Cheap gift from WDW!

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From WDW Press Releases

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- 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 each.

“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 1800BEPETTY.


On the other hand - it probably wouldn't fit in hand luggage! - LOL