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94 SCCA Racing Schools




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This article is from the Motorsport FAQ, by A H Henry bspahh@midge.bath.ac.uk with numerous contributions by others.

94 SCCA Racing Schools

SCCA school is a racing school and not a driving school. You will be
taught how to race, but not how to drive a car. If you want driving
instruction, look to the pros like Skippy or Jim Russell, or to the
second tier pros like Car Guys and Track Time, or to the good marque
club schools such as the ones the BMW club puts on.
the BMW club and Car Guys schools are good places to take your 2
seat, closed fendered race car when you're trying to get the bugs out,
too, but open wheel cars and single seat sports racers are probably not
going to be allowed to run at these events.
If you are serious about getting into the sport, Contact your local
SCCA region. The racing schools they offer are much less expensive than
the pro-schools charge, but you do have to provide your own equipment.
If you are going to race for the season, you may as well get that
together from the start. You will have to provide a suit, helmet,
gloves, balaclava, socks and shoes, all to current fireproof and safety
ratings. You will also have to provide your own car which will have to
pass a technical inspection. You need to pass a physical and if you're
over 40, take an ECG. You get a regional licence after two SCCA weekend
schools and successfully completing two regional races. I think if you
run in at least 4 regionals, that will qualify you for a national
licence. A lot of turnkey equipment is up for sale in your SCCA
magazines, On Track, and Autoweek. When I ran a season in here in
California with the CSCC, I really wanted to race GT3 or 4. When I
found it cost $ 30,000+ to run competitively, I opted for Improved
Touring. That year I put out $ 5,000 total for car, school, supplies
(12 tires), clothing, food, and accommodation. It was a blast! If you
are just starting out, consider SCCA and a cheap class to run in. This
will prove to be the best school you'll ever get.

 

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