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Richard Petty Driving Experience

1801 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32114
407 939-0130
5.0 of 5 stars 43 Reviews
Type: Race Car Tracks
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Tampa, Florida
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

I had not heard of the Richard Petty Driving Experience before I found myself there. What a rush! Now as a younger man, I owned a race car so I know the feeling of high speed. But to drive a real NASCAR style vehicle at race speeds on one of the most famous race tracks in the world is something... More

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Ormond Beach, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

Experiencing 170 mph around the historic track is thrilling and unforgettable...it's a feeling that cannot be described. Makes you want to be a driver and do it every day. More

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Cincinnati, Ohio
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

Everything!! Very Exciting to drive around the Daytona Racetrack More

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Dayton, Oh
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3 reviews 3 reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012
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Very fast,very cool and very worth the small amount of change they charge for this experience. I guarantee you won't find this much excitement at any amusement park!!if your into cars and speed and ever wonder what it's like on the high banks of Daytona? Here's you chance to find out first hand. Have fun... More

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Ormond Beach, Florida
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I am a local and take my out-of-town family and friends to this attraction every time they visit. It is like riding a roller coaster! Everyone loves it and is amazed how exciting the experience is. The look on everyone's faces when they climb out of the car is priceless! More

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Martinsburg, West Virginia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2012

All I can say is Mr. Petty has really devoted so much to NASCAR as well as this terrefic experience that he has enabled fans to experience for themselves. All I can say is Mr.Petty truely is a man that treats his fans with respect always remembering that the fans helped him on his journey to become the greatest NASCAR... More

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Portland, Maine
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2012
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Staff and drivers had each person into the experience. More

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Kurri Kurri, New South Wales, Australia
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2012
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I bought a RPDE for my husband for Christmas as we were heading over to the Daytona 500 this year (2012). My husband who is a NASCAR fan loved being able to drive around the track and is something that he will remember forever. The whole experience is very professional and well run. The cost of the optional in car... More

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Pitt Meadows, British Columbia
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2012
1
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My husband, and our 2 teenagers all did the ride along, and really enjoyed the experience. The facility was full of interesting pictures, and staff was friendly.. More

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39 reviews 39 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 7, 2012
1
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It's as challenging as you want. Take friends and get ready for a rush! More

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