Frequently Asked Questions
Driver Eligibility
KARTERS/NOVICE DRIVERS
Drivers with karting experience or similar and are 12 years old or older.
DRIVERS WITH NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE ARE WELCOME – OUR BASIC PROGRAM IS FOR YOU !
Drivers with no karting or previous car experience must be at least 16 years of age and possess a driver’s license from their state, province, or country of residence.
These requirements are general guidelines. Any exceptions to these requirements is at the sole discretion of Lucas Oil School of Racing. Call 561-200-7223 to determine your eligibility if you have any other questions or to REQUEST A WAIVER!
Prior to participating in their first Advanced Lapping program, drivers must successfully complete a Basic Racing School program or have equivalent experience. We also welcome drivers who have completed other accredited basic racing school programs or equivalent experience.
Please email us to determine your eligibility or if you have any other questions. 561-200-7223
Prior to participating in their first Race Series event, drivers must complete at least one (1) Advanced 2-Day program or equivilent experience . We also accept previous experience from other racing school programs and recognize most competition licenses.
These requirements are general guidelines Any exceptions to these requirements is at the sole discretion of Lucas Oil School of Racing. Please contact us to determine your eligibility or if you have any other questions.
About the Programs
We will provide you with a suit and helmet to use during your program, and of course the Ray Formula Cars GR-RSC race car you will drive during your program.
Please contact us if you have any questions on recommended gear to bring.
Top speed will vary from track to track depending on how long straights are, but our race cars are capable of speeds in excess of 130 MPH.
No. With the Pro-Shifter paddle shifter technology you only need to learn how to operate the clutch to get the car moving and to stop. From there it is a simple matter of pulling the steering wheel-mounted paddles to change gears; the left paddle for downshifting, the right paddle for upshifting.
Racing shoes and racing gloves are recommended. If you have your own suit and helmet, you can bring them as well, as long as they meet applicable current car racing safety (Snell, SFI, FIA, etc.) standards.
Please contact us if you have any questions on recommended gear to bring.
We will provide a continental breakfast as well as refreshments throughout each day. Lunch is available for purchase for you and your guest(s). Lodging, transportation are at your expense.
Please contact us if you have any questions.
It will vary somewhat for each program, but in our Basic 2-Day and Advanced Lapping programs you will drive a total of 2.5 hours each day.
DAMAGE LIABILITY
Yes. Drivers participating in Lucas Oil School of Racing programs are responsible for any damage that occurs while operating one of our race cars; up to $4,000.00 for the first incident in a Basic 2-Day program. $7,000 for the first incident in Advanced Lapping and the Lucas Oil Formula Car Race Series.
More information about our crash damage liability policy can be found on our Terms & Conditions page. Please contact us if you have any questions.
No. There is no additional cost for our limited damage liability program.
Scheduling Policies
Life happens. Work happens. We’ll work with you to reschedule you for another date. And if you need to cancel fourteen (14) days prior to the start of your scheduled program, we will issue you a full refund. Please visit our Terms & Conditions page for more details. Please contact us if you have any questions or rescheduling needs.
There may be situations where we must cancel a program. If Lucas Oil School of Racing cancels a program, we will reschedule you to another program or issue you a full refund.
SCCA Licensing
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