CONCORD, Northcarolina — Race fans all over the world dream of spending an entire day driving the high banks of the world-famous Daytona International Speedway.
" Ultimate stock car experience for racing enthusiasts heads to Daytona and Orlando "
This fall, the Richard Petty Fantasy Racing Camp will make this dream a reality for 12 lucky participants as they take on the “World Center of Racing”, as well as spend one full day driving at Walt Disney World Speedway and another day taking laps at the 1/4–mile track at Orlando Speedworld. The Richard Petty Fantasy Racing Camp, taking place October 31st – November 2nd, 2011, will give participants the opportunity to drive these 3 tracks over the course of 3 days, while receiving feedback and coaching from veteran racers Kyle Petty, Christian Fittipaldi, Randy LaJoie and legends “The King,” Richard Petty and Dale Inman.
“We’re really looking forward to bringing our Fantasy Camp to Florida,” said Mike Bartelli, Chief Marketing Officer of Petty Holdings and Richard Petty Driving Experience. “The guys who join us are in for a real treat, especially when they get to hang out with “The King” at Daytona, a place he knows a little something about.”
“Daytona is a real special race track for NASCAR drivers,” said Richard Petty. “And this Fantasy Camp will allow these guys to feel what it’s like to take laps just like the pros.”
The Richard Petty Fantasy Racing Camp will include five driving modules focusing on car control, short and intermediate track driving skills, a “Happy Half Hour” and a thrilling SuperSpeedway Driving Module using COT’s on Daytona’s 2 ½ mile tri-oval. The program is limited to 12 participants. For more information or to register, call (704) 454-6224 or visit: www.drivepetty.com/fantasyracingcamp.
About Richard Petty Driving Experience:
RPDE is the worldwide leader in NASCAR stock car ride and drive entertainment, available at more than 20 major speedways in the U.S. It has base locations in Las Vegas, Orlando, Concord N.C and Kansas City. RPDE also produces and facilitates auto manufacturer ride and drive programs, safe driving programs, mobile marketing events and motorsports-related production services for the television and film industry.
