The Virginia Tech Hokies are in Charlotte leading up to their Belk Bowl game against Arkansas on Thursday, Dec. 29, at 5:30 p.m. The game will be played at Bank of America Stadium.Â
The Hokies traveled to Charlotte Motor Speedway, the second NASCAR racetrack the team visited this season, and took part in the Richard Petty Driving School ride-along.
Virginia Tech Players Ride Along at Charlotte Motor Speedway
The Virginia Tech football team poses for a team photo before they were treated to a three lap ride along with drivers from the Richard Petty Driving Experience on the racetrack at the Charlotte Motor Speedway on Monday morning.
Virginia Tech Players Ride Along at Charlotte Motor Speedway
Hokies head coach Justin Fuente models the Belk Bowl coat given to him by Will Webb (not in picture) Co-ordinator for Raycom Sports before the Virginia Tech players and coaches were treated to a three lap ride along with drivers from the Richard Petty Driving Experience on the racetrack at the Charlotte Motor Speedway on Monday morning.
Virginia Tech Players Ride Along at Charlotte Motor Speedway
Hokies head coach Justin Fuente (right) gets last minute directions as he and defensive end Vinny Mihota (left) with head coverings, prepare to put on their and going on to the track.
Virginia Tech Players Ride Along at Charlotte Motor Speedway
Scott Decker (left) helps Hokies head coach Justin Fuente get into the car for his ride on Monday morning.
Virginia Tech Players Ride Along at Charlotte Motor Speedway
Scott Decker (left) helps Hokies head coach Justin Fuente to lay back to get into the car for his ride on Monday morning.
Virginia Tech Players Ride Along at Charlotte Motor Speedway
Defensive end Vinny Mihota sits in the car before take off as Virginia Tech players and coaches were treated to a three lap ride along with drivers from the Richard Petty Driving Experience on the racetrack at the Charlotte Motor Speedway on Monday morning.
Virginia Tech Players Ride Along at Charlotte Motor Speedway
Lindsay Hester (left) helps linebacker Daniel Griffith to get in the car with Richard Petty Driving Experience driver Christian Selent (right, in car) on the racetrack at the Charlotte Motor Speedway on Monday morning.
Virginia Tech Players Ride Along at Charlotte Motor Speedway
Daniel Griffith (left) gives the thumbs up as he is ready to take his laps with Richard Petty Driving Experience driver Christian Selent (right) on the racetrack at the Charlotte Motor Speedway on Monday morning.
Virginia Tech Players Ride Along at Charlotte Motor Speedway
Hokies linebacker Daniel Griffith (right) tells a teammate how much fun it was after his ride during the three lap ride along with drivers from the Richard Petty Driving Experience on the racetrack at the Charlotte Motor Speedway on Monday morning.
Virginia Tech Players Ride Along at Charlotte Motor Speedway
Lindsay Hester (left) helps as Hokies defensive tackle Nigel Williams grimmaces while trying to fit in the car as Virginia Tech players and coaches were treated to a three lap ride along with drivers from the Richard Petty Driving Experience on the racetrack at the Charlotte Motor Speedway on Monday morning.
Virginia Tech Players Ride Along at Charlotte Motor Speedway
Lindsay Hester (left) helps Hokies defensive tackle Nigel Williams as he twists while trying to fit in the car as Virginia Tech players and coaches were treated to a three lap ride along with drivers from the Richard Petty Driving Experience on the racetrack at the Charlotte Motor Speedway on Monday morning.
Virginia Tech Players Ride Along at Charlotte Motor Speedway
The #20 car blurs by the start/finish line as Virginia Tech players and coaches were treated to a three lap ride along with drivers from the Richard Petty Driving Experience on the racetrack at the Charlotte Motor Speedway on Monday morning.
Virginia Tech Players Ride Along at Charlotte Motor Speedway
Hokies players are suited up to ride as they wait their turn for a three lap ride along with drivers from the Richard Petty Driving Experience on the racetrack at the Charlotte Motor Speedway on Monday morning.
Virginia Tech Players Ride Along at Charlotte Motor Speedway
Hokies cornerback Brandon Facyson rides along in the #43 car as Virginia Tech players and coaches were treated to a three lap ride along with drivers from the Richard Petty Driving Experience on the racetrack at the Charlotte Motor Speedway on Monday morning.
Virginia Tech Players Ride Along at Charlotte Motor Speedway
Hokies cornerback Brandon Facyson climbs out of the #43 car after his ride as the Virginia Tech players and coaches were treated to a three lap ride along with drivers from the Richard Petty Driving Experience on the racetrack at the Charlotte Motor Speedway on Monday morning.
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