Driving Schools

Racing Schools

Looking to get your lap times lower? Want to be competitive in our Adult & Youth Leagues? We can help with that. Driving classes are scheduled before we open to the public, guaranteeing the student 2 hours of one-on-one track time with the instructor. Each class is personalized to the needs and ability of each student. Call us at (704) 799 - 3470 to schedule a driving class.

Driving School Programs:
    • Youth Karting 101: Intro for first time youth racers.
    • Advanced Youth Karting: Learn to drive our adult karts.
    • Advanced Adult Karting: Advanced racing techniques.
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Youth Karting 101

This class is designed for youth (ages 8 - 15) to introduce them into racing. No experience is required for this class. Class begins with an introduction to the racing-line and go-karts. The student and instructor will begin to drive the youth karts and gradually add more speed as the student feels comfortable. Instructor will evaluate the student on their driving ability throughout the class and spend more time on their weaker areas.
    • Student immediately gets to race around the track in a 8 minute warm-up session.
    • Introduction to the basic concept of racing (flag meanings and rules).
    • Introduction to the racing-line and go-kart fundamentals. Student and instructor walk around the race track looking for the ideal racing-line and marking the apexes with cones. Also talk about passing areas and how to setup and execute a pass.
    • Lead-follow session with instructor (student drives behind the instructor).
    • Instructor feedback. Student then drives in front of the instructor. Instructor evaluation.
    • Lead-follow session with instructor. This time more speed is added.
    • Instructor evaluation and feedback.
    • Instructor breaks down the race track into 2 sections to fine tune the student's racing-line and to also work on setting-up and executing a pass. Kart control techniques are also taught during this session.
    • Passing exercises with instructor.
    • Instructor evaluation and feedback.
    • Students races a few hot laps to set a fast lap time.
    • End of class. Instructor, student, and parent(s) sit down and go through a driver-debrief session.

Duration of Class: 2 Hours
Price: $175

Advanced Youth Karting

This class is designed for youth (ages 13 - 15) to introduce them into racing our adult karts. Previous driving experience on our track is required for this class. Class begins with a quick session in the youth karts to go over the racing line. Then the student will transition into the adult kart and  gradually increase their racing speed as they feel more comfortable behind the wheel. Instructor will evaluate the student on their driving ability throughout the class and spend more time on their weaker areas. Upon passing this class, the student will be allowed to drive our adult karts anytime.
    • Student immediately gets to race around the track in a 8 minute warm-up session (youth kart).
    • Instructor evaluates driving ability and decides whether the student needs to learn more in the youth kart or advance to our adult kart.
    • Lead follow session in either the youth kart or adult kart based on the student's driving abilities.
    • Introduction to the racing-line and go-kart fundamentals. Student and instructor walk around the race track looking for the ideal racing-line and marking the apexes with cones. Also talk about passing areas and how to setup and execute a pass.
    • Lead-follow session with instructor with the adult karts (student drives behind the instructor).
    • Instructor feedback. Student then drives in front of the instructor. Instructor evaluation.
    • Lead-follow session with instructor. This time more speed is added.
    • Instructor evaluation and feedback.
    • Instructor breaks down the race track into 2 sections to fine tune the student's racing-line and to also work on setting-up and executing a pass. Kart control techniques are also taught during this session.
    • Passing exercises with instructor.
    • Instructor evaluation and feedback.
    • Students races a few hot laps to set a fast lap time.
    • End of class. Instructor, student, and parent(s) sit down and go through a driver-debrief session.

Duration of Class: 2 Hours
Price: $200