Walt Disney World Speedway offers NASCAR souvenir with used stock
car tires for sale
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- The Richard Petty Driving Experience at Walt
Disney World Speedway offers guests the ultimate racing souvenir that
doubles as gear-spinning home décor -- used tires.
After experiencing the ride of a lifetime in an authentic stock car
at the one-mile Walt Disney World Speedway, guests can purchase the
same Goodyear Racing Eagles that are used on the 630-horsepower machines.
The tires are used for approximately 100 laps around the speedway before
they are changed. Once the tires are removed from the cars, they are
stacked in the showroom store where guests can purchase them for $5
or less. Tires must be purchased at the speedway; no shipping is available.
“It’s something interesting that our guests love to buy and
everyone has their own story,” says Brett Smith of the Richard
Petty Driving Experience. Smith says they sell approximately five tires
a day, which are used for conversation-sparking creations like coffee
tables and wall hangings.
“Some folks use them as swings in their yard, tables and even
gag gifts,” Smith says. “Some hang them in their garage or
basement and even take them to races to have autographed by drivers.”
According to Smith, a new, full set of Goodyear Racing Eagles with
rims costs race teams between $500 and $1,200. He says that some companies
use the tires as corporate event prizes during workshops or conventions
held at Walt Disney World Speedway.
The Richard Petty Driving Experience offers several driving and riding
experiences daily at Walt Disney World Resort. Experiences include a
three-lap “Ride-Along Program,” an eight-lap “Rookie
Experience” where guests ride shotgun for a mock qualifying run,
and a 30-lap “Racing Experience” for advanced drivers.
Spectators are also welcome to visit Walt Disney World Speedway at
no additional charge to talk with Richard Petty Driving Experience team
members and to view others taking part in the programs. Spectators may
also purchase tires.
For more information, guests can contact the Richard Petty Driving
Experience at 800/BE-PETTY or visit www.1800BEPETTY.com.
