Comparison

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All Schools and Series are not the same! At the risk of seeming self-serving, here are some of the more salient points we feel you should consider while doing your comparisons:

Information Availability

• Is enough information relevant in making a valid comparison offered in printed material or on the web site?

Damage responsibility

• What is the probability of hitting something (i.e. lots of walls or guardrails)?
• What is the maximum damage responsibility amount?
• Does this automatically escalate if I dent the car at all?

Track and Safety

• Is the track purpose-built for developmental training (i.e. almost devoid of walls and guardrails) or is it a more dangerous Pro track?
• Will I be stuck on the same track for more than 2 days?
• What's the school's safety record for the last two decades?
• Am I provided with full safety equipment free of charge, or just a suit and helmet?

For more information, check out our page on Academy Safety.

Staff and Services

• Are the Coaches and Instructors full-time professionals or part timer coaches?
• Will I have a pit crew member assist my car fitment, and will they adjust my seat, brake pedal, and shift lever?
• Will I have the opportunity of having my Coach actually race against me?

Also see our Staff page.

Lapping and Practice

• Will I start driving full laps of the track right after lunch on the first day?
• Are there no rev' or speed limits imposed?
• If my goal is to obtain a racing license, will I participate in a half-day of passing exercises and practice and a half-day of race starts exercises and practice?
• Will I get to participate in a full practice race with a side-by-side start, passing into corners, and dog fighting against my instructor?

Value

• Does the price/quality ratio offer very good value for my money?