Car Control School: Advanced

Learn	Train in	On	With a
Theory Online	Our Subaru	Dirt or Snow	Private Instructor

Requirements

For ages 16+. No driver's license needed, but some driving experience is required.

Course Format

Individual one-on-one training session.

Course Structure & What’s Included

> Total Package Duration

5 – 6 hours We know you live a busy life, so you’ll learn the theory remotely a couple of days beforehand and come to the track only for your driving slot.

> Before Driving Day

	Theory and Pre-Training (read more on this below)
		Hand-over-Hand Steering Practice 1 hour, Independent
		Interactive Zoom Classroom Theory 3 hours, Live or Recording

> On Driving Day*

	Date, Time, Location Choose your driving date and location in the configurator during booking. Your exact time slot will be confirmed by email after booking. Arrive 15 mins before your time slot to sign in.
	Total In-Car Time Choose 1 to 2 hours when booking.
	Car You will be driving our automatic Subaru Impreza with a manual gear selector.
	Area Closed low-grip Mixed Surface Track. Gravel, dirt, grass, snow, or ice depending on season and location.*
	Instructor Car Control Instructor, upgrade available. Your instructor will adapt the curriculum to your progression.

> After Driving Day

Driver Progress Report Emailed within a week after driving day.

Curriculum

This course teaches advanced car control techniques for winter driving, emergency avoidance, skid recovery, and safe handling in critical situations. The curriculum is built on techniques from advanced motorsports and military training, so you are getting the most comprehensive and professional car control training possible.

Depending on your progress we cover:

• Core Techniques
  • Seating position
  • Hand-over-hand steering at higher speeds
  • Smooth steering, brake, throttle inputs
• Vision and Lines
  • Switching vision between grip line and racing line
  • Racing line theory / cornering theory
• Car Dynamics
  • Drift / skid recovery at higher speeds
  • Maximizing available grip of tires and the surface
  • Adapting to constant grip changes
  • No ABS, no Traction Control
• Driver Development
  • Understanding vehicle dimensions
  • Reading, analyzing, adjusting to the track conditions
  • Driver psychology & mindset: enjoyment improves learning
  • Train in FWD or AWD mode

    
    

The last lap will be a Benchmark Lap driven by your instructor showing you the level of precision and control you can reach as you continue training.

We recommend first taking Car Control School: Fundamentals, but it’s not mandatory. Both courses can be completed back-to-back if offered on the same event day.

Pre-Training and Theory

	Hand-over-Hand Steering Practice 1 hour, Independent You’ll receive a video tutorial and guided exercises to practice on your own in your own car on an empty parking lot before your on-track session. Hand-over-hand steering is a core motorsport technique that delivers maximum control, precision, and safer everyday driving, especially in critical situations.
	Interactive Zoom Classroom Theory 3 hours, Live or Recording The theory will be taught online over Zoom a few days before your driving day. The session is led by the founder of Race Lab and is interactive with time for questions and discussions. This spaced-learning format (theory first, driving later) improves absorption and retention. A full recording is provided if you can’t attend live.

Next Steps

Driver Progress Report Will arrive by email with instructor feedback and practical next steps to help you keep improving on your own or in future training.

Generally recommended next steps would be:

• Retake this course for more practice, ideally on different surfaces, layouts, seasons. You will always learn a ton.
• Moving on to Defensive Driving School: Fundamentals to apply your skills on real roads.

* All Race Lab events operate within our Rain Check Guarantee