FAQ
- Frequently Asked Questions -

1. How do I obtain a racing license and can I get my racing license after taking the school?
2. I have prior racing experience, how do I get a school waiver?
3. Does the school offer rental cars or do I have to bring my own?
4. Does the school meet SCCA or NASA school requirements?
5. How is the FAASST Racing School different from an SCCA Driver’s School?
6. I already have a competition license, can I still take the racing school?
7. Does the school offer consecutive lapping and are my laps timed?
8. How much track time do I get?
9. Is passing allowed during the school?
10. Do you offer any student discounts?
11. How much does the school cost and when is payment due? Can I register the day of the class?
12. What is your payment and cancellation policy? Can I cancel and get a refund if I cannot make the school date for some reason?
13. Will I fail the course if I spin out or go ‘off track’?
14. Does the school run in adverse weather conditions or in the rain?
15. Who can I bring with me to the school?
16. Do I need to have any driving or racing experience before I register for the school?
17. Is there a two day racing school offered?
18. How fast will I be driving?
19. Will I be driving alone or with an instructor?
20. Do I have to have a race car to participate?
21. What kind of driving gear do I need for the school?

1. How do I obtain a racing license and can I get my racing license after taking the school?

If you have previous racing experience, you may obtain a waiver from your local license chair. Then, you will be allowed to race on your novice permit or provisional license after completing a FAASST race school.

If you do not have previous racing experience, then you will need to follow the SCCA License Procedure.

The completion of a FAASST race school also qualifies you for a NASA Provisional Race License. The phone number for NASA is 510-232-6272.

After you successfully complete two SCCA regional events, you may then apply to SCCA National for your Regional Competition License. The phone number for SCCA is 800-770-2055.

2. I have prior racing experience, how do I get a school waiver?

Contact your local divisional license chair for a waiver. Call FAASST at 719-761-1372 if you do not have the correct contact information and we will get that for you.

3. Does the school offer rental cars or do I have to bring my own?

FAASST offers both. Bring your own race prepared or street performance car, or rent one from one of our many arrive and drive resources. Contact us for additional details.

4. Does the school meet SCCA or NASA school requirements?

We are an SCCA and NASA Accredited Racing School. Therefore, our one day racing school counts as one school requirement towards an SCCA racing license or counts as a full completion requirement of a NASA provisional race license. Regarding the SCCA, you may however, obtain a waiver from your local license chair if you have any previous racing experience (i.e., once you have obtained a waiver, you can then obtain your racing license by completing the FAASST Accredited Racing School. GCR 4.4.3-D )

5. How is the FAASST Racing School different from an SCCA Driver’s School?

The FAASST racing school emphasizes advanced racing techniques that will allow a racer to practice, qualify and successfully navigate a racing circuit, at competitive racing speeds. Flags and passing rules are included per the SCCA accreditation. An SCCA Driver’s School better emphasizes the General Competition Rules (GCR), race registration, flags, and grid procedures.

6. I already have a competition license, can I still take the racing school?

Yes, many of our students are seasoned racers who are looking to refresh their skills or are looking for tenths on the track.

7. Does the school offer consecutive lapping and are the laps timed?

Yes, all lapping sessions are 20 -30 minutes in duration and all laps are consecutive. Laps are timed and students are individually briefed as appropriate.

8. How much track time do I get?

Track time is important so you can apply the advanced driving and racing techniques learned in the classroom session.

Racing School: 4.5 hours
High Performance Full Day School: 3 hours

9. Is passing allowed during the school?

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 are included in the SCCA accredited racing school.

10. Do you offer any student discounts?

All of our students and graduates receive 10% off on Racing Gear and other racing accessories. Visit our Online Store! Call us if you can't find what you are looking for. Car clubs and groups who register 5+ cars (from the same group) for the same school event receive 10% off school fees. Additional discount information (if available) will be sent to you upon completion of the registration process.

11. How much does the school cost and when is payment due? Can I pay at the School?

Pricing for FAASST Gold, Silver and Bronze packages varies depending on the race track where the event is scheduled . Please call us if you don't understand the current pricing structure on our registration web page.

Upon receipt of your online registration information or telephone registration, you will receive an invoice from FAASST confirming the details of your class. A deposit of 25% is required within 4 days of your registration to guarantee your spot; payment options will be outlined in the letter we send to you upon receipt of your registration information. Full payment is due 30 days prior to the class date.

Late registrations and payment the day of the class are accepted on a case-by-case basis. We encourage you to register early and receive the benefits of our pre-class correspondence.

12. What is your payment and cancellation policy? Can I cancel and get a refund if I cannot make the school date for some reason?

You may cancel 30 days in advance and receive a refund on monies paid minus a $50 non-refundable processing fee. Within a 30 day cancellation, however, deposit monies are refundable as 'Faasst Store / School Credit' only; no cash back on deposits.

Cancellations within 7 days of the school date are non-refundable; however, you may reschedule to another school date within one year of the initial class date at the discretion of FAASST management.

Late registrations (less than 7 days before the class) are permitted based on availability. Payment at the track is accepted; however; payment must be made in cash or money order (no checks or credit cards accepted). Your space is not guaranteed and you risk being refused entry if you register the day of the class (i.e., at the track).

No-shows forfeit the entire cost of the class or lapping fee (no exceptions).

Gift Certificates are non-refundable (no exceptions).

Half Day High Performance (Bronze Package) students may stay and lap out the day at the track for an additional $50 track fee.

For additional information, contact FAASST at 719-761-1372. These policies are subject to change and policy changes are posted to this web site. All classes are subject to availability.

13. Will I fail the course if I spin out or go ‘off track’?

No, students will often spin or go ‘off track’ when learning new skills. Safety is paramount and while we don’t encourage spins or driving off the track, we do understand that it is a normal part of track driving and the learning process when a student is trying hard or giving his / her all. Spinning or going off track is noted, but not reprimanded.

14. Does the school run in adverse weather conditions or in the rain?

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 may move your paid registration to another date without a penalty fee.

15. Who can I bring with me to the school?

You may bring one pit crew member to our classroom sessions. 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.

16. Do I need to have any driving or racing experience before I register for the school?

No, as long as you have a valid street driving license, you may participate in any of our schools.

17. Is there a two day racing school offered?

Not at this time. Many students demonstrate that they may burn out after too much consecutive schooling. Therefore, we choose to offer a thorough and extensive one day program and then encourage our students to immediately implement what they have learned as soon as possible. Many of our driving and racing schools occur the day before a test n tune event or regional racing event for that reason.

18. How fast will I be driving?

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.

19. Will I be driving alone or with an instructor?

Most students learn enough in classroom and in car control drills to navigate the racing circuit on their own. However, an instructor may ride with a student if the need arises and if the car is safe for an instructor to strap in on the passenger side.

20. Do I have to have a race car to participate?

The SCCA / NASA Accredited Racing School requires that you bring a race prepared car to class. The race car must have an annual tech sticker (per SCCA GCR 5.9.2) or proof of a recent tech inspection recorded in the vehicle log book. The car must have a log book (per SCCA GCR 9.2.1). The General Tech and Safety Preparation Provisions are outlined by the SCCA (GCR 9.3). Street prepared cars are ideal for our High Performance Courses and must pass the FAASST technical inspection, a copy of which may be requested by calling 719-761-1372 or emailing registration@faasst.com.

21. What kind of driving gear do I need for the school?

Racing participants must bring adequate racing gear as outlined in the SCCA General Competition Rules section 9.3.19 (SCCA GCR), which includes helmet (SA2000 or higher), gloves, shoes, and a two layer suit (single layer with underwear accepted). High performance students must bring a helmet, leather palm gloves, long pants and shoes.

All of our students may purchase Racing Gear and other racing accessories from FAASST. Non-students can also buy gear from FAASST at very competitive rates.. Additional information is sent to students upon completion of the registration process.

Please contact us if you have any additional questions:

719-761-1372

FAASST Performance Driving School, Inc.
4164 Austin Bluffs Pkwy #219
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918
registration@faasst.com

The FAASST driving school is unique and well planned. The balance of classroom and seat time help you drop lap times quickly. 

The instructors are knowledgeable and bring you from looking at the basics to busting it down the track in a short time frame. 

I thought enough of the course to repeat at another track and felt I learned as much the second trip as the first.

Thanks,
Kenny C. - Louisiana
FAASST SCCA Student at Texas World Speedway and MSR - Houston
Spec Miata

 

After already garnering 5 national titles in 3 different disciplines over the years, I believed i could quickly take that experience into a big formula open wheeled car series and do pretty well.

That was my first mistake, assuming that some talent in other race disciplines was enough. The tiniest lessons made the biggest differences, and I for one, appreciated the no nonsense, to the point tuition, that I was given at the Faasst Race School.

Judy understood each student as the individuals they were, with the different needs they demanded.

Judy also made it easy and comfortable , when I left, my ego was still in place, I was faster, smoother, more confident, and more importantly, a safer driver.

Pat Holmes - Colorado
FAASST - SCCA Accredited Racing School
Star Formula Mazda
Pueblo Motorsports Park - CO

 

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