My Richard Petty Driving Experience

In early June of 2000, my wife and I took a trip to Florida. One of the cities we visited was Orlando, and while we were there I took part in the Richard Petty Driving Experience.

Here are some photos which document that part of the trip. Click on the pictures to get more explanation of them.

Practising Before the Trip


	This first picture, taken shortly before our trip, is mostly for the benefit of my fellow Gran Turismo afficionados.


	The night before, I decided to shave my beard off, and managed to get these two photos of that process.

Race Prep, Step 1: No Beard!

Race Prep, Step 2: Just a Moustache!

The Richard Petty Driving Experience

Walt Disney World Speedway, Orlando, Florida

Helmet On, Off We Go!

Getting In. Oops! Back to the Camera!

Best Shot At Speed. 113mph, Maybe!

All Done! Steering Wheel Off!

Getting Out!

Taking Back My Helmet with a Big Grin!

Hanging Around.

Hey! Carol Alt did this too!!!

Back to Driving Our Rental Mitsubishi Mirage

Another Shot of the Mirage, and the School Buildings

Just Touring Daytona International Speedway

Daytona Beach, Florida

Outside Daytona International Speedway.

Turn 3 At Daytona--Lucky Passenger Going 165mph...