Drive a Dragster at Darana Motorsports Park
About this experience
Buckle up and get ready for the ride of your life at Darana Motorsports Park, where you'll take the wheel of a high-powered dragster!
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What's Included
- Half-day driving experience with liability reduction package
- Work with NHRA World Champion Frank Hawley and his staff
- Begins with classroom, in-car, and on-track instruction
- Enjoy one warm-up run followed by two full runs
- Live out your dream of speeding down the track!
What happens on the day
Experience the thrill of flying down the dragstrip at Darana Motorsports Park!
Your day kicks off with expert instruction from the legendary World Champion driver, Frank Hawley, and his skilled team. You’ll dive into classroom training, in-car guidance, and on-track coaching. Then, it's time to hit the strip!
Start with a thrilling warm-up run, and if you demonstrate good skills and judgment, you’ll be ready for two heart-pounding full runs. Each run puts you in the driver’s seat of a big-block Chevy-powered dragster that has the ability to accelerate from 0-60 MPH in just 3 seconds.
Darana Motorsports Park: Formerly known as the GALOT Motorsports Park, this state-of-the-art facility is located just 40 minutes outside of Raleigh and is the perfect spot to unleash your inner racer. You'll feel like a total legend as you tear down the same concrete dragstrip the pros call home!
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When Do I Choose A Date?
Either yourself or the lucky recipient can make a booking and select dates once you are in receipt of the voucher. You’ll register the voucher, follow the booking instructions, and your experience with us begins!
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8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
June 9, 2026
*Frank Hawley's Drag Racing School visits different dragstrips throughout the year, with each visit lasting only one exhilarating day. For the best availability, we recommend redeeming and booking your experience as soon as possible.
Important Details
Essential Information
- Helmets, collar, gloves, arm restraints, and racing suits will be provided
- Liability reduction is included
- Participants must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid driver's license
- This experience is not recommended for participants who are 6'5" or taller
- Participants cannot exceed 300 pounds
- Drivers must demonstrate proper skills and judgement to advance from the half track run to the full runs
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Returns, Exchanges & Cancellations
Returns
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be returned hassle-free within 14 days. All refunds will be made to the original purchaser.
Exchanges
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be exchanged for anything else in our marketplace at any time. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs more, you'll simply have to pay the difference. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs less, you'll have a credit towards your next booking with Virgin Gifts.
Cancellation Policy
Once you have received a booking confirmation, cancellations and rescheduling are allowed up to 30 days prior to the experience. However, all cancellation and rescheduling requests are subject to additional fees. Failure to appear on your booked date or to cancel and reschedule at least 30 days prior to your booked date will result in the loss of the value of your experience.
