Location(s): Auto Club Speedway; Fontana, CA

Stock Car Ride Along at Fontana

Experience real life racing thrills by riding in a Sprint Cup style stock car driven by a professional instructor at the famous Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California.
  • Hit speeds over 150 mph in 500 horsepower race cars
  • Real cars, real track, real fast - all cars have raced in competition
  • Experience includes racing suite & helmet
  • Choose our side by side option for unbeatable Stock Car racing action!
  • To Actually Drive The Car Yourself, check out our Drive a Stock Car in Los Angeles Experience!
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Description:
Experience real life racing thrills by riding in the passenger seat of a Sprint Cup style stock car driven by a professional instructor.

It's time to strap on your helmet, and buckle up for your high-speed adventure on a real Speedway.

Your expert instructor will take you on the ride of your life as you hit real racing speeds

Side by Side Option
With our side by side options, you and another participant will climb into separate cars and race next to each other around the track. With an expert instructor at the wheel you will be door-to-door going down the straight-aways and nose to tail weaving between each other in the corners. You'll feel like you are in a real race!

Either choose a Side-By-Side option for 1, or bring a friend and select our option for 2!

You're in for the ride of your life, so hang on tight!

Availability:
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Location(s):
Auto Club Speedway; Fontana, CA

Essential Information:

Individuals must also be able to fit through a standard size car window to enter the vehicle and may have difficulty if they weigh over 300 pounds, are taller than 6'7", or have a waist size over 50 inches.

We recommend bringing snacks and drinks to enjoy while at the track. Some seating is provided, however, we recommend bringing lawn chairs to guarantee a seat for any spectators.

Duration:
4 Laps or 8 Laps. Plan on being at the track about 2 - 3 hours.

Maximum Participants:
1 person per car.

Spectators:
Friends and family, cameras and video cameras are encouraged.

Weather Dependent:
This experience is weather dependent. Always contact your experience provider with questions regarding weather conditions. However, should your experience be canceled due to weather, the provider will reschedule your experience at no cost.

What to Wear:
Wear comfortable clothing. No open toed shoes or boots. A driving suit and helmet are provided.

Booking Information:
For this experience, it is recommended to request bookings at least 3-4 weeks 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, no returns or exchanges are allowed. Outside of thirty (30) days of your scheduled class date, if you need to reschedule for any reason you will be required to pay a $50 processing fee. Inside of thirty (30) days of your scheduled class date, if you need to reschedule for any reason the fee will be 50% of your class tuition. No cancellations or rescheduling allowed within 7 days of the event for any reason. Substitutions of an otherwise qualified driver to avoid these penalties are permitted.

Experience ID:
DRI-LOS-0015

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Terry Humble  Stock Car Ride Along
Stock Car Ride Along

Home Town:
Chino Hills, CA

Ride Along in a Nascar series stock car at over 150 mph. My son in one car and I in another. Great Father's Day gift from my wife. The ride was awesome!
Terry Humble
Carl Holman  Stock Car Ride Along
Stock Car Ride Along

Home Town:
Arlington Heights, IL

I'm 67 years old and the Ride Along was more fun than when I was 10 years old riding bumper cars at a carnival! I'm looking forward to next year so I can ride, or maybe drive, a Nascar again. Great fun. I enjoyed every split second of the ride.
Carl Holman
Mark Howell  Stock Car Ride Along
Stock Car Ride Along

Home Town:
Terre Haute, IN

I was looking forward to the Ride Along, but when I got there and heard the cars I really got excited! It was amazing!!
Mark Howell
Roger T. Vlaming  Stock Car Ride Along
Stock Car Ride Along

Home Town:
Tinley Park, IL

It was one of the most exciting experiences I have ever enjoyed in my 66 years!
Roger T. Vlaming
Ernest Rogers  Stock Car Ride Along
Stock Car Ride Along

Home Town:
Burlingame, CA

One of the greatest and most thrilling experiences of my life!
Ernest Rogers
Yajahira Von Borstel
From Los Angeles, CA

I went on my 1st Stock Car Ride Along yesterday and let me tell you it was amazing! The experience from beginning to end was fun and exciting. The staff was friendly. I will definitely come back and book more Cloud 9 experiences. I can't wait!

Terry Humble
From Chino Hills, CA

Ride Along in a Nascar series stock car at over 150 mph. My son in one car and I in another. Great Father's Day gift from my wife. The ride was awesome!

Carl Holman
From Arlington Heights, IL

I'm 67 years old and the Ride Along was more fun than when I was 10 years old riding bumper cars at a carnival! I'm looking forward to next year so I can ride, or maybe drive, a Nascar again. Great fun. I enjoyed every split second of the ride.

Mark Howell
From Terre Haute, IN

I was looking forward to the Ride Along, but when I got there and heard the cars I really got excited! It was amazing!!

Roger T. Vlaming
From Tinley Park, IL

It was one of the most exciting experiences I have ever enjoyed in my 66 years!

Ernest Rogers
From Burlingame, CA

One of the greatest and most thrilling experiences of my life!

Dale Sheppard

It was a wonderful experience..Everyone we dealt with was great...It is a once in a life time memory..

James Oxley

Had a great day. Had more fun then I had in years!

Robert

This was a phenomenal experience! I will never forget it. 6 laps of 165 MPH gut wrenching speed! I love it. It was a great gift from my lovely girlfriend!

Sofia Lupian

I was able to race side by side with my boyfriend and I got to watch my brother race against his best friend. I can finally check it off from my bucket list.

Donna Hobbis
From Whittier Ca.

I was jumpy before the ride, but after, and I guess during I realized how much fun this was and how nice and fast the driver was in the Budweiser # 8 car.

Tom St.George
From Cerritos CA.

I had a Great time at the NASCAR driving experience. We reached speeds of 160mph!! It was a great feeling going that fast! The event was well organized and everything went very smooth. Thanks cloud 9 for a great day!

Brendon Brown

Had a great time!

John Broaddus

We had a great time! Can't wait to do it again!

Daniel Castro

The experience was awesome and I can't stop talking about it. It was a dream I've had for year's and Cloud 9 made it come true, so what can i say... I have shared this with friends and they are amazed how jazzed I was to share this experience, so thank you again Cloud 9 until my next adventure.

  1. Is there an age requirement?
    Passengers for Ride-Alongs must be 10 yrs. old or older. If the participant is under 18, the parent or guardian must be present for the experience.
  2. Do you offer photography or video of my experience?
    Yes, our provider offers in-car videos and professional digital photography to remember your day at the racetrack.
    DVDs for Ride Alongs cost $29.
  3. What types of cars are available?
    NEXTEL Cup cars including Chevrolet Monte Carlos, Pontiac Grand Prix, Dodge Charger, & Ford Taurus.
  4. Are there other requirements?
    Yes. Participants must be between 5' and 6'7" tall, weigh at least 100 pounds and have a waist size no bigger than 50 inches. The doors on the cars do not open, so the participant must be able to fit into a standard size car window (15" high x 30" wide and 36" off the ground). If you're near the limits of the size requirements, please call prior to purchasing. There will be no refund due to a student's inability to fit in a race car.
  5. What if it rains?
    In the event your session is canceled due to weather conditions, you will be provided a rain check good for one year from your original booked date to complete your program. Refunds will not be offered.
  6. Do I need to bring anything?
    No, everything is provided for you. You should dress comfortably with a T-shirt that will fit under the driving suit, and sneakers (NO BOOTS). Friends and family, cameras and video cameras are encouraged.
  7. What is the 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, no returns or exchanges are allowed. Outside of thirty (30) days of your scheduled class date, if you need to reschedule for any reason you will be required to pay a $50 processing fee.  Inside of thirty (30) days of your scheduled class date, if you need to reschedule for any reason the fee will be 50% of your class tuition.  No cancellations or rescheduling allowed within 7 days of the event for any reason.  Substitutions of an otherwise qualified driver to avoid these penalties are permitted.