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Skills To Master

  • Vision Management
  • Weight Transfer and Traction Management
  • Throttle Management
  • Left Foot, Straight Line & Trail Braking
  • Understeer and Oversteer Management
  • Driving the Proper Line
  • Highly Technical Skills with Quick Reaction Time
  • Ultimate Car Control Management








Half Day Performance Road Racing1 Day Performance Road Racing2 Day Performance Road Racing2 Day Performance Road Racing
Upgrade to GTR

$1000

Book$1,600
Book

$3,000
Book

$5,000
Book

Half Day
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.1 Day
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.2 Day
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.2 Day
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Vehicle
Miata
Your Car Save
$125Vehicle
Miata or 350Z
Your Car Save
$250Vehicle
Miata or 350Z
Your Car Save
$500Vehicle
1/2 of 2nd Day GTR
Your Car Save
$500

Instruction
1 – to – 1Instruction
1 – to – 1Instruction
1 – to – 1Instruction
1 – to – 1

Classroom Time
1 hrClassroom Time
1 hrClassroom Time
1.5 hrClassroom Time
1.5 hr

Driving Time
3 hrsDriving Time
5-6 hrsDriving Time
10-11 hrsDriving Time
10-11 hrs

Level
Beginner
Intermediate
AdvancedLevel
Beginner
Intermediate
AdvancedLevel
Intermediate
AdvancedLevel
Intermediate
Advanced








Student Information

Congratulations! You’re on your way to an amazing day. Here’s what you need to know!


Course Schedule


Half Day
  • 8:30 AM Meet & Greet
  • Snacks & Coffee Provided
  • 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Classroom & In-Car Instruction

Full Day
  • 8:30 AM Meet & Greet
  • Snacks & Coffee Provided
  • 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Classroom & In-Car Instruction
  • 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch Provided
  • 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM In-Car Instruction


Teen Safety
  • Weekend 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Weekday 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Helpful Student Information


Photo/Video Package Option


Directions To The FIRM


All vehicles you use at the RallyPro Performance Driving School at The FIRM must be fully covered for damages or you must post a damage deposit as described in our Vehicle Damage Agreement.

If you have any special needs just let a team member know, we are here for you! Thank you for choosing the RallyPro Performance Driving School at The FIRM.
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Keystone Facebook ...click: "Keystone Motor Car Club"

Port Richey Rod Run at Coast Buick GMC Coming May 25 2024
https://carstoshow.com/registerevent.aspx?eventid=99114

50's Diner US19.... A Florida Attraction.
1730 US-19, Holiday Fl 34691 click: https://www.tamparacing.com/forums/t...-racing.html CHRA sanctioned cruise-in.
Cruise-In; Free; Every Saturday 5-8PM plus 10% off the whole menu to cruisers

All Cars Every 2nd Saturday Free Breakfast: Since 2015 and more. click: https://www.tamparacing.com/forums/e...ast-tampa.html


Tampa Racing.com covers the Tampa car scene and supports many fund raisers, worthy causes and events that enrich our community. We hope you enjoy them all.
What do I do? ---- on-site *Aftermarket* spring/suspension installations --- on-site impact wrenching---street lowering with your own stock springs...........True Bi-xenon HID projector headlight conversions........ Much more at Bob's Garage!
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Teen Driving Courses At The FIRM




RallyPro Performance Driving School at The FIRM cares about the safety of your teen driver just as much as you do! Our RallyPro instructors have a lot of experience helping teens learn advanced technical skills in a dynamic learning environment where they walk away smiling. This is not parking lot instruction and cone turns. Our teen driving courses teach total car control and safety.




The most unique aspect of our teen driving courses is the ability to offer real-world surface change challenges (going from asphalt to dirt and back again). Even experienced drivers over-correct, and spin out of control, as they are not properly trained on how to safely handle the weight transfer that happens when tires go off-road. This overcorrection is the number one cause of fatalities – so our school saves lives!



National Statistics on Cause of Accidents

1. Distracted Driving – stick forces you to be focused and engaged.

2. Speeding – Slow down.

3. Drunk Driving – Don’t risk it.

4. Reckless Driving – Being Smart is Being Cool!

5. Rain – Our courses teach surface change dynamics.

6. Running Red Lights – Not a good idea.

7. Running Stop Signs – Really bad idea.

8. Teenage Drivers – Not if you take our course!


Top 5 Reasons To Go Manual

Absolute Control of acceleration and breaking.

Avoid Distractions. Hands are too busy to text!

Flexibility. You can hop in any car and feel confident.

Save money. Less in initial costs, maintenance and repairs.

Save on fuel costs.





Teen Driving Courses What Your Teen Will Learn

  • 2:1 Instruction
  • Increased Driver Confidence
  • Car Control
  • Vision Management
  • Weight Transfer Management
  • Manual Transmission Driving Skills
  • Experience Off-Road Correction
  • Emergency Stopping
  • Navigate Obstacles
  • Test and Refine Reflexes
  • $350 per student


When you book indicate your teen’s skill set in the notes section at check out!

Level I – Never driven a car.

Level II – A Few hours up to 100 hours or 6 months.

Level III – More than 100 hours or more than 6 months.
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Keystone Facebook ...click: "Keystone Motor Car Club"

Port Richey Rod Run at Coast Buick GMC Coming May 25 2024
https://carstoshow.com/registerevent.aspx?eventid=99114

50's Diner US19.... A Florida Attraction.
1730 US-19, Holiday Fl 34691 click: https://www.tamparacing.com/forums/t...-racing.html CHRA sanctioned cruise-in.
Cruise-In; Free; Every Saturday 5-8PM plus 10% off the whole menu to cruisers

All Cars Every 2nd Saturday Free Breakfast: Since 2015 and more. click: https://www.tamparacing.com/forums/e...ast-tampa.html


Tampa Racing.com covers the Tampa car scene and supports many fund raisers, worthy causes and events that enrich our community. We hope you enjoy them all.
What do I do? ---- on-site *Aftermarket* spring/suspension installations --- on-site impact wrenching---street lowering with your own stock springs...........True Bi-xenon HID projector headlight conversions........ Much more at Bob's Garage!
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High Performance Driver Education (HPDE)


High-Performance Driver Education is for everyone that wants to improve their driving technique. RallyPro Performance Driving School instructors have taught professional race car drivers, teen drivers and military forces, so they have a wide and diverse range of tips for any driver no matter their driving skill!

If this is your first time attending an Open Track Day or HPDE, we will require a 20-minute driving instruction session taught by one of our RallyPro Performance Driving School instructors. These sessions are so our stewards can get to know you, cover the basics of our dynamic track, as well as make sure everyone on track knows they are on the track with other instructed drivers!


High-Performance Driver Education (HPDE)

  • 1-to-1 instruction
  • Available to Open Track Day Registered Drivers
  • Right-seat coaching in your car (must have a passenger seat)
  • Teaches basic track line, braking areas, and shift points
  • $75 per driver per 20-minute session






Helpful Driving Tips

  • Take everything out of your glovebox! This has nothing to do with your driving, until the glove box pops open, and things fly about at 110 mph.
  • Understand grip. When the steering wheel is turned, you lose braking and acceleration grip. When you are on the limit of either braking or acceleration, you lose turn in grip.
  • Be smooth with your inputs. Controlled inputs allow you to carry more speed through corners.
  • Understand weight management. When a car understeers, or pushes, correct this by lifting or braking to put more weight on the front end and if extreme then straighten out the wheel and scrub speed. When a car is oversteering, add throttle to transfer weight back onto the rear tires and regain traction.





Performance Road Racing Instruction

The RallyPro performance road racing course at the FIRM offers the thrill of a lifetime. No traffic lights. No stop signs. Our highly experienced RallyPro instructors at the FIRM have perfected their skills with years of training to offer you the ultimate road course instruction. Instructors use their diverse, competitive background to elevate your driving experience. The FIRM offers a 1.6-mile road course to explore and push the limits of your driving skills, at one of the most diverse and challenging motorsport parks in North America. If you want the thrill of high-performance driving, to discover the secret to dropping that elusive last second from your lap time or have your desire set on competitive racing, then our Performance Road Racing Instruction at the FIRM will exceed your expectations.










Half-Day Road Racing Course – $1,000

  • 1-to-1 instruction
  • 1 hour classroom
  • 3 hours in the car on the track
  • Basic on-track safety and etiquette, terminology, and driving technique theory
  • Car control and assessment on our half-mile solo circuit
  • Basics of proper shifting, steering, and throttle techniques
  • Vision techniques as applied to proper cornering set-up
  • Introduction to our road course
  • Practicing braking, downshifting, turn-in, apex and track out procedures
  • Debrief and certificate of completion presentation
  • $1,000 per driver $500 each additional driver up to 2 more


Book Half Day



Full-Day Road Racing Course – $1,600

  • 1-to-1 instruction
  • 5 hours in the car on the track
  • 1.5-hour classroom instruction
  • Basic on-track safety and etiquette, terminology and driving technique theory
  • Car control and an assessment on our half-mile solo circuit
  • Basics of proper shifting, steering, and throttle techniques
  • Vision techniques as applied to proper cornering set-up
  • Introduction to our road course
  • Practicing braking, downshifting, turn-in, apex and track out procedures
  • Debrief and certificate of completion presentation
  • $1,600 per driver $500 each additional driver up to 2 more


Book Full Day
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Keystone Facebook ...click: "Keystone Motor Car Club"

Port Richey Rod Run at Coast Buick GMC Coming May 25 2024
https://carstoshow.com/registerevent.aspx?eventid=99114

50's Diner US19.... A Florida Attraction.
1730 US-19, Holiday Fl 34691 click: https://www.tamparacing.com/forums/t...-racing.html CHRA sanctioned cruise-in.
Cruise-In; Free; Every Saturday 5-8PM plus 10% off the whole menu to cruisers

All Cars Every 2nd Saturday Free Breakfast: Since 2015 and more. click: https://www.tamparacing.com/forums/e...ast-tampa.html


Tampa Racing.com covers the Tampa car scene and supports many fund raisers, worthy causes and events that enrich our community. We hope you enjoy them all.
What do I do? ---- on-site *Aftermarket* spring/suspension installations --- on-site impact wrenching---street lowering with your own stock springs...........True Bi-xenon HID projector headlight conversions........ Much more at Bob's Garage!
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Default When it's Hot, We're Cool Heat indexes may be pushing the mercury up, but we keep coo

When it's Hot, We're Cool



Heat indexes may be pushing the mercury up, but we keep cool in our Rally cars! All of our cars have a/c, the windows stay up, and we stay cool. Don't let a little Florida heat keep you away this summer!

Classes are held 7 days a week. Let us know what fits your schedule, and we will do our best to make it happen!

Check Out Our Cool Classes

Winter is Coming!



Maybe not exactly winter, but the temps will be back in the 80's this weekend and that will make for some great track time! Even in the heat last weekend, several people set personal best lap times. Are you ready to beat your best and get on the top 20 list?

The track is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday this weekend.

Don't forget our Drivers Club Memberships. Our Members have collectively spent 120 track days with us this year, what are you waiting for!? We now offer Silver, Gold, and Platinum Memberships starting at just $1000. See our website for more details.
  • Silver - Any Scheduled Weekday OTD
  • Gold - Any Scheduled Weekday or Sunday OTD
  • Platinum - Any Scheduled OTD


Register Today
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Keystone Motor Club (Founded 2012)... Free car show Every 3rd Saturday, newsletter is
https://www.tamparacing.com/forums/e...-car-club.html

Keystone Facebook ...click: "Keystone Motor Car Club"

Port Richey Rod Run at Coast Buick GMC Coming May 25 2024
https://carstoshow.com/registerevent.aspx?eventid=99114

50's Diner US19.... A Florida Attraction.
1730 US-19, Holiday Fl 34691 click: https://www.tamparacing.com/forums/t...-racing.html CHRA sanctioned cruise-in.
Cruise-In; Free; Every Saturday 5-8PM plus 10% off the whole menu to cruisers

All Cars Every 2nd Saturday Free Breakfast: Since 2015 and more. click: https://www.tamparacing.com/forums/e...ast-tampa.html


Tampa Racing.com covers the Tampa car scene and supports many fund raisers, worthy causes and events that enrich our community. We hope you enjoy them all.
What do I do? ---- on-site *Aftermarket* spring/suspension installations --- on-site impact wrenching---street lowering with your own stock springs...........True Bi-xenon HID projector headlight conversions........ Much more at Bob's Garage!
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We Drive Passion

Independence Day Sale!






BOGO! Book any of our RallyPro classes and add a second driver for FREE! This includes Rally, HPDE, 4x4, and our new 1/2 Day Rally + 1/2 Day HPDE! Reservations can be for any future date.
If you are more of an Open Track Day person, you can save 10% on a Drivers Club Membership this week! We now offer Silver, Gold, and Platinum Memberships starting at just $1000.
  • Silver - Any Scheduled Weekday OTD
  • Gold - Any Scheduled Weekday or Sunday OTD
  • Platinum - Any Scheduled OTD
Not ready for a Drivers Cub Membership but still want to come out to the track? You can save 10% too! Just use the code "Independence" when registering on Motorsportreg.com.

Click Here to Save!

Is The A/C Too Cold?!



We often have people ask us about the weather; "Will it be too hot?", "What if it rains?". All of our RallyPro Rally Cars have air conditioning to keep you as comfortable as possible. It's Florida after all, and we love our air conditioning!

Rain? What rain? We just turn the wipers on and keep sliding the cars around the rally stages!

Instead of standing in line at an amusement park or baking at the beach, come spend a a day or two, (or five), with us in our SuperCoolCars™ at The FIRM!

Visit Our Website
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Keystone Facebook ...click: "Keystone Motor Car Club"

Port Richey Rod Run at Coast Buick GMC Coming May 25 2024
https://carstoshow.com/registerevent.aspx?eventid=99114

50's Diner US19.... A Florida Attraction.
1730 US-19, Holiday Fl 34691 click: https://www.tamparacing.com/forums/t...-racing.html CHRA sanctioned cruise-in.
Cruise-In; Free; Every Saturday 5-8PM plus 10% off the whole menu to cruisers

All Cars Every 2nd Saturday Free Breakfast: Since 2015 and more. click: https://www.tamparacing.com/forums/e...ast-tampa.html


Tampa Racing.com covers the Tampa car scene and supports many fund raisers, worthy causes and events that enrich our community. We hope you enjoy them all.
What do I do? ---- on-site *Aftermarket* spring/suspension installations --- on-site impact wrenching---street lowering with your own stock springs...........True Bi-xenon HID projector headlight conversions........ Much more at Bob's Garage!
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Default Skip the Theme Parks Why stand in line at a theme park when you can come play

Skip the Theme Parks



Why stand in line at a theme park when you can come play at The FIRM!? Our rides have no wait, are fully air conditioned, and we have beverage service between sessions! Let us help create an amazing memory for you, or the whole family, that will last a lifetime. As an added bonus, you'll leave here as better, safer, drivers!

Classes are held 7 days a week. Let us know what fits your schedule, and we will do our best to make it happen!

Pick Your Ride!
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Port Richey Rod Run at Coast Buick GMC Coming May 25 2024
https://carstoshow.com/registerevent.aspx?eventid=99114

50's Diner US19.... A Florida Attraction.
1730 US-19, Holiday Fl 34691 click: https://www.tamparacing.com/forums/t...-racing.html CHRA sanctioned cruise-in.
Cruise-In; Free; Every Saturday 5-8PM plus 10% off the whole menu to cruisers

All Cars Every 2nd Saturday Free Breakfast: Since 2015 and more. click: https://www.tamparacing.com/forums/e...ast-tampa.html


Tampa Racing.com covers the Tampa car scene and supports many fund raisers, worthy causes and events that enrich our community. We hope you enjoy them all.
What do I do? ---- on-site *Aftermarket* spring/suspension installations --- on-site impact wrenching---street lowering with your own stock springs...........True Bi-xenon HID projector headlight conversions........ Much more at Bob's Garage!
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Default Barry is Going West! Tropical Storm Barry is heading west and should take some of the

Barry is Going West!



Tropical Storm Barry is heading west and should take some of the moisture with it to Bourbon Street. That will leave us with an excellent track weekend! Come on out and join the rest of us.

The track is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday this weekend.


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Keystone Facebook ...click: "Keystone Motor Car Club"

Port Richey Rod Run at Coast Buick GMC Coming May 25 2024
https://carstoshow.com/registerevent.aspx?eventid=99114

50's Diner US19.... A Florida Attraction.
1730 US-19, Holiday Fl 34691 click: https://www.tamparacing.com/forums/t...-racing.html CHRA sanctioned cruise-in.
Cruise-In; Free; Every Saturday 5-8PM plus 10% off the whole menu to cruisers

All Cars Every 2nd Saturday Free Breakfast: Since 2015 and more. click: https://www.tamparacing.com/forums/e...ast-tampa.html


Tampa Racing.com covers the Tampa car scene and supports many fund raisers, worthy causes and events that enrich our community. We hope you enjoy them all.
What do I do? ---- on-site *Aftermarket* spring/suspension installations --- on-site impact wrenching---street lowering with your own stock springs...........True Bi-xenon HID projector headlight conversions........ Much more at Bob's Garage!
https://www.tamparacing.com/forums/b...ontact-us.html
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Default Buy 2 Get 1 Free! Deals like this don't come around often, if at all! Book any 3 Day

Buy 2 Get 1 Free!







Deals like this don't come around often, if at all! Book any 3 Day RallyPro course and only pay the price of a 2 day class; your 3rd day is FREE! That's a savings of $1000, 25% off the normal 3 day rate! You can book now for any open dates in the future.


Act fast, this deal ends Sunday, July 21st!

Save $1000 Today!

Drivers Club - Buy 1 Get 1 Half Off



That's right, buy one Platinum Drivers Club Membership and get a second Platinum Membership half off. You've probably been talking with your buddy about how good a deal the Memberships are and how you should both get one. Now is that time. Act fast, chances are you won't see a deal like this again.

Split the cost with a friend and you can get your Platinum Pass for the cost of Gold pass.

Purchase online with the discount code "Save1k".


This offer expires this Sunday, July 21st.

Save $1000 Today!
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Keystone Facebook ...click: "Keystone Motor Car Club"

Port Richey Rod Run at Coast Buick GMC Coming May 25 2024
https://carstoshow.com/registerevent.aspx?eventid=99114

50's Diner US19.... A Florida Attraction.
1730 US-19, Holiday Fl 34691 click: https://www.tamparacing.com/forums/t...-racing.html CHRA sanctioned cruise-in.
Cruise-In; Free; Every Saturday 5-8PM plus 10% off the whole menu to cruisers

All Cars Every 2nd Saturday Free Breakfast: Since 2015 and more. click: https://www.tamparacing.com/forums/e...ast-tampa.html


Tampa Racing.com covers the Tampa car scene and supports many fund raisers, worthy causes and events that enrich our community. We hope you enjoy them all.
What do I do? ---- on-site *Aftermarket* spring/suspension installations --- on-site impact wrenching---street lowering with your own stock springs...........True Bi-xenon HID projector headlight conversions........ Much more at Bob's Garage!
https://www.tamparacing.com/forums/b...ontact-us.html
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Default Book Your Events Now Fall will be here quicker than you know it! It's time to start

Book Your Events Now



Fall will be here quicker than you know it! It's time to start planning and booking your events at The FIRM before your preferred dates are filled.

Whether you want to host a track day, entertain clients, or have the best Holiday Rally Party ever, let us help you plan and execute an unforgettable event for everyone.

Start Planning Your Event

Track Day Testing



There's not a better facility to test and tune your track cars than The FIRM. Come on and off the track as needed, hours of track time, and minimal track traffic. Add to that the technical aspects of the track and you are sure to have a fun and successful test day!

Come out and get your laps in, the track is open Saturday and Sunday this weekend.

Don't forget our Drivers Club Memberships. Our Members have collectively spent 140 track days with us this year, what are you waiting for!? We now offer Silver, Gold, and Platinum Memberships starting at just $1000. See our website for more details.
  • Silver - Any Scheduled Weekday OTD
  • Gold - Any Scheduled Weekday or Sunday OTD
  • Platinum - Any Scheduled OTD


Register Today
__________________
Keystone Motor Club (Founded 2012)... Free car show Every 3rd Saturday, newsletter is
https://www.tamparacing.com/forums/e...-car-club.html

Keystone Facebook ...click: "Keystone Motor Car Club"

Port Richey Rod Run at Coast Buick GMC Coming May 25 2024
https://carstoshow.com/registerevent.aspx?eventid=99114

50's Diner US19.... A Florida Attraction.
1730 US-19, Holiday Fl 34691 click: https://www.tamparacing.com/forums/t...-racing.html CHRA sanctioned cruise-in.
Cruise-In; Free; Every Saturday 5-8PM plus 10% off the whole menu to cruisers

All Cars Every 2nd Saturday Free Breakfast: Since 2015 and more. click: https://www.tamparacing.com/forums/e...ast-tampa.html


Tampa Racing.com covers the Tampa car scene and supports many fund raisers, worthy causes and events that enrich our community. We hope you enjoy them all.
What do I do? ---- on-site *Aftermarket* spring/suspension installations --- on-site impact wrenching---street lowering with your own stock springs...........True Bi-xenon HID projector headlight conversions........ Much more at Bob's Garage!
https://www.tamparacing.com/forums/b...ontact-us.html
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Default What Are You Waiting For? Have you been dreaming of racing, or just pushing your..



What Are You Waiting For?

Have you been dreaming of racing, or just pushing your Mazda to the limits? Get off that couch and find an event – it’s easier than you think

Whether that Mazda is an RX-7 or a Miata, a Mazda3 or 2 all the way up to the 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF, thousands of Mazda owners are participating in dozens of different motorsports events every weekend. Those events may be competitive, such as road racing or autocross, or simple track day events where owners can experience the agility designed into every Mazda in a safe, educational environment.

If you’re reading this, there are two things that likely describe you: 1. You’re a Mazda owner or fan; and 2. You are a motorsports enthusiast. If you haven’t already, it’s time to combine the two.

“In this day and age, it’s actually easier than ever to get on track,” explains Tom Long, a professional racer and coach whose roots in the sport start pretty far down the ladder. “You don’t need a bona fide sports car in order to do it. A good, safe car that’s track worthy – meaning everything’s been gone through from a safety standpoint – is all it takes. You can easily get on track with multiple organizations, with one being the Sports Car Club of America’s (SCCA) Track Night in America program. It’s a really educational program takes place in an afternoon at a racetrack near you.”

Deana Kelley is a nationally competitive SCCA autocrosser who has also done some road racing in a Spec Miata. She echoes Long’s comments about Track Night in America, which is an informal program that usually takes place on a weekday afternoon and evening during the summer. Participants are placed into one of four groups that range from absolute novice to someone who’s quite comfortable on the racetrack.

“Track Nights are relatively inexpensive for track time,” says Kelley. “Just bring your everyday car out to the track and have fun with it in a safe way. They’ve got different groups, including a novice group, and they’ll teach you about the track and proper track etiquette. It’s just a good, fun way to play with your car with other people who also like to play with their cars.”

But Track Night is one of many available programs. There are a multitude of organizations hosting track events that allow people to experience racetrack driving on everything from club tracks to the same circuits the pros race on. Some people, though, are all about the lap times, so if there’s not competition, they’re just not into it. For some of those, road racing calls. Others, meanwhile, are searching to get started in something more budget friendly or with less risk. To that end, autocross – a lower-speed, timed event conducted on a course marked by traffic cones – may be the best bet. That’s a topic Kelley knows a lot about. Her suggestion for stepping off the sidelines is to take a ride.

“Go for a ride along with somebody you feel comfortable with, not necessarily somebody who’s going to go wicked fast and scare you,” Kelley advises. “Get in the car with somebody who you’re comfortable with and who goes the same speed your brain can process. See what it’s like, and if the area you live in has autocross schools, go to one of those in order to log a lot of time in your car.

“In my region, we have an autocross school in the fall, and it’s a really good place to come and learn,” Kelly explains. “These schools are low pressure, somebody will help you navigate the course and learn what your car does, and they’ll get you started in the right direction.”

For those who hear the call of road racing, there are many options, from SCCA to the National Auto Sport Association (NASA) to endurance racing organizations such as ChampCar, World Racing League and American Endurance Racing. And for those serious about racing with their eyes set on becoming a pro, there’s the Mazda ladder and scholarships available to winning drivers.

Tristan Nunez has climbed the Mazda ladder and now races the Mazda RT24-P Daytona Prototype international in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, so naturally he’s a big fan. “One of the great things about Mazda is its grassroots program, and it’s something that you can do,” Nunez explains. “It’s the most affordable starting point. There’s amazing Spec Miata racing, which gives you the basis of racecraft. You need to be a hell of a driver to win a Spec Miata race.

“Moving up, you can go to Battery Tender® Global Mazda MX-5 Cup,” Nunez notes. “Really, Mazda is the only brand in racing that has such a strong grassroots program. It does take a little bit of money, but it’s definitely the most affordable way to get started and climb the professional racing ladder. Mazda still does have a really good ladder and they’re very loyal to their champions.”

Whatever an enthusiast’s venue of choice, there are many options, and getting a foot in the door will help you explore opportunities. One road can lead to many others, and the motorsports community is more than happy to help along the way.

“There’s always track days you can start at if you want to get straight on the track,” adds Nunez. “Autocross is huge in the Mazda community with RX-8s and RX-7s and Miatas. The good thing about Mazda is they’ve spent a lot of time making the chassis better; the balance of the cars is just amazing. And the Mazda racing community is very inviting and will welcome you with open arms and guide you in the direction of your choosing. What I love about this brand is the family atmosphere of it.”

One of the best things about any of these activities for Mazda drivers is the support that comes from Mazda Motorsports. Mazda offers contingency prizes for many competitive programs, and everyone who participates in a Mazda is welcome into the Team Member Support Program. No matter what avenue an enthusiast chooses, there’s something for everyone.

“Part of the beautiful thing about the sport is it’s good for all ages and all talent levels,” says Long. “If you’re not an aspiring race car driver, that doesn’t mean you can’t drive on the track with your sports car and enjoy it. It makes you a safer driver and a more aware driver. Utilizing your eyes and the skill sets you pick up in track driving can absolutely correlate to making you a better driver on the street as well.”
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