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12/23/11, 7:42 PM   #1
Xmas Gift for Dad Advice - Drive @ Indy?
Joe Snyder
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Hoping some of you guys can help me out. My Dad absolutely loves the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, its his favorite place in the world without a doubt.

Was thinking of buying him one of the actual "driving" packages, not just the ride along deals with either the Indy Racing Experience or the Richard Petty Driving Experience @ Indy

* The Indy car one you get 3 laps driving for $499.
* The Richard Petty one in a stock car you get 8 laps for $549.

I know both make you follow a lead car. He likes Indy Car much more than Nascar, but the point of the gift is to drive at the speedway. So I wouldn't be against doing the stock car one if it indeed is much better overall.

In my opinion its over priced but, I don't care as I'd love for him to get laps around his favorite track. I'm pretty sure through some connections at the Speedway we could get more than 3 laps for the money, but my question here strictly relates to the overall experience. I don't think I would want to use a friendship to leverage more laps anyway.

Anyway, I'd really appreciate any advice, thoughts, etc on the two experiences.

Merry Christmas
Joe