NASCAR Driving Experience

Have you ever dreamed of being a professional racecar driver? It's time to make that dream a reality with the NASCAR Driving experience at the Homestead-Miami Speedway!

After a short classroom session where you will learn about vehicle dynamics, racing lines, and safety instruction, you will head out to the track to find your 600 horsepower Sprint Cup stock car waiting.

It's then time get suited up in your race car driving suit, strap on your helmet, and buckle up! You will start your engine, and speed away under the waving green flag, racing just like the professionals on Sundays!

Bring your family and friends to spend a day at the track, and watch you debut your racing skills. You can choose from a variety of lap options, but dont be surprised if you leave wanting more!

Add a Ride Along 
Select an option that includes a 3 Lap Ride Along and let a professional driver show you the full potential of these amazing racecars as he takes you on the ride of your life! The perfect addition for any Driving package!

About the Homestead-Miami Speedway
Since 2002, Homestead-Miami Speedway has hosted the final races of the season for all three NASCAR series. This 1.5-mile oval is known for its steep variable banking, producing a number of close finishes. Hop into your NASCAR racecar and get ready to experience the speedway like never before!

Essential Information

Duration

Experience Provider Info

Maximum Participants

Spectators

Weather Dependent

What To Wear

Rescheduling & Cancellations

For this experience, our partners are taking extra measures to help prevent any potential spread of COVID-19. These measures include disposable head socks for all participants, wiping down each steering wheel before driving, digital no touch temperature checks for all guests, providing restrooms with soap and water, the use of disinfectant sprays, and limiting the drivers’ meeting to only the participants. Spectators will be asked to remain outside during the meeting but will be able to watch the track experience from behind a pit wall.  Our partners kindly request that if you have any flu or cold-like symptoms to please reschedule your experience.

1. What happens if I wreck the car?
   The price includes a $35 fee for racing license and liability insurance. This releases you from all vehicle damage.
2. Is passing allowed?
   Yes, if you come up on a slower race car, your Personal Racing Instructor will lead you around the slower group. Passing makes the experience more of an authentic racing experience.
3. Can I choose which racecar I drive?
   No, unfortunately the racing school cannot guarantee which exact cars will be at the track on a given date, nor can they promise the specific car a participant will be assigned to for his/her drive. Each participant is assigned to a car with careful consideration, based on individual height and weight.
4. 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.
5. Do I have to know how to drive a stick shift?
   Yes, the cars you will be driving have a 4-speed racing transmission.If you need a little help, the professionals at the track will be glad to assist you, as it is really quite easy for everyone to drive a race car.
6. What is the age requirement?
   Participants must have a valid drivers license, and participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who must sign a written consent form.
7. Are there any physical requirements?
   Participants must be a minimum of 5'0'' and 100 lbs in order to participate, a maximum of 6'7" and 280 lbs, and must also be in good overall physical condition. Participants will be required to climb through a 15'' x 30'' window, that sits 36'' off the ground (with minimal assistance).
8. What does the typical day look like?
   Following a one-hour pre-drive orientation/training session with the racing school's Crew Chief and professional instructors, you'll drive a real Sprint Cup style stock car on a speedway for a timed session. Total drive-time will depend on the program purchased. For this experience, there is no lead car utilized and and no instructor in the car with you! You will have constant, 2-way communication with a professional racing instructor through a state-of-the-art, in-car racing electronics radio system. Upon completion, you'll receive a full-color, Graduate Certificate with your top speed proudly displayed on it.
9. Do I need a driver's license?
   Yes, driving participants must have a valid (legal and not expired), government-issued driver's license (from any country).
10. Do I need to bring my own racing gear?
    No, the racing school will provide you with racing gear, including a driving suit and helmet. If you have your own gear that you would like to use, you are welcome to bring it for possible use, but it will be subject to inspection and approval for use by the Track Operator. Gear will be available for you at the track, should you not be approved to use your own.