Well thats a bit different than he " DRIVERS FOR NASCAR " , this outfit is far from a NASCAR race team.
Its the same deal a few drivers have hauling cars around for the PETTY EXPERIENCE to tracks and car shows.
Not quite the GAMOUR of hauling Kyles # 18 Toyota around for Joe Gibbs racing but should be an OK gig.
And they spend more time at CHAROLLETTE than any place else during the year.
OTR or NASCAR?
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by American-Trucker, Aug 20, 2010.
Page 4 of 5
-
-
Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds
Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.
-
The Richard Petty Experience is a joke, There cars have never been raced by real drivers, yes they are built almost the same as a cup car but they've never been "Cup Cars". They used to print off a time sheet for everyone that showed how fast you went they ALL said 200mph, then some reporters came with radar guns and found out there were only doing 70mph, they got in BIG trouble.
As for the Official NASCAR Experience, there Cup cars were REAL cup cars at one point, one of the ones in my dads trailer is one of Jeff Gordon's old cars, and the Indy cars they have were actual INDY cars at one point in there lives. And since he's been driving for them they've spent more time out on the road at other tracks then here in Charlotte. While it might not be the most glamorous job, he has gotten to see a bunch of tracks he's never been to before as well as he's gotten to drive the NASCAR's and the INDY cars.
And yes I agree it would be WAY cooler and more fun to drive a TEAM's Car hauler, which is his next move he's met some people from some of the teams that can get him in one of those jobs.
American Trucker -
NASCAR does not OWN it and you better remeasure it , 53' is the length of the enclosed car haulers.
All the DRIVING experiences use REAL ex nascar cars from various teams
I have done 5 of the RACE experiences and none even think of ADVERTISING the 200 MPH BS.let alone sucker people into thinking they drove at that speed.
Around 135 MPH is about the top speed at the DISNEY track in Florida for PETTY EXPERIENCE and you know the difference between 70 & 130 MPH
MARIOS deal is 180 in a 2 seater type open ####pit car with him DRIVING.
PETTYS ride along is around 160 - 165 MPH with their instructor driving.Last edited: Sep 11, 2010
-
The point here is what job do you want to work for. If it were me I'd take the job I'd be the happiest at and go from there. Just be careful of signing any contracts and leave yourself an out. You are the one that will be the driver not all the rest of the people telling you to go and not to go. It's up to you.
outerspacehillbilly and American-Trucker Thank this. -
-
GasHauler said: ↑The point here is what job do you want to work for. If it were me I'd take the job I'd be the happiest at and go from there. Just be careful of signing any contracts and leave yourself an out. You are the one that will be the driver not all the rest of the people telling you to go and not to go. It's up to you.Click to expand...
I've chosen to go OTR, I may look into the NASCAR experience thing later but for now OTR is what I want to do.
Thanks for the words of Wisdom GasHauler!
American Trucker -
Federal law limits OTR trailers to 53' (some states allow a 57' with a permit)... if you are over you need a oversize permit in every state you run in...that doesn't happen with the NASCAR teams...
-
Krooser said: ↑Federal law limits OTR trailers to 53' (some states allow a 57' with a permit)... if you are over you need a oversize permit in every state you run in...that doesn't happen with the NASCAR teams...Click to expand...
well I donno, my dad said there 60' long, and they were parked right next to a 53' dry van thats sitting on there yard and it was longer then it.....It wouldn't be the first time my dad was wrong but in this case I would think he'd know lol
American Trucker -
Personally I would get some experience with driving before going into NASCAR. I have a few connection in NHRA and NASCAR but want to get at least 1 year under my belt before taking on the multi-million dollar loads. If you need a team partner I would be happy to join you. I know my connections ask for teams not individuals.
Good luck.American-Trucker Thanks this. -
CAGEtrucker said: ↑Personally I would get some experience with driving before going into NASCAR. I have a few connection in NHRA and NASCAR but want to get at least 1 year under my belt before taking on the multi-million dollar loads. If you need a team partner I would be happy to join you. I know my connections ask for teams not individuals.
Good luck.Click to expand...
Yea thats what I'm planning on doing, I'm actually trying to get on with Watkins Shepard right now, Im scheduled for orientation on sept 27th....My dad and his boss want me to do this NASCAR thing now but I'm going to wait a while, even though it's a great job and opportunity It's not what I want to do right now. I want to Drive not drive for a day or two then sit for four days lol
But for sure if I ever find a NASCAR job that I need a team driver for I'll let ya know.
American Trucker
Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds
Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.
Page 4 of 5
Related Categories
-
How did this happen?
xzmpt posted Aug 6, 2025 at 5:56 PM -
Decker
singleton2787 posted Aug 6, 2025 at 9:36 AM -
Skipping gears from 8th 35MPH...
omar1999 posted Aug 6, 2025 at 8:51 AM -
Sitting for 4 days …
singleton2787 posted Aug 5, 2025 at 7:53 PM -
How bad is this accident
DAX_ posted Aug 4, 2025 at 6:48 PM -
New to Hazmat Tank doing...
Sapphire_Glitter posted Aug 4, 2025 at 4:16 PM -
New to the forum.
pontiacfan76 posted Aug 3, 2025 at 6:43 PM -
Trucking Companies hiring...
McTruckin0924 posted Aug 2, 2025 -
I failed my driving test for...
omar1999 posted Aug 1, 2025 -
Getting my CDL CLASS A
TRAV OPTIMA posted Aug 1, 2025
Loading...
Recent Threads
-
FedEx Trying To Catch Up With...
mjd4277 posted Aug 9, 2025 at 7:23 AM -
Colorado and Utah route
BoostedTeg posted Aug 8, 2025 at 10:18 PM -
Multiple trucks with Mc and lease
Jrtrucking posted Aug 8, 2025 at 8:50 PM -
Holy **** Moment!
mjd4277 posted Aug 8, 2025 at 8:10 PM -
Asking for a friend....
Commuter69 posted Aug 8, 2025 at 5:36 PM -
Changing company from...
Thetrashnoob posted Aug 8, 2025 at 4:59 PM -
Physical demands of oilfield...
Zonno posted Aug 8, 2025 at 3:54 PM -
Career Trajectory and advice
Cabover4us posted Aug 8, 2025 at 1:31 PM -
Holland, Fargo, ND Line haul,...
IWX6279 posted Aug 8, 2025 at 12:43 PM -
I'm an MC, How Can I Serve My...
Move It Forward posted Aug 8, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Loading...