Get ready to unleash your inner race car driver at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Driving Experience. This is your chance to drive a NASCAR race car, just like the legends of the NASCAR Cup Series. With options ranging from 8 to 48 minutes, you’ll have plenty of time to feel the power of 600 horsepower as you push the pedal to hit top speeds of up to 150 MPH.

No conga lines or lead cars here—it’s just you, the open track, and a pro racing instructor guiding you through every turn via two-way radio. Before you hit the asphalt, you’ll attend a classroom session to learn about vehicle dynamics, racing lines, and safety essentials. Then, you’ll suit up, strap in, and ignite the engine for the ride of your life.

The iconic Charlotte Motor Speedway, with its 24-degree banked turns and 1.5-mile quad-oval track, has seen some of NASCAR’s greatest moments. Now, it’s your turn to carve your name into racing history. After your session, you’ll take home a souvenir racing license and a certificate boasting your top speed—a perfect keepsake for any race fan.

Any restrictions to participate?

• Age: 16+ with a valid driver’s license
• Weight: Must be between 100 - 300 pounds.
• Height: Must be between 5’ - 6’7” tall.
• Health limitations: Not recommended for expectant mothers.
• Physical limitations: Participants must be in good physical condition overall and be able to enter and exit the race car through the window. The window is 15'' x 30'' and sits 36'' off the ground.

Who can you accommodate for?

• Children: Children under 18 years old can participate as long as they have a valid driver’s license and meet the height and weight requirements. All children under the age of 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, who must sign a waiver on their behalf.
• Pets: Sorry, no pets allowed.

What to expect on the day of the experience?

• Duration: Plan to spend up to 3 hours at the track. 
• What’s included: 
  • A thrilling driving experience on one of the nation’s premier speedways
  • Driving suit, helmet, and in-car racing electronics radio system
  • All taxes and service fees including a $44.99 driver’s fee and $10 service fee. The driver’s fee includes vehicle liability insurance, plus a souvenir racing license to take home with you.
• Who will be present: You will drive the car yourself and have a personal racing  instructor available over a 2-way communication radio system. There will be other drivers on the track at the same time.
• Spectators: Family and friends are encouraged to join. A trackside viewing area is available at all tracks, however, limited seating is provided, so it is recommended to bring lawn chairs if you’d like a guaranteed seat.
• Photo/ video: Photos and video are encouraged!
• Specific rules to follow: All participants must sign a waiver. All rules will be covered at the time of the experience.

How to prepare?

• Weather dependency: This experience is weather dependent and can only run in safe weather conditions. If there is rain on the day of your experience the experience provider will likely go on a rain delay and try to operate once the track dries. They will reach out to participants via email and text message to communicate changes due to weather. If you have any questions about the weather please contact the racing school directly.  
• Arrival: Plan to arrive 30 minutes in advance
• Parking: There is parking available at the speedway.
• What to wear: Casual, comfortable clothing appropriate for the weather conditions and closed toe shoes (required).
• What to bring: Valid driver’s license, a camera, snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, and lawn chairs if you’d like a guaranteed seat.
• Restrooms/ lockers/ changing rooms: Restrooms are available onsite, but there are no lockers or changing rooms.

Anything else I should know before going on this experience?

• The race cars are manual transmission (stick shift). It is highly recommended that driver’s know how to drive a stick shift, however if you don’t have the ability just let the crew know in advance so they can assist you.
• The time on your driving session begins as you start driving down pit road and it ends when you pull back into the pits.
• Passing is allowed. If you come up on a slower race car, your personal racing instructor will instruct you to pass.

Is NASCAR driving experience worth it?

Absolutely! For race fans, it’s a bucket-list thrill, offering the chance to experience what it’s like to drive a real NASCAR.

How fast do you go in a NASCAR driving experience?

Participants can reach speeds of up to 150 MPH, depending on their comfort and ability.

Can you drive a NASCAR in Charlotte?

Yes! The NASCAR Experience Charlotte offers participants the chance to drive a race car at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

What do you wear to a NASCAR race?

Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes are required. Avoid loose-fitting items for safety.

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 14 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

No refunds or rescheduling are allowed once the experience is booked without having to pay fees. Once your booking has been confirmed changes can be made more than 30 days prior to the reservation date for a $50 administration fee. Within 30 days of the reservation date you will be locked in to this date and time – no changes can be made. If you cancel or fail to attend, you will forfeit your entire reservation. There are no refunds for any reason. In the event of inclement weather or situations out of the racing experience’s control, you will be rescheduled or issued a voucher. Vouchers never expire and may be used for any of the nationwide locations. Please note all dates are subject to change.