Just got an email with a pretty unique offer for hardcore race fans—Los Angeles Helicopters is offering 30-minute copter rides circling the track, departing from the Long Beach Airport.  The cost is $299 for the first person and an additional $99 for a second and third passenger (three passenger maximum).

Additional Details- Maximum combined weight of all three passengers not to exceed 600lbs. Helicopter’s doors may be removed for aerial photography. Altitude above the track will not be lower than 500’. Additional time over the track may be purchased for $150 per 15 minute increments.

If you’re interested, call 562-377-0396 or e-mail fly@lahelicopters.com. Here’s a coupon from the Long Beach convention and visitor’s bureau: http://www.longbeachcvb.org/coupons/index.cfm?action=showCoupon&couponID=1402