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Richard Petty Driving Experience

6022 Victory Lane, Orlando, FL 28075
407 939 0130
Ranked #29 of 162 attractions in Orlando
4.0 of 5 stars 46 Reviews
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Type: Amusement/ Theme Parks, Race Car Tracks
Activities: Driving
Traveler 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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New Bern, North Carolina
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

I did not think it was going to the ride that it was. It was awesome. My husband loved that at the end of the ride was a show room full of cars. He was like a kid in a candy store. More

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Edmonton, Canada
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012
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My overall take on the experience - if you're a law-abiding driver who drives 65 on the freeway and want to experience the thrill of going at 120, this would be a thrilling albeit expensive experience. If you are a relatively fast driver and would like to get close to your limits, you'll be disappointed ... I purchased an 18-lap... More

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Clermont, Florida
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12 reviews 12 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012

had my son in law exprience and her had the most wonderful time. Looking to coming back and doing it again More

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Preston, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

An old cliche I know but it's true. Nothing compares to the noise & excitement of driving one of these 600 bhp beasts round a closed track on full slicks. Granted you don't get the full 1000 bhp of the cup cars but 600 is more than adequate. It's not cheap & more laps would have been nice, but this... More

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Miami
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

The whole experience is just awesome, from the initial classroom training (familiarization with the car, safety equipment, fire suit/helmet etc.) to the actual driving. What a thrill to go around that track at over 115 MPH!!! Of course you have to follow an instructor in a lead car, (and you can not pass him) but he goes fast enough for... More

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Orlando, FL
Senior Contributor
22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012

After years of being able to climb into a two seater Indy car, they have sold the car and now only offer the driving experience More

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Ipswich, Australia
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012

Husband and teenage daughter decided they wanted to do the drive (well as passengers lol). They both loved it and said well worth it, even bought the plaques to prove it lol More

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Kissimmee, Florida
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012

Depending on the package you choose, you get to either ride along or drive a real race car. Not cheap, but worth the price. More

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New York City, New York
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012

I gave this as a gift to my husband. He loved it! I went with him and end up doing the ride along experience . It was so much fun! All the instructors are very professional and experienced. If you like some adrenaline, you will love this. I totally recommend! More

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See 6 more reviews by Wonderfulworld2009 for Orlando
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2012

Everything was great about it. A little expensive but it was all worth it. They do things right, what a fun time, from the beginning to the end. Would do it again!! More

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