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Drive an Indy Car & Photo Package in National

Location(s): Tracks in the following cities:
Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, Chicago, IL, Dallas, TX. Kansas City, KS, Los Angeles, CA, Miami, FL, Sparta, KY,

Drive an Indy Car & Photo Package

Do you have what it takes to drive a full sized, 600 hp, open cock pit, open wheel, Indy-style race car?
  • School started by the legendary Mario Andretti, the greatest race car driver of all time
  • Full size, 600 horse power Indy style race cars
  • 8 minutes of full throttle racing (don't worry, even 8 minutes is a long time at 160+ MPH!)
  • Receive a deluxe, framed photo package to remember your experience
  • Was $565, Now Only $450!
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Description:
Following the drivers meeting and safety training with your Crew Chief, you'll get behind the wheel and drive a full sized, Indy-style race car for a timed session on the same super speedways the pros races on.

You can truly push your limits during this once-in-a-lifetime driving experience. There will be no lead cars or no pace car to hold you back, and passing is allowed! These conditions make for an authentic Indy Car experience.

You'll get one-on-one feedback and instruction from your Personal Racing Instructor through our exclusive Racing Electronics in-car radio communications system.

Upon completion, you'll receive a full color Graduate Certificate printed with your top speed!

Availability:
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Location(s):
Tracks in the following cities:
Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, Chicago, IL, Dallas, TX. Kansas City, KS, Los Angeles, CA, Miami, FL, Sparta, KY,

Essential Information:

Participants must be no taller than 6'7", weigh no more than 270 pounds and be in good overall physical condition. They must also have a valid drivers license. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult who must give written consent.

Participants do not need to know how to drive manual transmission (stickshift).

Pricing includes a $35 drivers fee that covers accidental insurance coverage, racing license and ear buds. This releases you from liability for any vehicle damage.

Duration:
All driving experiences will be completed within 3 hours.

Maximum Participants:
1 per car

Spectators:
Yes, we encourage you to bring friends and family to share in the experience. And don't forget to bring a camera!

Weather Dependent:
If we have inclement weather and have to cancel, the Mario Andretti Racing Experience will contact you and either reschedule you for another available date or issue you a gift card that you can use to reschedule at your convenience. A refund will not be issued due to rainouts.

What to Wear:
Comfortable, casual clothes depending on the time of year as your clothing will be worn under a driving suit. Wear closed toe shoes, tennis shoes are recommended.

Booking Information:
For this experience we recommend booking at least 30 days in advance.

Cancellation Policy:
Prior to scheduling/booking a date for this experience, Cloud 9?s standard return and exchange policy shall apply. Once you have scheduled a date and received a booking confirmation all bookings are final. No or exchanges are allowed once you have scheduled a date. If you need to reschedule, you have up until 30 days prior to your reservation to make changes for a $50 administrative fee. Once you are within 30 days of the event, you are then locked in to that date and time and no changes can be made.

Experience ID:
DRI-NAT-0005

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  1. How will the program be structured?
    Following a drivers meeting, training and instruction with a Crew Chief, you'll drive a real Indy-style race car on a Super Speedway for a timed session, depending on the program purchased. There's NO lead car to hold you back and no instructor in the car with you!! You will have constant 2-way communication with your Personal Racing Instructor through our state-of-the-art Racing Electronics in-car radio system. Upon completion, you'll receive a full color, Graduate Certificate with your top speed on it.
  2. How will the program be structured?
    Following a drivers meeting, training and instruction with a Crew Chief, you'll drive a real Indy-style race car on a Super Speedway for a timed session, depending on the program purchased. There's NO lead car to hold you back and no instructor in the car with you!! You will have constant 2-way communication with your Personal Racing Instructor through our state-of-the-art Racing Electronics in-car radio system. Upon completion, you'll receive a full color, Graduate Certificate with your top speed on it.
  3. How long does it take to do the program?
    All programs are completed in 3 hours.
  4. How long does it take to do the program?
    All programs are completed in 3 hours with the exception of the World Champion package which is a day and a half program.
  5. What happens if I wreck a car?
    The price includes a $35 fee for racing license and liability insurance. This releases you from all vehicle damage.
  6. Is passing allowed?
    Yes. If you come up on a slower race car, your Personal Racing Instructor will lead you around the slower group.
  7. Can I choose my own racecar?
    Each participant is assigned to a car based on their height and weight. We cannot guarantee what cars will be at the track each day or what car individuals will be driving/riding in.
  8. What is your policy on rain-outs?
    If your experience is canceled due to inclement weather, your experience provider will contact you and either reschedule you for another available date or issue you a gift card that you can use to reschedule at your convenience. A refund will not be issued due to rainouts.
  9. Do I have to know how to drive stick shift?
    No.
  10. What is the age requirement?
    Participants must have a valid driver's license.  Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult who must give written consent.
  11. Are there any physical requirements?
    Participants must be in good physical condition, and must be 6'7" and under and must weigh less than 270 lbs.