Auto Racing Schools

So, you want to go VROOOOOOMMMMMM on the dirt track like the big boys and girls?  Don't have a clue how to get started or what to do but you know you like the sport and want to pursue it? 

Luckily for you there are auto racing schools out there that will show you how.  If you haven't grown up in a family that has been involved in dirt track racing or auto racing (some for generations), you will need to learn the basics, especially the basics of staying safe.  This could include the kinds of gear you will need to wear as well. 

Attending an auto racing school might lead to learning so much that after you put it into practice, you may want to enter the field as a professional or even as a teacher of the sport!  We've listed a few of the more well known auto racing schools across the country.  Some are more expensive then others.  Some provide quick courses (1-3 days).  The courses are a combination of classroom, one-on-one time with an instructor, and lots of track time in a wide variety of cars. Some courses even count toward getting specific types of racing licenses.

Many of the car clubs and racing organizations have programs of their own, but they usually aren't as in-depth as what the professional schools offer.  Also, most schools are privately held businesses, but some of the major car dealers like BMW and Porsche offer factory-sponsored classes.  The shorter courses are designed so that will give you enough of a "taste" of the sport that you will know if it is right for you.  Make sure you check out the schools thoroughly through phone calls and internet research and even personal recommendations before you give anyone your money.

So take a look at a few of these to see what you think.  Remember, practice makes perfect.  Perhaps we will see YOU on the track some day!

AUTO RACING SCHOOLS

This link takes you to lots of schools for every possible kind of auto racing.
http://www.racingschools.com/rs/ALL-SCHOOLS-c-1242.html

Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving
Bondurant gives students the opportunity to drive a variety of vehicles depending on your needs, ranging from karts to open wheel formula style cars.
www.bondurant.com
1-800-842-RACE

Bobby Ore Motorsports High Performance Driver Training
This school offers numerous courses including advanced stunt driving, law enforcement training, counter terrorist driving, chauffeur training and defensive driving Bobby Ore style.
www.bobbyoresports.com
1-818-880-5678

Bridgestone Racing Academy
An intense racing school offering courses lasting a day up to their four-day race license course where after completion you receive your SCCA or CASC race license
www.race2000.com
1-905-983-1114

Buck Baker Racing School
Weather you are looking to turn some hot laps in Little E's #8 or for a possible career in stock car racing this school will teach you what you need to know.
www.buckbaker.com
1-800-529-BUCK

Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure
Not only do you get to play on some of the smaller NASCAR tracks but at this school you can play at California and Talladega Super Speedways.
www.drivingadventure.com
1-888-GO-RACE-1

DIRT Driving Experience
For those that like to play in the dirt, this school tosses you behind the wheel of a DIRT Modified race car and uses 27 different tracks throughout the east coast.
www.dirtmotorsports.com
1-315-834-6606

Fast Track High Performance Driving School
The Fast Track program puts you behind the wheel of Winston Cup style stock cars, some of which have competed on the racing circuit, for a thrill of a lifetime.
www.fasttrackracing.com
1-704-455-1700

Panoz Racing School
The Panoz Racing School focuses on active, dynamic racing, giving students the skills and ability they will need to pursue a racing career or hobby upon their completion of the course.
www.panozracingschool.com
1-888-282-4872

Richard Petty Driving Experience
You all know the name now you can race at his school, in his car around tracks like Talladega, The Brickyard, California, Bristol and even Daytona.
www.1800bepetty.com
1-800-BE-PETTY

Stock Car Racing Experience
This school offers a thrilling opportunity to get behind the wheel of a Stock Car on an enormous 2.5-mile Tri-Oval, Pocono International Speedway.
www.877stockcar.com
1-877-768-2522

Remember, we aren't endorsing any of these schools.  this information was gleaned from Motor Trend's Magazine Issue. You can go to their site to view even more schools.  We tried to pick the ones most closely associated with dirt track racing and nascar racing.  You still have to check them out for yourself.  We are giving you information to contact the auto racing schools just in case you are interested.  Have fun and go to our blog if you've been a part of any of these schools and let us know what you think!  http://dirttrackracing.blogspot.com

M. Dunn