Fans can now save nearly $400 by purchasing the "Ultimate Indy Racing Experience" to drive AND ride at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in September.

The "Ultimate Indy Racing Experience"
New discounted ride and drive program to debut in September at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (June 15, 2009) – The Indy Racing Experience announced today that race fans and thrill seekers will have the opportunity to take part in the “Ultimate Indy Racing Experience” this September at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. 

For $599, participants will receive back-to-back experiences around the famed 2.5-mile oval with a 3-lap drive followed by a high-speed, 2-lap ride in the Indy Racing Experience 2-seater.  The “Ultimate Indy Racing Experience” promotion marks the first time at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway that fans can pilot an IndyCar machine that actually raced in the Indy 500 and then immediately step into the backseat of the popular 2-seater for a spin at speeds of up to 180 miles per hour.

The retail price for the ride and drive programs is $499 each, thus creating a savings of nearly $400 with the “Ultimate Indy Racing Experience” promotion.

“We are really excited about bringing the ‘Ultimate Indy Racing Experience’ to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway,” said Scott Jasek, co-owner of the Indy Racing Experience.  “Since we brought the driving program to Indy a few years ago, we have seen tremendous interest from our customers.  Couple that with our popular 2-seater ride and we feel like we are providing the ‘ultimate’ experience for fans wanting to witness the Brickyard from the cockpit.”

The “Ultimate Indy Racing Experience” promotion is available during the five days the IRE operates at the Brickyard in September, including the 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th and 21st.  Fans looking to reserve the promotion can do so online or by calling Shonda Kennedy at (888) 357-5002 ext. 106.

The “Ultimate Indy Racing Experience” is also a perfect Father’s Day present for those still looking for the ideal gift to get Dad.  Purchase the "Ultimate Indy Racing Experience” package this week, let Dad sit it out in anticipation for a couple of months, and then join him out at the Speedway in September when he will experience two thrilling rides in one very memorable day!

The Indy Racing Experience operates daily at the Walt Disney World Speedway and opens for both riding and driving experiences at 4 p.m. ET. Reservations can be made online or by calling (888) 357-5002. For more information on the Indy Racing Experience, which also operates at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and at all North American IndyCar Series tracks, please contact us by phone or submit questions and comments HERE.