An Orlando local turned Hollywood stuntman is returning to his hometown in his 1969 Corvette Stingray, “The Atomic Bomb,” for a charity event.
On Saturday, July 6th, Dezerland Park will host Mike Kirton’s “Ride Along Racing,” an event that gives veterans and special needs individuals the chance to experience the thrill of riding shotgun with a legendary stuntman in his 1969 Corvette Stingray, “The Atomic Bomb.” Bring on the thrills, smiling faces and sounds of laughter and revving engines.
With a specially prepared swivel-out passenger seat to help accommodate passengers, participants will gear up for a once-in-a-lifetime ride as they race around an autocross course to beat the winning time. It has been modified specifically for children with special needs, wounded American veterans and participants with physical handicaps.
Kirton is a graduate of Orlando’s own Bishop Moore High School, and after an illustrious career as a Hollywood stuntman in the 80s and 90s, he created Ride Along Racing to bring joy and unique experiences to veterans and children with disabilities in our communities.
Dezerland Park is located at 5250 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819. Event participants include Abilities Workshop and Central Florida Dreamplex.
Dezerland Park is Florida’s largest indoor attraction with over 850,000 square feet of family entertainment options. The park is home to the Orlando Auto Museum with more than 2,000 vehicles worth over $200 million, making it the country’s largest auto museum. Dezerland Park also features Florida’s longest indoor go-kart track, Toxic Blast, Pinball Palace, a boutique bowling alley, a laser tag maze, a virtual reality arena, a 30,000 square-foot trampoline park, glow-in-the-dark mini golf, axe throwing, Cinemark theater and more.
