NASCAR vehicles feature a massive tachometer but have no speedometer - drivers measure their speed based on RPMs and experience.

I have no idea how fast I was going as I approached that first turn. He was telling me it was my turn to head out onto the track. But I was still calm albeit excited as the speakers built into my helmet crackled with my spotter’s voice. You are told about the fire suppression system and taught how to remove the steering wheel and take down the safety net should you need to exit the car after an unfortunate incident. Then you are secured with a five-point harness and safety net is strapped into place. To get into a NASCAR car, you have to climb through the driver side window. If not before, it’s by this point that you are realizing this is not going to be a go-kart style of experience. The sheer size of the Daytona International Speedway alone is staggering, and the history and gravitas that comes with it make driving on the track a surprisingly powerful experience beyond the raw power of the vehicles themselves.īefore you get into a NASCAR race car, you get a long safety briefing, you put on a burn-resistant suit, and you get fitted for a helmet. But I strongly urge you to make the trip to this veritable holy land of racing. If you can’t make it to Daytona Beach, you can enjoy an on-track stock car racing experience at any of 16 speedways around the country that offer the official NASCAR Racing Experience.

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