Q. What type of cars are we going
to get to drive?
A. Corporate American Modified, their 2,000 lb. full size race cars
with racing tires and racing suspension.
Q. What size is the track we will
be driving on?
A. The cars are driven on a quarter mile high banked oval asphalt track.
Q. How fast do the cars go?
A. The cars go well over 100mph, but because they are driven on
the quarter mile the cars only get to about 70 mph
before you
have to brake to go into the turns.
Q. How long is a session?
A. If you have a one session plan to be at the track for about 1 hour.
If you have a three session plan to be at the track for about
2 hours.
Track time per session is approximately 5 min. You are in
real race
car doing approximately 20 seconds per lap times 15 laps.
Q. What should I bring or wear?
A. You should wear jeans and tennis shoes. Make sure you bring
your ticket, and of course have your friends and family
bring
a camera.
Q. Can I bring my own equipment?
A. We provide everything you need, firesuit, safety helmet and
neck brace. If you have your own you are more then
welcome to bring it
along.
Q. What is the maximum or minimum
size a person can
be to drive?
A. Because we have to bolt the racing seats down some cars are set up
for short people around 5’ all the way up to 6’ 8” with a
maximum
weight of around 325 lbs.
Q. What are the requirements to
drive?
A. There is no age limit but you have to be at least 16 years of age
and have had a driver’s license. You must also know
how to drive
a manual transmission.
Q. Is there any training time?
A. Our instructors will tell you what the flags mean, how to drive
the cars and any other instructions you will need to
know.
Q. How much does it cost for
spectators?
A. On a spectator lap day friends and family are free. On race nights
you will want to contact the track for ticket prices. Ticket
prices
do change due to the different events so make sure you get
the prices
for the day of your race night.
Q. Are packages refundable or
transferable?
A. Packages are not refundable due to the cost of insurance and
track time, but all packages are transferable. You must call
to
transfer all packages.
Q. Can I share my 3 session or
can I use my 3 session
for 3 different days?
A. There is a discounted price for a 3 session, so a 3 session package
must be used by the same person in the same day.
Q. Can I transfer my package to
next year?
A. Each package is only a season package and must be used for
the race season the package was purchased.
Q. Do I need to make
reservations?
A. Reservations are required. There are only so many slots available
per event. All reservations must be made prior to Aug. 31 to
insure a slot.
Q. What if I need to cancel my
reservation?
A. You have up to 7 days prior to your event to cancel. We require
a weeks notice so we are able to allow someone else
the
use of that slot.
Q. What if I have a group of
people can we drive together?
A. Yes, we have whole families drive together, birthday parties,
bachelor and bachelorette parties, company groups,
car clubs and many more!
Q. Is this a good starting place
for a racing career?
A. Yes, many of our drivers have such a good time, they start racing
in other divisions. Several drivers have become top
local stars.