FAASST Performance Driving School - SCCA Accredited Auto Racing - High Performance Driving School

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GENERAL SCHOOL QUESTIONS

  1. I already have a competition license, can I still take the racing school?
  2. Does the school offer consecutive lapping and are my laps timed?
  3. How much track time do I get?
  4. Is passing allowed during the school?
  5. Will I fail the course if I spin out or go ‘off track’?
  6. Does the school run in adverse weather conditions or in the rain?
  7. Who can I bring with me to the school?
  8. Do I need to have any track driving or racing experience before I register for the school?
  9. How fast will I be driving?
  10. Will I be driving alone or with an instructor?
  11. How do I know if my car will pass tech inspection?
REGISTRATION QUESTIONS
  1. How much does the school cost and when is payment due? Can I register the day of the class?
  2. What is your payment and cancellation policy? Can I cancel and get a refund if I cannot make the school date for some reason?
  3. Do I have to have a race car to participate?
  4. What kind of driving gear do I need for the school?

I already have a competition license, can I still take the racing school?

Yes, many of our students are seasoned racers who are looking to hone or refresh their skills, improve their finishing position or are looking for tenths on the track. You may also consider an advance coaching session. Call us for details.

Does the school offer consecutive lapping and are the laps timed?

All track lapping sessions offer consecutive laps and are 20 -30 minutes in duration. Laps are timed during the race school and all students are individually briefed as appropriate. In-car lap timers are allowed, unless the instructor feels like the timer is a distraction to the driver.

How much track time do I get?

Track time is important so you can apply the advanced driving and racing techniques learned in the classroom session.

Platinum Package - Racing School 2 Day: 7.5 hours
Gold Package - Racing School 1 Day: 4 hours
Silver Package - High Performance Full Day School: 3.5 hours
Bronze Package - High Performance Half Day School: 2 hours

Is passing allowed during the school?

Yes, passing is allowed, although in the interest of safety, we do our best to keep students well separated while on the track so that passing is not necessary while students are learning and implementing new driving / racing techniques. Passing drills and practice starts are included in the racing schools.

How much does the school cost and when is payment due? Can I pay at the School?

Pricing for FAASST Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze packages are listed here on our website under the RACE or HPDE tabs above. Students are responsible for paying their own "track lapping fee" at the school venue in addition to the school cost.

Full payment is due at time of registration on MotorsportReg. We encourage you to register early to ensure your spot and to receive the benefits of our pre-class correspondence.

What is your payment and cancellation policy? Can I cancel and get a refund if I cannot make the school date for some reason?

Our Faasst payment, refund and cancellation policy is posted on our website here.
For additional information, contact FAASST at 719-377-4017. These policies are subject to change and policy changes are posted to this web site.

Will I fail the course if I spin out or go ‘off track’?

No, students may spin or go ‘off track’ when learning new driving skills in a track environment. Safety is paramount and while we don’t encourage spins or driving off the track, we do understand that it can be a normal part of track driving and the learning process when a student is trying hard or giving his / her all. With that said, spinning or going off track is noted by the school and may be reprimanded by the track facility.

Does the school run in adverse weather conditions or in the rain?

The school will run rain or shine. Other weather conditions are monitored and decisions are made on a case-by-case basis, as appropriate. You will not lose your registration fee if we cancel the school due to weather. If we run the school in the rain however, and you choose not to participate, you will be considered a "no show" and all monies paid to the school and the track facility will be forfeited.

Who can I bring with me to the school?

You may bring one pit crew member with you to assist you during the school. Additional family members and friends may attend the school and assist in the pits. All attending must sign the track liability waiver and the FAASST liability waiver. You are responsible for the behavior of everyone that you bring to the track with you.

Do I need to have any track driving or racing experience before I register for the school?

No, as long as you have a valid street driving license, and are at least 16 years of age, you may participate in any of our schools. Some exceptions may apply. Cars and driver's gear must conform to and pass the appropriate tech inspection.

Is there a two day racing school offered?

The Platinum Package is our 2 day Race School and is only offered at track failities when the track schedule or instructor schedule permits. A race prepared car is required for this class.

How fast will I be driving?

How fast you drive will be up to you. However, we carefully control the track environment so that safety is never compromised. Due to the natural progression of the school, students learn how to approach normal high performance or competition racing speeds by the end of the day.

Will I be driving alone or with an instructor?

Our copyrighted curriculum is designed for drivers of single seat open wheel race cars, closed wheel race cars, and street cars. In order to keep the teaching enviornment consistent, you will be driving alone in your car. Our students learn enough during our classroom sessions and during our car control drills to navigate the racing circuit on their own without an instructor having to ride with them.

Do I have to have a race car to participate?

The Racing Schools require that you bring a race prepared car to class. Race cars must have a vehicle log book. Race cars must have an annual tech sticker or proof of a recent tech inspection recorded in the vehicle log book. Street prepared cars are ideal for our High Performance Schools and must pass the FAASST technical inspection, a copy of which is provided here on our website.  

What kind of driving gear do I need for the school? Racing participants must bring adequate racing gear which includes a Snell Approved (SA) helmet (SA date within 15 years of class date), race gloves, race shoes, and a two layer race suit (single layer with underwear accepted). High performance students must bring a helmet, gloves with leather palm, long pants, comfortable shirt and closed toe shoes. All of our students may purchase racing gear and other racing accessories directly from FAASST. Order early so that your gear will arrive in time for your class.

How do I know if my car will pass tech inspection? Race prepared cars attending our Platinum or Gold Package Race Schools must have a vehicle log book and annual tech completed by the SCCA, NASA or another well recognized sanctioned race body. Street cars attending our Silver or Bronze Package High Performance Driving Schools must pass our HP Tech Inspection which can be viewed online here.


Please contact us if you have any additional questions:

FAASST Performance Driving School, Inc.
fmi@faasst.com
719-377-4017

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