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In Short – Richard Petty, a champion NASCAR racer for several decades, has 25 locations of his famed driving school across the nation. More than just a school, however, the Experience also offers thrilling "ride-alongs." For as little as $99, speed demons can suit up and ride as a passenger in a stock car driven around the one-and-a-half -mile LVMS tri-oval super-speedway. The most expensive packages put drivers in the cars for up to 40 laps, and some offer a one-on-one race against the instructor.