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| - I recently attended an event and got to take 1 lap as a passenger in a Ferrari F430 GT while a professional took me around the track. At first, I wasn't sure that I'd found the right place, since I've only been to the Speedway only once before, but they had plenty of signs and people directing me to the right spot, so I was ok.
I got to walk around and tour part of the facility in order to get to the reception/racetrack, and it looks like they didn't really spare any $$ to make sure that this was THE driving experience. They have a modern-looking VIP lounge/studio attached to the gift shop, bar, and waiting area (with sofas). They also have a 3D simulator, so as to get the experience from the driver's seat, as well as the passenger seat.
The attendants that work there fitted me with a hairnet and helmet while I was waiting to take my lap (as a passenger) while I stared at the line of Ferraris. Oooh. Then, one of the coordinators motioned me over and I found my car.
Note: I don't recommend taking a purse, and they have an area that looks like a closet where you can leave your personal belongings, but I opted to have the attendant hold mine while I was on the track.
As soon as I was buckled into my seat, I knew that I was in for an experience. The driver greeted me, made some conversation, but then immediately took off quite quickly during the lap. Yep, he drove the car "like it was stolen." Exhilarating, definitely. I could see now why they told me not to have my purse with me, as I was almost flying around on my side of the car while gripping the oh $!@# handle for dear life and securing my cell phone. Haha. Unfortunately, the lap ended too quickly for my taste, I was returned to the starting area, and collected my belongings. I did, however, overhear one of the guys directing the flow of riders telling the driver not to take it too fast. Hehe.
When I got back to the VIP lounge/reception area, I chugged some champagne, ate some appetizers, toured the gift shop, sat in the 3D simulator, and snapped a few pics of the Ferrari F430GT that was on display.
For me, I definitely think that the ride along was the way to go, since I'd probably be too nervous and scared of crashing the car (even if there was an instructor with me) to ride fast/enjoy the experience.
I'll definitely be returning, though, since their prices are pretty competitively priced:
-2 laps as as passenger for $179
-5 laps as a driver with access to the simulator, training session, shuttle service from Crystals, access to the VIP lounge, certificate for $500
I just hope that they don't get booked up too quickly, since they seem to only have availability (generally) on Tuesdays, Thursdays-Saturdays.
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