Are you a thrill ride fan? Think you've ridden the fastest, most exhilarating ride in Walt Disney World? If you haven't been sitting inside a 600-horsepower NASCAR-style stock car traveling at 145 MPH around a real racetrack inside Walt Disney World, then haven't as yet, and you're missing something special.

I recently had the opportunity to ride shotgun in one of these vehicles at the Walt Disney World Speedway, located right next to the Magic Kingdom parking lot, and all I can say is... WOW!

Let me first say that I am NOT a racing fan. I've never seen a race and wouldn't be able to tell Dale Earnhardt form Dale Evans, but having passed the speedway countless times and heard these mammoth machines racing around the track, I had to give it a try.

Since 1997, the track operates year-round, weather permitting and offers both ride-along and driving experiences. Ride-Alongs are available on a first come, first serve basis for guests ages 14 and older, and reservations are not required, as they welcome walk-ups to the track.

If you want the full experience, you can also get behind the wheel and experience the thrill first-hand.You can choose from experiences that range from an 8-lap program to ones that include 30 laps of heart-pounding speed (which may be for that person who's considering doing this NASCAR thing full-time).

This is truly amazing experience, and one that I would recommend for thrill ride fans, racing fans, or even just someone who's looking to do something special, or thinks they've seen and done it all in Walt Disney World.

For more information or reservations, or visit their call 1-800-BE-PETTY or visit their web site at http://www.1800bepetty.com. You cal also follow them on Twitter at http://twitter.com/PettyDrivingExp