How do you get into Formula racing?

How do you get into Formula racing?

STEPS TO GETTING INVOLVED

1. Get your competition license through Standing Start, SCCA, NASA, or an accredited school.
2. Determine which class fits your budget and current skill level.
3. Purchase/rent a car to do some pre-race testing.
4. Enter Formula Car Challenge competition.

Where is the Lucas Oil School of racing?

Based out of Port Richey, Florida, Lucas Oil School of Racing visits more than a dozen race tracks around North America.

How much does it cost to race F4?

F4 U.S. Championships Low Operating Cost–Strict price controls for parts & regionally based events at Pro Racing weekends— estimated season operational cost of around $130k-$195k.

How many racing formulas are there?

There are two primary forms of racing formula: the open formula that allows a choice of chassis or engines and the control or “spec” formula that relies on a single supplier for chassis and engines.

What is the cost of Skip Barber racing school?

Skip Barber high-performance driving schools start at $1,600, while the advanced school runs $2,000. There’s also an optional damage waiver that runs $250/day, limiting you to $4K in damages if you wad up one of the cars.

How did Skip Barber make his money?

It was in the mid-1980s that Skip first acquired a financial interest in the historic race track Lime Rock Park and in 1999, after selling the racing school, he claimed full ownership of Lime Rock Park.

What do you need to know about formula racing school?

The Three Day Racing School is a prerequisite for racers interested in obtaining a club, professional or international racing license. In this unique program, students master the fundamentals of racing in classroom and driving sessions. Formula Programs utilize Mygale Formula 4 race cars.

How does the Lucas Oil School of racing work?

Every year the Lucas Oil School of Racing trains scores of young drivers how to competitively race open wheel formula cars. Since its inception our school has awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships enabling our students to move up the racing ladder in their pursuit of becoming a professional race car driver.

Is there a sports car driving school in Florida?

Sports Car Driving Experience driving school brings you the thrill of driving like a professional race car driver! Join Sports Car Driving Experience throughout Florida for a one or two-day course you won’t forget.

Can you drive your own car in a racing school?

Some of our racing school cars are equipped with an in-car camera to further critique and perfect your race car driving skills off the track. In addition, you can bring your own and have the experience recorded. View the full curriculum here. Best way to begin driving your own car at driving events.