harrah’s main valet)
Excalibur pick-up times:
7:30am pick up for 9:30am class time
11:30am pick up for 1:00pm class time
4:30pm pick up for 6:00pm class time
Harrah's pick-up times:
8:00am pick up for 9:30am class time
12:00pm pick up for 1:00pm class time
5:00pm pick up for 6:00pm class time
Departure Time:
Rookie Experience:
Classes are held at 9:30am, 10:30am, and 1pm unless otherwise specified. Please see the list of exceptions below.
Exceptions:
2011
- December: 18 - 1pm to 3pm
2012
- February: 11 - 9:30am & 10:30am, 12, 19,26 - 1pm, 29 - 4pm & 3,4,17,18 - 5pm
- March: 3 - 9:30 & 10:30am, 4,18, 25 - 1pm & 16,17,30 - 5pm
- April: 1,15, 21, 22, 29 - 1pm & 6,7, 27, 28 - 5pm
- May: 6, 20 - 1pm only & 4, 5, 25, 26 - 5pm
- June: 19, 22, 23, 26, 29, 30 - 9:30 & 10:30am
- July: 9:30 & 10:30am only
- August: 9:30 & 10:30am only
- September: 16, 23, 30 - 1pm * 1, 7, 8, 21, 22 - 5pm
- October: 7, 21, 28 - 1pm & 26, 27, 29, 30, 21 - 5pm
- November: 4, 11 - 1pm & 1, 3, 16, 17 - 5pm
- December: 2, 9 - 1pm & 14, 15 - 5pm
Please note tour times are subject to change and the time on your selected day will need to be reconfirmed with the operator at least 48 hours prior to tour date.
Duration:
3 hours (approx.)
Tour and Pricing Options
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Additional Information
- Richard Petty Rookie Experience
- Tour of the Las Vegas Speedway Facility (if Rookie Tour selected at time of booking)
- Pick-up and drop-off from and to Las Vegas hotel (if Rookie Tour option selected at time of booking)
- Tour of Richard Petty Driving Experience Race Shop (if Rookie Tour option selected at time of booking)
- Facility overview of Las Vegas Motor Speedway (if Rookie Tour option selected at time of booking)
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 5 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Not recommended for participants with back problems
- Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant women
- Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
- Wear comfortable clothing and closed toe shoes. No sandals are allowed.
- Must be have the ability to climb through at 15" high and 30" wide window that sits 36" from the ground.
- Minimum age is 16 years
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