See it, feel it, hear it, and smell it. Professional drivers suited up and raced twice a day for the Big State Cup, sanctioned by the Richard Petty Driving Experience. We gave fans a close look at the racing action, as well as let them get cozy with the cars in the Pit Petting Zoo.

Twice daily, stock cars put the rubber to the oval for 30-minute track burners. There is no way you missed it if you’re anywhere near the track.

• NASCAR-style stock car bodies including, Dodge Charger, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Ford Taurus, and Ford Fusion
• 4 Speed Manual Transmission
• Cast Iron Block Engine: 358 Cubic Inches; 600 Horsepower
• To ensure the utmost quality and safety, all cars are built in the Richard Petty Driving Experience fabrication shop to their technical specifications

Pete has over 30 years racing experience, driving Legend cars on dirt and asphalt. Pete spent 10 years driving big block dirt modifieds and sprint cars in the North East. For 5 years Pete drove in the Nascar Weekly Racing Series, late model pavement division. He won several races and finished 9th in points. Pete passes on his chops as a driving instructor with the Richard Petty Driving Experience- a posistion he has held for 10-plus years. He has instructed in Nextel Cup style stock cars at tracks such as Daytona, Michigan, Homestead, Nashville, Talladega and Walt Disney World Speedway etc. He also lends his driving skill to TV and movies, from EA video games to Discovery Channel episodes.

Jennifer began racing in 1991 and has proven to be a tough competitor in the on the track. She has numerous victories under her belt and finished in the top ten championship standings for every season she competed full-time in the NASCAR Weekly Racing Series at Lakeside and I-70 Speedways in the Kansas City area. In 2006, Jennifer launched a clothing line specifically for female race fans called Driver Boutique (www.DriverBoutique.com). Jennifer's fan base is loyal and growing. Her "Hero Cards" are an item in demand on eBay on any given day. Jennifer focuses on an athletic, healthy and active life style. Jennifer's future ambitions include competing full time in the NASCAR Busch Series, and eventually racing in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series.

Marc started his racing career at an early age racing go karts, charting100 wins in 4 years. Marc has raced in the USAC, ARDC and Badger series as well as numerous Sprint/Midget races. He has logged many miles in Nextel Cup Style stock cars at several famed tracks across the country as an instructor for the Richard Petty Driving Experience. He is currently acting as Operations Lead on the Dodge SRT Performance Program, his main focus is on the safety, education and precision driving techniques of the SRT cars.

Jessica began her racing career at the age of 13 racing Outlaw Dirt Karts in northern California. Throughout the 2002, 2003 and 2004 seasons, she had several feature wins and holds the two track records for The 'Got Milk' Fall Nationals. In 2005, Jessica was among 18 drivers selected from over 300 applicants to compete in The Drive for Diversity combine at South Boston Speedway in Virginia, where she impressed the notables with her skills. Jessica is now in her second year with the Drive for Diversity program, racing a late model stock car in the NASCAR Whelen All-American series at All American Speedway in Roseville, CA. Her recent success in NASCAR has landed her on the front page of the USA Today and NASCAR.com.

Lyn St. James is an icon in the world of sport, being the only woman to have won an Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year Award. St. James' career as a racer was long and ground-breaking. She had seven Indy starts in nine years, including six consecutive, and was the highest qualifying woman at sixth position. Outside of her racing career, she has been honored as one of the most influential women of her generation, being a voice and a torchbearer for women's advocacy in business as well as sports. She is currently an advocate and leader in women's sports, and is founder of the Lyn St. James Driver Development Program, an organization dedicated to the advocacy, training, and promotion of women in motorsports.

Gary is the Head Driving Instructor for the Southern Region of the Richard Petty Driving Experience. His racing career started at age six, and he has logged thousands of miles on tracks including Daytona, Atlanta, Charlotte, Michigan, Texas, Chicagoland, Kansas, Homestead, Kentucky, St. Louis, Talladega, New Hampshire, Milwaukee Mile, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and more. Terry earned NASCAR limited late model Rookie of the Year in 1996 and NASCAR super late model Rookie of the Year in 1997, along with 11 top five finishes and 14 top ten finishes in 18 races.

Mike Whitcomb began his career in the dirt at High Grove Speedway, winning 24 of 25 in one season, earning Rookie of the Year honors and Track Champion in 1987-89. His driving journey over the next decade saw racing success at the Big Ten Series, World Championship Speedweeks, and Hooters Pro Cup Series. In recent years, his miles logged and experience has put him in the position to drive in non-racing environments like the IMAX movie at Daytona Motorspeedway, Dodge SRT Thrill Ride, and the "Cars" World Premiere at Lowes Motorspeedway. Currently Mike is Head Driving Instructor and Operations Manager at the Richard Petty Driving Experience.