Rusty Wallace Racing Experience at San Antonio Speedway

I actually went to the Rusty Wallace Experience at the Central Texas Speedway in Kyle, TX. It was so fun!!! I would do it again in a flash!

Drove a car in the Racing Experience on an unusually cold and windy day on February 8, 2014. Even though it was uncomfortably cold, all staff and instructors were pleasant, cheerful, professional and helpful. They are to be commended for their attitude on such a day! The driving experience was wonderful, and I very much want to do it again someday. Very well-​run program. Kudos to the San Antonio crew!
Martin Turentine
Abilene, TX

I wanted to do something a little unusual for my wife’s birthday this year. So when I spotted a $ 124 Groupon for the Rusty Wallace Racing Experience 10-​lap «Qualifier» package (regularly $ 249), I went for it.
We arrived at San Antonio Speedway at the appointed time. Check-​in was smooth, and everyone was very friendly. They asked my wife if she wanted to add a 3-​lap ride-​along with a professional driver for another $ 59 (regularly $ 99). We decided to go for it, and this ended up being a good idea. My wife felt the ride-​along helped her when it came time to do the actual drive.
My wife’s driving group went through a 45-​minute class to learn the procedures and safety considerations, and then they walked out to the pit area to suit up in preparation for their race. Everything went smoothly, and everyone had a great time.
In fact, my wife had so much fun that she’s already planning to do it again the next time the Rusty Wallace Racing Experience comes to town.
Quick note about the facility: San Antonio Speedway is still in pretty bad shape, having only recently reopened after about 4 years of disuse. But the owners are working hard to get things going again. I expect it will soon be back up to speed.