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Richard Petty Driving Experience

6975 Speedway Blvd, Las Vegas, NV
1•800•BE•PETTY
Ranked #12 of 521 attractions in Las Vegas
4.5 of 5 stars 60 Reviews
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Type: Race Car Tracks, Educational Sites
Description: Take the wheel or ride along at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

I received this for a gift in 2000 and did this in an open-wheeled Indy car. You follow a pace car in front of you for approximatley 6 laps. As you keep up the pace car keeps increasing it's speed. It was a once-in-a-lifetime thrill!

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See 7 more reviews by ngkorte for Las Vegas
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

The guys at Richard Petty Driving Experience are very professional, very safety conscious and make no secret of the fact that they are there to help you have fun. And any way you look at it - this was fun!!! Unfortunately they sting you $99 plus tax for the video package or $17.50 per picture. So you get to see... More

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Toronto, Canada
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20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

I wish I could have driven but the thrill of the ride was still great. I'll be back to try driving next time though.

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Las Vegas, Nevada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

I did a $99 ride along, and it was great. Three times around the track doesn't take long, but feeling the G's as you go around sure gives you an appreciation for what NASCAR drivers do.

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See 34 more reviews by MillsMC for Las Vegas
Amarillo, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Was awesome! I did the ride along which I would recommend unless you are an experienced race car driver because they pushed it harder and faster than I would have had the guts to. 175 mph. Was only $81.00 for 3 laps when two or more are doing it.

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See 7 more reviews by David B for Las Vegas
Chicago, Illinois
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

This was great! Did a ride-along and it was sooo much fun. You get the green flag and the checkered flag. You go 165 mph and it's a once in a lifetime experience. They video tape it and take your picture in the car with the driver. Words can't express how amazing this was!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

My wife and I did the 'rookie tour'. About 1-2 hrs of class time and then onto the infield. You follow a pace car that directs you. This was the sinlge most exciting thing I've ever done. Try driving over 130mph on a 22 degree banked track! It doesn't get any better than this!

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See 8 more reviews by gmanStCroix for Las Vegas
Adelaide, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Hubby did this driving experience. He went with a driver as you are guaranteed going at least 160 miles per hour. He did the 3 laps then paid an extra $50.00 for another 3 laps. They put your laps onto a usb and you can also pay for a photo he loved it.

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See 6 more reviews by Blossom2012 for Las Vegas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012
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Did the 3 hot lap experience in May 2010 and really enjoyed it. Get the framed photo well worth it also.

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See 10 more reviews by TackyMonster for Las Vegas
Whitburn, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

must do if your into fast cars took the 10 laps and loved it

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