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Drive an Indy Car

Name: Drive an Indy Car
Brand: Cloud 9 Living
SKU: DRI-CHA-0010
Price: 364.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (5 reviews)

Charlotte Motor Speedway

From: $364

Item #: DRI-CHA-0010

(5 Reviews)

Charlotte Motor Speedway Indy Car Experience

Get behind the wheel and experience the thrill of driving a full size, open wheel, Indy-style race car on theCharlotte Motor Speedway during this Drive an Indy Car adventure!

School started by the legendary Mario Andretti, the greatest race car driver of all time
Indy-style race cars are similar to the ones Mario Andretti raced in his amazing racing career
Passing is allowed and no lead car to follow as you drive by yourself for the timed racing session
Get in car 2-way radio communication with your personal racing instructor coaching you every lap
Receive a full-color graduate certificate printed with your top speed!

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Overview

Get behind the wheel and experience the thrill of driving a full size, open wheel, Indy-style race car on theCharlotte Motor Speedway during this Drive an Indy Car adventure!

School started by the legendary Mario Andretti, the greatest race car driver of all time
Indy-style race cars are similar to the ones Mario Andretti raced in his amazing racing career
Passing is allowed and no lead car to follow as you drive by yourself for the timed racing session
Get in car 2-way radio communication with your personal racing instructor coaching you every lap
Receive a full-color graduate certificate printed with your top speed!

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AM times are typically 8:00 to 11:00
PM times are typically 12:00 to 3:00

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Important Details

Essential Information

Participants must be between 5' - 6'5" tall, weigh between 100 - 275 lbs and be in good overall physical condition
A valid drivers license is required
Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who must give written consent
Participants do not need to know how to drive a manual transmission (stick shift)
Pricing includes a $39 drivers fee that covers accidental insurance coverage, racing license, earbuds, and releases you from liability for any vehicle damage
Feel free to bring drinks and snacks to enjoy while at the track
Some seating is provided, however, it's recommended to bring lawn chairs to guarantee a seat for any spectators

Duration

Please plan to be at the track for approximately 3 hours.

Experience Provider Info

Complete information for your Experience Provider, including contact information, will be included on your booking confirmation email once you or your gift recipient have scheduled the experience. Our Product Management team handpicks top-rated experience providers, removing the guesswork for you and ensuring your peace of mind.

Maximum Participants

1 participant per car.

Spectators

We encourage you to bring friends and family to share in the experience.

Weather Dependent

If there is inclement weather on your day of the experience and the experience provider has to cancel, the 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.

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.

COVID-19 Safety

For this experience, our partners are taking extra measures to help prevent any potential spread of COVID-19. These measures include providing all drivers with a disposable head sock, disinfecting every steering wheel after every drive and commonly touched areas as well as providing soap in all bathrooms to wash your hands. All employees will be required to wash their hands frequently and utilize hand sanitizer often.

Upon check in for your experience, our partners will give a digital no touch temperature check and require all guests to wear a face covering at all times. The drivers meeting will be limited to only the participants but all spectators are welcome to remain outside for the experience. While at the track, our partners kindly request that all guests maintain social distancing and if you have any flu or cold-like symptoms to please reschedule your experience. These Covid-19 safety measures are subject to change.

FAQs

What is the age requirement?

All participants must possess a valid driver's license. Any participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who must give written consent at the track.

Are there any physical requirements or restrictions?

Participants must be a minimum of 5'0'' and 100 pounds in order to participate, a maximum of 6'4" and 250 pounds, and must also be in good overall physical condition. Participants will be required to climb into the vehicle's cockpit with minimal assistance which sits about 24'' off the ground.

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).

Do I have to know how to drive stick shift?

It is recommended, but not required. You will have to shift from low to high gear.

How will the program be structured?

Following a one-hour pre-drive orientation/training session with the driving school's Crew Chief and professional instructors, you'll drive a real Indy-style race car on a Super Speedway for a timed session. Total drive-time will depend on the lap-length 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.

What happens if I wreck a car?

The price includes a $39 fee for racing license and liability insurance. This releases you from all vehicle damage.

Is passing allowed?

Yes. If you come up on a slower race car, track personnel will assist you around the slower portion(s) of the group, using techniques and instructions covered in your pre-drive orientation session.

Can I choose my own racecar?

No. Unfortunately, the driving 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.

What is the policy on rain-outs?

If your experience is canceled due to inclement weather, the driving school will contact you and either immediately reschedule you for another available date, or issue you a gift card that you can use to later reschedule at your convenience. A refund will not be issued due to rain-outs.

Returns, Exchanges & Cancellations

Returns
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be returned hassle-free within 30 days. All refunds will be made to the original purchaser.

Exchanges
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be exchanged for anything else in our marketplace at any time. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs more, you'll simply have to pay the difference. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs less, you'll have a credit towards your next booking with Cloud 9 Living.

Cancellation Policy

Once you have scheduled a date and received a booking confirmation all bookings are final. No refunds 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 into that date and time and no changes can be made.

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Customer Reviews

This experience has a customer rating of 4.5
based on 5 reviews.

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Zero communication with the driver on the ride along piece. Wasn't even wired in to the radio. On the driving piece I had radio problems before completing the first lap and came in to the pits as instructed during the safety meeting in the event you lose radio contact. When they get it working again I've got the spotter telling me I should never do that, I should do what they told me in the safety meeting. It didn't get much better after that.

— Gregg C | Apr 15, 2019

Response from Cloud 9 Living

Hello, Gregg! I'd like to thank you for writing in. I'd also like to extend my sincerest apologies for your experience, as well as those of the racing schools. After receiving your feedback, we immediately reached out to the racing school on your behalf. We pride ourselves on working with only the best, and this is certainly not a standard of theirs. They had agreed that this was an off day for them with a new team, although that is no excuse. We understand that you did as you were told and the response was not acceptable. I truly hope that you will accept our apologies as well. The racing school is hoping for a second chance at a first impression. They would like to send you a gift card to be used with them for another Indy Car experience, or even a NASCAR experience! Please feel free to send us your mailing address, and we will be happy to have them send your gift card. Thank you again for writing in, and for being a great customer! We truly value your feedback and the time you took to write in. Cheers, Kasia

Loved every minute of it! It was exhilarating! The best thing I’ve ever done for sure! Thank you so very much for everything! Everyone was nice and professional and timely.

— Thomas T | Nov 13, 2018

Response from Cloud 9 Living

We LOVED reading this! Thank YOU!

I attended the indy race car 8 min driving experience at the Atlanta Motor Speedway. The pre-drive instructor prepared us well. Once in the car, the personal spotter communicated with me very well. Everything was fine but I had some difficulty finding the best line off turn 4 onto the front straight, particularly trying to smoothly negotiate the dogleg on the front straight. It may be useful for the pre-drive instructor and the personal spotter to provide a little more instruction/assistance in helping a driver find a good line off turn 4 onto the front straight. This was not a big deal or any sort of safety issue. After a few laps, I could basically go at top speed for the entire track except for the dogleg, where I would ease of the accelerator a bit to get my bearings and make a rather stiff turn. The experience was excellent and well run.

— Kenneth Y | Nov 18, 2012

Just stepped out of the car after 8 minutes of adrenaline!

— Rodney M | Sep 22, 2010

Driving at 177 miles an hour around a super-speedway - the whole thing was surreal and phenomenal. This was a once in a lifetime experience and it was as good as I could have possibly dreamed. Many, many thanks to my family for this unbelievable gift!

— Michael M | Aug 18, 2010

Drive an Indy Car