12 April 2011 by Orlando Sentinel (blog)
The Richard Petty Driving Experience is offering another complimentary program, and this time you don’t have to be a Walt Disney World passholder to take advantage of it, StitchKingdom.com reports.
‘Teens Ride FREE’ gives teens ages 14 to 19 years old a complimentary three-lap high speed ride-along when accompanied by an adult who has purchased any drive or ride program for the same day. Each paid adult ride-along qualifies for one ‘Teens Ride FREE’ and each paid adult driving experience qualifies for up to two ‘Teens Ride FREE.’ See a complete list of rules here.
Last spring, Disney World passholders were offered the opportunity to do a Ride Along from Richard Petty Driving Experience for free. They were able ride shotgun for three laps in a NASCAR-style race car reaching speeds up to 140 mph with a professional driving instructor. The program normally costs more than $100 per person.
My husband took Disney up on that offer and you can read about his heart-pounding experience here.
Currently, Disney World passholders can sign up for a complimentary Richard Petty Driving Experience Shop Tour, a 30-minute activity that gives guests a behind-the-scenes look at the track’s design and maintenance shops, a history of the track and a van ride around the one-mile oval. The tour is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. It normally costs $15.
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