Race Car Drive-Along: Rookie Experience at Walt Disney World Speedway Orlando

Want to race eight laps of the Walt Disney World Speedway like a race car expert? With your hands on the wheel, your foot on the gas, you'll be in the driver's seat of a V8 professional stock car that roars with 600 horsepower. The program lasts around three hours, but the memories will last a lifetime!

The program includes an orientation session, on-track instruction, photo opportunities and driver's Q&A, before you sliding through the car window and on to the track for two to four hours of fun-filled driving in a professional Nextel Cup style stock car. You'll be suited up in a regulation helmet, neck guard and drivers suit for your safety. Please remember to bring closed toed shoes!

And after the closing ceremony, when you'll receive your lap-time sheet and graduation certificate, you'll be a rookie no more!

Your Rookie Experience includes:

• 10 minutes - Orientation and Video: Meet the RPDE staff and watch a short video
• 20 minutes - On-Track Instruction in RPDE Van: Master the track driving line, accel/decel points and more
• 20 minutes - In-Car Instruction and Photos: View the interior equipment; Have your photo taken outside the car
• 10 minutes - Mandatory Driver's Meeting: This is the time to ask any questions and get the driving order
• 1 - 2  hours - Driving Experience (time varies by experience)
• 15 minutes - Closing Ceremony: Receive your lap-time sheet and graduation certificate

Please note: all times are approximate and subject to weather conditions and participant experience levels.

Schedule details

Departure Dates:

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Departure Point:

Walt Disney World� Speedway

Departure Time:

• 8:00am
• 9:30am
• 12:30pm

Pricing information

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Tour options:

Additional information

Inclusions:

• Eight laps driving a professional race car
• Classroom introduction
• Track orientation
• Safety instruction
• Local Tax

Exclusions:

• Gratuities (optional)
• Hotel pickup and drop off

Additional Information:

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Minimum age is 18 years. Participants must hold a valid drivers license
• Adult pricing applies to all travelers

Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: What happens if I wreck the car?
A: RPDE inspects each car prior to running every day and makes sure each student understands what they are doing before they climb in the car, so accidents are almost nonexistent. However, in the event of an incident, to summarize the liability waiver every participant must sign before participating, RPDE is responsible for any equipment damage and participant covers any personal damage.

Local Operator Information:

Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.