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[/media-credit]MARTINSVILLE, Va. (July16, 2012) – Richard Petty won 15 NASCAR Sprint Cup races at Martinsville Speedway, more than anyone else. Now you have a chance to follow in his tire tracks … sort of.
Richard Petty Driving Experience will make a stop at Martinsville Speedway on August 25 putting you behind the wheel of a 600 horsepower NASCAR race car for the thrill of a lifetime getting you as close to Petty’s success on the historic half-mile as you will ever get.
“Richard Petty and Martinsville Speedway are practically synonymous with all of his success here, so it’s a natural for Richard Petty Driving Experience to be here,” said Martinsville Speedway President Clay Campbell. “We know our fans love watching a race here; we think they’ll love the in-car experience even more.”
There will be several driving experiences offered where your hands are on the wheel and your foot is on the gas and 600 horses are ready to take you for eight to 50 laps around Martinsville Speedway.
Rather let someone else do the driving? No problem! Ride-Along shotgun from the passenger seat as one of their professional driving instructors takes you for 3 high speed laps around the track for an unforgettable experience!
For reservations, more information about program offerings and the 2012 track schedule please visit: www.DrivePetty.com or call 1.800.237.3889.
NASCAR Sprint Cup racing returns to Martinsville Speedway on October 28 with the TUMS Fast Relief 500, the seventh race in the Chase for the Sprint Cup. Tickets may be purchased by calling 877.RACE.TIX or by visiting www.martinsvillespeedway.com.
2012 Schedule:
October 21: Virginia is for Racing Lovers 300
October 26: NASCAR Practice Day October 27: Kroger 200 October 28: TUMS Fast Relief 500
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