Braselton, Ga. (July 21, 2014)- Skip Barber Racing School is excited to announce the upcoming schedule for the 2014-2015 Winter Series presented by Mazda. With new tracks, strong competitors and several enticing prizes at stake, it will be a thrilling winter season! The Skip Barber Winter Series is known for racing at the best tracks in North America and the the 2014-2015 season will hold up to that tradition. The Formula Skip Barber class of the series will consist of 6 race weekends around the country. For the growing MX-5 series, the Winter Series will consist of 3 race weekends and the cars will be prepped in Pro Challenge trim, meaning faster cars and better handling. If you want to get back in the seat of a race car, this is the season to do it! "Skip Barber absolutely changed my life and helped me realize my dreams"
- Ryan Hunter-Reay, 2014 Indianapolis 500 Winner
2014-2015 Winter Series Formula Skip Barber- 6 Race Weekends (each race will have its own qualifying session)
- 6 Race Weekends (2 races per group)
- Top 5 earn a spot in the 2015 Skip Barber Championship Shootout
- Total of $162,500 in available awards
- Drop lowest race result
- Able to transfer 1 double for points (Formula only)
- 3 Race Weekends (each race will have its own qualifying session)
- 3 Race Weekends (2 races per group)
- Total of up to $50000 in available awards
- Drop lowest race result
- First place: $12,500 and entry into Race Series Championship Shootout
- Second place: $7,500 and entry into Race Series Championship Shooutout
- Third place: $5,000 and entry into Race Series Championship Shootout
- Fourth place: Entry into Race Series Championship Shootout
- Fifth place: Entry into Race Series Championship Shootout
- Most improved: 3,000 Skippy Bucks
- Rookie of the year: 3,000 Skippy Bucks
- First place: $12,500
- Second place: $7,500
- Third place: $5,000
- Grand master: $5,000
- First place: $400
- Second place: $250
- Third place: $200
- First place: Two free Pro Challenge race weekends with full-season signup OR 10,000 Skippy Bucks
- Second place: 7,000 Skippy Bucks
- Third place: 5,000 Skippy Bucks
- Master winner: 3,000 Skippy Bucks
- Most improved: 3,000 Skippy Bucks
- Rookie of the year: 3,000 Skippy Bucks
- First place: $400
- Second place: $250
- Third place: $200
- Retail:$33900
- Prepay Price: $25425
- 6 Race Weekends - 12 races and 12 qualifying sessions
- 6 Practice Days
- Retail: $28250
- Prepay Price: $21187.50
- 5 Race Weekends - 10 races and 10 qualifying sessions
- 5 Practice Days
- Retail: $21000
- Prepay Price: $15750
- 3 Race Weekends - 6 races and 6 qualifying sessions
- 3 Practice Days
- 3 Lapping Days
- Cars will run on R1 Slicks (the same compound as the Professional MAZDASPEED Series)
- Cars will run with a Straight Exhaust
- Cars will have Aim Smarty Cams installed allowing racers access to data and video
- Lapping (Day 1) - $1350
- Lapping - $1550
- Practice - $1750
- Race Weekend - $3,900
- Lead/Follow Lapping - $1600