LPWire: Walt Disney World Speedway Offers Racing Fans Opportunity to Purchase Used Stock Car Tires
The Ultimate NASCAR Souvenir:
Racing Fans Can Purchase Used Stock Car Tires at the Walt Disney World Speedway
Purchased tires serve as coffee tables, backyard swings…
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
--Posted April 7, 2005
Source: Walt Disney World