The Ford Performance Racing School – the only school to wear the Ford oval – offers unparalleled, exhilarating on-track driving instruction for every performance driving enthusiast, regardless of skill level or goal. All Ford Performance Racing School classes are conducted by highly-trained, race-experienced professional instructors at a world-class facility located outside Charlotte, NC.
The Two-Day School is designed for anyone who wants to improve his or her high-performance driving skills, whether to pursue a career in motorsports or to fulfill a dream of driving a racecar. Driving enthusiasts will find a second day, included in the two-day school, the perfect way to build on the performance racing control skills learned on day one in our one-day school. With basic skills under your belt, you’ll spend the second day enjoying the challenge of a new track configuration and more track time to perfect your performance driving skills. Participants receive both classroom and on-track instruction – with a midday break and catered lunch.
- Perfect for drivers at any level
- Learn control, cornering, downshift braking and more
- Professional instructors with championship experience
- Fundamentals of track driving from professionals
- Proper posture and seating position
- Vehicle Dynamics in a safe environment
- Heel/toe braking techniques
- Setting your track line – corner apex identification
- In-car communicators for immediate feedback to the driver
- The thrill and joy of performance driving using basic to advanced techniques
- Greater focus on control, consistency and faster speeds
- More track time on a new track on day two
- Optional upgrade Mustang GT w/Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2. (Day 2 Only)
- Maximum 20 students per class
Base Price: $3,795
Optional upgrade: Mustang GT w/Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 upgrade: $350.00
Ford Performance Racing School Day One:
- 7:30 am Check-In
- 8:00 am Classroom Session
- Braking and downshifting
- Vehicle dynamics (practice lines through corners)
- Vehicle handling/control (skid car)
- Catered Sandwich and Salad Lunch
- Afternoon Classroom Session (track rules)
- Track Session: Hairpin Road Course – Lead and Follow – 20 minutes
- Classroom session
- Track Session: Hairpin Road Course – Lead and Follow – 20 minutes
- Classroom session
- Track Session: Hairpin Road Course – Lead and Follow – 20 minutes
- Wrap-Up / De-brief
Ford Performance Racing School Day Two:
- 7:30 am Check-In
- 8:00 am Morning briefing
- Braking and downshifting
- Cornering exercise
- Track Session: FPRS Roval – Lead and Follow – 20 minutes
- Classroom session
- Track Session: FPRS Roval – Lead and Follow – 20 minutes
- Lunch
- Instructional rides
- Track Session: FPRS Roval – Lead and Follow – 20 minutes
- Classroom Session
- Track Session: FPRS Roval – 20 minutes
- Classroom Session
- Track Session: FPRS Roval – 20 minutes
- Wrap-Up/Graduation (Approximately 4:30 pm)
(Daily schedule of activities is subject to change)
The Ford Performance Racing School Two-Day program is $3,795.00, with the option to purchase Limited Liability for $200.00 per day.
Limited Liability
Full-day driving schools: For just $200.00 per day for the Mustang GT, you can purchase a property damage waiver option to limit financial responsibility to Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00). Without the limited liability, you assume full financial responsibility up to full replacement value of the vehicle for any and all damage you do to the vehicle. This option can be purchased prior to attending or at check-in upon arrival at Ford Performance Racing School.
2015 Ford Performance Racing School Mustang GT
- Ford Performance FR3 Kit (includes springs, shocks, sway bars and Brembo brakes)
- Ford Performance radiator
- External engine oil cooler
- Differential cooler
- 285/35/19 Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires
- RECARO racing seats
- Safecraft 4-point harness
- Ford Performance exhaust with black tips
- Custom 6-point roll cage
- Custom rear close-out panel
- Road-Keeper Dual HD Video System
- 435 horsepower
- 400 lb.-ft torque
All FPRS Mustang GT cars used in the program will be manual transmission only. Participants must be proficient and show competency in driving a manual transmission.
