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Richard Petty Driving Experience

6022 Victory Lane, Orlando, FL 28075 (Walt Disney World Resort)
407 939 0130
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Ranked #38 of 170 attractions in Orlando
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Type: Amusement/ Theme Parks, Race Car Tracks
Activities: Driving
Traveller Description: Richard Petty Driving Experience at Walt Disney World SPEEDWAY  Get behind the wheel in an 8, 18, 30 or 50  lap driving program or Ride-Along shotgun... more »
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Longwood, Florida
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24 reviews 24 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

a life long dream of driving a race car, following introductory and, helpful information; having a driver in the car to insure safety. lots of staff there to help with details..

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Midlothian, Virginia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

This experience is a lot of fun. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Safety is taking very seriously and you felt safe with all the equipment (racing suit, helmet and neck brace). You must wear closed toes shoes. You get three laps to ride along with the driver, Sadly it is over quick. Would have liked to have ridden... More

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Clermont, Florida
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18 reviews 18 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

While this is not Daytona (about a two and half drive away) it is a fun experience. This track has been used for races in the past, but not in the most recent of years. A very different experience from the Daytona location, this is much more convienient for the average traveler to the area. I found it worth the... More

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chicago
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106 reviews 106 reviews
12 attraction reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Some people are just hard to buy for, including my hubby. We were in the area visiting family and friends, so I purchased an exotic car driving experience for him and he loved it! I found a coupon online which helped defray the cost a bit, but I think this was a better choice, then just purchasing a ride in... More

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Virginia Beach
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18 reviews 18 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

There was enough training to make me comfortable and not so much as to get boring. The track at Phoenix had not been resurfaced yet so it made me a bit nervous going into that first turn at 100 mph. I would do it again if I get a chance to.

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Brighton, United Kingdom
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27 reviews 27 reviews
8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2013

Whilst staff being very pleasant and overall experience being ok, later in the week we visited daytona speedway, where you you get twice the experience over twice the distance on a proper used track for a few bucks more! Need i say more! $100 versus $130,,,,

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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58 reviews 58 reviews
9 attraction reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013 via mobile

We scheduled the 8 lap experience a few months before our arrival - so glad we did! It was a definite highlight of our Orlando vacation. The class prior to takes about an hour. Then drivers ride with a coach (no pace cars ahead). It was a thrill to navigate 600 hp! Our 9 year old son also took part... More

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Alberta
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2013

I have prevoiusly done the Kings Experience 1 year ago in Vegas, where I drove alone and followed a pace car slowing you or speeding you up by the use of tail lights. This new process of having your instructor in the right seat is a far improvement from the pace car style, which was good in itself. I really... More

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Napoleon, North Dakota, United States
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16 reviews 16 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2013 via mobile

Gave this experience to hubby for Valentine's Day. He loved it and looks forward to driving again. Staff pleasant and professional with a dash of humor and a strong sense of fun. Instructor in car gave excellent direction and encouragement. Did the eight lap drive and would recommend it to anyone interested in race car driving.

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Ontario, Canada
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2013 via mobile

This was a better than expected time. Friends were allowed to come in and sit in pit area. Rusty was wonderful. Crew was great. Hard to hear instructor in car clearly. Sound was muffled. Only one complaint......snarky woman checking drivers licence. She appeared to be the only one not having fun. Was an awesome experience and well with it.

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