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Frequently asked questions
GENERAL SCHOOL QUESTIONS
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REGISTRATION QUESTIONS
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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. 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. Track time is important so you can apply the advanced driving and racing techniques learned in the classroom session.
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. 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. Our Faasst payment, refund and cancellation policy is posted on our website here. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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
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