
Mario Andretti is the most famous american race car driver ever. Originally born in Italy, Andretti began racing as a youngster in the USA and developed a career that spanned many decades. Within that time, Mario won numerous championships, including the Cart Indycars Series, The Indy 500, numerous Formula 1 Grand Prix, and even the 1978 Formula 1 championship. Mario Andretti's success resulted in one of the most famous racing families in the world, with his son Michael Andretti, nephews Jeff, John Andretti, and now his grand son, Marco Andretti. Now the Andrettis come together to provide racing fans with the unique experience of driving Indy style cars at some of the best tracks in the country!
At the Mario Andretti Racing Experience, drivers will get the experience of driving (or riding in) high powered Indycars at famous oval tracks around the country. If you are an CART or IRL Indycar fan, have watched the Indy 500, and always wondered what it would be to drive an indy style car, this may be your dream come true!
At the Mario Andretti Racing Experience, Programs range from rides in specially designed 2-seater indycars, to driving programs in which participants may reach speeds of 170mph! Programs available for individuals and groups.
Course Length - 1/2 Day, 1 Day, & 1 1/2 Day
Starting Times - 8:00am
Types Of Cars - Indy Cars
Skill Levels - Novice to intermediate

| Champ Ride |
Price: $129.00 |
Sit back and enjoy the ride! Experience a qualifying run as a passenger and get the green and checkered flags, with top speeds reaching up to an amazing 180 mph. You're in good hands with one of Mario Andretti's professional instructors. The speeds and G-forces make the Champ Ride a once-in-a-lifetime ride you'll never forget. Need we say more?
Champ Ride Includes:
- 3 Lap ride as a passenger
- Top speeds with a professional driver
- Fastest ride available
- Real NASCAR race car or open wheel Indy-style race car
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Ride: 3 Laps | Car: Indy | Track: Oval |

| Ultimate Champ Ride |
Price: $179.00 |
| Sit back and enjoy the ride! Experience a qualifying run as a passenger and get the green and checkered flags, with top speeds reaching up to an amazing 180 mph. You're in good hands with one of Mario Andretti's professional instructors. The speeds and G-forces make the Champ Ride a once-in-a-lifetime ride you'll never forget. Need we say more?
Package Also Includes:
- T-Shirt
- Logo Cap
- Photo Package
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Ride: 3 Laps | Car: Indy | Track: Oval |

| Qualifier |
Price: $464.00 |
Get a taste of what Mario has experienced as a Race Car driver. Following minimal instruction, suit up, get buckled in and drive a full sized, Indy-style Race Car for an 8 minute driving session (6 to 8 heart pounding laps, depending on your speed and track size) around the USA's premier superspeedways. Top speeds reaching up to 145 mph! It's an experience you will never forget!
Qualifier Includes:
- ONE 8 minute racing session on track
- INDY-style race car
- In car radio communications
- Personal Racing Instructor
- Training and Instruction
- Graduate Certificate
- Top Speeds Up to 150 mph!
- $35 license fee included
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Drive: 16 - 20 Laps | Car: Indy | Track: Oval |

| Ultimate Qualifier |
Price: $539.00 |
Get a taste of what Mario has experienced as a Race Car driver. Following minimal instruction, suit up, get buckled in and drive a full sized, Indy-style Race Car for an 8 minute driving session (6 to 8 heart pounding laps, depending on your speed and track size) around the USA's premier superspeedways. Top speeds reaching up to 145 mph! It's an experience you will never forget!
Package Also Includes:
- Racing license
- Insurance
- T-Shirt
- Logo Cap
- Photo Package
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Drive: 16 - 20 Laps | Car: Indy | Track: Oval |

| Checkered Flag |
Price: $664.00 |
Drive for more laps and faster speeds. Your hands are on the wheel, white knuckled all the way for two thrilling 8 minute sessions, (a total of approx 15 laps depending on your speed and track size) , with top speeds reaching up to 155 mph. Following the checkered flag on your first session, you'll get feedback from an instructor on pit road, and then head back on the race track for session two; working on going faster.
Checkered Flag Includes:
- TWO 8 minute racing sessions on track
- NASCAR race car or INDY-style race car
- In car radio communications
- Personal Racing Instructor
- Training and Instruction
- Graduate Certificate
- Top Speeds Up to 150 mph!
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Drive: 36 - 40 Laps | Sessions: 2 | Car: Indy | Track: Oval |

| Ultimate Checkered Flag |
Price: $739.00 |
Drive for more laps and faster speeds. Your hands are on the wheel, white knuckled all the way for two thrilling 8 minute sessions, (a total of approx 15 laps depending on your speed and track size), with top speeds reaching up to 155 mph. Following the checkered flag on your first session, you'll get feedback from an instructor on pit road, and then head back on the race track for session two; working on going faster.
Package Also Includes:
- Racing license
- Insurance
- T-Shirt
- Logo Cap
- Photo Package
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Drive: 48 - 40 Laps | Sessions: 2 | Car: Indy | Track: Oval |

| Winners Circle |
Price: $1334.00 |
Feel the rush and g-forces as you put the pedal to the metal for three thrilling 8 minute sessions, (a total of approx 24 laps depending on your speed and track size). More feedback and instruction in between your driving sessions will improve your performance on the race track. You can increase your speeds every lap and every session with top speeds reaching up to 165 mph! This racing experience wwill redefine the word extreme for you.
Winners Circle Includes:
- THREE 8 minute racing sessions on track
- NASCAR race car or INDY-style race car
- In car radio communications
- Personal Racing Instructor
- Training and Instruction
- Graduate Certificate
- Top Speeds Up to 170 mph!
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Drive: 50 - 60 Laps | Sessions: 3 | Car: Indy | Track: Oval |

| Ultimate Winners Circle |
Price: $1409.00 |
Feel the rush and g-forces as you put the pedal to the metal for three thrilling 8 minute sessions, (a total of approx 24 laps depending on your speed and track size). More feedback and instruction in between your driving sessions will improve your performance on the race track. You can increase your speeds every lap and every session with top speeds reaching up to 165 mph! This racing experience wwill redefine the word extreme for you.
Package Also Includes:
- Racing license
- Insurance
- T-Shirt
- Logo Cap
- Photo Package
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Drive: 50 - 60 Laps | Sessions: 3 | Car: Indy | Track: Oval |

| Victory Lane |
Price: $2034.00 |
Satisfy your need for more speed and more driving time with four thrilling 8 minute sessions, (a total of approx 35 laps depending on your speed and track size). You'll improve your racing performance and speed with each driving session, top speeds reaching up to a breath taking 170 mph. Victory Lane is the fastest program available in one day and is recommended for the racing enthusiast.
Victory Lane Includes:
- FOUR 8 minute racing sessions on track
- NASCAR race car or INDY-style race car
- In car radio communications
- Personal Racing Instructor
- Training and Instruction
- Graduate Certificate
- Top Speeds Up to 170 mph!
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Drive: 64 - 80 Laps | Sessions: 4 | Car: Indy | Track: Oval |

| Ultimate Victory Lane |
Price: $2109.00 |
Satisfy your need for more speed and more driving time with four thrilling 8 minute sessions, (a total of approx 35 laps depending on your speed and track size). You'll improve your racing performance and speed with each driving session, top speeds reaching up to a breath taking 170 mph. Victory Lane is the fastest program available in one day and is recommended for the racing enthusiast.
Package Also Includes:
- Racing license
- Insurance
- T-Shirt
- Logo Cap
- Photo Package
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Drive: 64 - 80 Laps | Sessions: 4 | Car: Indy | Track: Oval |

| World Champion |
Price: $3034.00 |
Start your engines! This day and a half program is what racing is all about. You are behind the wheel of the race car for six 8 minute driving sessions, (a total of approx 55 laps depending on your speed and track size), with top speeds reaching up to 180 mph! Included are two 6 car, side by side, nose to tail racing exercises to give you the closest experience possible of what Mario felt going into the turns surrounded by other race cars. Do you have what it takes to be a racer? Test your speed and endurance in the fastest driving experience Mario Andretti Racing Experience offers. It just does not get any better than this!
World Champion Includes:
- FOUR 8 minute SOLO racing sessions on track
- TWO 15 minute side-by-side racing sessions
- INDY-style race car
- In car radio communications
- Personal Racing Instructor
- Training and Instruction
- Graduate Certificate
- Top Speeds Up to 170 mph!
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Drive: 145 - 168 Laps | Sessions:6 | Car: Indy | Track: Oval |

| Ultimate World Champion |
Price: $3109.00 |
Start your engines! This day and a half program is what racing is all about. You are behind the wheel of the race car for six 8 minute driving sessions, (a total of approx 55 laps depending on your speed and track size), with top speeds reaching up to 180 mph! Included are two 6 car, side by side, nose to tail racing exercises to give you the closest experience possible of what Mario felt going into the turns surrounded by other race cars. Do you have what it takes to be ac racer? Test your speed and endurance in the fastest driving experience Mario Andretti Racing Experience offers. It just does not get any better than this!
Package Also Includes:
- Racing license
- Insurance
- T-Shirt
- Logo Cap
- Photo Package
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Drive: 64 - 80 Laps | Sessions: 4 | Car: Indy| Track: Oval |

| Locations |
- Atlanta Motor Speedway - Hampton, GA (1.54 miles)
- Bristol Motor Speedway - Bristol, TN (0.50 miles)
- Darlington Raceway - Darlington, SC (1.36 miles)
- North Carolina Motor Speedway - Rockingham, NC
- Lowes Motor Speedway - Charlotte, NC (1.5 miles)
- Richmond Intl Raceway- Richmond, VA (0.75 mile track)
- Talleadega Super Speedway - Talladega, AL (2.66 miles)
- Homestead/Miami Speedway - Homestead, FL (1.5 miles)
- Texas Motor Speedway - Ft. Worth, TX (1.5 miles)
- Kansas Speedway - Kansas City, KS (1.5 miles)
- Kentucky Speedway - Ft. Mitchell, KY (1.5 miles)
- Nashville Super Speedway - Lebanon, TN (1.3 miles)
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| Operator Terms & Conditions |
Qualifications:
All drivers must be 18 years of age or older, with a valid drivers license, and know how to operate a car with manual transmission (stick shift). Riders must be at least 5’ tall and 100lbs
License & Insurance:
A $35 fee is included in the prices for all driving programs. This covers the NASCAR Racing Experience License purchase (required), as well as a liability waiver, releasing students from responsibilty for car damage.
Refunds:
No refunds at any time for any reason.
Program Dates:
All program dates have been confirmed but are subject to change due to circumstances beyond the operator's control. |
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