Very well run and a fantastic expierence the staff were very helpful and informative
I will definetly do it again if i have the opportunity
Thank you !
Schedule varies. Refer to calendar for specific dates.
Location:
Las Vegas
Region:
Nevada
Duration:
3 hours approximately
Product code:
LAS-CAR86
Starts:
If you selected the Rookie Tour option transportation is included. Pick up locations are at Harrah's Bus Depot or the Excalibur Rotunda Airport / Shuttle Bus pick up. See below for details. If you selected the Ride-Along make your own way to the Speedway.
Ends:
If you selected the Rookie Tour you will receive transportation by bus back to Harrah's Bus Depot or the Excalibur Rotunda Airport 3 hours after tour start time. If you selected the Ride-Along make your own way to the Strip.
Reach speeds only legal on the racetrack on a once-in-a-lifetime Las Vegas experience. Get in the driver's seat and enjoy eight laps around the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in a 358-cubic-inch V-8 NASCAR-style racecar that roars with 600 horsepower. The Rookie Experience lasts three hours, but and if that's not enough you can upgrade to the Rookie Tour, which includes transportation and an overview of the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Starpoints
Experience a thrill of a lifetime at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway!
Track orientation and information sessions.
Be in control as you drive your NASCAR-style racecar.
Take a thrilling 8-lap qualifying run.
Safety gear includes regulation helmet and neck guard.
Receive a graduation pack, including detailed lap-time sheet and official graduation certificate.
Bring your camera for once-in-a-lifetime photo opportunities!
Upgrade for transportation in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle to and from the Las Vegas Motor Speedway!
Tour Options
Rookie Experience Only
Price from USD $498.99
Rookie Experience Only. Make your own way to the Speedway - transportation NOT included.
Code: RE
Rookie Tour 9:30am
Price from USD $548.99
Rookie Tour starts at 9:30am. Rookie Tour includes transportation to the Speedway, prior to tour start time, and a tour of the Richard Petty Driving Experience Race Shop.
Code: RT930
Rookie Tour 1:00pm
Price from USD $548.99
Rookie Tour starts at 1:00pm. Rookie Tour includes transportation to the Speedway, prior to tour start time, and a tour of the Richard Petty Driving Experience Race Shop.
Code: RT1300
Rookie Tour 6:00pm
Price from USD $548.99
Rookie Tour starts at 6:00pm. Rookie Tour includes transportation to the Speedway, prior to tour start time, and a tour of the Richard Petty Driving Experience Race Shop.
Code: RT1800
Description
Your three-hour Rookie Experience begins with orientation and on-track instruction at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Then, you can get in the driver's seat and take off! Enjoy 1 to 2 hours on the eight-lap course in a V-8 NASCAR-style racecar with 600 horsepower, and by the end, you won't be a rookie anymore.
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, acceleration and deceleration 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
15 minutes - Closing Ceremony: Receive your lap-time sheet and graduation certificate
Upgrade to our Rookie Tour option,
which includes roundtrip transportation, an overview of the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the largest sporting venue on the West Coast of the United States, and a tour of the Richard Petty Driving Experience Race Shop. You'll also visit the Las Vegas Motor Speedway Gift Store to find your favorite race gear.
Please note: All times are approximate and subject to weather conditions and participant experience levels.
Additional Information
Rookie Experience:
January - March: 9am - 3pm
April - May: 9am - 4pm
June: 9am - 3pm
July - August: 6pm - 9pm
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Very well run and a fantastic expierence the staff were very helpful and informative
I will definetly do it again if i have the opportunity
Thank you !
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