My top speed was about 156mph and you can do an entire lap full speed without taking foot off of the gas.

I did the 5min experience and maybe did 5 total laps including the in and out laps. If the spotter feels you are in control and safe they will gradually increase the top speed to the maximum of 150 after a lap or two. You just follow the spotters instructions for the first lap which includes safely entering the track. The actual driving includes an out lap which include a push start, due to the high geared direct drive transmissions, in which you dump the clutch and press the gas to get going. A couple of those minutes of which you are actually up to speed. If you include checking in 45min-1hr early as recommended, the experience is about 1hr 50mins waiting and watching, 1hr of safety briefings, and about 10 mins sitting in car. However, it is advertised as a 3hr experience. You get a real sense of the speed and g-force in the corners. If you are not fighting the governor nor fearful drivers then your experience will be far better!įirst things first, the actual driving portion of the experience is good. Tip: offer the pit crew a tip to assist with your position and car selection. If you lower your expectations significantly, then things may be somewhat more palatable - although, the price will still linger as a bad aftertaste upon reflection. speed governor) and your final experience begins to rapidly diminish as fast as your allocated time. Add to this the severe limiting of acceleration (i.e. You are prohibited from passing unless given authorization by the 'track' which comes to you in the form of indecipherable radio transmissions reminiscent of Charlie Brown's teacher. This is what happens when those who are in the random group decide to drive a race car at 50 mph.

For example, if you pay for 16 minutes (about $50 per minute) most people will want to have the full 16 minutes and not have their time contingent upon the ability (or rather, inability) of random strangers. That said, the value you receive will depend heavily upon your expectations. Driving a Formula One car on the Las Vegas Motor Speedway is unquestionably a unique experience to be sure.

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