Things To Do In Bristol
Pure Speed Drag Racing Experience
Dragster Ride-Along or Drive from Pure Speed Drag Racing Experience (Up to 31% Off). Four Options Available.
Dragster creates g-force as drivers accelerate to speeds of 100+ mph during ride-alongs or self-piloted adventures
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Whether navigating whitewater rapids or coaching groups up sheer rock faces, USA Raft and Mountain River Guides strives to impart its passion for the region’s natural splendor. Before hitting the trail, all guides pass through USA Raft and Mountain River Guides’ training school, the curriculum of which places a special focus on leadership and group dynamics. This training helps guides foster a safe, positive atmosphere for groups of all ages and skill levels. Additionally, USA Raft and Mountain River Guides supplies sojourners with safety gear, equipment, and tips for politely turning down play dates with Bigfoot.
Blowfish Emporium fosters the talents of budding artists in structured art classes and also houses the work of more than 60 local and regional artisans. Cultivate your canvas-covering skills and discover decorative items other than bronzed fruit in The Grape Easel painting event. On entering the class, each student receives a canvas, a selection of paints, and various brushes, which unite to re-create the evening’s scheduled artwork of choice. Subjects vary by class and include such topics as abstract nature works, vibrantly colored musical instruments, and toothpaste-painted re-creations of 1930s toothpaste ads.
A driver curls his fingers around the steering wheel, takes a deep breath, and places his foot onto the peddle, bringing a mechanical beast to life. The screech of burning rubber, roar of an 500-horsepower engine, and the silent rush of adrenaline block out the rest of the world, allowing the driver to focus entirely on the run. As he battles the g-force, the realization hits that he has just achieved a lifelong dream: He is a drag racer.
Doug Foley first noticed the lack of a comprehensive drag-racing training center in 1997, and he took it upon himself to fill the void. Along with a team of instructors, Foley lets novices ride shotgun or drive themselves to taste drag racing for the first time. Once the new racers are hooked, a lineup of beginner to advanced classes licenses students for everything from junior dragsters, to door cars and A-fueled dragsters. Through these efforts, Foley and his team ready drivers to compete in professional races and fulfill a dream.