Listening to the growl of a 600-horsepower race car engine is one of my favorite sounds. Actually being inside the car at speeds of 140 mph plus is even better. Feeling the g-forces as you hug the turns and watching the concrete walls literally fly by is enough to give anyone an adrenalin high.<\/p>\n
These three lap ride-alongs are available 365 days a year at the Walt Disney World Speedway<\/a>. \u00a0You can also sign up for a short driving school and then actually drive the vehicles yourself.<\/p>\n[Click on any individual picture for an enlarged look<\/em>]\n <\/p>\n Richard Petty Driving Experience – Orlando, FL Listening to the growl of a 600-horsepower race car engine is one of my favorite sounds. Actually being inside the car at speeds of 140 mph plus is even better. Feeling the g-forces as you hug the turns and watching the concrete walls literally fly by is enough 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Richard Petty Driving Experience – Orlando, FL Listening to the growl of a 600-horsepower race car engine is one of my favorite sounds. 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