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| - This is a review of the Speedway "Feel The Thrill" Tour, specifically.
I will start by saying that I am not a NASCAR fan, at all. I don't hate it, I am just pretty indifferent. I vaguely recognize some of the big names, but I wouldn't recognize a single one if they walked up to me. I mention this, because I wasn't sure how much I would enjoy a tour that was all about NASCAR, but I had a really great time.
You check in inside the main building, and are then loaded into air conditioned vans. They were pretty comfortable. Our air could have been a touch colder, but it was VERY hot and humid outside, and that poor thing was doing its best, lol. It was at least cool enough to be fairly comfortable, so that was great. Just a note for parents of small children, let them know if you have a carseat to install, so they can allow enough time for you to do so comfortably, without feeling like people are looming behind you, waiting to board.
Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly, and started by gauging our level of interest and subject knowledge, to tailor his tour. I appreciated this a lot, since we had a bunch of kids with us, as well as racing newbies. We viewed the garages, pit road, and stopped to take pictures in Victory Circle (our guide took group shots with our cameras, and let us have plenty of time to take whatever pictures we wanted). Afterward, we drove a couple of laps on the track, which is WAY more banked than it looks. At one point, he stopped the van so we could really feel it. We viewed the helicopter landing pads (there are a BUNCH!), and then headed over to the Dirt Track, and got to drive on the Z-Max drag strip. All told, the tour lasted roughly an hour.
It was a bit pricey, especially if you are paying for small children, since there is no "free under 3" or whatever. $12 for adults. $10 for seniors, EMS/Police/Fire personnel, military, or children 9 and under. Gratuity is included.
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