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September 1-2, 2026 Mid-Ohio Basic

$4,999.00

Two eight-hour days of instruction combined with 5 hours of on-track time get you acclimated with the art and science of driving a modern race car. Plus you’ll go home with a complementary SD card with in-car video from your on-track sessions (not guaranteed). Successful completion of our Basic Racing School program qualifies you for our Advanced Racing School as well as an SCCA Novice Permit plus One Event credit towards your Full SCCA Competition License.

Additional information

Track

Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
Dates

September 1-2, 2026
Program

Basic Racing School

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Basic School Highlights

  • Two-day program saves travel time and money over three-day schools AND you still get more driving time
  • More driving time than our competitors
  • Arrive & Drive - race suit and helmet included
  • Instruction from current and previous racing champions
  • Paddle shifter gear selection - no clutch experience necessary
  • Learn proper car placement for every corner on track
  • Learn proper techniques for maximum braking and corner entry
  • Learn proper passing techniques through on-track practice drills
  • In car video with purchase of SD package.
  • SCCA accredited for Novice Permit - Complete our Advanced Racing School for SCCA Full Competition License

Event Details

Track Address

Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
7721 Steam Corners Rd
Lexington, OH 44904

Convenient Airports

Port Columbus International Airport (CMH)
60 min / 68 miles

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
1 hour 18 min / 70 miles

Arrival

  • Please arrive at 8:00am on the first morning of the program
  • Report to hospitality for check-in & to sign all necessary paperwork (waiver & crash damage policy)
  • After checking in, enjoy the continental breakfast and get to know your fellow drivers until the drivers meeting

Schedule

  • Basic School: 8:00am – 5:00pm (both days)
  • Basic+ School: 8:00am – 5:00pm (both days)
  • Advanced School: 8:00am – 5:00pm (both days)
  • Race Events: 8:00am – 5:00pm (both days)
(Times are approximate and subject to change based on track conditions, etc.)

Equipment

We provide suits & helmets, however if you choose to bring your own gear, please adhere to the following guidelines:

  • Racing suits must be fireproof resistant; we highly recommend multi-layers with nomex or underwear
  • No motorcycle or open face helmets
  • Helmets must be Snell SA 2010 or newer
  • Use of HANS device HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
  • We do not provide HANS devices and our helmets are not HANS compatible
  • If you don’t own racing shoes, wrestling shoes or narrow sneakers are a close substitute
  • Leather gloves or mechanic’s gloves are acceptable if you don’t own racing gloves
Wine Country Motorsports is a reliable retailer that offers a large selection of helmets, gloves, shoes, HANS devices, suits, and more.  

Hospitality

  • Continental breakfast, lunch, snacks & drinks are provided throughout the event (lunch is for one driver and ONE guest)
  • Parents, family, and friends are all welcome to attend and are encouraged to sit in on classroom lectures if desired

How You Can Prepare

  • BASIC CLASS ONLY – If you do not have any experience with a clutch, WE RECOMMEND you find a car with a manual transmission and practice starting the car moving forward in 1st gear. Our very first drill in the Basic and BasicPLUS is designed to teach clutch skills in our car to leave pit lane safely ! You only need the clutch for getting the car started out of pit lane. Once on track, you’ll use the paddle shifters to select gearing. You will also need to push the clutch pedal in prior to stopping the car in pit lane. 
  • If you are participating in Advanced Lapping, bring a personal laptop or USB 3.0 stick/drive if you wish to take your data
  • Check the local weather forecast. We race rain or shine, hot or cold, so plan accordingly

Additional information

Track

Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
Dates

September 1-2, 2026
Program

Basic Racing School