Drive a Dragster
Gainesville Raceway
$449
About this experience
Get behind the wheel and experience the thrill of driving a big block Chevy dragster on the Gainesville Raceway during this awesome Drive a Dragster adventure!
- SKU:
- DRI-JAC-0018
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No Expiration
Dates - Jacksonville, FL
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Flexible
Booking -
Free
Exchanges -
Instant
Delivery
- Enjoy this dragster driving experience with your professional instructor Frank Hawley who has won 9 NHRA National Championships
- Prior to getting behind the wheel, you will receive classroom, in-car, and on-track instruction
- This driving adventure includes a 1/8-mile run and 2 quarter-mile runs
- Live out your dream of speeding down a track during this adrenaline-pumping adventure!
Experience the thrill of flying down the Gainesville Raceway and hitting top speeds during this Drive a Dragster experience!
Start your day receiving classroom, in-car, and on-track instruction from your professional World Champion driver Frank Hawley and his staff. You will then move on to the driving portion where you will start with a 1/8-mile warmup run. If you demonstrate good skills and judgment during this run, you will then follow up with 2 full quarter-mile runs! Each of these single runs gives the driver the opportunity to experience the crazy adrenaline rush of driving a big block Chevy-powered dragster!
Hop in your full-sized competition style car that has the ability to accelerate from 0-60 MPH in 3 seconds during this thrilling Drive a Dragster adventure!
Gainesville Raceway: Gainesville Raceway opened in 1969 and is famous for hosting the NHRA's Gatornationals event since 1970. The raceway is a quarter-mile dragstrip just outside Gainesville, Florida.
Gainesville Raceway - Gainesville, FL
When Do I Choose A Date?
Either yourself or the lucky recipient can make a booking and select dates once you are in receipt of the voucher. You’ll register the voucher, follow the booking instructions and your experience with us begins!Select Dates Only:
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
March 14, 2025
*Frank Hawley's Drag Racing School visits different dragstrips throughout the year, with each visit lasting only one exhilarating day. For the best availability, we recommend redeeming and booking your experience as soon as possible.
Essential Information
- Helmets, collar, gloves, arm restraints, and racing suits will be provided
- Included in the price is liability reduction, decreasing your liability for accidental damage from $5,000 to $1,000
- Participants must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver's license
- Not recommended for participants exceeding 6'5"
- Participants cannot exceed 300 pounds each
- Parking is available at the track at no charge
- Drivers must demonstrate proper skills and judgement to advance from the half track run to the full runs
Duration
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Spectators
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Are there any age requirements?
Participants must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid state driver's license.
Are there any height or weight restrictions?
You must be less than 6'5" and must not exceed 300 pounds. Also, participants must be able to bring their knee up to their chest, so that they are able to climb in and out of the dragster.
How many runs will I get to make?
For this experience, each driver will get 3 runs. The first will be a half track run (1/8 mile) and the next 2 runs will be full runs (1/4 mile). Drivers will need to demonstrate proper skill and judgement on the half track run in order to make the full runs.
What should I bring with me to the track?
All drivers will need to bring a valid state driver's license. It is recommended to bring a cooler with food and drinks for yourself and guests as there is no food or drink available at the race track.
Can I bring any guests?
Yes, there will be a viewing area at the track where guests can watch the action, however no guests will be allowed in the classroom or restricted areas of the raceway.
What happens if I damage the dragster?
Included in the price of this experience is liability reduction. Your liability for accidental damage to the race cars that will be driven at Frank Hawley's Drag Racing School is reduced from $5,000 to $1,000 with this included liability reduction fee.
Returns
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be returned hassle-free within 14 days. All refunds will be made to the original purchaser.
Exchanges
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be exchanged for anything else in our marketplace at any time. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs more, you'll simply have to pay the difference. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs less, you'll have a credit towards your next booking with Virgin Experience Gifts.
Once you have scheduled a date and received a booking confirmation, you will be charged a $50 fee for rescheduling or canceling a class if you do so more than 30 days prior to the class date. After that time there will be no refund.