From the beginning, the Skip Barber Race Series has served two distinct audiences: the recreational racer and the aspiring professional. In fact, the reason many people choose to race with Skip Barber Racing is because they know it is the place where the stars of tomorrow begin their careers. To say you’ve raced – and won against – those drivers is immensely satisfying. And a huge amount of fun! Each year, Skip Barber Racing conducts 14-18 Race Weekends; six or seven double-race events for each of the three seasonal championships. The Summer Race Series typically begins in April and wraps up in October, while the Southern and Western Race series begin in October and run through April. Drivers can choose to enter as few or as many race weekends as suits their budget and time, and can transfer points from or "double' at up to two Race Weekends per season, to fit their schedules and remain in the running for the championship. Curriculum and Requirements Skip Barber Race Series Race Weekends are available to drivers who have completed a Skip Barber Three Day Racing School (or an acceptable accredited Racing School) and a minimum of two Advanced Activities, as well as drivers who hold at least a SCCA Regional Competition License or similar license from a recognized sanctioning body. All Upcoming Summer Race Series Sessions

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Advanced Two Day - $3900
The Advanced Two-Day Racing School bridges the gap from the 3-Day Racing School to the Race Weekends. Upon graduation, the Advanced Two-Day Racing School can qualify you to practice and race.

Lapping Session - $1350
As with any sport, the only way to improve your racing skills is with “seat time”. Lapping provides multiple track sessions, approximately 100 miles of track time and feedback from coaches to help drivers build their skills or learn new tracks. Laps are not timed and passing is restricted to specified zones.

Advanced Car Control Clinic - $1300
Helpful for drivers with solid basic skills who want, or need, to learn how to explore the limits of the car without going over “the edge”. This program is conducted on a skid pad and autocross course under controlled conditions, and utilizes Mazda RX-8’s, Mazda 3’s and FSB racecars. The curriculum is designed to teach a driver how to deliberately slide and drift the car as well as how to control these situations. This is done first in the RX-8’s and Mazda 3’s with the instructor sitting alongside of you, giving you instant feedback. Then you move in to the FSB and continue to hone the skills that you have learned.

Lead Follow Lapping - $1600 per session
You get your own personal coach for the day, and you’re both in your own racecar. Follow the coach nose-to-tail on the racetrack, and learn precisely where to brake, turn in, apex and track out. Guaranteed to take big chunks off your lap times. Approximately 40-50 miles of track time and individual feedback from your own personal coach. Also includes in car radio feedback during the session.

Computer Lapping Session - $700
Computer Lapping is designed for drivers who are prepared to examine their performance in detail to pinpoint specific areas for improvement. The implementation of a data collection system and software allows drivers to analyze their laps and compare against an instructors target lap. The system monitors and records throttle position, speed, engine rpm, lateral and longitudinal g’s and braking points for each lap, giving the driver information about how to improve their driving and lower their lap times. The data collected will be compared and reviewed to a senior coach’s data. Each session includes a 15-minute data-collection track session followed by one-on-one feedback and interpretation from a coach.

Computer Car Test Day - $2550
The Test Day is designed for the experienced racer who is looking to learn a little more about their driving style and car feedback skills. It will teach the driver to better understand the subtle differences in car set-up and chassis changes. It combines the elements of a lead follow with computer car and allows the customer to really focus on improving his or her analytical skills as a driver. It is done in the computer car and consists of many short sessions throughout the course of the day with data collection feedback to pinpoint the areas needed to focus on. One of those sessions is with a coach in another car for the lead follow portion. In addition we will make changes to the set-up of the car so the driver can not only feel the effect but see it in the telemetry as well. The day concludes with a mock qualifying session to try and apply the information learned under simulated pressure conditions. The sort of thing one might expect if progressing further up the ladder of professional racing.

Practice Sessions - $1500
Practice is available the day prior to a race weekend. These sessions are made available to drivers who are participating in the race weekend or to other experienced drivers (on a space available basis). Practice includes two 30-minute timed sessions, with open passing permitted and feedback from coaches to help drivers continue to build their skills Drivers receive a copy of their individual lap times at the conclusion of their session. Drivers are occasionally required to flag one or two sessions as per Section 7 in this rulebook.

Qualifying – Included in Race Weekend
Qualifying sessions are conducted each race weekend to determine the grid for the first set of races (Race 1). Qualifying typically consists of one 18-20 minute timed session with open passing permitted. Time sheets and driver evaluations will be made available following each session. See Section 5, rule 5.1 for Qualifying procedures.

Race Series Weekends - $3500
Skip Barber Racing coaches act as observers at all racing activities and offer driver evaluations, of nearly every corner, after each session. This is one primary way our Race Series differs from all other types of racing. Drivers continually develop their skills in a very competitive racing program, yet at the same time benefit from expert coaching.

Prices are subject to change without notice.