Daytona International Speedway offers driving, riding NASCAR race car

• The NASCAR Racing Experience at Daytona International Speedway allows fans to drive real NASCAR race cars for timed sessions, with passing allowed.
• Driving experiences range from 5 to 48 minutes and can be purchased online or by phone.
• Ride-along experiences with professional drivers are also available, lasting 3 or 6 laps.
• The Daytona 500 is scheduled for February 15, 2026.

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Daytona International Speedway is hosting NASCAR Racing Experiences on select dates throughout the year, allowing fans to feel the thrill of high-speed racing firsthand.

At the “World Center of Racing!” fans can either get behind the wheel and drive around the Speedway or hop in alongside a professional driver for a ride-along. Sessions range between five and 48 minutes, depending on the package purchased.

And if you’re looking to attend the 2026 Daytona 500, slated for Feb. 15, 2026, tickets and packages officially go on sale Wednesday, June 11.

How long are the NASCAR Racing Experience rides?

NASCAR Racing Experiences range between five and 48 minutes of track time, depending on the package selected.

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How much does NASCAR Racing Experience cost?

Ride Along Experience

• $193.99 – (3) Lap Ride Along
• $299.99 – (6) Lap Ride Along

Reservations are not required. Ride Along Experiences are offered on a first come, first serve basis.

Racing Experience

• $436.99 – Experience 5 minutes driving on track.
• $604.99 – Experience 8 minutes driving on track.
• $1,149.99 – Experience 16 minutes driving on track, split into two 8-minute sessions and pit stops in between.
• $1,693.99 – Experience 24 minutes of driving with a faster speed experience, split into three 8-minute sessions and pit stops in between.
• $2,238.49 – Experience 32 minutes of driving, split into four 8-minute sessions.
• $2,782.99 – Experience 40 minutes of driving, split into five 8-minute sessions.
•  $3,327.99 – Experience 48 minutes of driving, split into six 8-minute sessions with increasing speed each time.
• $4,499.99 – The Advanced Experience is available for previous customers of NASCAR Racing Experience. Experience four 10-lap, back-to-back sessions with a personal racing instructor leading the way. There will be brief pit stops between each session.
  • The Advanced Experience can be booked by calling customer service at 704-886-2400.

Prices listed are current sale offerings.

The Racing Experience can be purchased online or by calling 704-886-2400. Reservations are made at the time of your purchase. It is recommended to arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled time.

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When can I race at Daytona International Speedway? NASCAR Experience dates

NASCAR fans can hop in and ride a real NASCAR car around Daytona International Speedway on these dates:

• June: 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29
• July: 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27
• August: 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 25
• September: 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28
• October: 3, 4, 5, 24, 26
• December: 26, 27

How long is Daytona International Speedway?

Daytona International Speedway is 2.5 miles long and features around 101,500 seats and over 60 luxury suites, according to the race track’s official website.

When is Daytona 500 2026?

The 68th Great American Race is scheduled for Sunday, February 15, 2026. Start time to be determined.

2026 Daytona 500 tickets on sale June 11

Tickets and packages are on sale Wednesday, June 11.

Fans can sign up for the waitlist here.