An easy immersive intro to the best (and hardest) motorsport in the world!
Rally racing is (in our absolutely non-biased opinion) the best motorsport in the world.
To give you an accurate understanding of the different components and skills required to rally, we've developed this easy and immersive 3 day introduction that includes:
Day 1 |
Part 1 - Rally-style driving on a closed track in a Race Lab Subaru Impreza
Part 2 - A shot gun ride in a rally car on the same closed track
Day 2 |
Rally-style driving on public backroads in your own car or a Race Lab Subaru Impreza
Day 3 |
Driving with basic pacenotes on public backroads in your own car or a Race Lab Subaru Impreza
You also gain access to our world-class rally knowledge and instructors, who can help with further training, car selection and set-up, rally career development, race logistics consulting, shop references, and the list goes on.
This intro will make the hardest motorsport in the world easier to understand, and trust us, this experience will be lifechanging!
Race Lab's Subaru Imprezas are automatic with a manual gear selector.
For ages 16+. A driver's license is needed because part of the training is on public roads.
Date and time
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.
Prep (optional)
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.
Classroom (optional)
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.
You drive!
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 a Race Lab Subaru Impreza one-on-one with an instructor on our closed dirt track. You can choose to train in FWD or AWD mode depending on your skill level and goals.
Benchmark lap (optional)
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!
At the end of your training, Crazy Leo will take you for one flat-out shot gun ride in a real rally car on the same track, showing you what's possible in the hands of a rally champion!
Training format
This is a FULL DAY private coaching session.
Date and time
This happens on a separate day from the Day 1 training. This will be discussed with you and will be confirmed post-purchase.
Approximate training start and finish are 10 AM and 6 PM, respectively. Exact times will be confirmed after you sign up, as flexibility is possible to accommodate your preferences and goals.
Location
It happens on public backroads, the specific location will be discussed with you and will be confirmed post-purchase.
Vehicle
Your choice of either your own car or Race Lab's Subaru Impreza.
If you would like to use your own car, it is your responsibility to make sure your car is road-legal and has valid insurance.
You must also have a valid driver's license.
Curriculum
This course is crucial for rallying because it helps you get used to real rally roads and it teaches the proper technique for recce.
You will learn a multidimensional style of driving that optimizes speed and safety on the road by taking into account vision, car placement, grip level, and plenty of other elements.
With this course you are getting the absolute highest quality open roads training in all of Canada.
The curriculum is based on elements of tactical driving taught to the Canadian Military and Special Forces, and over 20 years of experience in international-level motorsports, notably rally racing.
Training format
This is a FULL DAY private coaching session.
Date and time
This happens on a separate day from the Day 2 training. This will be discussed with you and will be confirmed post-purchase.
Approximate training start and finish are 10 AM and 6 PM, respectively. Exact times will be confirmed after you sign up, as flexibility is possible to accommodate your preferences and goals.
Location
It happens on public backroads, the specific location will be discussed with you and will be confirmed post-purchase.
Vehicle
Your choice of either your own car or Race Lab's Subaru Impreza.
If you would like to use your own car, it is your responsibility to make sure your car is road-legal and has valid insurance.
You must also have a valid driver's license.
Curriculum
The art and science of writing pacenotes is what can win you that extra millisecond during the race and set you apart from other competitiors.
This course is just a basic introduction to get you acquainted with the fundamental concepts of pacenotes, but if you choose to continue your training with Race Lab, you'll be able to tap into our 20+ years of European-level knowledge about creating your own pacenotes system, writing pacenotes, choosing and training codrivers, etc.
During this training day you will learn about the purpose of pacenotes, how a very basic pacenotes system works, learn to drive to pacenotes, and much more.
After all three training days done, you will get an email with custom feedback. This will include notes your instructor made during the training days, additional commentary about your performance, as well as custom recommendations for future training and practice.
Generally recommended next steps would be:
If you are more advanced, Rallycross and Rally: Car Testing and Pro Training or Pacenotes Course for Drivers and Co-Drivers might be more suitable for you. Otherwise, you can also contact us to chat about something more custom.
IMPORTANT! This experience is NOT SUITABLE for expectant mothers and for people with heart conditions, injuries, epilepsy, recent surgeries or any other condition that might be aggravated by fast motion and physical strain. Think of a shotgun ride like a ride on a roller coaster.
Stage 1 - Rally-style driving on a closed track |
LOCATION AND DATE
Choose either an event from the list or "Flexible Event". This selection is for DAY 1 TRAINING ONLY, which includes Stage 1 and Stage 2.
If you are looking to book a location or a date that is not listed, please select "Flexible Event" or contact us.
TIME
This training is 2 hours.
VEHICLE
You will drive Race Lab's Subaru Impreza, which has the following features and mods:
COACH
The Rally Champion is a racing driver who has also won at least one rally championship. 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.
Stage 2 - Shot gun ride in a rally car |
LOCATION AND DATE
This will happen on the same day as Stage 1. Select an event from the list or "Flexible Event".
TIME
This stage lasts 20 mins, which includes 1 Shot Gun Ride Lap + chat with Crazy Leo about the rally car specs.
VEHICLE
'Bubble' is our beloved FWD Race-Winning Ford Focus Rally Car
'Disaster' is our ferocious AWD Championship-Winning Subaru Impreza WRX STi Rally Car
COACH
The Rally Champion is a racing driver who has also won at least one rally championship. 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.
Stage 3 - Rally-style public backroads training / Stage 4 - Basic pacenotes training on public backroads |
LOCATION AND DATE
This will happen on two different days, which will be different from Day 1 training.
The roads that you will train on will be selected based on your location, skill level and goals.
Both location and date will be decided post-purchase during the consultation call.
TIME
This is a full day private coaching session, which can last anywhere from 6-8 hours, depending on how tired you get ;)
VEHICLE
Choose between your own car or Race Lab's Subaru Impreza, which has the following features and mods:
COACH
The Rally Champion is a racing driver who has also won at least one rally championship. 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.