Indy Racing Experience

[@belfry43]

relly brings me back! Back in 2008, I was one of the winners in the Peak AntiFreeze Indy Racing Experience With Danica Patrick Sweepstakes. Drove 3 laps on the track, and met my idol, Mario Andretti. Got a picture and shook his hand! Also, met Danica Patrick. She autographed several copies of her in SI's swimsuit issue that year. Don't let those SI pics fool you. Her chest is NOT as big as hey imply!

[@vincentvillanueva214]

Great job! Dream come true for those who understand the historical value of the experience. I went to indy time trials from 1978-1996 (entered military service and haven't been back), but have never been to a race. I think the indy experience would make up for it! This will be my retirement gift:)

[@CourtBass34]

Nothing makes up for or is fit for comparison to the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race. There is nothing else like it in the world.

[@rickj1983]

I did this at Texas Motor Speedway. My fastest track speed for 10 laps was 149 mph. It was amazing how fast the oval turned into a circle.

[@v10mclaren]

Any ride around IMS in an indycar would be amazing. Some people just don't know what Indy means.

[@elizabethharakal9800]

Dude you are so right. I love that place

[@LPHoopy1]

I live in Indiana, and have been to this track so many times. I plan on doing this experience next year!

[@robminmonaca]

Tony George thought Indy only meant for Americans and dirt track drivers to race and CART wasn’t meant for Indy.

[@longtimeninjabiker]

I come up with a 82 sec grid pole to gridpole and with a 2.5 mi run 13200ft/82sec=160ft per sec or like 120MPH avg and since you have to go about .3 over to get the avg(std dev) he touched on 140 in spots, pretty good for an amatuer and lots more than 75MPH, if you've watched any motorsports you should know video does not do the speed justice....ninja

[@georgeclarke3678]

No shifting? Where's the fun in that?

[@matheusmachadoracer9153]

7:51 Start

[@jimkendall393]

I think it would be an awesome experience just to drive on the track. Love the video! Super jealous! Nice lines on the track. Thank you for sharing this video!

[@davidcarter2720]

You used to be able to get your car on the track - usually in the fall/winter/very early spring - if you knew someone reasonably high up at the IMS and didn't drive like an idiot. Back in 1981 I hit 100 on the main straight in my Mazda 626 - but never got above 75 or so in the turns (I think I was above 80, maybe, thru turn 2 on my third and final time thru that turn). And my IMS buddy said I was driving like an idiot for that car and those tires. The foreign exchange student in the car - who always wanted to just visit IMS and was the purported reason for the trip to the track - almost passed out. My wife loved it though. It was a real thrill. Although I never felt remotely close to trouble in the turns (at just 70-75, maybe 80 mph), I couldn't help but feel panicked the first couple of times heading into 1 and 3 - braking to less than 70 the first full lap ... probably less than 60 the very first time I drove into 1. Just like Mario. (you'd get a lecture before driving onto the track that there was no fire or rescue crew at the track - you were not to go fast enough to risk losing control - suggesting 60 on the straights and 40-50 in the turns, which would have been far-too-leisurely - probably said just to keep morons from driving into a turn at 90 or 100 in a Mazda 626 on standard tires on a cold, blustery day in March) As part of the opening ceremonies the morning the track would open for practice back in the good ol' days of May, ANYONE could drive onto the track during a set period of time (with hundreds of other passenger cars) for a single lap of the track (no drive down the main straight. You entered the track via the (old) pit exit and exited the track at the old pit entrance - trying to ensure the guys in the firebirds, corvettes, and mustangs who were driving well in excess of the stated 60 mph speed limit would miss your car as they thundered down the back straight.

[@Xerandos]

It's not as easy as you think. ;) and both "major" oval series race on road courses aswell. I would love to get a chance to drive either an indy car or nascar :) great stuff thanks for posting it!

[@ShiroArctic]

I am now jealous. Awesome video.

[@dental_rider]

I've done it and I can't wait to do it again... Feels a lot faster when you're there... These cars run with Honda Goldwing engines, you start and stay in 5th gear the whole time...

[@f1fan84]

is there a reason why they don't let you shift?

[@seanwoodson1143]

It’s an auto, not like you can shift anyway. But it’s fun as hell

[@paularobinett9228]

These are great fun to go do! I've done a few at Texas Motor Speedway! Need for speed!!

[@marclatchaw1662]

what a thrill to go down the front chute but it looked slow

[@m598lmr]

Looks like an old Panoz-G-Force Chassis from 2002

[@DiogoYoshida]

Omg.... Speed up!!!!!!

[@robertkincaid565]

No freaking way! I knew there was a nascar driving experience but didn't realize that you can do this

[@Jorgerally35]

This is SLOOOOOOOOW

[@mryeast1538]

You're slow

[@MasterHandFinalDestination]

Owned

[@klonidier]

Oh I got to get me some of this!!!

[@gianlucachiarolanza5886]

I had a similar experience with a F3000 in Monza, so I can understand how exciting it must have been! Just a question, was there some kind of speed limiter ?

[@austinhord8317]

I want to go overseas just so I can take a car around Monza or Spa. it's my dream!

[@TotoDG]

Well, there was a speed limiter so crashes would be kept to a minimum, but if Dan Wheldon died in a crash in the exact same car going maximum speed, you wouldn't take the risk, would you?

[@B__L]

Indianapolis is one of the most famous tracks in the world.

[@davidcarter2720]

THE

[@B__L]

@@davidcarter2720 Oh look an American

[@davidcarter2720]

@@B__L - Is Indy not THE most famous track in the world, particularly viewed through the entire history of auto sports? LeMans, Monaco, Silverstone, the Nurburgring, Spa, Imola?? Some/all of those may be better race circuits in terms of challenges to drive - but more famous? Nahhh.

[@B__L]

@@davidcarter2720 Outside of the USA they are arguably nearly all more famous. Especially Le Mans and the Nurburgring. I think you overestimate how many people watch, or even know about, the Indy 500 in Europe/Asia etc. Even in the USA Daytona is more recognisable for some.

[@davidcarter2720]

@@B__L - name that tune. F1 is clearly the international racing series, and it's tracks are pretty well known to it's fans. I've travelled a good amount, and as I have met people - when they hear I'm originally from Indianapolis, they almost always say "Indy 500". And as Indy has hosted F1 and Moto GP events, the tremendous foreign crowds those events would bring would cite Indy as an auto sports Mecca - thrilling at the size of the crowds, the overall hugeness of the place, and it's history. I'm not belittling those other tracks - and already acknowledged most of them as better racing circuits. But more famous than Indy, particularly if you include "historic" in the description of "famous"? Having said all that - it would be interesting to study the matter more objectively. I expect that if you asked a motor sports fan to name the most famous auto racing track in the world - the results would be all over the map, skewed to tracks nearer to them or in the series they pay most attention to. But if you gave those same folks a multiple choice selection of tracks and asked them to identify the most famous of them in the world, including those I listed and more (Daytona, Sebring, Suzuka, ... whatever) - Indy would come out on top.

[@jaylinton3003]

MAN THAT LOOKS LIKE FUN!!!!!!! If I can ask, what is the cost, and how many laps do you get??

[@sxndric]

THAT WIND

[@Oumbarevee]

the speedway changed so much now

[@alex0711a]

looks very cool ... thanks for sharing ... but: was that max speed ? apparently that was an approx. 100mph lap ... the stickers did not even get off the tyres

[@Pantstofri]

Congrats. That's not the point of this. The whole Indy car experience is worth it.

[@sinofallsinners]

it has paddle shifters on the wheel,

[@wiseguy2374]

He can't even wear the stickers off his tires at that speed. Lol. Looks fun tho.

[@Bmants]

You did a good job, even if it was a little slow.

[@Ronpedley1]

Very cool! Thanks for posting. Did they provide a helmet with a GoPro mount? I already own a GoPro and would like to use it. Thanks.

[@sk8erboi66ericko]

Why u didn't shift gears? wasn't it a manual transmission?

[@unkr3at1v]

this is just first gear, right?

[@tbg008]

Wish a have the chance to do it one day..does it have only one gear and 100mp/h limit ?

[@2ris2]

Did they make you go through some kind of training?

[@BornFancy]

Was it an automatic? This seems like soooo much fun!

[@vivoalcorte]

it's cheapier than drive a Turismo Carretera here in Argentina the price here is $1100

[@chickenboy1347]

How fast do you think you were going?

[@B__L]

It's not the track that is difficult in oval racing. It's the other 30+ cars surrounding you only inches away.

[@colonary16]

id rather ride in the two seater than drive one because the two seager goes faster

[@gersonsmjr]

Hi Poodie, my name is Gerson and my channel is gersonsmjr. I am Brazilian and I did a test like this in Interlagos in 2009 with car F-Alphie 1.6. I am planning to do this test drive and I wonder if it's worth. No gear changes? Tks!

[@ThePedropumont]

were can i book this?? thank you

[@coolyo366]

Could you have been going way faster than that or are the cars not as fast as the real thing?

[@llBurnsll]

Did you use the adhesive mount?

[@Jdspitz2]

I just took a video with my GoPro yesterday in 720p at 60fps. It's mounted on my helmet the same way. What I think is a bit odd is that you just drove around the track leisurely and not even shifting into 2'nd gear. If you really want to truly appreciate an F1 car, you have to actually get on the gas, try out the brakes, and see how well it holds the road at over 100mph. I didn't see any of that here.

[@RedQNZ]

by any chance would anyone know if a 6 foot 1 big frame guy be abble to fit in one these and drive it? I would love to get this from my brother but he is 6 1 about 230. I don't know if he could fit in one and drive it. thanks.

[@Luxeee]

How much horsepower does that have more then 800 maybe

[@idkidc1233]

Wow I wish I could do this! haha

[@gp75motorsports]

How much does it cost?

[@20teamplayer]

That's got to be a de-tuned car. If I'm paying a lot for the experience, I want 700hp at my feet.

[@pedrol.1782]

that would be $80k for a single afternoon, plus whatever your brake/crash. Cash or check?

[@Skyfalcon12345]

Why did you only go like, 80 mph?

[@Technetica]

Car starts at 7:43

[@andrewdimartino]

My turn, my turn, please , oh please!

[@jbrady95]

9:49 Good bye fly :P

[@Paul-ih1vz]

Great experience. Good on you! I must do it. A shame about the sound as you really don't get that engine sound. I am not a big fan of Go pros. Love the armchair experts though who need to get out and try it themselves before criticizing. Videoing (especially from that angle) always makes the car look like they are going slow. Pro drivers drive for years before being able to drive these cars to the limit. You can't expect someone getting into an Indy for the first time to take it to the edge. Gung Ho cowboys don't realize that you take too many risks and you break the car you will spend a long time paying the repair bill as usually the insurance doesn't cover the entire cost when you do these drives. Would like to know where to do this. I'll have to come to the US and do this.

[@col.joshuasim2119]

Its at indianapolis motor speed way they still have it

[@jdjxjxbdjdjdj2037]

+Col. Joshua Sim what age do you have to be

[@austinhord8317]

+Jdjxjx Bdjdjdj at least 18 yr old with a valid driver's license and a clean record. I'll be doing it when I get my money back from college.

[@james92223]

wats 75mph in kph mate

[@all_about-You]

I would fall asleep. going that slow.

[@TheEljay]

Oh sorry, I forgot that seeing as you have a GoPro, you are a professional racing driver. I also struggle to see how the content of my KZbin channel reflects whether I've ever driven a racing car before as well. On the subject of that, please can you show me your GoPro footage of you driving a stock car*, an F1 car, a Ferrari or a drag racer? I'm intrigued.

[@COLETHORN10]

83 second lap = 108 mph

[@CarlosGonzalez-lp2sh]

What happens if you crash??

[@BigElijah]

Not sure what experience this is but the Mario Andretti one says they'll kick you off the track. Of course, that's assuming you're still in one piece. :) Liability insurance is available: www.andrettiracing.com/faqs/

[@ObamaTookMyCat]

thats why they are going grandma speed around the track... cant let it rip at 220 with a guy who has never touched an indycar steering wheel before...

[@bpcummings17]

Top speed?

[@bpcummings17]

Ohhh OK thanks

[@stinkbandit]

Why does everyone feel the need to take cheap shots at Danica? She was gracious enough to autograph several copies her S.I. swimsuit issue and then you take jab at her in the comment section instead of saying it to her face.

[@OtsesNdarB]

I'm the guy who makes sense, I'm glad you can retype what I said?

[@HorseFromHell]

wtf is the point going that slow?

[@CharlieBennici]

why is he so tall

[@364Stephen]

its the camera on top of helmet makes it look taller than he probly is

[@TheEljay]

You've obviously never had a racing experience in your life. A) It's a fixed gearbox; there's only one very long first gear. B) It's not an F1 car, it's an IndyCar. Big difference. C) If he did 'get on the gas', he'd either pile into the back of the car in front (which would be expensive), or be unable to control it because, no offence, but he probably doesn't have any racing experience (I'm assuming). D) That is probably about 100mph anyway, it's just the camera always makes it look slow

[@Jdspitz2]

Dude before you go saying stuff like that, first understand that you have no idea who I am, what I can do, and what I have done. When I was in all those cars, GoPro cameras didn't even exist. The only footage I have on my GoPro is of motorcycle racing. And I'm in the middle of filming much more footage and then editing it. What I can show you is a friend of mine's youtube channel who is a race car instructor. garyhardbarusa owner of hardbarusa

[@TheEljay]

Alright. But the same goes for you; don't judge who I am by my KZbin channel content.

[@OtsesNdarB]

If not, Try the NASCAR one, if he doesn't care

[@lturuguayo]

cooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool

[@scaredeye1]

i like the video, but all the blablablabla in the comments......... is this kindergarden or what

[@vir123456]

A lot of people talking smack can't afford to do this and would be too scared to go into turn 1 flat.

[@TotoDG]

They'd be too scared to turn at all.

[@georgekolotouros230]

vir123456 johnson what a gorgeous machine.

[@DonAmos_stories]

120 and he got pulled over because the granny behind him could not walk faster...

[@pandaxxgamming2761]

lucky!

[@alainchouinard9256]

you try someting that you always dream try it on idle fk that video is just a teaser

[@isdunyasi]

you can also choose a ww beetlle

[@WyWy0207]

Firrrrrsttt geeeeaaaarrrrrrrrr....

[@MarcelPolman]

fuck that shit, give me corners, whats the fun in full throttle racing?!

[@ManzellaBob]

I come up with 110 MPH. Not too impressive.

[@Jdspitz2]

Did you miss the first 2 sentences in my reply? I have a GoPro mounted on my helmet specifically for racing and things like that. Clearly you are the one who has never had a racing experience in their life. All your videos are of video games. However I have never been in an Indy Car. Just a NASCAR, an F1 car, a Ferrari, a drag racer, and a bunch of superbikes.

[@dobakito]

120kph. highway speeds.

[@Omenxiiii]

Why would you go 30 mph in an indie car

[@josecorrea623]

B

[@t.farris1755]

dude gun it your driving like my grandmother at least make effort to catch the car in front of you smh

[@AustinG29152]

Go faster bro

[@supertruckerrolling]

My semi goes faster than that fully loaded weighing 80,000 pounds up a steep hill.

[@yourockman222]

this is a joke right?

[@supertruckerrolling]

probably not lol I can hit 100

[@BRN14fan]

u realize they have to go that slow right?

[@TotoDG]

Yes, because the insurance company is not going to pay for a crash with someone who doesn't drive professionally. Besides, the speed's not the only part of the fun.

[@ianfrench1577]

witty but bullshit

[@pctshooter]

Hmmm, maybe she was wearing a sports bra?

[@SoSimonSays]

slow

[@Kecenaa]

zzzzzzz

[@Alexi7666]

Yawn!

[@vipstylerida]

these guys are not pros thats why they are going this slow!! duh..

[@ivanbossi7314]

Omg just like nascar experience BS!!!! I rather buy a shifter kart

[@AustinG29152]

So slow

[@DeoVindice_61-65]

Most overpriced, pathetic, “experience”, I’ve ever seen. No shifting. Neutered engine. Top speed is 130. I looked into doing this. It’s not worth the price at all. I could probably lap my friggen f-150 around the track quicker.