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Want to ride in an IndyCar? Well here's your chance!

Those interested in participating must commit to raising $1,500.
Credit: AP
Nolan Siegel, front, leads Pato O'Ward and Agustin Canapino during the IndyCar Grand Prix. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun, File)

INDIANAPOLIS — Have you ever dreamed of riding in an IndyCar? Well, here's your chance!

Registration is now open for “Speed for Community Need," a fundraiser to help United Way of Central Indiana fight to end poverty.

Those interested in participating must commit to raising $1,500. United Way has teamed up with the Indy Racing Experience for the fundraiser. 

According to United Way, participants must be 18 or older, under 6 foot 5 inches and under 250 pounds to qualify. They will get the chance to ride behind a professional IndyCar driver for two 180-mph speed laps around the track.

The event is scheduled for Oct. 9 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway

If you would like more information, or if you'd like to sign up, please click here

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