FAQ's
Questions? Ask Shonda!
Welcome!
My Name is Shonda Kennedy and I'm here to help! Whether you are looking to reserve a Ride, change a current reservation, or just have any question about our INDYCAR Experience in general feel free to contact me at skennedy@indyracingexperience.com
Look forward to hearing from you and having you join us trackside for our Ride of a Lifetime!
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Experience is the ultimate experience for race fans and any car enthusiast! Located in Speedway, Indiana, our Racing Experiences offers fans the opportunity to ride in an actual NTT INDYCAR Series car!
The INDYCAR Experience Two-Seat Ride allows the passenger to experience speeds and g-forces previously available to only a handful of elite drivers. The Dallara chassis has been stretched to fit a passenger behind the driver, but in every other way, this is a true NTT INDYCAR Series car. The car is complete with an authentic racing powerplant that can reach up to 180 miles per hour. Truly the RIDE OF A LIFETIME!
During this special Ride Experience you will sit behind an INDYCAR driver such as Davey Hamilton, Sebastian Saavedra, Spencer Pigot, Matt Brabham, Juan Piedrahita, Kyle Kaiser, Gabby Chaves, Zach Veach, and Others!
Please report directly to the INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY: 4790 West 16th Street Indianapolis, IN 46222. (GATE 2)
When you arrive at the track you will come in the entrance off 16th street under the tunnel and turn left. Please drive around the bend and make another left where it indicates at 4th Street-Castroneves Blvd., this will put you at the TURN 1 area in the Infield of the track. Park in the open gravel lot at Turn 1, then walk to the pit area just a few hundred feet away. We will have tents, trailers, INDYCAR Experience signage and you can’t miss us!
You will sign the necessary waivers when you arrive and begin the registration process! Family and friends are all more than welcome to attend and watch and take photos/video and be in the pits for the action! No costs for guests, kids welcome as well! (Recommended to bring hearing protection for kids)
PLEASE MAKE SURE TO ARRIVE TO GET REGISTERED AND READY TO GO 45 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR SCHEDULED RIDE TIME AND PLAN TO BE TRACKSIDE ABOUT 2 HOURS FROM START TO FINISH FOR THE EXPERIENCEYou will get suited up in a full fire suit, full face race helmet, and gloves for the Ride! Dress comfortably. No specific dress code is required. Shorts are fine to wear! We ask that you do wear close-toed shoes, gym shoes preferred. Firesuit goes over your clothes and a changing area as well as a locker is provided for your belongings if needed at the track.
Each rider must be over 18 years of age, under 6’5” in height, and under 260 lbs. Should you be concerned of any health risks with the Ride we do recommend you consult your doctor. The ride does reach high speeds and 2-3 G-forces in the turns. Once waivers are signed you do assume the risk.
Riders will not be turned away for health reasons as we do leave completely up to the customer’s discretion.
The INDYCAR Experience does not operate Experiences in the rain. If we are unable to dry the track, each participant will be given the option to reschedule for the next available ride date that is best for their schedule. Rides do NOT expire. We ask that you do come to the track rain or shine as planned, as you never know about the weather! Always come to the track to give it a shot unless otherwise told so! We do not cancel experiences ahead of time due to weather. Our entire crew will be at the track rain or shine and will always do our best to work through any weather delays to accommodate all customers!
If you have any questions concerning weather updates at anytime on your ride date please email skennedy@indyracingexperience.com.