Darlington Raceway

Best. Experience. Ever. Experience the thrill of driving a real NASCAR race car at Darlington Raceway! After training, hit the track solo for timed sessions on this high-banked, a 1.36 mile, asphalt oval race track with 23-25 degrees of banking in the turns. No lead car, no instructor—just you and the one-on-one guidance from a spotter over in-car radio. Pass slower cars as you catch them…YES, passing is allowed! Or experience a NASCAR Ride Along — sit back, hold on, and feel the thrill as a professional driver takes you around the track at top speed.  Prices start at $157.99 and vary based on demand, date, time, and speedway. Book early for the best availability and lowest price.

NASCAR Ride Along

Buckle up for an exhilarating NASCAR Ride Along! Ride shotgun for 3 high-speed laps with a pro racing instructor driving—hold on tight!
$157.99  *Daytona: $193.99 

NASCAR Ride Along 6 Laps
Experience double the laps in our 6-lap Ride Along! Ride shotgun with a pro, hitting top speeds on premier speedways.
$256.99  *Daytona: $299.99

Practice
A taste of NASCAR driving.

Driving experience that gives you 5 minutes behind the wheel of a NASCAR race car. Designed to give you a brief taste of racing and the feel of what it’s like to drive a real NASCAR race car.  Starting at $299.99  
Prices vary based on demand, date, time, and speedway. Book early for the best availability and lowest price.
*For $44.99, drivers receive vehicle liability insurance and souvenir racing license. Driver’s fee is required at checkout.

Rookie
Your intro to driving a NASCAR race car  

The Rookie is your introduction to life behind the wheel of a NASCAR race car. Enjoy one 8-minute on-track driving session that delivers a true taste of NASCAR as you learn the racing line, build confidence, and feel the rush for the first time. Starting at $483.99
Prices vary based on demand, date, time, and speedway. Book early for the best availability and lowest price.
*For $44.99, drivers receive vehicle liability insurance and souvenir racing license. Driver’s fee is required at checkout.

Qualifier
Find your rhythm. Drive with confidence.

The Qualifier steps things up with 16 minutes of total driving time, delivered as two back-to-back 8-minute sessions with a brief pit stop in between. Settle into the NASCAR race car, find your rhythm, and drive with the confidence and control of a seasoned pro.  Starting at $817.99
Prices vary based on demand, date, time, and speedway. Book early for the best availability and lowest price.
*For $44.99, drivers receive vehicle liability insurance and souvenir racing license. Driver’s fee is required at checkout.

Checkered Flag
Where confidence turns into performance.

With The Checkered Flag, you’ll experience driving a NASCAR race car for 24 minutes of total track time, divided into three consecutive 8-minute sessions with short pit stops between runs. Push harder, drive smoother, and feel what it’s like to run at faster speeds. Starting at $1176.99
Prices vary based on demand, date, time, and speedway. Book early for the best availability and lowest price.
*For $44.99, drivers receive vehicle liability insurance and souvenir racing license. Driver’s fee is required at checkout.

Victory Lane
More time. More speed.

The Victory Lane takes your experience to the next level with 32 minutes on track, delivered as four back-to-back 8-minute driving sessions with brief pit stops. More time means more speed, more comfort, and a truly immersive connection to the race car and the track — and experience the thrill that separates great drives from unforgettable ones.  Starting at $1535.99  

Prices vary based on demand, date, time, and speedway. Book early for the best availability and lowest price.
*For $44.99, drivers receive vehicle liability insurance and souvenir racing license. Driver’s fee is required at checkout.

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The Chase
The Chase

Extended seat time for elite-level thrills.
The Chase is where the adrenaline never lets up. With 40 minutes of total driving time across five back-to-back 8-minute sessions with pit stops in between, you stay fully locked in as speed builds, confidence rises, and every lap gets faster. This is sustained, high-intensity NASCAR driving that pushes you deeper into the zone — and keeps you there.   Starting at $1894.99. 
Prices vary based on demand, date, time, and speedway. Book early for the best availability and lowest price.
*For $44.99, drivers receive vehicle liability insurance and souvenir racing license. Driver’s fee is required at checkout.

Champion

Champion 

The fastest. The longest. The ultimate.
The Champion offers the most driving time and the highest level of immersion we offer. Enjoy 48 minutes of total track time, delivered through six back-to-back 8-minute driving sessions with short pit stops in between. With extended seat time, you’ll build confidence, carry more speed, and fully experience what it’s like to drive a NASCAR race car at its highest potential — delivering maximum adrenaline and the thrill of driving like a true champion. Starting at $2253.99. 
Prices vary based on demand, date, time, and speedway. Book early for the best availability and lowest price.
*For $44.99, drivers receive vehicle liability insurance and souvenir racing license. Driver’s fee is required at checkout.

Advanced Experience

For the racer who has a need for speed AND is a previous customer of NASCAR Racing Experience. To participate in the Advanced Experience, you must have completed the Track Time 32 Minute, 40 Minute or 48 Minute experience. 

Every minute at the racetrack is one on one with your Personal Racing Instructor and is a lead follow experience- You will follow the Racing Instructor in front of you around the speedway for each and every lap and session.  And while you’re driving you’ll  communicate with your racing instructor over 2-way, in car radio. 

There are no timed sessions as the Advanced consists of (4) 10 Lap sessions on track, all back to back….that’s a total of 40 laps. In between each session take a brief pit stop and head back out for your next session until all 4 sessions are completed. Each and every session you’ll work on achieving top
speeds- The Advanced Experience is the fastest driving experience offered at NASCAR Racing Experience.

Retail: $4399.99 at Nationwide Speedways *Daytona $4499.99
*For $44.99, drivers receive vehicle liability insurance and souvenir racing license. Driver’s fee is required at checkout.

To Book or Buy a Gift Certificate for the Advanced Experience call customer service at 704-886-2400 for assistance. 

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Welcome to NASCAR Racing Experience, the true NASCAR Experience at Darlington Raceway. You can drive a NASCAR race car at Darlington Raceway, located in Darlington SC. Drive a NASCAR race car or take a NASCAR ride along at Darlington Raceway.  NASCAR Racing experience is as real as it gets!  Make a reservation to drive a NASCAR race car at Darlington Raceway or book a NASCAR Ride Along at Darlington Raceway today.

Drive a Race Car at Darlington Raceway! Take a NASCAR Ride Along! Buy NASCAR Driving Experience! Do the NASCAR Racing Experience! NASCAR Driving Experience at the Darlington Speedway is on sale today.  For more information about NASCAR Racing Experience and driving experiences offered visit www.NASCARRacingExperience.com.  Make a reservation for Darlington Raceway of buy a Gift Certificate.  Gift Certificates are the best gift ever for race fans and thrill seekers.

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