2018 Track Dates:
@Atlanta:
November 24 8am-5pm
Tentative 2019 Track Dates:
@Atlanta:
May 25 8am-5pm,
November 23 8am-5pm
@Bristol:
June 15 8am-5pm,
September 28 8am-5pm
@Charlotte:
March 23 8am-5pm,
May 4 6pm-10pm,
July 13 6pm-10pm,
October 12 6pm-10pm,
@Dover:
October 19 8am-5pm
@Richmond
TBD
More dates coming soon!
Race Tracks
Join us on one of these official NASCAR race tracks for some excitement and fun...
Welcome to Buck Baker’s Seat Time Racing School…
Share Our Need for Speed! The Racing School that was Built for You!
Rockingham 1990. Jeff Gordon, Standing Far Left; Buck Baker, Kneeling 3rd from Right.
“I don’t know if I’d be where I am if it wasn’t for Buck and his racing school”, Jeff Gordon
Buck Baker’s Seat Time Racing School was founded in 1980 by NASCAR’s first back to back champion Buck Baker. Our instructors, who have a combined 100+ years of instructing experience, were all trained by Buck or his son Daytona 500 champion and NASCAR legend Buddy Baker. The training you will receive at Buck Baker’s Seat Time Racing School has a direct lineage to NASCAR Hall of Famer Buck and to one of the hardest chargers in NASCAR history, Buddy.
The list of of Buck Baker’s Seat Time Racing School graduates read like a Who’s Who of the NASCAR world. In addition to NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon, graduates include: NASCAR champions Tony Stewart and Bobby Allison, NASCAR Chase drivers Austin Dilion and Ryan Newman, Southern 500 champion Ricky Craven, Indy Car legend Danny Sullivan and many, many more. Buck Baker’s Seat Time Racing School graduates have won a combined 8 NASCAR Championships, led 100,000 laps, and have won almost 300 NASCAR races. These statistics do not even include the XFINITY series or the Camping World Truck Series.
Our race car driving programs are custom tailored for all racing enthusiast’s needs and budgets. Our curriculum ranges from introductory packages for race fans and adrenaline junkies to intense one on one driver training for racers who want to take their skills to the next level.
Each of our instructor’s and staff member’s lives are dedicated to Buck Baker’s Seat Time Racing School. We are totally committed to providing a safe, fun and professional experience for all of our race driving students, no matter their skill level. The smiles of our students, when they emerge from their race car, is what Buck Baker’s Seat Time Racing School is all about!
See you at the Race Track!
| REAL Race Cars | 
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| Premiere OFFICIAL Speedways | |
| Drive 10 to 45+ Miles | |
| Laps vs Miles NOT Minutes | |
| Passing is Allowed | |
| Drive Solo Laps | |
| No Pace Car | |
| Professional Instruction |
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| Advanced Driving Techniques | |
| In-Car Cameras |
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| All Safety Devices Provided |
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| Family Friendly | |
| Best Prices Around | |
| Custom Packages | |
| Drive w/Instructor pkgs available | |
Click here to see what customers have to say about Seat Time American Racing School:
“Such an awesome experience. I’ve done Richard Petty/NASCAR Racing Experience and hands down Buck Baker’s Seat Time Racing School is the better of the two”
“Walt and every single person at the track was incredibly accommodating and easy to work with. I could not imagine having a better experience.”
“Spectacular! Experience of a lifetime! Learned a lot about driving and had a blast!“
“These folks are nothing but awesome and are a high class operation!“
“Awesome time! Cars and trucks very fast and well maintained. Cant wait to do this again.“
“I visited my sister in Charlotte this weekend and was less than thrilled when she and her husband “dragged” me to the track Friday night.
Boy was I in for a surprise!! They bought me a Hot Lap ride along and it was the funnest and most thrilling thing I’ve ever done.
Thank you to my driver Tom Thompson! I’ll be back and I’m driving!!”
“We would like to say thank you for an outstanding experience at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Seat Time was so professional and organized and your employees made us feel at home. The drive from PA was worth the trip!”
“Great time tonight at Bristol Motor Speedway. Well organized and executed. Had Skyler as my driver in the #8. He was a real pro. Hats off to all”
“Huge thank you to Dave and the Seat Time crew. Awesome job by all the instructors. Anyone looking to get some time in a stock car, don’t wait any longer!”
“Saturday at Dover was the best day of my life. I have skydived and ridden bulls but driving a race car around the Monster Mile topped it all!”
“Saturday at Charlotte Motor Speedway was one of the biggest thrills of my life!”
“For Christmas my kids got me the American Dream with Hot laps package. I’ll never forget the experience. You’re not limited to staying behind a pace car, you’re allowed to pass other cars and you get to drive by yourself! Thanks Seat Time!”
“It was the ride of a lifetime! Absolutely amazing experience. Dave, Vinnie, and the entire crew aim to please.”
“I want to thank you all for my driving experience at Bristol. Your staff were professional and helpful. You have no idea how much doing this meant to me.”
“My son and I wanted to thank you all for the great time we had Saturday at Richmond International Raceway. I was a little nervous before my time to drive but with my instructor Walt in the passenger seat beside me I forgot about being nervous and just had a GREAT time. My son clocked my best lap at 32 seconds at an average speed of 84mph! Not bad for a 65 year old!”
“Saturday at Richmond was the most fun I’ve had in a long, long time! I will never forget it.”
“Had an awesome day at Richmond Raceway on June 10. Professional support staff, exceptionally knowledgeable instructors, and fantastic equipment. After you complete your laps, get in the car with an instructor and they’ll show you how its done. Thanks Rich!!”
“My daughter and I just happened to be at the speedway Saturday and found out about your event. We both went for rides (next time we’re driving!). It was the most FUN we’ve ever had and we’ll never forget it.”
“My wife and i wanted to thank you guys for a wonderful experience at Charlotte Motor Speedway this past Saturday. I’ve been a race fan for over 20 years and had always dreamed of driving a real NASCAR. It was even more fun than I imagined. My wife LOVED her Hot Lap ride along. We’ll see you guys again on July 15!! We cant wait.”
“What a feeling it was to get the chance to ride shotgun in a race car and on one the most popular NASCAR tracks. Adrenaline rush! My wonderful wife bought me this experience as a late birthday present and what an awesome gift to give. Every race fan needs to experience this ride and meet the staff! The staff did not treat it like a job. They were having just as much fun as the customers! Awesome job guys! Be back In August!”
“I did the ride along at Bristol with my son. We had the time of our lives!…Thank you so much and look forward to hearing from you!”
“The hot lap rides at Bristol, Friday night were the highlight of our race weekend! With the rain I didn’t think we’d get to go on the track but you went the extra mile and helped dry the track off with your race cars. Thank you for the time of our lives!”
“I’ve attended numerous road course and NASCAR driving schools, let me say NO ONE ELSE COMPARES to you guys. Your staff is laid back but professional. i was given much more freedom on the track compared to your competitors and your packages gave me more laps for less money. My wife still is smiling a week later after her Hot Lap ride. You guys ROCK!!”
“Last Saturday at Charlotte was my 2nd session with Seat Time Racing School. Your company’s prices are very competitive, the program is well organized and the Seat Time employees provide a fun and friendly atmosphere. I certainly am going to recommend Seat Time to anyone looking to enjoy some track time. Seat Time Racing School is great!! I felt safe and comfortable driving at 160+mph!”
“I had a fantastic time at Charlotte Motor Speedway driving the car and having a professional race driver take me out on the track. BEST! DAY! EVER!”
“We had a fantastic time, LOVED IT!! If you are feeling the need for speed you’ve got to try this. The 160 mph Hot Laps will have you hooked!”