Module Structure

Richard Petty's Driver Search uses a multiple module format, with each module designed to test a specific skill or set of skills, using well-defined criteria. Each driver’s performance is measured against those scoring criteria to assess the performance of the required skill(s) within each module. The scoring is points based, with a defined number of points awarded at each module, with the emphasis on the driving modules. Computerized timing and scoring as well as video and data acquisition are used where applicable, allowing the objective scoring of each module. The points earned in each module are combined to make up the participant's overall score. The driver with the highest overall score will be named "Top Driver". Prior to the start of the competition within each module, participants are provided with “open practice” opportunities.

The Core Skill Set

To achieve success at the highest level in motor sports, drivers must have the ability to do more than just go fast. While driving ability remains the fundament core skill, success will ultimately be had by those possessing the core skill set. Today’s successful race car driver’s posses the following:

Speed
Car Control
Adaptability
Endurance/ Consistency
Car Knowledge / Feel
Communication
Marketability/ Professional Presentation

Program Fee

$15,000 per participant
All participants will be required to provide an additional $5,000 to be held by Petty Holdings against any damage to equipment. (“Damage Fee.”) This fee is fully refundable in the event that no damage to equipment occurs.

Modules

Car Control – To tests the driver’s car control skills, this module takes place on a small oval course with tight radius corners and no banking.
Endurance – Demonstrating endurance and consistency over a road course driving high performance karts.
Track Management – Driving stock cars on a ½ mile oval and road course will test the driver’s ability to evaluate and adapt to a new race track.
Adaptability – Perform laps at Concord Speedway’s ¼ track in USAC open wheel midgets.
Race Practices – Demonstrate racing skills on a karting road course
Passing Experience – Drive on a ½ mile oval to demonstrate the driver’s skill of car placement and passing.
Car Knowledge/Feel – Performed on a ¼ mile oval to evaluate the participants feel for the handling characteristics of the race car as well as their ability to provide meaningful feedback to the crew.
Mechanical Knowledge/Feel – Drivers will demonstrate their knowledge of a mechanical feel for a race car on a 1 ½ mile oval.
Speed – Multiple modules will evaluate their ability to drive at high speeds.
Communication – Throughout the competition, each participant will receive a communication score as it relates to the specific module they are completing.
Marketability/Media – Our experts will spend time with the participants explaining what it takes to be a marketable driver.

"Top Driver"

ARCA Opportunity - The "Top Driver" receives the opportunity to qualify for an ARCA Racing Series event.

Simpson Performance Products is the Official Safety Gear of Richard Petty’s Driver Search. Simpson will award the following Prize Package:
- $200 Gift Certificate towards any Simpson helmet
- $250 Gift Certificate towards any Simpson racing suit
- $150 Gift Certificate towards any Simpson Shoes, Gloves or Accessories
- Complimentary set of Simpson Carry-All and Gear Bags

Driver's Sponsor - The Top Driver can bring a sponsorship of his/her choice to the ARCA series event they run at. The sponsor, which will be subject to approval by Petty Holdings, will be provided prominent branding on the rear quarter panels of the Richard Petty's Driver Search Dodge and be identified as an associate sponsor.