Learn advanced car control on a closed dirt track in a Race Lab Subaru
If you're considering this course, it's likely because you're just as mind-boggled as we are by how easy it is to get a driver's license in Canada. Driving a car involves much more than simply following road signs and knowing where the gas pedal is—especially in a country where road conditions are constantly changing due to seasonality and inclement weather.
Training happens one-on-one on a dirt track, which simulates lower grip conditions. The surface can vary greatly depending on the location you choose, the season, and the weather conditions.
Take this course and you'll be way ahead of the average driver, ready to handle tough road conditions with confidence and safety.
Race Lab's Subaru Imprezas are automatic with a manual gear selector.
For ages 16+. No driver's license needed, but some driving experience is required.
We recommend first taking Skid Pad: Car Control Fundamentals before progressing to this course, but it is not required. Both courses can be taken at the same event back to back, if available.
If you choose an event, we will reach out to you to confirm your time slot after you make the purchase.
If you choose "Flexible Event" for a gift or because you're unsure, please reach out to us after you make the purchase to discuss the logistics.
When you sign up, you'll get a link to an advanced steering tutorial. We STRONGLY recommend practicing it in an empty parking lot before the event. This will help you drive at an advanced level, allowing your instructor to push you further beyond your limits.
This is optional but almost not optional because of how important it is.
Opt-in for a 2-3 hour online workshop with Crazy Leo a few days before the event. He covers advanced car control techniques, shares rally stories, and more. It's interactive, so feel free to ask questions or just be a fly on the wall—no pressure :).
This is optional but almost not optional because of how important it is.
On the event day please come 15 minutes before your time slot to sign in. A helmet will be provided.
You will be training in one of Race Lab's Subaru Imprezas one-on-one with an instructor on our closed dirt track. You can train in FWD or AWD mode depending on your skill level and goals.
The curriculum and speed of instruction will depend on your level of comfort and progression. If you take a while to absorb the new skills you are learning, the instructor will not push you beyond your comfort level and will work with you to thoroughly practice these new skills. If you're a natural, your instructor will push you to the edge of your limit!
A free benchmark lap is included!
Your instructor will take you on a thrilling ride in the same car to demonstrate what your next level could feel like, showing you just how much potential you have on the track!
You can choose to not do the benchmark lap, but we recommend it so that you can see what's possible!
After the training day, you will get an email with custom feedback. This will include notes your instructor made during the training, additional commentary about your performance, as well as custom recommendations for future training and practice.
Generally recommended next steps would be:
Please reach out to us if you have follow up questions about next steps to take, we will be more than happy to help you out!
You can repeat the training as needed to reach your goals.
If you are more advanced, please contact us so we can put together a custom and more advanced training plan for you.
TIME
This is to choose how much time you will drive for on the event day. Select from 1 to 2 hours.
VEHICLE
You will be driving Race Lab's Subaru Impreza that has the following features and mods:
COACH
The Car Control Instructors and Racing Drivers have been trained by Crazy Leo and have ample experience.
The Racing Drivers have additional motorsport experience at race tracks, dirt tracks, rallycross or karting.
The Rally Champion is a racing driver who has also won at least one rally championship. As of now, if you choose the Rally Champion, you will be coached by Crazy Leo himself!
ENVIRONMENT
The environment is pre-selected. This is a description of the surface on which you will be driving.
LOCATION AND DATE
If you are looking to book a location or a date that is not listed, please select "Flexible Event" or contact us.