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Part art, part science, driving a race car is about feel, focus and anticipation. Your racing journey begins at one of America’s premier racetracks, following the same course curriculum used to train Nextel Cup Champion Jeff Gordon and Champ Car World Series Champion Michael Andretti.
Prerequisites and Requirements
A valid driver's license is required (exceptions may be granted for those with karting or other competition experience). Drivers must be comfortable operating a manual transmission and certain height and weight restrictions apply. Drivers under 18 must have parental consent.
Upcoming Formula Racing School Sessions
Students master the fundamentals in classroom and driving sessions in the Formula Skip Barber, a full-out race car with braking and cornering capabilities that vastly exceed any street or sports car.
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Day One
Starts with a classroom session; an introduction to the cars, discussion of the track and agenda for the program. An intense series of exercises follow, including practicing car control skills on the autocross and more downshift work. The day concludes with full-track lapping and lead/follow sessions.
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Day Two
Emphasizes track time in a series of lapping sessions at higher speeds. The Formula Skip Barber sessions are coupled with track time in MAZDA3s; your instructor rides “right seat” to help reinforce your learning the racing line. The afternoon concludes with learning advanced techniques such as “trail-brake rotation.” Instructors consistently monitor all on-track action and give you direct feedback during and after the sessions.
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Day Three
Includes classroom instruction in drafting, passing and racing in the rain, but the majority of the day is spent lapping at speed. Part of the day includes being gridded in race formation behind a pace car, which peels off as you practice starts and re-starts.
Upcoming 3 Day Racing School Sessions
MX-5 Cup race car or Formula Skip Barber. Formula Skip Barber or MX-5 Cup race car. Can’t decide? Now you don’t have to. Sample both cars in a full day of activities. Experience 60 minutes of on-track action each in the open-wheel Formula Skip Barber and the Mazda Miata based MX-5 Cup race cars.
Upcoming 1 Day Racing School Sessions
An exciting taste of open-wheel racing that offers 60 minutes of lapping in the 2.0 liter Formula Skip Barber race car. This program maximizes your time behind the wheel while you learn the proper race line, race-style downshifts, and advanced braking and cornering techniques. Instructors set the pace as you lap the track inches off the ground. In short, it's a rush!
Upcoming Intro To Racing School Sessions
The ADVANCED TWO-DAY RACING SCHOOL bridges the gap between student and racer.
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Day One
More autocross work, braking exercises, and full course lapping.
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Day Two
Extended full-course lapping with individual lead/follow.
Upcoming Advanced Two Day Racing School Sessions
This is where you safely learn how to "rotate" a car – critical to a fast lap, as you point to the apex and make mid-corner adjustments. Getting comfortable with balancing a vehicle in a "drift" is important. You drive a mix of Skip Barber Racing vehicles: Formula Skip Barber, Mazda RX-8 and MAZDA3. Unlock your potential in a safe, controlled environment.
