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Formula Car Racing

Experience an unforgettable formula car racing school, where you will learn some of the skills of a professional driver in a Formula 1600 race car.

Your experience will begin with you selecting your racing suit and helmet, followed by a briefing on what awaits you. During this briefing you'll cover the basic concepts of high-performance driving including the layout and operation of the formula car gearbox, the technology that goes into the development of racing car tires and certain driver safety principles necessary for the race track.

After your briefing you'll move out to the track where you'll be fitted into your car. Your instructor will make sure you're seated correctly and introduce you to the controls of the Formula 1600 race car, and then the fun really begins...

PLEASE NOTE: This Experience must be redeemed during the 2011 season as it will not be available in 2012.

Formula Car Racing Experience Pricing

Formula Car Racing Introduction
Duration: 2.5 hours
Includes 2 lead / follow Formula Car lapping sessions where you will drive a Formula 1600 race car, led by an instructor in their own race car in front. Sessions are 25 - 30 minutes in length.
$400.00 + GST per person	Gift Certificate Code: DFCRAB1

Formula Car Racing - Half Day
Duration: 4 hours
Includes 2 lead / follow Formula Car lapping sessions where you will drive a Formula 1600 race car, led by an instructor in their own race car in front. You will also get to experience the thrill of being driven by a professional race car driver in a custom tour car during one full racing lap – an unforgettable Experience! This will be followed by 1 open lapping session, with no instructor in front of you...just you and an open race track! Sessions are 25 - 30 minutes in length.
$800.00 + GST per person	Gift Certificate Code: DFCRAB2

Formula Car Racing - Full Day
Our most popular program where you will gain significant knowledge about driving a racecar, ample seat time as well as afternoon open lapping sessions with debriefing using the MoTeC system after each session. At the end of the day you will be driving the racecars as fast as your capabilities will allow! At the end of the day we provide you with a complimentary 2.0GB USB drive loaded with your video, data, MoTeC software as well as photos of your time with us, in order for you to relive the experience!
$1,600.00 + GST per person	Gift Certificate Code: DFCRAB3

Formula Car Racing - 2 Day Program
Our premier program where you will gain comprehensive insight into professional race driving. We provide thorough classroom theory, advanced driving techniques and meticulous instruction, while driving our Formula racecars at their limits. During this course we extensively utilize our MoTeC on board data acquisition and video systems as well as spend time with Allen Berg who will analyze and interpret your data with you, to further improve and fine tune your driving performance. At the end of your course we provide you with a complimentary 2.0GB USB drive loaded with your video, data, MoTeC software as well as photos of your time with us, in order for you to relive the experience! Graduates of our Two Day Programs have the qualifications to apply for an WCMA Road Racing License.
$3,000.00 + GST per person	Gift Certificate Code: DFCRAB4

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Things to Remember

A waiver of liability must be read and signed prior to participation.
No previous experience is necessary, however you will need some experience with a standard transmission.
Students are responsible for accident damage up to $2,500 per incident in any of our half or one or first day of two day formula car programs. Crash damage liability is limited to $10,000 per incident for second day of our two day program.

Recommended Clothing

Since we provide helmets, balaclavas, race suits and gloves all you need are some snug flat soled shoes, with socks. Wear a t-shirt and short pants underneath your race suit. Students are of course welcome to bring their own helmet and driving equipment, provided it is Snell and FIA compliant.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What kind of cars do you use?
A. Our formula racecars are authentic Formula Renault 1600 racers, which offer performance of 1-100 kmph in 5 seconds and top speeds of approximately 190 kmph. Our equipment represents the very technology and is superior to all other comparable racing schools.

Q. Can I get a racing license after I take part in one of your Experiences?
A. Our supplier is officially recognized by Western Canadian Motorsports Association (WCMA), the Regional National Sanctioning body for Western Canadian Autosport. Graduates of our two day Formula Car programs are qualified to apply for their basic road racing licenses.

Q. Is there any passing allowed?
A. Our courses allow for passing in designated zones on the racetrack.

Q. What can I take home with me?
A. In our one and two day Formula Car Racing Experiences you will receive your data and video in a complimentary 2.0GB USB card.

Q. What if it rains?
A. Our Formula Car Racing Experiences operate rain or shine, unless we consider the conditions unsafe. In the event of a declared rain out (subject to the discretion of event staff), third party cancellation (such as track unavailability) or force majeur, the experience provider will make every effort to reschedule your event or any missed portion thereof as conveniently as possible. Refunds will not be granted if a course cannot be completed due to weather or unforeseeable situations out of the control of the experience provider.

Q. Can my kids take a course?
A. We accept students in our Formula Car Racing Experiences from 14 years of age, with a minimum height restriction of 5'0" and some experience with a standard transmission.

Q. Is it safe?
A. With over twenty five years of race instruction experience our Chief Instructor has never had an accident resulting in chassis damage, much less driver injury. Furthermore, by using the latest Carbon Fibre chassis technology in our racecars, compared to tube frame construction of all other schools (1960's technology), our racecars are the safest available. We also employ FIA approved HJC helmets and SABELT racewear. Sabelt is an official supplier to the Ferrari F-1 team, if Sabelt are good enough for Ferrari it is good enough for us.

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